Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Chaore on January 21, 2010, 01:02:55 AM
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You are CHEN YAKUMO. Currently, it is your day off. That is not to say it is a very good day off. This may have something to do with Yukari killing everyone. Gensokyo is now one hell of a pit, and you bear the stigma of being YUKARI YAKUMO'S Shikigami. That doesn't mean you're not trying to help people out. You've solved the rumblings in the SDM, You're working on fixing the pollution, You need to just fix everything. But you also still need a hair cut, have had to deal with a crazy bitch and her pet lizard, been chased by a god damn land shark, and on top of everything, have a very angry MARISA KIRISAME after you.
You're pretty sure she also just hit you with a FINAL MASTER SPARK.
Today isn't going so well.
>Your inventory contains:
>Reisen's Old Clothing [Worn]
You're not sure how long Tewi had this hidden, but its not dirty or anything. It's Reisen's classic look.
>Box Hat
Its a box, as a hat. Simple as that.
>Cardboard Box
A box that has to have SOME use.
>Familiar Pentagram [THE ROC]
A pentagram used to contain familiars, while it seems cruel, its actually the equivalent of a 5 star hotel in there.
>Frog Pin [Worn] [BROKEN]
A slightly Soggy Pin that Sanae treasured.
>SPACE Cape [Worn] [Unremovable]
Its a cape that appears to have space on the inside
>Broken Sword [Half-Contracted]
Its a sword Meira used. It appears to be leaking COLORED AIR.
>Nyamune [Using]
Your trusty sword, its a lot heavier than most other swords around here.
>Your current Quests are:
>Get this thing out of me!
You've a familiar in you that is, among other things, keeping you humanoid. If you get it out, you might be able to shape shift between Humanoid and Kitty.
>Cutting your hair for the first time, for dummies.
You want to cut your hair yourself. You need something to cut with, and a reflective surface.
>Oh god landsharks
The fairy lake near the SDM is polluted! You should fix this! You found the source of the pollution, a pool guarded by a familiar.
>Haunted Vampire's Mansion, What a Redundancy!
You found Demon is still in the SDM. You don't know what else there could be too it.
>A Shiny New Miko
You think the Hakurei Shrine could use a new shrine maiden. You may want to have her be shiny or not, though. You've reclaimed the Hakurei Shrine, too.
>Demon ain't goin' home no more
Demon is still at the SDM mansion, pouring that glass of tea over and over again. You really want to fix this, what could possibly be keeping her here?
>The Oni Blues
Suika is in a bit of a funk, Yuugi wants you to help her out of it. You talked to her about fixing what SHE messed up. She seems to atleast be drinking.
>Pit to Negative Infinity
The vertical tunnel Parsee used to guard has gone oddly endless. You're not sure why this is...
>Broken Contract
The contract Meira used isn't completely lost, you could use it still. You'd need the missing parts of the contract though...
>Axe Crazy Marisa
Marisa is currently very very mad with you. In fact, She wants you dead. You probably should fix this. You think this may have something to do with the fact you killed Reimu.
Oh, Right. You also just remembered you're a heartless kitty who killed Meiling, Byakuren, and Reimu. You also literally ate Nazrin alive.
You're kind of glad wherever you are is dark. That way, no one can see you like this.
Actually, Shouldn't you be dead right now?
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>Of course not, we have things to do. But are we sleepy?
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Everyone, I would like to apolagize myself for almost giving us all a game over. Perhaps I told a bit too much. Atleast we know whst happened before all this.....not that this makes me any happier, seeing the dark background of our kitty 'heroine'.
> Try and feel around where you are. If you're able to, try and open your eyes.
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>Of course not, we have things to do. But are we sleepy?
You guess someone up there doesn't want you dead yet, at least.
Actually, You feel rather refreshed. Certainly far better than you should be after taking a master spark.
> Try and feel around where you are. If you're able to, try and open your eyes.
You only feel what vaguely feels like a floor.
You can however open your eyes. You can see your hand now at the very least.
"Good Morning, Chen."
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>Check self for wounds or missing kidneys.
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> Look for the source of the voice. If it is a certain border youkai, squeel like a little girl from pants wetting fear.
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> "W..."
> "Oh God no..."
> "WHY THE HELL COULDN'T I REMEMBER ALL OF THOSE HORRIBLE MEMORIES DAMMIT!?"
> Cry.
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> "W..."
> "Oh God no..."
> "WHY THE HELL COULDN'T I REMEMBER ALL OF THOSE HORRIBLE MEMORIES DAMMIT!?"
> Cry.
Maybe because you didn't want to....
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Maybe because you didn't want to....
...
DX
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>Check self for wounds or missing kidneys.
You check yourself quickly. You actually seem like you were never in the fight, You can also feel THE ROC is ready to summon. You wonder how this happened.
> Look for the source of the voice. If it is a certain border youkai, squeel like a little girl from pants wetting fear.
You sit up and look at the voice of-
You're not actually sure who this is. For one, You don't happen to know anyone with Green and Blonde Hair. You've also never seen a set of clothing quite like hers either. You've seen pants on wriggle, but never made of such a strange material. And she appears to be wearing a jacket too small for her as well! The shoes are odd too, and go up past her ankle. They also have these weird spinny things on the heel. And that hat is just odd, You're not sure what to say about it. The brim is simply overkill!
She appears to be sitting on an over-sized blue snake.
> "W..."
> "Oh God no..."
> "WHY THE HELL COULDN'T I REMEMBER ALL OF THOSE HORRIBLE MEMORIES DAMMIT!?"
> Cry.
You then break into the panic you should've been having while being master sparked. Smooth.
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> After recovering from breakdown, tell the stranger you're sorry about that.
> Ask the stranger who she is and where you are. Politely ofcourse.
Is this stranger supposed to be a recognizable character, or an OC? Meh, we'll dicover soon enough.
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Is this stranger supposed to be a recoggnizable character, or an OC? Meh, we'll dicover soon enough.
>What is wrong with you.
>Get a better view of the surroundings.
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>What is wrong with you.
What? What did I say? Just wondering if I ever missed a PC-98 character like that....
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> After recovering from breakdown, tell the stranger you're sorry about that.
> Ask the stranger who she is and where you are. Politely of course.
You apologize for your sudden breakdown. You also ask who the hell she is and where you are.
"I was afraid you'd ask that. I am Sanae Kochiya, While we haven't met in person, I'm sure you remember who I am. You're also currently INSIDE the MORIYA SHRINE'S pond."
You're not sure you buy either of that for a second.
>What is wrong with you.
>Get a better view of the surroundings.
You'd probably wager quite a bit.
You glance around again. Looking up, You DO actually see what appears to be a dull reflection of the sky, dotted with a few lily pads and the such.
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"I was afraid you'd ask that. I am Sanae Kochiya, While we haven't met in person, I'm sure you remember who I am. You're also currently INSIDE the MORIYA SHRINE'S pond."
"I was afraid you'd ask that. I am Sanae Kochiya,
I am Sanae Kochiya,
Holy shit.....
Didn't see that one coming.....
So that's what the huge hat was! Sanae finally got Suwako and Kanoko's full power? Or maybe they went FUSION HA!
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> "Aw geez... Now I'm hallucinating..."
> "Nah, but seriously. What happened?"
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> "Aw geez... Now I'm hallucinating..."
> "Nah, but seriously. What happened?"
Sanae is quite obviously not amused by your first comment.
"Marisa shot you with a very powerful spell. By all means, this means you should be dead right now. However, You were wearing my Pin. It contained a bit of my power, which allowed you to avoid death right when you needed it. It did so by creating a miracle which brought you here."
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Woah, the pin was a basically an Angel Ring? Yay for compulsatory loot picking!
> Ask why she helped you, despite your horrible deeds.
> Ask how she apparently fused with Suwako and Kanako.
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> Ask Sanae if she knows why we couldn't remember any of those terrible things we did.
> Ask if she really HAS become a goddess, like I think she has.
> Ask if there's a way for us to redeem ourselves.
> OH SHIT, WE CAN'T BREATH UNDERWATER AAAAAAAGLUBGLUB
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> "Errrr.....Where's Marisa?"
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>Just do your best not to break down. Because goddamn.
>Also think black thoughts about Marisa for being such a mook.
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> Ask why she helped you, despite your horrible deeds.
> Ask how she apparently fused with Suwako and Kanako.
> Ask Sanae if she knows why we couldn't remember any of those terrible things we did.
> Ask if she really HAS become a goddess, like I think she has.
> Ask if there's a way for us to redeem ourselves.
> OH SHIT, WE CAN'T BREATH UNDERWATER AAAAAAAGLUBGLUB
You jump right into the still guilt tripping Kitty phase.
"While really, the Pin just held the miracle and would have gone off even if the worst person in the world had it, you're worrying to much. You can remember them, so you can recall why you did them, right? You were ordered to, so you basically had to do it. Most people don't blame you, though Marisa..."
You can certainly say you understand her a bit more now. You ask what happened to her. Pitching in a bit of theory-crafting.
"Eh? I didn't really do any fusing... My hair is uhm... naturally blonde and I just died it green before... and the clothing and such I kind of whipped up with a miracle or two. My snake here just grew on his own. I am pretty much closer to a goddess than I was before though... When Lady Suwako and Kanako died, I pretty much gained all the faith that was going to the shrine. The result was well...this. I used a miracle to escape and seem dead, and hid in the pond. I kind of started to run out of Faith after that however... So leaving here at the moment would do no good, While I'm here I don't lose much Faith if any."
You panic at the realization you're in a lake. Then stop panicking when you realize you're breathing.
> "Errrr.....Where's Marisa?"
"Still at the forest. I don't think shes actually buying that you're dead right now. I also think she might be having words with Wriggle."
>Just do your best not to break down. Because goddamn.
>Also think black thoughts about Marisa for being such a mook.
You think you're a bit too late for avoiding a break down. You do try to keep from another.
You really have to admit Marisa is being unfair, Its not your fault SHE is a bitch!
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> "You can have MY faith, Miss Sanae!"
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> "You can have MY faith, Miss Sanae!"
Sanae smiles. "Thank you, Chen. But unfortunately, I don't think I can do much on one person's faith... I'm still fairly much grounded here, If I leave, I may only be able to do a few large things before I'm in real danger."
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> Add quest: A Faithful Friend. Bring Sanae faith.
> Thank Sanae, and head on our way to the Tengu village.
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> "So, how do you think I should go about makeing Gensokyo not terrible anymore?"
> Contemplate with Sanae.
> Ask if she knows what's up with this cape.
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>"Oh. Could you leave then come back?"
>"...Am I able to leave?"
>It is better than being stuck in a cave, at least!
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> Add quest: A Faithful Friend. Bring Sanae faith.
> Thank Sanae, and head on our way to the Tengu village.
You add the quest to your list. Its certainly daunting now.
You would, But you don't feel you're done here.
> "So, how do you think I should go about making Gensokyo not terrible anymore?"
> Contemplate with Sanae.
> Ask if she knows what's up with this cape.
Sanae huhms, crossing her arms. "Well... For one, we probably should try and get everyone working together a bit more peacefully, the wars have died down, but they still exist. As much as I have to admit its probably for the better at the moment, we can't let the Humans stay secluded in their village forever. Reintroducing the Spellcard system would be impossible in the near future, but we can work towards that in the future."
You ask Sanae about the SPACE CAPE. She blinks and examines it.
"...This is the cape that Hell Crow had, isn't it? It isn't exactly alive. Its just attaching to the nearest owner to complete it's task. ...There does appear to be something hiding in it though, and I don't think -I- can coax it out. You'd have to ask someone else."
>"Oh. Could you leave then come back?"
>"...Am I able to leave?"
>It is better than being stuck in a cave, at least!
Sanae nods. "Of course, Getting back in is typically the hard part however. My pin should allow you to walk back in now, however, it can't pull that Miracle again. It may eventually restore power on it's own, but I'm not entirely sure. I'm also incapable of immediately reapplying the miracle..."
You're pretty sure it may be, Sanae is better company than SHE is.
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> The Moriya pond is now our temporary home c:
> "CAN YOU GIVE ME BIGGER BOOBIES!?"
> Thank Sanae and take our leave.
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> The Moriya pond is now our temporary home c:
> "CAN YOU GIVE ME BIGGER BOOBIES!?"
> Thank Sanae and take our leave.
You're not sure if you can find it as comfortable as Sanae has.
You thank Sanae for her help, and attempt to head through the pond. Through some dizzying sets of logic, you make it through the pond.
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>BEFORE WE STEP OUT!
>"Oh! Do you know about Meira? Because she's a huge jerk!"
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>BEFORE WE STEP OUT!
>"Oh! Do you know about Meira? Because she's a huge jerk!"
You bend space time to do this.
"Meira? I've never heard of her..."
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>"She's a great big jerk who tried to steal the power of the Hakurei shrine. And she had a sword and a weird familiar, but we beat her up so don't worry about her too much. But I dunno if she's learned her lesson. And if gets away she might try to come here and do something else dumb."
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>"She's a great big jerk who tried to steal the power of the Hakurei shrine. And she had a sword and a weird familiar, but we beat her up so don't worry about her too much. But I dunno if she's learned her lesson. And if gets away she might try to come here and do something else dumb."
"....Really now, Well, If I see her. I'll be sure to let her know what I think of her disrespect to the Hakurei shrine..."
Suddenly you think the pond dropped several degrees.
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> Ack, why does all the interesting stuff happen when I'm not here? And this voice was right about to call us killing Reimu as well. Oh well.
> Add quest: What can change the nature of a Chen? to find out the comprehensive history of what happened from day 1 of THE INCIDENT to the current day.
> Start here: "Sanae, could you please describe, to the best of your ability, what happened during THE INCIDENT, and what happened afterwards. How much time has passed since then?"
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> Ack, why does all the interesting stuff happen when I'm not here? And this voice was right about to call us killing Reimu as well. Oh well.
> Add quest: What can change the nature of a Chen? to find out the comprehensive history of what happened from day 1 of THE INCIDENT to the current day.
> Start here: "Sanae, could you please describe, to the best of your ability, what happened during THE INCIDENT, and what happened afterwards. How much time has passed since then?"
You add another quest. Then ask Sanae what she knows.
"As for specifics, not much, I can give you a timeline of events though.
The start of THE INCIDENT was the SDM massacre, which left everyone worried and without a perpetrator. SHE then attacked the Moriya Shrine, which was followed directly by the Underground. Eientei went next, and at the same time the Human Village vanished. Byakuren's temple went down next, the first group to try and fight back. Then SHE tried to attack Kourindou, I'm not sure why SHE did it, but SHE was repelled. Then Reimu gathered everyone she could and pulled into the Final Battle.
After that, everyone went a bit nuts fighting over land. The Tengu immediately became under siege by everyone, expecting they were weak from trying to defend us. ...SHE never actually fought them, and slipped right past, so they weren't at all weakened. The fighting lasted for a year or two before the Oni came and everyone thought better. In the meantime, Wriggle had taken control of the Forest, and the fairies migrated. Most of the poltergeist and related chose to move on rather than stay. About the fourth year in, the air started to lose it's magic. Flying became impossible to most people. Up until now, anyone not on the mountain or in the forest has had to literally fight for their land, so no one else has grouped up as far as I know. Does that help?"
You're not sure. Does it?
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> It does, it gives us a timeline, and a sequence of events. Details of the attacks would be nice, but Sanae probably doesn't know them.
> "Were you present in any of the attacks?"
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> It does, it gives us a timeline, and a sequence of events. Details of the attacks would be nice, but Sanae probably doesn't know them.
> "Were you present in any of the attacks?"
Sanae blinks. "Huh- Oh, Yes, I was present during the Moriya Shrine attack, but nothing else."
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> 'Where did Kourin get the steel iron balls to chase of her? On the other hand, she did have a peculiar relationship with him, maybe Kourin woo'd her into leaving him alone. Either way, he gained my full respect....'
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Sanae blinks. "Huh- Oh, Yes, I was present during the Moriya Shrine attack, but nothing else."
> "Please describe it to the best of your ability. I understand it may be hard for you."
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> 'Where did Kourin get the steel iron balls to chase of her? On the other hand, she did have a peculiar relationship with him, maybe Kourin woo'd her into leaving him alone. Either way, he gained my full respect....'
"I didn't hear anything about that, but it doesn't sound like it came out too good for her."
Actually, You're pretty sure you remembered hearing something about a tank.
...
Yeah, You're pretty sure it was a tank.
> "Please describe it to the best of your ability. I understand it may be hard for you."
"...ah? Well... She just kind of walked up to the shrine. At this point, Lady Suwako and Kanako had figured out what happened at the SDM. I don't know why, but they all agreed to sit down and have some tea before fighting. They told me to go inside to get some snacks, and then everything kind of exploded and the shrine went down. I tried to get out of the rubble to help, but Lady Suwako told me to stay out of the fight. The fight lasted for a long time, and I don't know why anyone didn't come to help. Lady Kanako... well... just kind of lost her faith after a bit, I don't know why, she still had plenty, but it just shifted to Suwako. It caught them both by surprise, so I don't think it was intentional. Then Lady Suwako had the advantage. But... She well...
-Did something-. By all means I still can't grasp what she did, but there was this black light and something was sticking in Lady Suwako... Then all the faith shifted to me. I was confused and had no idea what to do and she just turned that thing towards me. So I used a miracle and ended up here. I didn't exactly get what happened until THE INCIDENT was over, so I only managed to do a bit of clean up here and there."
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"I didn't hear anything about that, but it doesn't sound like it came out too good for her."
Actually, You're pretty sure you remembered hearing something about a tank.
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Yeah, You're pretty sure it was a tank.
*A few weeks before the incident*
Rika: NIGGA STOLE MAH TANK!!!!
(Yes, I think it has to be Evil Eye Sigma, since any other tank would be owned by Yukari. It would be pretty strange if someone can kill gods but isn't capable of destroying one measly human weapon. Evil Eye Sigma on the other hand is the hardest boos in the series so far, if my sources are correct, and is insanely powerful story wise.)
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> 'Is there any way to more properly describe this dark light and the being that resides within, or can't it be depicted in normal words?'
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> 'Is there any way to more properly describe this dark light and the being that resides within, or can't it be depicted in normal words?'
"It well... It felt like the complete opposite of a god, like the negative charge of one. The complete anti-thesis of a faith-based being. Its... Whatever it was, it seems like it was the perfect weapon to fight a god."
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"It well... It felt like the complete opposite of a god, like the negative charge of one. The complete anti-thesis of a faith-based being. Its... Whatever it was, it seems like it was the perfect weapon to fight a god."
Woop-dee-doo, more Eldtrich Abominations. Though it's quite fitting for Yukari, since her powers do look like something from a Lovecraft or Steven King story.
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Woop-dee-doo, more Eldtrich Abominations. Though it's quite fitting for Yukari, since her powers do look like something from a Lovecraft or Steven King story.
> Honestly, we need to reinstate the Shrine Maiden with her power over barriers. Barriers are borders' natural predators, philosophically speaking, so once we've got that done, we've got Yukari on the defensive. Beyond that...
> "Sanae, there seems to be something within me that should not be there. Can you see or somehow sense it?"
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> Honestly, we need to reinstate the Shrine Maiden with her power over barriers. Barriers are borders' natural predators, philosophically speaking, so once we've got that done, we've got Yukari on the defensive. Beyond that...
> "Sanae, there seems to be something within me that should not be there. Can you see or somehow sense it?"
You are rather irked by the strange amount of breaking that is going around lately. You're not sure if its directly related to the lack of a shrine maiden, but you can't imagine its helping.
Sanae blinks. "Not- Oh, I think I recall this. You mean that odd part of you? I see that, Its like its not exactly part of you, but grown in with you."
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> Ask Sanae to check us for breast cancer
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> Ask Sanae to check us for breast cancer
> And then ask for its removal, or directions on how to do so.
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> Ask Sanae to check us for breast cancer
"What? Oh, the rumors about miracles causing breast cancer were myths. In reality, miracles tend to cure them. Using the pin was perfectly safe."
> And then ask for its removal, or directions on how to do so.
"Well the Miracle should have el- Oh you meant about that thing in you. I uh... Actually am not sure if a miracle to remove it would be prudent, if it was enough of a part of you to not be 'cured' by the pin's miracle, it may be better to look for a different direction. You'd probably need something meant to sever it's tie to you, and someone fairly knowledgable in the subject."
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"What? Oh, the rumors about miracles causing breast cancer were myths. In reality, miracles tend to cure them. Using the pin was perfectly safe."
"Well the Miracle should have el- Oh you meant about that thing in you. I uh... Actually am not sure if a miracle to remove it would be prudent, if it was enough of a part of you to not be 'cured' by the pin's miracle, it may be better to look for a different direction. You'd probably need something meant to sever it's tie to you, and someone fairly knowledgable in the subject."
> Well, Youmu has that confusion/non-material splicing sword of hers, maybe that would do the trick. Or it would clear up more memories.
> Alice isn't officialy confirmed dead yet, only Patchy and Byakuren. Though I'd trust those two more about this subject, Alice's grimoire might have a solution.
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> Alice isn't officialy confirmed dead yet, only Patchy and Byakuren. Though I'd trust those two more about this subject, Alice's grimoire might have a solution.
> No deaths should be confirmed based on our memories, since those things are unreliable as hell. Confirmed deaths are those that we've seen with our own eyes, after examining the corpse.
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> Well, Youmu has that confusion/non-material splicing sword of hers, maybe that would do the trick. Or it would clear up more memories.
> Alice isn't officialy confirmed dead yet, only Patchy and Byakuren. Though I'd trust those two more about this subject, Alice's grimoire might have a solution.
You're not sure if Youmu's sword would be able to cut a familiar out... If anything, You're not even sure its a mode she can switch to! You'll take something that isn't also meant to just kill things.
You HAVE no idea if Alice really is dead, though, Wriggle would've mentioned her you think...
> No deaths should be confirmed based on our memories, since those things are unreliable as hell. Confirmed deaths are those that we've seen with our own eyes, after examining the corpse.
Well, You did kill Byakuren yourself.
You're pretty sure on that, given Marisa said that as well.
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> Ask Sanae if she still counts as a human or as a goddess. If she's already a goddess (or almost is one) can she still take the job of shrine maiden? Or do you really have to be a human for that?
> Propose Sanae the offer that she could move into the Hakyrei Shrine once this is all over. If those stories about Genji are all true then there's also a pond behind there. It's also slightly more easy-access for humans than the Moriya Shrine, giving her more faith.
> Wait, what happened to Genji anyway? Don't tell me Meira/SHE turned him into turtle soup.....
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> Ask Sanae if she still counts as a human or as a goddess. If she's already a goddess (or almost is one) can she still take the job of shrine maiden? Or do you really have to be a human for that?
> Propose Sanae the offer that she could move into the Hakurei Shrine once this is all over. If those stories about Genji are all true then there's also a pond behind there. It's also slightly more easy-access for humans than the Moriya Shrine, giving her more faith.
> Wait, what happened to Genji anyway? Don't tell me Meira/SHE turned him into turtle soup.....
You pitch your spree of questions to Sanae with a gusto.
You're pretty sure Genji is probably either dead or still there. Who knows.
"...Well, I never formally counted as human, but I'm pretty much a Faith-based being at this point, so a goddess. As far as moving to the Hakurei shrine... I don't think the pond there would be treated the same way as this one to allow me to stay like I am, but I can eventually move there as the shrine's goddess. As far as if I can be a shrine maiden... Well, I'm not entirely sure a goddess can be a Shrine Maiden, but I don't think it'd go to well."
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Well, You did kill Byakuren yourself.
You're pretty sure on that, given Marisa said that as well.
> Pff, that's a memory, and our brain is like a leaky sieve. Who knows if it might be a leaky sieve that wants to throw in red herrings? And Marisa is hardly a reliable source in her current state.
> "Okay, Sanae, thank you very much for your help. A final question then - do you know where Kourin resides these days?"
> Before leaving: "Oh, I guess I haven't told you what my objective is, have I? I'm going to kill Yukari. I'm gathering like-minded allies to facilitate this goal. Can I trust you to step up when the time comes?"
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> "If you can't, we will get you faith. We promise."
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> Pff, that's a memory, and our brain is like a leaky sieve. Who knows if it might be a leaky sieve that wants to throw in red herrings? And Marisa is hardly a reliable source in her current state.
> "Okay, Sanae, thank you very much for your help. A final question then - do you know where Kourin resides these days?"
> Before leaving: "Oh, I guess I haven't told you what my objective is, have I? I'm going to kill Yukari. I'm gathering like-minded allies to facilitate this goal. Can I trust you to step up when the time comes?"
Sanae grins. "The same place as always, if SHE couldn't move him, who would?"
You then break the big question. Sanae looks confused for a bit before nodding. "Uh...sure, I'll probably be able to help..."
> "If you can't, we will get you faith. We promise."
"Thank you, I'll promise to help however I still can."
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> Hug Sanae and thank her for the help.
> Leave the divine pond.
> Summon Roc, and head for Kourindou. Though even in the air, you'd better keep a look out and stay focussed. That tank might have anti-air weaponry.
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> Hug Sanae and thank her for the help.
> Leave the divine pond.
> Summon Roc, and head for Kourindou. Though even in the air, you'd better keep a look out and stay focussed. That tank might have anti-air weaponry.
You would, But that snake looks pretty damn hungry. Is there no one in this world who is not a hazard to hug?!
You exit the pond and head for Kourindou. You get to enjoy watching the Tengu look confused on how you passed them too.
You eventually arrive at Kourindou. The outside looks the same except for the proud tank resting outside. Its obviously broken now, but it fought a good fight. You can't tell what kind of tank it is, it's design is completely foreign to both the outside world and gensokyo.
Not that there were many tanks in the first place.
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> Examine tank.
> Make mental note to clear pollution so we can search the lake bottom to confirm Patchouli's death.
> Make a mental note to attempt to visit Hakugyokuro WITHOUT dying first.
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> Examine tank.
> Make mental note to clear pollution so we can search the lake bottom to confirm Patchouli's death.
> Make a mental note to attempt to visit Hakugyokuro WITHOUT dying first.
You examine the tank.
Its a pretty sweet tank.
You make a note you need to get on that pollution thing, jeez, how long has the underground been backed up anyway?
You also may want to visit yuyuko and youmu.
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> Head inside Kourindou.
> Hope that Rinnosuke isn't as crazy as Marisa.
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> Head inside Kourindou.
> Hope that Rinnosuke isn't as crazy as Marisa.
\
You head inside, hoping Rinnosuke is still in a good state of mind.
"Hello!" Seems its pointless anyway, as someone else is at the counter currently.
You're not quite sure who this is, but she appears to be a sort of bird youkai. Shes wearing a dress with a similar pattern to Rinnosuke's, which you can only guess is a uniform of sorts. She also appears to have a book with her that shes closing.
You wonder if that is just something Rinnosuke had laying around, or one she owns.
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> "Er... Is Rinnosuke in?"
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> "Er... Is Rinnosuke in?"
"Not at the moment, hes probably out hunting for more things to stock. I'm in charge at the moment."
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> "I see... May I stick around until he comes back?"
> "Also, may I have your name?"
> Fast-forward to Rinnosuke's return.
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> "I see... May I stick around until he comes back?"
> "Also, may I have your name?"
> Fast-forward to Rinnosuke's return.
"Maybe, But I don't think you'll want to spend all that time. He spends a -lot- of time there. If you want something, I can probably help you. Err? My name? Just call me Tokiko."
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> "Well Tokiko, could you maybe point me in his direction? I'd like to discuss some important matters with him."
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> "Well Tokiko, could you maybe point me in his direction? I'd like to discuss some important matters with him."
"Err... Not really, He just kind of disappears off the face of the earth for a while. Its really odd. Do you need to talk with him about it?"
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"Err... Not really, He just kind of disappears off the face of the earth for a while. Its really odd. Do you need to talk with him about it?"
> "If thats the case, I'll try back later..."
> Ask about the tank.
> Leave Kourindou and head for where we left Wriggle and Co.
> LOOK. OUT. FOR. MARISA.
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>STOP CHEN.
>"Oh. Well, um, could you tell me about yourself? I didn't know he had any friends."
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> "If thats the case, I'll try back later..."
> Ask about the tank.
> Leave Kourindou and head for where we left Wriggle and Co.
> LOOK. OUT. FOR. MARISA.
"Well, If you insist..."
You ask about the tank. "Oh? That old thing? Kourin just happens to like keeping it outside."
You hea-
>STOP CHEN.
>"Oh. Well, um, could you tell me about yourself? I didn't know he had any friends."
You instead opt to stay here and ask Tokiko about herself.
"Eh? Oh, he does have a few favorite customers, but he still is incredibly formal, so he really doesn't. I just work here, in return people know not to kill me because they'll get a tank to the face."
The thought that Rinnosuke has another one of those frightens you. The thought he may actually just pick it up and hit someone with it is even more frightening.
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> "I-I see..."
> "When did you start working here?"
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>Contemplate the viability of seeking refuge from HER with Rinnosuke.
>Have that hope dashed when the bond of shikigami is recalled
>Check the stock.
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> "I-I see..."
> "When did you start working here?"
"Oh? Well, A year or four ago, I think."
>Contemplate the viability of seeking refuge from HER with Rinnosuke.
>Have that hope dashed when the bond of shikigami is recalled
>Check the stock.
Rinnosuke might be able to use mad bartering skills to buy you off her for a cup of tea.
Then again working with him may not be the best time in the world...
>Kourindou Currently has in Stock:
>Seperation Knife
>Fancy Dress
>Hairband of Amater
>Red-Glass Mirror
>Length Band
>Familiar Amethyst
>Large Steak
>The Impossible Cookalizer
>Shamwow
>Labyrinth Pack
>How to Play Mafia by Tewi Inaba
You're sure the stock'll get only larger with time.
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>Examine items. In particular, the amethyst. Pick it up if possible and Tokiko doesn't smack us.
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>Examine items. In particular, the amethyst. Pick it up if possible and Tokiko doesn't smack us.
You examine everything with the keen instincts of a kitty.
>Seperation Knife
A knife with a typo in it's name, its a magically treated knife imbued with the specific power to 'Seperate'. You think you'll only get one use out of it, so you'd probably have to use it well.
>Fancy Dress
Its a pretty nice dress, you think it's like the kind Meiling used to wear. Its too big for you.
>Hairband of Amater
A tragic hairband that is just a bunch of letters from belonging to a wolf goddess.
>Red-Glass Mirror
A mirror completely turned red. It's not a good reflection for color, but good for just reflecting. It's handle is made of red-glass, hence the name.
>Length Band
Its a band that goes to any length, so long as you can reach it.
>Familiar Amethyst [CONTRACT]
Its an amethyst cut into a carrot shape, you're pretty sure there is a contract in it.
>Large Steak
Its a really large steak.
>The Impossible Cookalizer
Able to cook anything, even to a temperature god can not eat.
>Shamwow
Some towel, What up with this?
>Labyrinth Pack
Not an actual item, but a random pick of three items Rinnosuke salvaged from that one labyrinth.
>How to Play Mafia by Tewi Inaba
A guide on the game Mafia, it'll tell you how to get lynched every game with no doubt.
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>Can we determine what the contract within the amethyst is with? Or would it have to be invoked to find out?
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>Can we determine what the contract within the amethyst is with? Or would it have to be invoked to find out?
You'd have to invoke it, You may be able to work with them, but unlike specialists like Demon, you can't outright read the contract. You're pretty sure that'd have Tokiko in a fit.
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> Oh, hey now, there's an easy plot token.
> "What's that Seperation Knife worth?"
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How to Play Mafia by Tewi Inaba
> What the fuck is this shit?! Where's How to Claim Doc and Win by Alice Margatroid?
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>Seperation Knife
A knife with a typo in it's name, its a magically treated knife imbued with the specific power to 'Seperate'. You think you'll only get one use out of it, so you'd probably have to use it well.
>Hairband of Amater
A tragic hairband that is just a bunch of letters from belonging to a wolf goddess.
>Red-Glass Mirror
A mirror completely turned red. It's not a good reflection for color, but good for just reflecting. It's handle is made of red-glass, hence the name.
>Length Band
Its a band that goes to any length, so long as you can reach it.
>Familiar Amethyst [CONTRACT]
Its an amethyst cut into a carrot shape, you're pretty sure there is a contract in it.
>Shamwow
Some towel, What up with this?
Don't you mean Amaterasu instead of Ameter?
> "Excuse me, but does the band have any abilities?" (like lengething day time or summoning the sun goddess herself)
> The knife and mirror look like just the things to complete two of our quests. It might be a bit expensive though. And we could always Nyamune as a mirror, assuming Nyamune has a reflective surface.
> "Also, is there anything special about the towel? One of my late master's books said they were omnifunctional, but that story got quite absurd at times.... Something about hitchiking...."
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> Oh, hey now, there's an easy plot token.
> "What's that Seperation Knife worth?"
You think you may just know a good use for that knife... You ask what its worth.
"The knife? Its worth around 5 or so CREDITS, being apparently magical and pretty strong. Kind of a ripoff if you ask me, given the uses for a knife like that, but hey, boss' prices."
> What the fuck is this shit?! Where's How to Claim Doc and Win by Alice Margatroid?
You figure it was probably bought out. Or well, never written.
Don't you mean Amaterasu instead of Ameter?
> "Excuse me, but does the band have any abilities?" (like lengething day time or summoning the sun goddess herself)
> The knife and mirror look like just the things to complete two of our quests. It might be a bit expensive though. And we could always Nyamune as a mirror, assuming Nyamune has a reflective surface.
> "Also, is there anything special about the towel? One of my late master's books said they were omnifunctional, but that story got quite absurd at times.... Something about hitchiking...."
>That is the joke. A, S, and U off from being that kind of headband.
"Nope. Its pretty useless actually."
Nyamune is reflective, You're not sure if you could get a good view while trying to cut your hair though... And its a pretty heavy sword, it'll be tough to keep it steady one-handed.
"Its apparently a really really good towel. That is... about everything, really."
You recall Kourindou's CREDIT system. Its generally a system that obviously favors Kourin, but is overall of good use. A CREDIT is a sort of in-store currency, you don't physically own it, but its on record here. You typically get CREDITS from trading in items, or getting it from other people's accounts via gift. You could theoritically use this system to just trade through items in stock here- But of course, catches come up. For one, Used items tend to be worth less than Newer ones. While the Seperation Knife is worth 5 credits unused, once used its pretty much either going to break or become a normal knife. This'll put it down to one or no credit worth. You think he came up with this a year or two ago, its hard to tell.
That said, you ask Tokiko to take a check at your current Credit account.
"You currently have...30 Credits? Wow. I've never seen you here often, didn't think you traded this much in."
Neither did you. Suspicious, but useful.
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> Buy almost everything
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> Buy almost everything
You don't think 30 Credits is worth THAT much.
Hell, if the Amethyst wouldn't cost you an arm and a leg, You'd be surprised, not to mention that INCREDIBLE COOKALIZER.
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> Let's make priorities. Some of the things are obviously junk, and though that INCREDIBLE COOKALIZER sounds amazing, it probably won't be of much use for us (except if it functioned like the Hakkero, which originally was just a normal heater/furnace, and we could use it to finish off HER. Just put it on her head and set it to max!). The knife, lenghth band, mirror and ametyst are the most important, with the former three as quest solvers (length band can be used for the pit quest) and the last one as a new ally.
> Ask for the prices of the ametyst, mirror and length band. If the mirror and length band are also cheap, try and buy those along with the knife.
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> Let's make priorities. Some of the things are obviously junk, and though that INCREDIBLE COOKALIZER sounds amazing, it probably won't be of much use for us (except if it functioned like the Hakkero, which originally was just a normal heater/furnace, and we could use it to finish off HER. Just put it on her head and set it to max!). The knife, lenghth band, mirror and ametyst are the most important, with the former three as quest solvers (length band can be used for the pit quest) and the last one as a new ally.
> Ask for the prices of the ametyst, mirror and length band. If the mirror and length band are also cheap, try and buy those along with the knife.
You ask about the Amethyst, Mirror, and Length band.
"The mirror is pretty fancy, So its worth 2 Credits. The length band is magic, so its worth 3, And the Amethyst costs well... 15 Credits."
Yeowch. An arm and a leg indeed. Actually, You could probably only get 5 per arm and leg...
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> Well, since 15 + 5 + 2 + 3 = 25, we just manage to make it within the 30 credit budget. Although, we have to trade something in for everything, right? We could miss the box and such, but your clothes, the familiar tablet and Nyamune are pretty important. Frog pin and broken sword have their uses too. What must we give?
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> Well, since 15 + 5 + 2 + 3 = 25, we just manage to make it within the 30 credit budget. Although, we have to trade something in for everything, right? We could miss the box and such, but your clothes, the familiar tablet and Nyamune are pretty important. Frog pin and broken sword have their uses too. What must we give?
You don't need to trade since you have credits on account, but you CAN trade things in for more credits.
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> Well, what are we waiting for? Time to solve those quests!
> Buy the mirror, length band, knife and amethyst.
> If we ever find something of high value we could trade in, then perhaps we can eventually get that INCREDIBLE COOKALIZER. Maybe it does function like the hakkero, allowing us to counter Marisa's Master Spark. Or if we finally manage to get her on the team we could give it to her to boost her Master Spark.
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> Well, what are we waiting for? Time to solve those quests!
> Buy the mirror, length band, knife and amethyst.
> If we ever find something of high value we could trade in, then perhaps we can eventually get that INCREDIBLE COOKALIZER. Maybe it does function like the hakkero, allowing us to counter Marisa's Master Spark. Or if we finally manage to get her on the team we could give it to her to boost her Master Spark.
You buy the RED-GLASS MIRROR, LENGTH BAND, SEPERATION KNIFE, and FAMILIAR AMETHYST [Contract].
You're down to only 5 Credits in your account now.
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> Ask if the box hat and cardboard box are worth any credits.
> If so, sell them right away.
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> Ask if the box hat and cardboard box are worth any credits.
> If so, sell them right away.
You see how much the two boxes are worth. Tokiko cuts you a deal of a credit for both of them.
You've really no good use for them with GAP SPACE anyway, so you trade them in. You now have 6 credits.
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> Thank Tokiko for the deal and the items.
> Ask if she could tell Rinnosuke you were here.
> Say good bye and leave the shop.
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> Thank Tokiko for the deal and the items.
> Ask if she could tell Rinnosuke you were here.
> Say good bye and leave the shop.
You ask Tokiko to tell Rinnosuke you were here. She makes a note to on a piece of paper, so you thank her and head out.
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> Ponder stabbing ourselves with the Seperation Knife right here, right now. Decide it's probably a bad idea.
> Examine Amethyst with its contract.
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> Ponder stabbing ourselves with the Seperation Knife right here, right now. Decide it's probably a bad idea.
> Examine Amethyst with its contract.
You do ponder that. But you're not sure if you could properly pull it off. In fact, it may just kill you. You should probably find a professional.
You examine the Amethyst. Its shaped like a carrot and shines very prettily. You'll have to invoke and confirm the contract before you properly know whats in it.
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> Well, we'd better see Demon for both cases! Of to the SDM!
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> Well, we'd better see Demon for both cases! Of to the SDM!
You head off to the SDM! And arrive in short order, Demon is brewing up the next cup of tea as you arrive.
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> Greet Demon, and drink some tea with her, just for the nice company.
> Ask her how to make a contract with the amethyst, and how the knife properly needs to be used.
> Ask if the mirror has anything special about it.
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> Greet Demon, and drink some tea with her, just for the nice company.
> Ask her how to make a contract with the amethyst, and how the knife properly needs to be used.
> Ask if the mirror has anything special about it.
You greet Demon and take another cup of cold tea that she allows.
You know how to confirm the contract, you just need to. You do ask about the Knife and Mirror.
"The Mirror is pretty much normal, using the knife though... Gee, I'm not sure I could exactly do it well. I can ask mistress when she gets back though!"
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> "Is there possibly a 'spirit cutting for dummies' book in the library?"
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> If Sakuya's room has a window, couldn't we get in there now with Roc's help?
> Invoke Amethyst contract.
> Also, since we don't know the consequences the knife could have on us even if we used it with an expert, couldn't we use it to dislodge the thing Sanae said is trapped in our cape?
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> If Sakuya's room has a window, couldn't we get in there now with Roc's help?
> Invoke Amethyst contract.
> Also, since we don't know the consequences the knife could have on us even if we used it with an expert, couldn't we use it to dislodge the thing Sanae said is trapped in our cape?
> Hey, that isn't such a bad idea! Atleast there's no lethal possibility involved in it. And maybe the thing inside is more important than getting cat form again. Prioritize to get that thing out of the cape!
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> No, don't do that! Our well-being is far more important than the cape! Who knows what kind of unnatural infuence SHE might be able to invoke on us through that thing in us?
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> Alright, alright, scrap the cape thing then and safe the knife.
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>Poke the Amethyst.
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> "Is there possibly a 'spirit cutting for dummies' book in the library?"
Demon holds up a finger and goes off to try and find one.
> If Sakuya's room has a window, couldn't we get in there now with Roc's help?
> Invoke Amethyst contract.
> Also, since we don't know the consequences the knife could have on us even if we used it with an expert, couldn't we use it to dislodge the thing Sanae said is trapped in our cape?
> Hey, that isn't such a bad idea! Atleast there's no lethal possibility involved in it. And maybe the thing inside is more important than getting cat form again. Prioritize to get that thing out of the cape!
> No, don't do that! Our well-being is far more important than the cape! Who knows what kind of unnatural infuence SHE might be able to invoke on us through that thing in us?
> Alright, alright, scrap the cape thing then and safe the knife.
You contemplate things in the meantime. You could possibly get in through Sakuya's window. Though it'd be rude to rush off and do it now.
You also consider the thing Sanae mentioned in the cape and getting it out of the cape. You however, don't find the idea worth keeping the familiar in you. Besides, apparently someone close to the thing in the cape can help you get it out.
You also decide it's time to invoke this contract.
You clutch the FAMILIAR RUBY and summon your new familiar.
You call on the RED HARE. Unfortunately, not the horse kind. It is a rather sizable RABBIT. In fact, You're pretty sure it's bigger than you. He is of course, Red.
You don't know why he'd be any other color.
>Poke the Amethyst.
What Amethyst? You only have a FAMILIAR RUBY.
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> Shenanigans!
You buy the RED-GLASS MIRROR, LENGTH BAND, SEPERATION KNIFE, and FAMILIAR AMETHYST [Contract].
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> Shenanigans!
> I have no idea what you're implying.
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>Examine Red Hare.
>Victory dance!
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>Examine Red Hare.
>Victory dance!
You examine the Red Hare. Its a Red Rabbit (Or I suppose, Hare in this case) that is rather large. You're pretty sure it's larger than you, anyway. Its kind of hard to tell, as it appears to be slumbering on the floor where you summoned it. You suppose this explains the carrot shape.
Demon comes back with nothing, blinking at the new guest. "Woah, That is a very large Hare."
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> Be confused about the fact the Amethyst spontaneously turned into a Ruby for absolutely no reason.
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> Be confused about the fact the Amethyst spontaneously turned into a Ruby for absolutely no reason.
What are you babbling about. The FAMILIAR SAPPHIRE hasn't changed a bit since you got it.
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Demon comes back with nothing, blinking at the new guest. "Woah, That is a very large Hare."
> @ Demon: "Yes.. yes it is"
> smile proudly
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> @ Demon: "Yes.. yes it is"
> smile proudly
You tell her that is infact, a very large Bunny. You smile proudly.
The Blue Bunny doesn't do anything but slumber.
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> Put Green Lagomorph back into his FAMMILAR EMERALD, a bunny needs it's beauty rest~
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> Put Green Lagomorph back into his FAMMILAR EMERALD, a bunny needs it's beauty rest~
You don't know what you're talking about, But you dismiss the Purple Lop with the Familiar Amethyst.
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> Can the Red/Blue/Green/Purple Bunny talk?
> Does it have a name besides <*insert color* *insert alternative name for the bunny species*>
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> Can the Red/Blue/Green/Purple Bunny talk?
> Does it have a name besides <*insert color* *insert alternative name for the bunny species*>
You're not sure, it WAS and probably still is asleep. You'll have to check when its awake.
You're not sure on that either.
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>Force rabbit to wake up.
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> "Anyways, did you find a book I can use?"
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>Force rabbit to wake up.
You're not quite sure if you'd try that. He might eat you like a delicious carrot...
> "Anyways, did you find a book I can use?"
Demon shakes her head. "I'm sure you can wait until mistress comes home, though! She should be back any second, She would have sent a flying paper or something if she wasn't!"
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> "Ah... I see. Well if you'll excuse, I shall take my leave."
> Head out regularly, but head around to the window of Sakuya's room.
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>You are Guan Yu.
>Alternately, consider naming the Red Hare this. Or Lu Bu.
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> "Ah... I see. Well if you'll excuse, I shall take my leave."
> Head out regularly, but head around to the window of Sakuya's room.
You decide to leave, and head around to check out the window of Sakuya's room. Jeez, Its a mess in there even if you can get in. You don't think you'd be able to move well.
>You are Guan Yu.
>Alternately, consider naming the Red Hare this. Or Lu Bu.
You're not sure the Purple Lop would agree with this.
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> Meh, worth a try.
> Summon Roc and get into Sakuya's room.
> Examine the room.
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> Meh, worth a try.
> Summon Roc and get into Sakuya's room.
> Examine the room.
You get into the room with the Roc Pushing debris out of the way. You're sure this is Sakuya's room but... It looks rather plain. You're certain she atleast had a few trinkets in her room. You think something is, or was afoot.
You're certain you're the first to step into the room in a long time.
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> Check for items of interest, I'm sure she won't be needing them anytime soon...
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> Check the drawers and closets for her prized silver knifes. It'd be alot easier to use to cut your hair than the Nyamune and Magic Knife.
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> Check for items of interest, I'm sure she won't be needing them anytime soon...
You search down the room, and your suspicions are confirmed. Either this woman lived like a spartan, or someone moved almost all the good things in this room.
> Check the drawers and closets for her prized silver knifes. It'd be alot easier to use to cut your hair than the Nyamune and Magic Knife.
You do find a pair of her Silver Knives. But just two, she had far far more, last you checked.
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> Good enough. Get a chair and a desk in the room and check you hair with the red mirror.
> If it looks awful/unfit for you, carefully cut it with the silver knife until you have your classic look back.
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> Good enough. Get a chair and a desk in the room and check you hair with the red mirror.
> If it looks awful/unfit for you, carefully cut it with the silver knife until you have your classic look back.
You find a good piece of wall to sit on and get to work. You're almost surprised how long your hair actually is. Almost. You definitely need it cut, and get it to only a few inches longer than your old cut.
Well. That is taken care of.
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> Check room one last time.
> Exit back through the window, and head for where we left Wriggle and Co.
> Keep an eye out for Marisa.
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> Check room one last time.
> Exit back through the window, and head for where we left Wriggle and Co.
> Keep an eye out for Marisa.
You go through the room one last time, before heading back to the Hakurei Shrine. It seems that things have mostly cleared up here, but you see Mokou is sitting on the steps of the shrine.
"Eh? 'Ey Chen, Didn't expect you'd come back unscratched. She come around?"
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> Explain how we just went through hell and back.
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> Explain how we just went through hell and back.
You explain how you actually kind of died and didn't back there. You also explain about Sanae.
"Eh? So Green hair is actually a blondie, and a full-blown goddess now? Can't say I expected that. Either way, I guess the whole facing Marisa thing was a bit premature."
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> Ask Mokou if she has any knowledge with familiar removing knives. (Hey, it's worth a try. She's been around for 1300 years, she might know a thing or two about arcane items and it's usage)
> Ask where Suika is, so we can FINALLY get to the Underground.
> Also, ask how it's going with finding Meira.
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> Also, ask Mokou to tell Wriggle we're okay.
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> Ask Mokou if she has any knowledge with familiar removing knives. (Hey, it's worth a try. She's been around for 1300 years, she might know a thing or two about arcane items and it's usage)
> Ask where Suika is, so we can FINALLY get to the Underground.
> Also, ask how it's going with finding Meira.
Mokou scratches her head. "Familiar removing... That odd knife Rinnosuke had on sale? Not a clue. Suika ran out of time and got flagged down by a Tengu to come back, and she actually managed to escape. S'why I'm supposed to be on guard here. Kick her ass if she comes back, But whatever you did prolly got rid of her big lizard. Should be fine. So, I can give whatever you needed Suika to do a shot."
> Also, ask Mokou to tell Wriggle we're okay.
"Can do, or atleast get a bug to."
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> "Well, in the Underground there is this huge shark familiar that has been bothering the spiders. They've managed to bind it in a web, but we're not sure it would hold forever. We need someone strong to permanently finish it off. It also has an mysterious connection to the poluted lake. Beside that, I need someone to help me investigate Parsee's pit in the Underground. Someone hexxed it into being bottomless, and it's been bothering the spiders too."
> "By the way have you seen a spinning girl wearing a Christmas colored dress and sporting a green, wierd hairdoo?"
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> "Well, in the Underground there is this huge shark familiar that has been bothering the spiders. They've managed to bind it in a web, but we're not sure it would hold forever. We need someone strong to permanently finish it off. It also has an mysterious connection to the poluted lake. Beside that, I need someone to help me investigate Parsee's pit in the Underground. Someone hexxed it into being bottomless, and it's been bothering the spiders too."
> "By the way have you seen a spinning girl wearing a Christmas colored dress and sporting a green, wierd hairdoo?"
Mokou nods, her remaining hand in her pocket. "Sounds easy enough, Blowing things up is what I'm good at. The spinning one... That would be that curse gatherer, aye? Shes probably wherever the harvest and fall godesses are. They're the only faith based beings we're sure aren't out of faith or dead, so far."
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> "Well, let's head off, shall we?"
> Summon Roc, and fly with Mokou to the Underground.
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> "Well, let's head off, shall we?"
> Summon Roc, and fly with Mokou to the Underground.
"Right, Right." You head off to the underground with Mokou. You soon arrive at the Vertical Tunnel- As expected, Mokou can't fly like she used to either. You do however realize she can actually use the giant flaming wings to fly. Nowhere near as well as in the days of Danmaku, but they work.
You keep away from them to avoid getting set on fire by mistake. Where to first in the underground?
>_
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> Meet up with Yamame to hear if anything has changed down there.
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> Meet up with Yamame to hear if anything has changed down there.
You head down to the giant room to meet up with Yamame. Shes playing go fish with Kisume. Who is partially hiding in her bucket to keep her head hidden, only occasionally glancing out to try a card or try and read Yamame's DEVIOUS GO FISH FACE.
You wave to the two with Mokou.
"'Ey, Chen said you had a fish for me to fry."
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> Ask how both of them and the Subterenean residents are doing.
> After Yamame's done frying her own fish with Kisume, go with her to the bound shark familiar.
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> Ask how both of them and the Subterenean residents are doing.
> After Yamame's done frying her own fish with Kisume, go with her to the bound shark familiar.
You sit down and chat with them on how things are doing while they finish their game. Unsurprisingly, Kisume wins with incredible cleverness. It appears things have been as they always were, dig tunnels and more tunnels.
You all head to the web once the game is cleaned up, the SHARK FAMILIAR is still bound.
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> "Mokou, meet Land Shark. Land Shark, meet Mokou. Do your thing Mokou."
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> "Mokou, meet Land Shark. Land Shark, meet Mokou. Do your thing Mokou."
Mokou grins and flexes her arm. "With pleasure, Chen my dear."
The next few minutes are undoubtedly pain for the Land Shark. You did not know sharks could burn or bend like that.
You figure Mokou hasn't had an opponent that doesn't get up from fatal wounds in a long time, as shes confused when the shark explodes.
You think you can feel the contract for the shark now. Its pretty clear now that it's in recovery mode, and its in this room alright.
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> Track down the contract item in this room with you familiar senses, Sherlock Holmes style. Call Mokou Watson whenever she asks something just for the hell of it.
> If the item is found on a person, yell 'the culprit has been revealed' in an over the top fashion.
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> Track down the contract item in this room with you familiar senses, Sherlock Holmes style. Call Mokou Watson whenever she asks something just for the hell of it.
> If the item is found on a person, yell 'the culprit has been revealed' in an over the top fashion.
You figure its from the water.
...Hmm. Well. I suppose that would probably have made sense.
But why would it be guarding it's own contract item?
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> Is the water polluted? If not, search for it. If it is polluted explain the dilemma to Yamame, Kisume, and Mokou.
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> Is the water polluted? If not, search for it. If it is polluted explain the dilemma to Yamame, Kisume, and Mokou.
Well. It certainly seems to be the same terrible shade of polluted disgustingness the lake has.
You don't know why else it would be that color. You explain the contract item's location to the three.
"Poison or not, I can't seem to mess with this poison..." "Kisume no like poison!" "Immortal I may be, But hell if I am even -touching- that. I don't like water in general, but that is just disgusting..."
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> "Aw dammit. At this rate Jaws is just gonna keep coming back..."
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> "Aw dammit. At this rate Jaws is just gonna keep coming back..."
"I'll just slam 'em into the ground again! ...Wait, I'm supposed to be at the shrine, aren't I?"
You need to think of a way to get that contract item. You swear you have all the pieces here. You should just put them together.
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> Mokou can control fire right? Why don't we get her to try and evaporate the water.
> If that's doesn't work do we still have that empty bottle? We could use some of the webbing from the spiders as a make-shift rope and use it to get some of the water out/fish for the contract.
> Also, can we get a quick update on what we can accomplish with our BLACK MAGIC.
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> Mokou can control fire right? Why don't we get her to try and evaporate the water.
> Yeah, this. The only problem I can think of is we might cause a poisonous mist whilst this is happening. To stop this:
> As the spiders to weave a dense web over the pool - as dense as they reasonably can, and in several layers - suspended in such a way that the web is directly over the water, yet still allowing access to the water.
> Also have the spiders weave two flaps of web over the entrance to this chamber to act as a makeshift airlock.
> Mokou then directly heats the rock around the pool, letting the water boil. Hopefully, the layers of webbing through which the vapour will pass will serve as a filter for the poison. The tell-tale sign will be the webbing turning the same colour as the water. If it doesn't, tell Mokou to get out of there. This whole process will take some time, ask if Mokou is okay with it.
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> Re-summon the rabbit to check if its awake now.
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> "....say, Kisume, how many buckets do you have in total? I think I have a purpose for them."
> If Kisume has quite alot, gather all the spiders in a long row reaching from the pool to the endless pit. Let the spiders at the pool fill the buckets with the foul water, and then let them pass the buckets on to the next spider. And the next. And the next. And the next until the buckets reach the endless pit where the foul water can be dumped in. It'll take some time, but it's like the old fashioned way of dousing fires. It'll eventually work and remove all the filth.
EDIT: Also, this way there is no risk of poisonous fumes filling the caves.
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> Oh, sure, bucket chain works too, and could be faster. But this voice totally claims that the poisonous fumes would have been well-contained.
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>Get Wriggle.
You'll need her help.
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> Mokou can control fire right? Why don't we get her to try and evaporate the water.
> If that's doesn't work do we still have that empty bottle? We could use some of the webbing from the spiders as a make-shift rope and use it to get some of the water out/fish for the contract.
> Also, can we get a quick update on what we can accomplish with our BLACK MAGIC.
You're not actually sure how Mokou does all her fire crap, but you think she could.
You can also essentially swap places very fast, its just essentially a single trick. You really need to learn something better, but all those other 'BLACK MAGIC' just don't seem to fit...
> Yeah, this. The only problem I can think of is we might cause a poisonous mist whilst this is happening. To stop this:
> As the spiders to weave a dense web over the pool - as dense as they reasonably can, and in several layers - suspended in such a way that the web is directly over the water, yet still allowing access to the water.
> Also have the spiders weave two flaps of web over the entrance to this chamber to act as a makeshift airlock.
> Mokou then directly heats the rock around the pool, letting the water boil. Hopefully, the layers of webbing through which the vapour will pass will serve as a filter for the poison. The tell-tale sign will be the webbing turning the same colour as the water. If it doesn't, tell Mokou to get out of there. This whole process will take some time, ask if Mokou is okay with it.
You contemplate using webbing as a filter.
> Re-summon the rabbit to check if its awake now.
In the meantime, you summon the Green Cottontail from the Familiar Jade, everyone looks confused at the thing.
"Oh, You got another Familiar already, Chen?" "Yay! Bunny!" "I think that is a cottontail actually... don't ask, Keine made me learn this stuff..."
The Cottontail is still asleep.
> "....say, Kisume, how many buckets do you have in total? I think I have a purpose for them."
> If Kisume has quite alot, gather all the spiders in a long row reaching from the pool to the endless pit. Let the spiders at the pool fill the buckets with the foul water, and then let them pass the buckets on to the next spider. And the next. And the next. And the next until the buckets reach the endless pit where the foul water can be dumped in. It'll take some time, but it's like the old fashioned way of dousing fires. It'll eventually work and remove all the filth.
EDIT: Also, this way there is no risk of poisonous fumes filling the caves.
You decide you didn't do well enough with those sciencey things to tell if the filter would work well. You opt to ask about using a bucket.
"I've got lotsa buckets!" "I don't think it's acidic per se, so it probably should work..."
>Get Wriggle.
You'll need her help.
You contemplate getting wriggle, but how would that help?
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> Pitch the bucket plan to all present.
> If its a go, commence water-removal.
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> Pitch the bucket plan to all present.
> If its a go, commence water-removal.
You pitch the bucket plan to everyone present. They all agree it sounds like it'd work, but only if you fished for the contract.
Kisume and Yamame head off and come back with a bucket in chain, and the fishing begins.
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> While all the spiders continue the bucket, let Mokou guard around the pool, incase the shark revives. She must be ready to take action as soon as possible, destroying the shark immediatly upon respawning. Meanwhile, you can help the spiders with Roc. Let Roc carry multiple or large buckets to the pit through flight. Kisume obviously provides the buckets and helps out too with the draining.
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> While all the spiders continue the bucket, let Mokou guard around the pool, incase the shark revives. She must be ready to take action as soon as possible, destroying the shark immediatly upon respawning. Meanwhile, you can help the spiders with Roc. Let Roc carry multiple or large buckets to the pit through flight. Kisume obviously provides the buckets and helps out too with the draining.
You actually try removing water from the pool. Like the spray off the rock blocking the steam out of the room, It gets pulled back to the pool.
Seems like you're stuck with fishing.
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> *sigh* Well, get a large stick (or use Nyamune) and attach the Length Band to it. Bind a bucket to the Length Band and start fishing.
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> It looks like we'll need a miracle to find the contract in all this water. So check if froggy pin is charged once more. If so use it. To find the item quickly.
> Also wouldn't it be a bit easier if we use the spider webbing as a big net and use the buckets as weights. We could use it as a fishing net like all those fishermans do.
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> *sigh* Well, get a large stick (or use Nyamune) and attach the Length Band to it. Bind a bucket to the Length Band and start fishing.
You try using the length band, but it doesn't really work. It works live a rubber band past a good length, so you need good force pulling it down...
Essentially, Its a rubber band that never snaps.
> It looks like we'll need a miracle to find the contract in all this water. So check if froggy pin is charged once more. If so use it. To find the item quickly.
> Also wouldn't it be a bit easier if we use the spider webbing as a big net and use the buckets as weights. We could use it as a fishing net like all those fishermans do.
You'd certainly say it'd take one, But unfortunately it seems like the frog pin is a one miracle thing- It probably can't do much more than save you.
You could, But you're not sure if saturated webbing would do well in the pool.
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> Well, looks like Fightest's plan is the way to go. Let's get to work on that filter.
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> Well, looks like Fightest's plan is the way to go. Let's get to work on that filter.
You decide it is time to change the plan. You pitch the idea of making a filter, and everyone starts working on the webbing. You're not quite sure if it'll work, but the theory seems fine enough.
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>Be sure to have a good evac route ready, just in case.
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>Be sure to have a good evac route ready, just in case.
You're sure you can come up with a good evac route.
In the mean time, it appears the Green Cottontail is stirring. About time, the lazy bastard.
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> "'Bout time you woke up. I believe introductions are in order."
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> "'Bout time you woke up. I believe introductions are in order."
The WHITE RABBIT opens a single eye and looks in your direction. "Ah. I should've guessed that was where all the noise was from. I suppose you called me, then."
Mokou looks alarmed. "Uh. Guys? The rabbit just changed color."
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> "Yeah that's been bugging me. Why exactly do you keep changing colour?"
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> "Also, what's your name? Constantly calling you <*insert color* *insert alternative term for rabbit*> will get rather confusing."
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> "Yeah that's been bugging me. Why exactly do you keep changing colour?"
You start to ask this, but you don't know why. Poor Mokou must be delusional.
"I'm serious. That thing was green a second ago!"
> "Also, what's your name? Or is it really <*insert color* *insert alternative term for rabbit*>?"
"Mmm? 'Course I have a name. Its just unpronounceable in seventy-nine different tongues."
"That isn't even a feasible amount of languages!" "Pfft, Like human languages are the only kind."
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> "You know what, why don't we give you a simple nickname, maybe it'll help Mokou get rid of her delusions. What do you think abooouuuut..... Yumigami*?"
"I don't like it."
"It's either that or Thumper."
"Yumigami's fine."
*Yumigami is the name of the rabbit brush god from Okami who teaches you the moon brush technieque.
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> "You know what, why don't we give you a simple nickname, maybe it'll help Mokou get rid of her delusions. What do you think abooouuuut..... Yumigami*?"
"I don't like it."
"It's either that or Thumper."
"Yumigami's fine."
*Yumigami is the name of the rabbit brush god from Okami who teaches you the moon brush technique.
You make the suggestion to the Gold Lapin.
"Sounds good, no need to make the thumper joke though." Damnit. How come they always mess up your routines?
"Now hes gone Gold! What the hell!"
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> Fast forward to the completion of the filter and the escape route.
> Try and calm Mokou down, telling her it's just her imagination running wild. Bunnies don't spontaneously change color.
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> Fast forward to the completion of the filter and the escape route.
> Try and calm Mokou down, telling her it's just her imagination running wild. Bunnies don't spontaneously change color.
You finish the filter. Yumigami raises a brow at the filter. "Whats this for, anyway?"
You also try and calm Mokou down. "I'm telling you, its changing colors!" Its not going too well.
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> "Its to get the water out of this damn room."
> "Mokou, could you start evaporating the water please?"
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> "Its to get the water out of this damn room."
> "Mokou, could you start evaporating the water please?"
"What, The water? What for?"
"ARGH! See! Hes brown now!"
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> "So we can stop the pollution from running into the lake."
> "Also, could you please explain to Mokou whats happening? She seems to think you're changing colour."
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> "So we can stop the pollution from running into the lake."
> "Also, could you please explain to Mokou whats happening? She seems to think you're changing colour."
"Shooouldn't you find the source before you clean it out? Also, that is ridiculous. Shes probably a mental patient."
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> "We tried, but this is the only lead so far."
> "Mokou... Please stop freaking out. Can you please evaporate the water now? We can't do it if you don't concentrate."
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> "We tried, but this is the only lead so far."
> "Mokou... Please stop freaking out. Can you please evaporate the water now? We can't do it if you don't concentrate."
"Well, That is some poor deduction there..."
Mokou eventually gives up and starts boiling the water. The web doesn't appear to be changing color, infact, the steam coming from the pool is also colored. You think this may be a sign it isn't going too well.
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> Is the water level dropping? Yes, then run out of the cave to avoid the fumes. No, then let Mokou stop evaporating the water.
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> Is the water level dropping? Yes, then run out of the cave to avoid the fumes. No, then let Mokou stop evaporating the water.
You're pretty sure the water level is dropping.
Everyone bails for the exit, Except for Yumigami.
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>Does he seems particularly perturbed by the fumes?
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>Does he seems particularly perturbed by the fumes?
You check.
...
He seems to be drinking the water actually. You're not quite sure what to say.
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>Observe, to see if he croaks or not.
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> Silly Purv. Rabbits don't croak.
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> Examine if the water is having ill effects on Yumigami or not. If not, then we conveniently got ourselves a fluffy water treatment plant.
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>Observe, to see if he croaks or not.
Well. He doesn't croak, and he doesn't die either.
"Bleh. Cave water. Always tastes of dirt. Needed a drink though."
> Silly Purv. Rabbits don't croak.
> This one knows where its at.
> Examine if the water is having ill effects on Yumigami or not. If not, then we conveniently got ourselves a fluffy water treatment plant.
Well. He seems to be as healthy as ever...?
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> Approach Yumigami, and ask him if he's alright, and what in the world he was thinking drinking boiling poisonous water.
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> Approach Yumigami, and ask him if he's alright, and what in the world he was thinking drinking boiling poisonous water.
You ask him.
"Well, Its just like unflavored tea. Besides, This isn't polluted at all."
The room goes silent.
"What?" "The fuck?" "Hey! Kisume is in here!"
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>"What about all the colors and craziness with it?"
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> Kisume is WHERE?! In the pool?! But she was just standing next to us a moment ago! Or....are there two Kisume's now?
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>"What about all the colors and craziness with it?"
"Magic. Its just some magic coloring the water. Didn't you even see if it was actually poisoned? Yeesh..."
You think you've heard that before.
> Kisume is WHERE?! In the pool?! But she was just standing next to us a moment ago! Or....are there two Kisume's now?
Yamame meant she was in the room at the time Mokou said that.
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"Magic. Its just some magic coloring the water. Didn't you even see if it was actually poisoned? Yeesh..."
You think you've heard that before.
Yamame meant she was in the room at the time Mokou said that.
Oh, whoops. On both cases.
> But why are the fairies so bothered by it then? And why did the shark protect this if it didn't do anything but give wierd colors?
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> But why are the fairies so bothered by it then? And why did the shark protect this if it didn't do anything but give wierd colors?
You pitch the question aloud.
"The fairies? I think you just answered your own question there. None of them checked if it was poisonous, for sure. I mean hell, They were still living over it, weren't they? And the shark... Well, THAT is a good question."
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> Feel veeeery stupid about the fact that you didn't even check if it was really poisoned, and that it had to be pointed out for you by a giant multi colored bunny.
> Look in the empty pool to see if there is something inside it, like the contract item.
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> Feel veeeery stupid about the fact that you didn't even check if it was really poisoned, and that it had to be pointed out for you by a giant multi colored bunny.
> Look in the empty pool to see if there is something inside it, like the contract item.
You're certainly feeling like an idiot.
He didn't drink the whole pool! That'd be silly.
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> *sigh* Fine, let someone take a look in the water. Feeling around in it or something. Chen's a cat, she wouldn't ever willingly go in cold water, Yamame is a spider, who (with the exception of one spider species) can't swim, and Mokou hates water because of her fire type. So either Kisume has to go in it, or Chen and Mokou need to grow back bones and check themselves.
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> Don't be a pussy
> Rise your skirt and wade into the pool, try to find any thing that might be the contract item.
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> *sigh* Fine, let someone take a look in the water. Feeling around in it or something. Chen's a cat, she wouldn't ever willingly go in cold water, Yamame is a spider, who (with the exception of one spider species) can't swim, and Mokou hates water because of her fire type. So either Kisume has to go in it, or Chen and Mokou need to grow back bones and check themselves.
You go for the third option.
You kick Yumigami into the pool of water and tell him to find the contract item. He returns after a while with a RED PIECE OF CLOTH.
> Don't be a pussy
> Rise your skirt and wade into the pool, try to find any thing that might be the contract item.
Not be a cat? That is absurd!
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> Examine the Red Cloth. Does it resemble a clothing piece of anyone we know?
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> Examine the Red Cloth. Does it resemble a clothing piece of anyone we know?
You think it looks familiar. Its kind of worn a bit though, You're not even sure if it was torn from something.
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> Hmmm....Hina and Medicine wore red..... and both have something with corruption. My guess is thst it has to be from Hina, since if it was from Medicine the water would actually be poisonous. Flandre wears red too, but she's still stuck in the basement.
> Just to be on the safe side, does the piece of cloth any pattern on it does it have a specific shade of red? If it has a checkered pattern, it could be Yuuka's, or if it's pinkish red, it could be Remilia's.
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> Hmmm....Hina and Medicine wore red..... and both have something with corruption. My guess is thst it has to be from Hina, since if it was from Medicine the water would actually be poisonous. Flandre wears red too, but she's still stuck in the basement.
> Just to be on the safe side, does the piece of cloth any pattern on it does it have a specific shade of red? If it has a checkered pattern, it could be Yuuka's, or if it's pinkish red, it could be Remilia's.
Its just plain old red. You're sure whatever its from didn't have a pattern, really.
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>Check it for contracts or other kinds of enchanted silliness.
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> Well since this is what gives the water the nasty color and what summons the familiar, perhaps we could destroy it. First try if you can summon the familiar for yourself. If this doesn't work, tear the cloth, destroying the familiar. Don't fully destroy the cloth however. We could show it to people and ask if they can recognize it from somewhere.
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>Check it for contracts or other kinds of enchanted silliness.
You check it, On top of the Landshark's contract. There appears to be some kind of messed up magic in it. It's making the coloring, which is extending to the air like it's smoking.
> Well since this is what gives the water the nasty color and what summons the familiar, perhaps we could destroy it. First try if you can summon the familiar for yourself. If this doesn't work, tear the cloth, destroying the familiar. Don't fully destroy the cloth however. We could show it to people and ask if they can recognize it from somewhere.
You attempt to gain control of the contract in the ribbon for the land shark. Its going to take some time, but you can probably manage it.
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> If this keeps going we're going to have a small army of familiars. If we succeed in getting this one and the anti-familiar in Meira's sword we would have a grand total of four familiars.
> Is the water color in the pool returning to normal? If so, then QUEST COMPLETE!
> Thank Yumigami for helping us out and solving the problem.
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> "Well... At least thats been dealt with."
> "By the way, has anyone gotten a lead on the bottomless pit by any chance?"
> Turn the familiar in the cloth into our ally.
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> If this keeps going we're going to have a small army of familiars. If we succeed in getting this one and the anti-familiar in Meira's sword we would have a grand total of four familiars.
> Is the water color in the pool returning to normal? If so, then QUEST COMPLETE!
> Thank Yumigami for helping us out and solving the problem.
You're certainly gaining quite a few now. You also could patch up the contract from Meira's broken sword with this. You don't think the color will just disappear, but it should fade now, and you can tell the fairies the water is safe.
You do give the giant enemy rabbit his apropos, though.
> "Well... At least thats been dealt with."
> "By the way, has anyone gotten a lead on the bottomless pit by any chance?"
> Turn the familiar in the cloth into our ally.
You ask about the pit. "Unfortunately, even with our long start, we've got nothing. You'll just need something capable of breaking that magic..."
You get to work on that conversion.
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> Try breaking the pit's magic with Nyamune. If it can shatter a magically imbued sword, it may be have the power to cancel out magic.
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> Try breaking the pit's magic with Nyamune. If it can shatter a magically imbued sword, it may be have the power to cancel out magic.
You fly down and attempt to stab a pit, or where you think the magic is.
It ends predictably.
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> Using the Miracle pin isn't a choice either, is it?
> Maybe the shark knows about the pit. Better get that contract made as soon as possible!
> Since the only friendly person we know with some familiar knowledge is Demon, we'd better visit her again.
> Say good bye to the spiders, and tell them that you'll return shortly. Let Mokou hitch a ride on Roc too, since she apparently has gotten quite clumsy with her wings.
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> Check for any possible natural objects that may be imbued with the magic.
> Finish fixing the cloth contract.
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> Using the Miracle pin isn't a choice either, is it?
> Maybe the shark knows about the pit. Better get that contract made as soon as possible!
> Since the only friendly person we know with some familiar knowledge is Demon, we'd better visit her again.
> Say good bye to the spiders, and tell them that you'll return shortly. Let Mokou hitch a ride on Roc too, since she apparently has gotten quite clumsy with her wings.
You're again, pretty sure its a single-use type of object. Still hasn't pulled itself together, either.
You get to work on the contract and head off with Mokou for the outside world. She bids you farewell at the shrine, needing to keep guard at it and all. You reach the SDM and head in to greet Demon.
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> Greet Demon.
> Show Demon the cloth.
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> Greet Demon.
> Show Demon the cloth.
You greet Demon and show her your spoils.
"Oh, Hey! You found the other half?"
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> "Well, this isn't connected to Meira's sword. It's an entirely different familiar item, contaning the land shark I told you about."
> Or did she mean tha there's another party of the cloth? In that case, well crud.....
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> "Well, this isn't connected to Meira's sword. It's an entirely different familiar item, contaning the land shark I told you about."
> Or did she mean that there's another party of the cloth? In that case, well crud.....
You're pretty sure it has the other half of the contract. I mean, it is giving off the colored air and it seems to have the remnants.
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> "I guess we did... Could you combine them?"
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> "I guess we did... Could you combine them?"
"It should be possible, I would like to see if I could get mistress to help though, this is a very delicate job..."
Demon takes a seat and crosses her arms, pondering. You're not sure why.
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> "Ummmm....well, that item caused the lake to become so murky, and your mistress was last seen 'around' the lake. Perhaps when the murk and mist are gone, I can go search for her? And while I'm busy, you could make a start on the familiar item?"
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> "Ummmm....well, that item caused the lake to become so murky, and your mistress was last seen 'around' the lake. Perhaps when the murk and mist are gone, I can go search for her? And while I'm busy, you could make a start on the familiar item?"
"Eh? Around the lake? What do you mean around the lake? Who saw her?!" You think you might've triggered something, as Demon seems to be getting a bit hysteric now.
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>Slowly back away from Demon....
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> (Oh crap oh crap oh crap! Abort abort! She knows to much!)
> "Ummmmm....well, the ice fairy said they saw Patchouli shortly after the SDM battle 'around' the lake. They ahhh.... mentioned she might be hiding 'around' here somewhere. She might have a reason she hasn't returned yet, perhaps some unfinished business?" (Inner thoughts: like being fishfood)
> Oh dear Shinki, we're in trouble now. If we tell her know she might go through a breakdown, but now that we told about Cirno, she'll probably rush to her and demand the answer. Cirno, being her unwitting self, would bluntly state the cold hard truth. What to do, what to do!
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>Prepare to run and/or hide.
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>Slowly back away from Demon....
You back a bit aways from demon, shes getting creepy on you...
> (Oh crap oh crap oh crap! Abort abort! She knows to much!)
> "Ummmmm....well, the ice fairy said they saw Patchouli shortly after the SDM battle 'around' the lake. They ahhh.... mentioned she might be hiding 'around' here somewhere. She might have a reason she hasn't returned yet, perhaps some unfinished business?" (Inner thoughts: like being fishfood)
> Oh dear Shinki, we're in trouble now. If we tell her know she might go through a breakdown, but now that we told about Cirno, she'll probably rush to her and demand the answer. Cirno, being her unwitting self, would bluntly state the cold hard truth. What to do, what to do!
"Oh! You mean the body! I know about that~"
Wait what.
>Prepare to run and/or hide.
You are very prepared after that.
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......I broke Demon, didn't I?
> "Demon? What exactly do you mean? P-Patchy's perfectly fine..."
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> "Demon? What exactly do you mean? P-Patchy's perfectly fine..."
"I mean that nice corpse of hers! That fell into the lake, So lucky I got to it in time before it deteriorated and became bloated and ugly~ It looks just as good in the back room preserved in magic as when she was alive~"
You think this would be the time to run. However, you hear the library door close. Crrraappp.
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>"So....who... was the.. mistress you were...waiting..for?"
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>Are there windows? Assess them for potentially hurling a book or perhaps THE ROC through them and then never stop running.
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>"So....who... was the.. mistress you were...waiting..for?"
"Mistress is Mistress~ She'll be back even dead~ I'll wait for her till the end of time~ Ahhhhh, Mistressssssss~"
Shes advancing now. Oh god. What do you do Chen what do you do.
>Are there windows? Assess them for potentially hurling a book or perhaps THE ROC through them and then never stop running.
Probably somewhere, She does kinda seem to have control of the library though.
Its like a million tiny books coming after you at once...
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>"That's great!"
>Well, it would be, you know.
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>"That's great!"
>Well, it would be, you know.
"I'm glad you see it my way, Chen~ Oh, but the wait is so unbearable... Mistress is always so late, and making tea gets boring~ How about staying for a bit~?"
Oh god. Shes planning to hug you. She'll take your soul!
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>Get a therapy book.
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>"Well, I've visited a bunch of times today, already. I'll probably visit a bit more later. It's so nice and peaceful here."
>Prepare to dive under her left arm (or right if she's a lefty) and make an escape if she tries for something.
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"I mean that nice corpse of hers! That fell into the lake, So lucky I got to it in time before it deteriorated and became bloated and ugly~ It looks just as good in the back room preserved in magic as when she was alive~"
You think this would be the time to run. However, you hear the library door close. Crrraappp.
"Mistress is Mistress~ She'll be back even dead~ I'll wait for her till the end of time~ Ahhhhh, Mistressssssss~"
Shes advancing now. Oh god. What do you do Chen what do you do.
Probably somewhere, She does kinda seem to have control of the library though.
Its like a million tiny books coming after you at once...
Alright, Demon/Koakuma scares me shitless now.
> Perhaps the familiar binding object was Patchy's body itself (that would make Patchy just as creepy as Demon is now). If we find the body and (I hate to say it) destroy it, Demon will vanish.
> Or, ofcourse, we could have Demon give a visit to the 'Boogieman' below.
> No wait, we still need the complete shark/anti-lizard familiar item. We can't kill off Demon....
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> Ehhhhh......................Shit.
> Dodge her hugs!
> If possible reason away from hug based soul sucking.
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>Get a therapy book.
You certainly think even Freud would help around now. Perhaps even especially Freud.
>"Well, I've visited a bunch of times today, already. I'll probably visit a bit more later. It's so nice and peaceful here."
>Prepare to dive under her left arm (or right if she's a lefty) and make an escape if she tries for something.
You pass it off with an oblivious comment, Demon grins, slowly adopting a more bestial stance. "Oh~ Chen~ So innocent and adorable... I want you to stay FOREVER~ We can have fun and I can take you to see Mistress' cute little corpse~... If you don't break~". She dives for you, You dive away and clear her enti- Ack! Her tail! Shes got you by her tail!
> Perhaps the familiar binding object was Patchy's body itself (that would make Patchy just as creepy as Demon is now). If we find the body and (I hate to say it) destroy it, Demon will vanish.
> Or, of course, we could have Demon give a visit to the 'Boogieman' below.
> No wait, we still need the complete shark/anti-lizard familiar item. We can't kill off Demon....
You're almost sure she made a life-contract, if Koakuma is here and not under a contract, shes just nucking futs. You'd love it if she could help you, but, well, you're not sure if you can reason with her anymore!
> Ehhhhh......................Shit.
> Dodge her hugs!
> If possible reason away from hug based soul sucking.
This sums up your feelings nicely. Reasoning may be out, but hopefully you can keep her from hugging...
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>Do your best to shake free of her tail.
>"Stop, Demon! Why do you do this?"
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> "Don't hug me! Please! I'm rather fond of my soul! Why would you kill me?"
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>Do your best to shake free of her tail.
>"Stop, Demon! Why do you do this?"
You try to shake the tail off, and end up pulling it, and consequently, Demon, onto you.
That was a bit of a mistake.
"Ah~ Only because I simply must~"
> "Don't hug me! Please! I'm rather fond of my soul! Why would you kill me?"
"Oh~? I know many other ways to make you....Feel~ I won't need to hug you~"
You think you may have preferred the hugging.
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>"But I need a soul to live... Don't you want me to live?"
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> Summon all familiars!
> "Roc! Get her off me! Quick! Be careful when you touch her though!"
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> Push her off and jump onto the high bookcases!
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>Belay all these actions! Just keep away from her for now; she's our friend, dambit, even if she is crazy ;_;
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> Just get Roc to push her off, is all I'm saying.
> "Just trying to be safe! Sorry DEMON!"
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>"But I need a soul to live... Don't you want me to live?"
"I can avoid that too! I can give you a lot of fun~ And you can keep your soul and live with me forever~!"
You're pretty sure shes invading your personal space and is very very close now.
You think you need Ran.
> Summon all familiars!
> "Roc! Get her off me! Quick! Be careful when you touch her though!"
> Push her off and jump onto the high bookcases!
>Belay all these actions! Just keep away from her for now; she's our friend, dambit, even if she is crazy ;_;
And yet, You can't bring yourself to act! It IS still Demon! How could you?!
> Just get Roc to push her off, is all I'm saying.
> "Just trying to be safe! Sorry DEMON!"
Well, You could get THE ROC to do it. Now if only you could reach that pentagram.
...You don't think this will end well now.
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> Get the damn pentagram! Soul required for life!
> "Help me Roc!"
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>"It would make Patchouli cry, though! And me!"
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> Get the damn pentagram! Soul required for life!
> "Help me Roc!"
You attempt to flex your hand for the pentagram, panicking under your breath. "Oh~? The bird can join in too~ He just can't be rough~"
>"It would make Patchouli cry, though! And me!"
"But she can't cry now~ Besides, I'll make you very very happy~ So very happy...~" She licks you on the cheek. You really need a Ran now.
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>Well. We tried to do our best.
>Now there is only one solution.
>PUNCH HER IN THE DICK!
>PUNCH HER IN THE DICK!
>WHETHER SUZY HOMEMAKER OR A FLOOZY HOMEWRECKER, ITS TIME TO DECK HER IN THE PECKER MOTHERFECKER!
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>Well. We tried to do our best.
>Now there is only one solution.
>PUNCH HER IN THE DICK!
>PUNCH HER IN THE DICK!
>WHETHER SUZY HOMEMAKER OR A FLOOZY HOMEWRECKER, ITS TIME TO DECK HER IN THE PECKER MOTHERFECKER!
All we have left I guess......
> Sacred.....Galactic.......Neko..........Cunt uppercut!!!!!!!!
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>Well. We tried to do our best.
>Now there is only one solution.
>PUNCH HER IN THE DICK!
>PUNCH HER IN THE DICK!
>WHETHER SUZY HOMEMAKER OR A FLOOZY HOMEWRECKER, ITS TIME TO DECK HER IN THE PECKER MOTHERFECKER!
> Sacred.....Galactic.......Neko..........Cunt uppercut!!!!!!!!
You decide screw this all it's time to get physical.
Just not how she wants to. You just need to overpower her with your kitty strength and then the library door will open! Just like it is right now, with that magnificent woosh! You may need to stomp on her a few times and scratch her up a bit though. Maybe call THE ROC in on-
Wait, what was that about the library door opening?
"Hello Dem, Hello Chen." "Oh! Mistress! Hi!"
Wait, what.
"Oh, Demon. Let Chen go, you're scaring her at this point." "Awww~ Okay!"
Demon lets you go and jumps off to fetch another cup of Tea.
You're not sure what just happened.
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>"Eek!"
>Run and hide!
>Then assess the situation.
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>"Eek!"
>Run and hide!
>Then assess the situation.
You take the moment to bail to the top of a book case. You then take a look at the new arrival.
Patchouli raises a brow at your antics. "Chen, You'll knock the bookcase over, and you'll probably hurt yourself too. Get down from there, please."
You're really confused.
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> "Pa....Pa.....Patchouli? But.....you're dead........"
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>"Like...super dead!"
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> "Pa....Pa.....Patchouli? But.....you're dead........"
"Of course I am. Its not like I'd actually survive after what she did to me. Staying under for a few hours is entirely unfeasible as well."
>"Like...super dead!"
"That'd be exaggerating, I believe she saved the extreme methods for Remilia and Sakuya."
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> "ZOMBIE! ZOMBIE! GHOST! YUYUKO!"
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>Get off the bookshelf, slowly and warily. In the manner of a child who is expecting to get a whipping for being bad. Because we really did kinda get it all wrong and make a mess...
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> "ZOMBIE! ZOMBIE! GHOST! YUYUKO!"
"Yes, Yes. Could you get off the bookcase now?" Patchouli sips her tea, unamused whilst you flip the fuck out.
>Get off the bookshelf, slowly and warily. In the manner of a child who is expecting to get a whipping for being bad. Because we really did kinda get it all wrong and make a mess...
You slowly get off the bookshelf. You'd say Demon took the joke too far, but you did make a pretty big boo boo.
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>Hang head.
>"I'm sorry... But it really is great you're back! ...Kinda back!"
>Discreetly examine Patchouli. Is she breathing?
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>Hang head.
>"I'm sorry... But it really is great you're back! ...Kinda back!"
>Discreetly examine Patchouli. Is she breathing?
"Well, I'm inclined to agree. Being dead fully would be awfully boring."
She seems to be breathing, But much like other ghosts, you suspect its simply from habit.
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>Does she seem to be corporeal?
>"So, um, have you been around the whole time? Or did you just come back?"
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>Does she seem to be corporeal?
>"So, um, have you been around the whole time? Or did you just come back?"
She seems to be one of the more corporeal kinds of dead people, at least.
"I've been here for a while now. Mostly just keeping very under wraps."
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>"Oh, so DEMON was just acting the whole time? That was mean! I was really worried about her, you know!"
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>"Oh, so DEMON was just acting the whole time? That was mean! I was really worried about her, you know!"
"Well, She was definitely laying it on right now. She does have a nasty habit of making tea every ten seconds I'm late for, though."
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> "I thought you were dead, but now you are here, in front of me, being not-dead, how is this possible, I do not understand, I-I-I-I-"
> do the John EggbertMental breakdown
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> "I thought you were dead, but now you are here, in front of me, being not-dead, how is this possible, I do not understand, I-I-I-I-"
> do the John EggbertMental breakdown
You state the obvious and start to break down. Patchouli sighs and puts her tea down for a second. "Hold on. Let me change into something more comfortable."
She then bursts into a bunch of paper pieces that fly into books in the library.
...
You're really not sure what to say about that.
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>Say nothing.
>Just sit against the nearest bookshelf and hug your legs. First Meira and Marisa, now this. It is time for a time out.
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> Hug legs.
> Nervous breakdown.
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>Say nothing.
>Just sit against the nearest bookshelf and hug your legs. First Meira and Marisa, now this. It is time for a time out.
> Hug legs.
> Nervous breakdown.
You lean against the bookshelf and go to your happy land with Ran. Oh! Look! Yukari is having fun with Reimu and Marisa! And everyone is not dead! And Gensokyo doesn't suck!
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>Think about Ran and her nosebleeds. :V
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>It's a nice place. We'll stay here for a bit. Maybe there will be grilled fish.
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>Think about Ran and her nosebleeds. :V
You sure do remember that time. Yukari never bought pepper again.
>It's a nice place. We'll stay here for a bit. Maybe there will be grilled fish.
Yay! Grilled fish is your favorite. Ran makes it extra delicious.
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>Things are better now.
>Are there any sounds outside?
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>Things are better now.
>Are there any sounds outside?
You're not sure what you mean! You are obviously outside on a picnic. Not in a library with a ghost magician and her pet demon. Totally.
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>Hug Ran's tails
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> Be the queen of everything!
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And everyone is not dead!
> Pff, at this rate, it's going to turn out like that anyway.
> Pull ourselves together, now's not the time for a picnic. It's time for ACTION CHEN!
> "Patchouli, we need to talk, so could you please come down here?"
> Explain our cancer-Familiar situation when she does. If she doesn't, keep insisting.
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> Be the Chennest Chen that ever Chenned
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> be Marisa
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Alright, I'm both royally confused and extemely relieved that Patchy's a ghost. Well, the Perfect Memento's do state that if your body get's stolen by a youkai, you become a ghost/evil spirit. And Demon is technically a youkai.
> Ask what Patchy's been doing all this time, and if there was a certain proces required to become a ghost.
> Ask what the hell was up with the paper morphing.
> Ask her about the parasite familiar and the shark/anti-lizard familiar contract.
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Alright, I'm both royally confused and extemely relieved that Patchy's a ghost. Well, the Perfect Memento's do state that if your body get's stolen by a youkai, you become a ghost/evil spirit. And Demon is technically a youkai.
You're most likely overthinking it. The Parser gets to have a lot of liberty with interpreting canon, or changing it to suit the story.
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Oh man, You know what I'm sddenly reminded of? that image of Patchy as a spooky Book Page Golem with the elemental crystals as her core and a big Moon thing in her head, with some psychotic little poem about reading everything ever. Is that what inspired you?
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> Facepalm in a tired manner.
> "This day has been so mentally exhausting."
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Oh man, You know what I'm sddenly reminded of? that image of Patchy as a spooky Book Page Golem with the elemental crystals as her core and a big Moon thing in her head, with some psychotic little poem about reading everything ever. Is that what inspired you?
You have sparked my interest. I wish to see that image.
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Unfrtunately I don't have it, buther torso, arms and legs were opend up to reveal multi colored crystals representing the elements, there were a bunch of magic circles, and she had a giant crescent moon in her head, and it said something like "Read read read, read old things, read new things, read classics, read trash, if it is good, you will know, if it is bad, throw it out the window"
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Unfrtunately I don't have it, buther torso, arms and legs were opend up to reveal multi colored crystals representing the elements, there were a bunch of magic circles, and she had a giant crescent moon in her head, and it said something like "Read read read, read old things, read new things, read classics, read trash, if it is good, you will know, if it is bad, throw it out the window"
Alright....that's pretty creepy, yes....
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>Hug Ran's tails
You hug them. They are very very soft.
> Be the queen of everything!
Than you get crowned queen of everything!
> Pff, at this rate, it's going to turn out like that anyway.
> Pull ourselves together, now's not the time for a picnic. It's time for ACTION CHEN!
> "Patchouli, we need to talk, so could you please come down here?"
> Explain our cancer-Familiar situation when she does. If she doesn't, keep insisting.
Then you snap out of it. You really don't have time for this.
You call out for Patchouli for a moment, before a paper floats down with 'Just a minute' on it. You wait for a moment, before paper comes down and reforms Patchouli in what appears to be a fuzzier version of her old clothes.
"That is much better, so, What did you need?"
> Be the Chennest Chen that ever Chenned
You're already that.
> be Marisa
No.
> Ask what Patchy's been doing all this time, and if there was a certain process required to become a ghost.
> Ask what the hell was up with the paper morphing.
> Ask her about the parasite familiar and the shark/anti-lizard familiar contract.
You bombard Patchouli with questions. She picks her tea back up and begins explaining.
"I've mostly been getting used to and testing this state, I couldn't properly manifest for a year or two. I've also been gathering info about what has happened after my death. I don't know if a certain process is required, but this is entirely Remilia's fault. The paper morphing was simple. I -am- the library currently. I had Demon fetch my body so I can study how to get back into it, but its going rather slowly.
...Mmm, A familiar in you? That is typically the standard fare for weaker Shikigami or those incapable of becoming humanoid. If you haven't had it removed in a while though, I suppose it IS mostly bound to you. That knife you have should allow you to separate the two of you.
...A broken contract? That -is- rather interesting, I'd certainly like to see what was so dangerous someone actually broke it's contract. Normally that ruins the strength of a familiar... I see you're almost done transferring the other contract too. I'll have Demon fetch a pair of jewels to move the contracts too."
> Facepalm in a tired manner.
> "This day has been so mentally exhausting."
You nod before tiredpalming. Patchouli sips her tea. "I can only imagine it can get worse."
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> "Actually, its gotten worse three times already."
> Finish contract development.
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> Try to hold a conversation with Patchouli.
> Marvel at her Smartness
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> "Actually, its gotten worse three times already."
> Finish contract development.
"Well, Three isn't always the magic number."
You finish the contract, just as demon comes out with the gems. You move the land shark to a topaz.
> Try to hold a conversation with Patchouli.
> Marvel at her Smartness
You hold a conversation about the relative theory of how magic works. You find shes possibly the closest to understanding magic without seeing it you've found yet. She is at least smart in that regard.
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So Patchouli wears fur coats now? Very fancy Patchy, dear :V
> Ask how to properly remove the parasite familiar with the knife, and if Patchy could help.
> Wait, the contracts of Meira's sword and the piece of cloth were part of the same thing right? Shoudn't the shark now be some anti-land shark dragon? (Garchomp much?) Or did I misunderstand that?
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So Patchouli wears fur coats now? Very fancy Patchy, dear :V
> Ask how to properly remove the parasite familiar with the knife, and if Patchy could help.
> Wait, the contracts of Meira's sword and the piece of cloth were part of the same thing right? Shoudn't the shark now be some anti-land shark dragon? (Garchomp much?) Or did I misunderstand that?
The Landshark was a separate contract, it is possible to hold multiple contracts in one item, but typically not done for varying reason. You just believe its better so losing one item doesn't cause you to lose all of them.
You ask about removing the familiar. "It should be a fairly simple spell with that knife, though a single mistake could cause some terrible results. In general, it could cause a variety of side-effects. I can do it for you, if you want."
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>Agree to do it.
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> "Yes, I think you are far more capable at this than I ever could be. Please do the honors."
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>Agree to do it.
> "Yes, I think you are far more capable at this than I ever could be. Please do the honors."
You admit you're probably not up for the task of stabbing yourself and hand Patchouli the Seperation Knife. She nods and pulls a book out of nowhere, flipping a few pages to get where she needs. "Alright. This should probably tingle a bit, but it should work with only minimal side-effects. Are you prepared?"
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> "I was born ready! ....I think...."
> "But just to be on the safe side, what could these side effects be?"
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Patchouli Book Golem.jpg
Here you go~ (http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/5436/patchoulibookgolem.png)
>Steel your nerves.
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> Ask her about the object stuck in the cape once she is done removing the familiar.
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>"What will happen to the thing you cut out?"
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Here you go~ (http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/5436/patchoulibookgolem.png)
>Steel your nerves.
Link doesn't work :(
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Works fine for me. Either wait a little and try again, or curse Imgaeshack... And then i can try uploading elsewhere. Except not now.
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>Steel your nerves.
You prepare yourself, getting stabbed is going to feel odd. Even if magic makes it harmless.
> Ask her about the object stuck in the cape once she is done removing the familiar.
You make a note to.
>"What will happen to the thing you cut out?"
"Chances are it'll be outside of you, Perhaps you'll manage to make use of it..."
You tell her you're ready and close your eyes. Patchouli says a few things in arcane, before you feel the knife enter. After that feels sort of funny, and almost numb. The numb sensation lasts only for a moment, except for where the knife went in.
"...Well, That was unexpected."
You open your eyes and begin to ask what was unexpected.
You slowly realize you're not a cat. You also realize you are. You also appear to be in two places at once, and this is getting confusing to understand.
You are now HUMAN CHEN and CAT CHEN.
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> HOLY SHIT!!
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> HOLY SHIT!!
You flip out and panic. Both of you. Patchouli tries to calm you down.
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Ummm.....Fision ha?
> Examine Human Chen, does she still have cat features (like ears and tail).
> Examine Cat Chen. Does she have something that looks like Human Chen? (Like a collar that looks like the Space Cape or something?) Also, what kind of cat is it? (brown, black, fuzzy, sleek?)
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> Stroke your pussy
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> Stroke your pussy
Lamest....pun....ever...... (only topped by 'Broque Monsieur')
Yet why did it make me laugh so much?
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> Don't care. Chen needs some TLC, both of her.
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> Examine Human Chen, does she still have cat features (like ears and tail).
> Examine Cat Chen. Does she have something that looks like Human Chen? (Like a collar that looks like the Space Cape or something?) Also, what kind of cat is it? (brown, black, fuzzy, sleek?)
You examine HUMAN CHEN. As expected, it seems she lacks the cat-like features that make her part of the Beast-Youkai family. Basically, you look like a human. Shes wearing all the clothing that you wear, naturally.
You examine CAT CHEN. A black cat by any name is a black cat. You'll give you do have a nice sleek coat of fur though. Perfect for sneaking about.
> Stroke your pussy
You pet yourself. It certainly feels odd.
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> Check yourself to see if you still have your cat like sneakyness and black magic at your disposal.
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> Check yourself to see if you still have your cat like sneakyness and black magic at your disposal.
You're half-sure the innate sneakiness is in your cat half now, but you can still use you BLACK MAGIC skills.
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> Ask patchy is she can explain this
new game mechanic I mean new form of ours and how we can use it. I'm sure she's seen something like this before.
> Ask things like if the cat half of us dies do we do? And other things that we would need to know about this turn of events.
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> Ask if Human Chen's cat powers and features are lost forever, or if the two of us can be combined again (only that Chen can now shift between forms)
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> Ask patchy is she can explain this new game mechanic I mean new form of ours and how we can use it. I'm sure she's seen something like this before.
> Ask things like if the cat half of us dies do we do? And other things that we would need to know about this turn of events.
> Ask if Human Chen's cat powers and features are lost forever, or if the two of us can be combined again (only that Chen can now shift between forms)
You ask Patchy what the hell just happened.
"It seems your the familiar was merged with you quite tightly, so it took part of you when it left. This has resulted in the current predicament. I imagine you both think like Chen, even though you're separate beings. This'll give you the illusion of thinking the same thing, but you won't. I imagine anything one of you sees will be known to both of you once you re-merge. If one of you dies... Well, That will be an experiment, I suppose. I imagine you'd be stuck as the living half. You should be able to do this at will, once you two put yourselves back together. How... May not come naturally at first."
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> "So... How do get back together anyway?"
> Ask about space cape.
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> "So split up one the cat half can act for espionage and the human half for fighting and communication? Not quite what I expected when I bought the knife but neat none the less."
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> "So... How do get back together anyway?"
> Ask about space cape.
"I've never had this happen myself, so I wouldn't exactly know. I suppose you'll just have to try different forms of willing yourself together."
You ask Patchouli about the cape. "If what Sanae has said is true, then I'm afraid only that person connected to the thing in the cape will know what to do."
> "So split up one the cat half can act for espionage and the human half for fighting and communication? Not quite what I expected when I bought the knife but neat none the less."
"Indeed, as long as you master this, you should probably- Hold that thought."
Patchouli reaches into the air and grabs something. A moments later, a Book holding a fairy by the dress is pulled down. "I thought it was odd that the knife was one-use... You were trapped in the knife now, Weren't you?"
"Ack! Well of course! You don't think inanimate objects randomly get power, do you?!"
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> "Well, yeah, but I would think the power rather comes from a wizard or god, not a fairy...."
> Examine fairy.
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> "Well, yeah, but I would think the power rather comes from a wizard or god, not a fairy...."
> Examine fairy.
"Trapping a wizard or god is a deal harder than a Fairy. Most modern magic comes from trapped fairies, or other shards of powers. The old techniques used in weapons of lore have long been lost." "Well I wish someone would find them! We're sick of being trapped in things just so you can throw lightning without having power!"
You examine the fairy. Shes... notably an outcast, she seems to be wearing some kind of short coat, a shirt, and the same kind of odd pants Sanae had. Her shoes are also of a different design. You note this to Patchouli.
"That is odd, I don't believe I've ever seen a fairy wearing your type of clothing, and I've never seen shoes or pants like yours." "Well no duh! I'm not from around here, after all."
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> Politely introduce yourself and patchy to the fairy. Then ask her about where she came from originally.
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> Politely introduce yourself and patchy to the fairy. Then ask her about where she came from originally.
You introduce yourself and patchy to the fairy, then ask her where she came from.
"Well, where else do you think? I came from outside of this place!"
You look at the fairy like shes crazy, but Patchouli just sighs. "I was afraid of that. I thought it was odd she didn't call me on the last part." "Eh?" "I have the method to make a mimic of Excalibur a few rows down from here, the arts aren't lost at all. Its just proper to say that." "e....eh?!"
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So those wierd pants and shoes were just jeans and sport shoes all this time? Well, that's finally cleared up.
> Ask for the fairies name.
> Ask if Patchouli actually has the power or resources to create legendary weapons. On secod thought, she might have already had some experience with this. How else could Remilia and Flandre have gotten their hands on the divine weapons Gungnir and Laevateinn?
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So those wierd pants and shoes were just jeans and sport shoes all this time? Well, that's finally cleared up.
> Ask for the fairies name.
> Ask if Patchouli actually has the power or resources to create legendary weapons. On secod thought, she might have already had some experience with this. How else could Remilia and Flandre have gotten their hands on the divine weapons Gungnir and Laevateinn?
You ask the fairy for her name. "Seperation. Why else would the knife have a spelling error in it's name?"
You also ask Patchouli about that. "Well, Definitely not the legendary ones. Some minor things? Sure. I have the methods for them, not anywhere near the capability."
You suppose they inherited them. Maybe their parents beat up gods?
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You ask the fairy for her name. "Seperation. Why else would the knife have a spelling error in it's name?"
You also ask Patchouli about that. "Well, Definitely not the legendary ones. Some minor things? Sure. I have the methods for them, not anywhere near the capability."
You suppose they inherited them. Maybe their parents beat up gods?
Hmmm...would Flandre and Remilia's parents be Arcueid and Alucard (Hellsing ver.) then? :V They're the most asskicking vampires I know.
> "Is the border broken enough for Outsiders to get in?"
> "How many mythical beings are there in the outside world left? I thought there was hardly anything left once that Hebrew God started acting like he owned the place. Just because you have three religions devoted to you and possess loads of faith doesn't mean you can get to pose like the creator....."
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> "Ah. Patchouli, do you think you can finish fixing the two contracts we have? I nearly forgot about them."
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> "Is the border broken enough for Outsiders to get in?"
> "How many mythical beings are there in the outside world left? I thought there was hardly anything left once that Hebrew God started acting like he owned the place. Just because you have three religions devoted to you and loads of faith doesn't mean you can get to pose like the creator....."
You ask about the border, and almost go into some kind of sillyness about the Hebrew God. Psh, Like he'd ever amount to anything. You do wonder if he is still outside the border, though. Given how barren it has to be outs- oh wait...
"The border isn't broken enough for people to willingly get in, But definitely enough for magic and items to cross over. Its almost caused a mess- The outside world mostly hasn't noticed, I mean, I've hardly met anyone who could even feel magic over there... But, Well....
Most mythical beings are here now, yes. But the humans are still outside. Magic isn't lost entirely- Outside, there has scarcely been more than three magic capable humans per generation. Most good magic users are incredibly old, having extended their life with magic, or just plain talented. I'd estimate there were maybe, a hundred, magic users left in the outside world before I was tossed in that knife. This is excluding mythic creatures like myself. We're probably just scarcer.
I was trapped in that knife around...ten years ago? At that point, the average level of magic had raised significantly, and given the large area of the planet, I suspect that was a lot of missing magic from here."
"She is right, That is around when flight became incapable. Approximately, 20% of the large amount of magic Gensokyo contains had leaked out. It stopped around 40%, so the extremely skilled can still use flight magic."
"Yeah well. People noticed. One of them in particular decided to experiment. So he caught me, stuffed me in a knife, and decided to see what happened when I disappeared. I don't know if he had a way to follow me, but I think he wants to fully unleash the magic supply outside the border. He mentioned something about 'Breaking' magic as well. On top of that, most users outside have started to go nuts on the new found power, and it could even cause an exponential increase in the amount of magic users outside. It could get seriously nasty."
"...That is nice, I suppose we'll have to make sure no more magic leaks out. I believe you've been speaking about a plan to return the Hakurei Border to power? This is just incentive to do it. The outside world can worry about their own problems."
> "Ah. Patchouli, do you think you can finish fixing the two contracts we have? I nearly forgot about them."
You ask about helping to fix the broken contract. "Of course, I'm interested in what could actually manifest with a broken contract, myself."
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> "How long do you think it'll take?"
> "Also, somethings been bugging me... Why exactly didn't you pass on?"
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> "How long do you think it'll take?"
> "Also, somethings been bugging me... Why exactly didn't you pass on?"
"It shouldn't take too long, In fact, I'll work on it now, and by the time you're out of questions, it should be done."
Patchouli gets to work as you pitch in about her demise.
"As I said, Remilia was at fault. It is mostly complicated, but... Her power was to manipulate 'Fate'. In the case of her power, 'Fate' would be the path that people eventually took. Her power was essentially the ability to almost force a person to walk down a certain path. This also applies to herself.
I don't know exactly why, but the path her power wanted her to go down was the path of a tyrant. To accomplish this, she needed help. So, she went out to look for people to force into helping her. Sakuya was first, she was to go down the path of a perfect general, loyal and cruel. Meiling was to be the enforcer of her law, and make sure none dared to disturb her. Me? She just needed the perfect source of information and knowledge. Originally, if we all hadn't moved here and swerved off our paths. I would be the perfect library in human form, who would only repeat information she needed.
Even though we swerved away from what her power wanted, Remilia couldn't just change what path she'd selected. We'd be urged down that path for as long as she was alive. So, when I died, My soul wasn't pulled away, it was pulled to the library by her power. Eventually, I became like a Tsukumogami of the library. It just became a matter of manifesting a form. I'm still rather dead, just tied to this library."
"Ooo! I could separate you from the libr-"
"That is not to say I don't like it. If you try it, You'll have a million paper cuts before you know it, little fairy."
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OBJECTION! Sakuya couldn't have been first because Remilia has only known her for a few years. Patchy has had to be first since she and Remilia have known each other for one hundred years, mansion, library and all!
> "I can understand why you like this form. Way easier to find and order the books, and no more health problems...."
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> "I can understand why you like this form. Way easier to find and order the books, and no more health problems...."
"Yes, It is rather convenient. Mostly, I'd simply rather not pass on quite yet. While its from ill-intent, I do happen to consider this a gift."
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>"Um, about the basement..."
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OBJECTION! Sakuya couldn't have been first because Remilia has only known her for a few years. Patchy has had to be first since she and Remilia have known each other for one hundred years, mansion, library and all!
> "I can understand why you like this form. Way easier to find and order the books, and no more health problems...."
I agree with this as well. Parser, details. Now.
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> "Yeah... Is there something down there? Whenever I wander too close to the door, an extremely strong aura makes me extremely nervous..."
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>"Um, about the basement..."
> "Yeah... Is there something down there? Whenever I wander too close to the door, an extremely strong aura makes me extremely nervous..."
"...Ah, I suppose you might have noticed that. I do not suppose you'd know, but... Remilia had a sister. Her sister was also given a path when she was born by Remilia's power. That path was to be the perfect weapon for her sister. So her power was predetermined to be 'Destruction', and she was given... issues. She was supposed to be made easily controllable by the path, but... well, she rebelled a bit too hard. She typically went out of control. Her room was in the basement, and she typically just stayed there. She wasn't involved in the attack, so she is still there. Since Remilia is dead, shes gotten more control over herself. I'm afraid damage has been done to her, though. She may never be able to properly control her power.
She was probably asleep when you tried to go down there, so you felt an overwhelming power. We haven't managed to get the seals that stifled the feeling set back up yet, possibly because shes growing stronger now that Remilia is gone."
I agree with this as well. Parser, details. Now.
>Letter from the Author: I've never seen exact details as for how long any of the mansion occupants have been there, and I've found most of the logic in Sakuya being last is from her being a human. CDO Sakuya is of the few magic users that would've existed in the outside world by the setting, so she'd be easily capable of living for hundreds of years (Especially given she can control time), and given her overt loyalty compared to Patchy and Meiling, I imagine she has a much longer relationship with Remilia than them. At that, Finding a human with magic is typically easier than a pair of youkai. You could make a better argument that Meiling is from Gensokyo, which would mean that she should be last, by the setting rules. Even then, We're talking about the order her power took fates. It could have very well set Sakuya's path before she was even born. It makes you wonder if I should have thrown the cause of Remilia's power in as a boss. I digress- CDO Sakuya is definitely an older companion than a few years, While ZUN Sakuya may or may not, This is how I'm setting the story.
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>"So when did Remilia stop being such a jerk?"
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> "So... You said that she may have gotten more control over herself... Would that mean that we may be able to approach her without being killed? And more importantly, would we be able to get her to help us defeat Yukari?"
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>"So when did Remilia stop being such a jerk?"
"She started to get better when we moved here, but she was still well... Yeah. I think she might have influenced the fate of some people here, but not by much."
> "So... You said that she may have gotten more control over herself... Would that mean that we may be able to approach her without being killed? And more importantly, would we be able to get her to help us defeat Yukari?"
"She probably wouldn't kill you, no. As for Yukari... Well. I don't imagine her fighting would end well for anyone."
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> "Well we should still try to become her friend right? I mean, being secluded in a basement for most of your life must be hell on the mind."
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>"It's not very fair for her to be thrown in there. She probably really needs a friend, I know I did when SHE took me way from everyone..."
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> "Well we should still try to become her friend right? I mean, being secluded in a basement for most of your life must be hell on the mind."
>"It's not very fair for her to be thrown in there. She probably really needs a friend, I know I did when SHE took me way from everyone..."
"I admit, that probably did more of the damage to her than anything Remilia did. I do admit she probably could use a friend or two. Shes mostly just asleep at the moment, when she wakes up, I'm sure she wouldn't mind you visiting."
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>"Oh, okay. Um...you're not able to leave here, right? So you want me to keep your being around a secret?"
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>"Oh, okay. Um...you're not able to leave here, right? So you want me to keep your being around a secret?"
"What? No, Of course I can. Where do you think I was all day, Somewhere in the middle of the library?"
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>"I thought you were resting or something."
>If the reflex to droop ears affects Feline Chen, droop ears in shame.
>"So you know a whole lot about everything going on outside, right?"
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> Attempt fusion with kitty chen.
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>"I thought you were resting or something."
>If the reflex to droop ears affects Feline Chen, droop ears in shame.
>"So you know a whole lot about everything going on outside, right?"
Kitty Chen droops her ears, regardless. Probably feeling the same shame.
"Yes, I do happen to know a good deal. I have heard of most of your endeavors."
> Attempt fusion with kitty chen.
You attempt to merge back into a single being. It takes a few trys, but you manage it. You are now CHEN.
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> Try to turn into a cat.
> Ask Patchouli to accompany you into the basement.
> Summon Roc and Yumigami.
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> Try to turn into a cat.
> Ask Patchouli to accompany you into the basement.
> Summon Roc and Yumigami.
You try to turn into a cat. Expectedly, You turn into HUMAN CHEN and KITTY CHEN. You try to summon THE ROC and Yumigami at the same time, but the strain makes your head hurt. You should probably only summon one at a time.
You then ask Patchouli about accompanying you into the basement. "Hmm? Well, If shes awake, I could... It'd be a bit much to wake her up."
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> "Could you please check then? It'd be a great help."
> Merge with Kitty Chen.
> Summon Yumigami.
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> "Could you please check then? It'd be a great help."
> Merge with Kitty Chen.
> Summon Yumigami.
"Alright. Give me a moment."
You merge back into CHEN. You also summon Yumigami.
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> Fast-forward to Patchouli's return.
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> Fast-forward to Patchouli's return.
Patchouli returns in a bit and nods. "Shes awake, You should be able to go down to the basement, if you want. Oh, And the contract should be fixed now." Patchouli gives you back the broken sword, now with a fixed contract.
Seperation swoops in before you leave. "Hey! Hey! I've got a question for you two, Where do all the hip fairies hang out around here? I figure if I'm stuck in here for a while, I might as well make some friends."
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> "They hang around the lake outside of this mansion... Though I don't know if they're 'hip' or not..."
> "C'mon Yumigami, we're going to go make friends with someone."
> Head for the basement.
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> "They hang around the lake outside of this mansion... Though I don't know if they're 'hip' or not..."
> "C'mon Yumigami, we're going to go make friends with someone."
> Head for the basement.
"Huh, Well that happens to be conve- Hey! Wait up a moment!" Seperation stops you, before fetching the Knife Hilt her knife was on. "Here, Use this, You're a familiar user right? Just use it like a contract Item and I'll be able to come out and help you." Seperation then heads off for the lake.
You head to the basement with Yumigami. The feeling from before is gone, You head down.
There is a very ominous door to the basement. You feel like you'd be unable to turn back after heading in.
This is silly though, since it is just Flandre's Room. You head inside.
FLANDRE SCARLET is in the room, sitting on her Bed.
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>"Hello!"
>Wave happily.
>We are going to make a new friend, dammit.
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> "So... Hows it going?"
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>"Hello!"
>Wave happily.
>We are going to make a new friend, dammit.
You greet Flandre happily. She nods slowly in response. "Hello. You would be... Chen?"
You nod.
> "So... Hows it going?"
"Rather slowly... I appear to be rather tired in general, lately. I should ask Miss Patchouli what the causes could be... Or perhaps, just sleep more."
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> "I think we could all use a bit more sleep"
> Chuckle to ourselves.
> Separate and show our two forms.
> "Can you do anything cool Flandre? This is really all I can do......"
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> "I think we could all use a bit more sleep"
> Chuckle to ourselves.
> Separate and show our two forms.
> "Can you do anything cool Flandre? This is really all I can do......"
Flandre nods slowly, before you decide to show off your new trick. Its still kinda dizzying.
"Oh? I can do that too."
Flandre then splits into two different Flandre, Atleast, to the eye. You actually kind of recognize this technique. Its a sect of Black Magic that is devoted to moving between two places at a high rate, so that as far as the world is concerned, you're cloned.
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>Applaud. In stereo!
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>Applaud. In stereo!
You give an applause, she can't help but giggle and bow.
Your kitty self trys to applaud as well, but paws make it hard. >:
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>It's the effort that counts.
>Have a look about Flandre's room.
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>It's the effort that counts.
>Have a look about Flandre's room.
You have to agree, besides, it was adorable.
You glance about the room. To say its plain would be an understatement, it seems to have a bed and dresser, and a lot of free room. Most of this appears to be taken up by some books Flandre has around.
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>"What have you been reading?"
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>"What have you been reading?"
"Stories." Flandre smiles dimly. "Wonderful stories of different magics, of different myths. Entire worlds within pages. Patchouli doesn't have many of them in the library off hand, but quite a few have been falling into Kourindou lately. See? That one over there has an odd cover."
You certainly notice a few seem out of place, compared to the tomes Patchouli has.
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>Check it!
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>Check it!
You ask if you can take a look at a few of her books and she allows. You take a look at them. They're definitely exactly as she said, Fiction. The authors vary a lot, though you suspect that is probably due to her limited range of choices.
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>"Do you ever read anything that isn't stories? Like about the natural world works and stuff?"
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> Examine Flandre
> Ask if she's hungry, Maybe Demon or Patchouli could cook somethig up for us.
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> "If things were under normal circumstances, I'd probably want to show you around Gensokyo but..."
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> "Have you met anyone else lately besides Patchy and Demon? I sure hope so for you." :(
> "Flandre, are you capable of leaving, or are you too weak yet? Or is the sun still too much?"
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>"Do you ever read anything that isn't stories? Like about the natural world works and stuff?"
"Huh? Oh... Some of those kinds of books, Patchy says they're good things to know about..."
> Examine Flandre
> Ask if she's hungry, Maybe Demon or Patchouli could cook somethig up for us.
You examine Flandre. As with he sister, she of course looks like a child. You don't suspect she'll grow up for a while, unless she does something herself to change that. She is currently wearing what appears to be a Red shirt and a skirt. Her shirt seems to be some kind of thicker material than cotton, and both appear to be rather long and baggy. You suspect its because it gets cold down here at night, what with the heating probably messed up.
You ask Flandre if shes hungry, she shakes her head. "Not really, I don't need to eat much lately. I guess its because I don't really do much other than Read and Sleep."
> "If things were under normal circumstances, I'd probably want to show you around Gensokyo but..."
> "Have you met anyone else lately besides Patchy and Demon? I sure hope so for you." :(
> "Flandre, are you capable of leaving, or are you too weak yet? Or is the sun still too much?"
Flandre looks confused. "Of course I can't go out in the sun. Its not like its a matter of power... I could probably leave at night, but everyone is asleep then. So I haven't seen anyone else, because the mansion is considered abandoned. Besides, Patchy says its probably for the best until outside gets a bit better."
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> "I sometimes saw Remilia leave the mansion with just an umbrella. And even then sometimes sunshine touched her skin and it only irritated her, no lethal damage. Can't you just get an umbrella from Patchy and Demon?"
I like nice Flandre :)
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> "I sometimes saw Remilia leave the mansion with just an umbrella. And even then sometimes sunshine touched her skin and it only irritated her, no lethal damage. Can't you just get an umbrella from Patchy and Demon?"
"It is not immediately lethal, but it drains us pretty well. Full exposure could cause either of us to just collapse while the sun does it's work. Umbrella did tend to help us, but the one sister used was destroyed during the fight, and Patchy hasn't had time to get a new one."
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> Make a mental note to take a look at Kourindou to search for an umbrella.
> "So....you knew of the battle? I can imagine it to be heartbreaking..."
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> Make a mental note to take a look at Kourindou to search for an umbrella.
> "So....you knew of the battle? I can imagine it to be heartbreaking..."
Flandre nods. "I heard of it in past tense, once Patchy and Demon returned. I didn't notice it when it happened."
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> "Do you miss the others?"
> Try and give her a friendly hug (unless her power would snap Chen like a twig).
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>No hugs yet. It would just be random and awkward right now.
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>No hugs yet. It would just be random and awkward right now.
Alright, scrap that then. More questions first!
> "Flandre, have you ever, EVER had a connection with someone outside besides your family? You'd need to have at least one friend, right?"
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> Whats Yumigami doing right now?
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> "Do you miss the others?"
> Try and give her a friendly hug (unless her power would snap Chen like a twig).
>No hugs yet. It would just be random and awkward right now.
Alright, scrap that then. More questions first!
> "Flandre, have you ever, EVER had a connection with someone outside besides your family? You'd need to have at least one friend, right?"
You ponder a hug, but decide against it. Besides, You have heard she still has troubles controlling her KILL EVERYTHING powers. Instead you ask more questions.
"It is rather quieter without all the fairies, and especially without Sakuya around. She was always nice. Well, I did occasionally speak with the Shrine Maiden and the witch Marisa, they were rather nice to me when I wasn't acting out, and sometimes even when I was."
> Whats Yumigami doing right now?
Yumigami appears to be napping again. Lazy rabbit.
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> Sigh at that lazy bastard.
> "Well I guess it was better than being completely isolated correct?"
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> Sigh at that lazy bastard.
> "Well I guess it was better than being completely isolated correct?"
You can't help but sigh. You're going to have trouble with this one, you can tell.
"Yes, but I suppose that would be a given. Everything the Shrine Maiden touched seemed to improve."
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> "I'd love to stay and chat longer, but I'm afraid I've got some business to attend to. I'll come back down to chat the next time I visit the mansion. I promise."
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> "I'd love to stay and chat longer, but I'm afraid I've got some business to attend to. I'll come back down to chat the next time I visit the mansion. I promise."
Flandre nods. "Alright. Please, do come next time you're here."
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> Ask Patchy about Flan's tiredness.
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> "Don't worry. I will."
> Bid Flandre farewell and head for the library.
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> Ask Patchy about Flan's tiredness.
> "Don't worry. I will."
> Bid Flandre farewell and head for the library.
You ensure Flandre you'll visit your next visit here, and head to the library to ask Patchy about Flandre's tiredness.
"Oh? ...Yes, She has been sleeping more lately. I think its DUE to her control getting better. Shes no longer leaking so much energy when awake, that she feels compelled to sleep to lose control and lose energy. Its probably why she is also eating less... Regardless, It seems like the sudden shift in her system is causing it."
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> "I see... There won't be any negative effects correct?"
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> "I see... There won't be any negative effects correct?"
"I don't imagine, Once she manages to adjust. In the mean time, I would suppose she'll just be a bit more sluggish. Which, given before, isn't that bad."
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> "Won't she need blood? Is her power strong enough to provide energy and nutrition?"
> "Say, she had pretty peculiar wings. Can she still fly with those? Or did she need magic to fly too?"
> De-summon Yumigami and test out the new shark familiar.
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> "Won't she need blood? Is her power strong enough to provide energy and nutrition?"
> "Say, she had pretty peculiar wings. Can she still fly with those? Or did she need magic to fly too?"
> De-summon Yumigami and test out the new shark familiar.
"She still eats, just less. Its mostly a lower-state of power use, not a complete substitution of power. She can't fly with what remains of her wings, no. She wasn't particularly adept, so she can't fly in Gensokyo's current state."
You unsummon Yumigami and pull out the shark familiar. It of course, is hidden in the floor when you summon it.
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> Have the shark stay on an upper floor, than go to the floor directly below it too see if we an see it swimming on the cieling. It will be silly.
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> Have the shark stay on an upper floor, than go to the floor directly below it too see if we an see it swimming on the cieling. It will be silly.
> If this causes damage to the Mansion, quickly apologize to Patchouli.
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> Have the shark stay on an upper floor, than go to the floor directly below it too see if we an see it swimming on the cieling. It will be silly.
> If this causes damage to the Mansion, quickly apologize to Patchouli.
You have the shark do this. You can notice the dorsal fin swimming on the ceiling. You almost apologize before Patchouli reminds you of the instant-healing effect the swimming seems to have on it's environment. The damage doesn't last.
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> Un-summon shark.
> Ask Patchouli for her advice regarding th bottomless pit Underground.
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> Un-summon shark.
> Ask Patchouli for her advice regarding th bottomless pit Underground.
You Un-summon the land shark. You also ask Patchouli on her advice on the Underground pit.
"A bottomless pit? Even with most magic, that should be impossible. It would require an infinite loop of a space, and just a regular loop would be horrific to try and upkeep. It isn't a matter of being strong at all, it happens to be a downright myth. I'm not sure what could possibly be done."
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> Welp, I think it's official: SHE did this. She's the only one who could flip the birdy at the Laws of Magic in such a way.
> "Does this mean we'll have to ignore it until we find the original caster?"
> "Also, Patchouli, do you possess knowledge of the Hakurei bloodline and their power? Does one need to fulfill certain requirements to become a Border Shrine Maiden?"
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> Welp, I think it's official: SHE did this. She's the only one who could flip the birdy at the Laws of Magic in such a way.
> "Does this mean we'll have to ignore it until we find the original caster?"
> "Also, Patchouli, do you possess knowledge of the Hakurei bloodline and their power? Does one need to fulfill certain requirements to become a Border Shrine Maiden?"
You certainly consider it a possibility.
"If its remained harmless for so long, it may be best to avoid disturbing it. If someone really has managed this, I don't think they're to be trifled with so easily. Though, if you really want to solve it, I would suggest any time but now.
As for the Hakurei Bloodline... Well, yes, Reimu told me most of the specifics that weren't common knowledge. Essentially, the Hakurei Bloodline was simply chosen as the best fit to guard the border. They built a shrine to gain faith for themselves and the border, and typically grew in strength with the faith of the shrine. It gave them an advantage that up until Sanae appeared, couldn't be matched. The shrine was connected solely to the bloodline, essentially, they were humans run on faith, all the advantages without the worry of running out.
The Hakurei Orb was developed sometime later to be used by the shrine maidens, and is also only capable of use by them. I imagine, since Reimu died, it has disappeared. To become the border shrine's maiden however, doesn't necessarily require this. You just need to be human and a shrine maiden. If Reimu's turtle is still there, or anyone else capable of teaching someone in the arts of the shrine maiden, you could easily make a new one. The problem is they wouldn't be a Hakurei. On top of the outrage of the shrine tradition being broken, they won't have the advantages Reimu had. They'll be far less capable of solving incidents, and now, that could get them killed, especially since strong arming people into the spell card system again will be tough."
You suspect to help her after all this, you'll definitely need to take care of the business with Yukari.
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> "You said the border and the Maidens get stronger with faith, yes? Can't the border be restored with the faith of the residents? If they all started to have faith in Gensokyo again, shoudn't it slightly fix the border?"
> "And if that person already had experience with magic? Wouldn't that give them a slight edge to restore Gensokyo and enforce the Spellcard System?"
> Could Chen apply for the job of Shrine Maiden now? She has gained the ability to turn into a human after all. Just hide your youkai origins from the humans and they won't notice a thing. And maybe a name change and a dye job would hide us from Marisa....
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>Oh we're gonna give Marisa a dye job, alright...
>Decide to call the Land Shark Mack the Knife.
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>Decide to call the Land Shark Mack the Knife.
^ YES!!!
(SMRPG references FTW, although in that case Jonathan 'Johnny' Jones could also be possible. He was a pirate shark after all)
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No, I think Purvis means the classic Jazz tune. Could be either or both, though.
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^ YES!!!
(SMRPG references FTW, although in that case Jonathan 'Johnny' Jones could also be possible. He was a pirate shark after all)
>SMRPG? Heh. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgYgl4OodeY)
>Contemplate if being hunam Chen is really worth it all. Or being a shrine maiden in general? What do they even do aside from sweep and wear silly clothes?
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> "You said the border and the Maidens get stronger with faith, yes? Can't the border be restored with the faith of the residents? If they all started to have faith in Gensokyo again, shoudn't it slightly fix the border?"
> "And if that person already had experience with magic? Wouldn't that give them a slight edge to restore Gensokyo and enforce the Spellcard System?"
> Could Chen apply for the job of Shrine Maiden now? She has gained the ability to turn into a human after all. Just hide your youkai origins from the humans and they won't notice a thing. And maybe a name change and a dye job would hide us from Marisa....
Patchy shakes her head.
"Unfortunately, its not that simple. The barrier is the first real issue, sure, youkai can give faith as well, but human's faith is far more plentiful. A typical human in terms of faith, is equal to perhaps fifty humans. This is just the AVERAGE human and Youkai, as well. Some people are understandably worth more in terms of faith, though god knows why, even when Reimu explained it I didn't get it. With the barrier up around the village, I don't believe we'll be able to gather enough to immediately do anything, none the less over good time. Shrines also exist only as focus points, like praying to existing gods. Without a shrine maiden to properly allocate the faith, as well as make sure the faith even gets there, its pointless. I don't imagine nobody tried giving faith to the shrine, after all.
As far as already knowing magic... Well. If they're already strong, It'll give them an edge in regaining control. The Spellcard System will take a while no matter what to convince to return. Its just downright impossible with a weak maiden."
You're not sure about applying as the Shrine Maiden. For one thing, You are a youkai, and if you were ever found out, who knows the outrage that would occur. You'll certainly have an easier time with that new technique, but you're uncertain if it would hold. You're not even sure if youkai actually are physically incapable of being Shrine Maidens. It is a potential possibility, if you run out of options or prefer.
>Oh we're gonna give Marisa a dye job, alright...
>Decide to call the Land Shark Mack the Knife.
^ YES!!!
(SMRPG references FTW, although in that case Jonathan 'Johnny' Jones could also be possible. He was a pirate shark after all)
You do owe her for that Master Spark.
You contemplate Mack the Knife. You're not sure if it fits her, though. You settle on Mackette.
>SMRPG? Heh. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgYgl4OodeY)
>Contemplate if being hunam Chen is really worth it all. Or being a shrine maiden in general? What do they even do aside from sweep and wear silly clothes?
You contemplate further. Its really weird not having a tail and ears, and you certainly don't feel as strong in that form. As for being a Shrine Maiden, you do know Reimu had to beat people up and stuff. You're not sure if you'd like it.
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>SMRPG? Heh. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgYgl4OodeY)
Oh, so that is where that boss got it's name....
> Sum up possible candidates for Shrine Maiden. Sanae is already a Goddess, so she's out. Sakuya is presumably deceased. Reimu's death is official. Youmu is only half a human. Meira doesn't even deserve it. Rika, Rikako, Chiyuri and Yumemi are all in the Outside World. Akyu has a way to short life span. And Marisa wants our head on a silver platter.
Though, won't Mokou be an option? She was once a normal human, and works at the human village regulary. The Hourai Elixer only gave her magic and immortality, but she's still essentialy a human. I don't think the humans would mind if she became Shrine Maiden.
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> Sum up possible candidates for Shrine Maiden. Sanae is already a Goddess, so she's out. Sakuya is presumably deceased. Reimu's death is official. Youmu is only half a human. Meira doesn't even deserve it. Rika, Rikako, Chiyuri and Yumemi are all in the Outside World. Akyu has a way to short life span. And Marisa wants our head on a silver platter.
Though, won't Mokou be an option? She was once a normal human, and works at the human village regulary. The Hourai Elixer only gave her magic and immortality, but she's still essentialy a human. I don't think the humans would mind if she became Shrine Maiden.
You decide to ponder your possibilities. You count out the dead and obviously out. Youmu would never leave Yuyuko, anyway. You're also not sure about all those scientists. Though, you're not sure if they ever left. Akyu would simply keel over dead, if she hasn't already. Marisa and you aren't done with business, besides, you have a feeling she'd never agree to it.
Mokou you're a bit iffy on. The obvious part is trying to get her to agree. She may have lost her rival, but this has only caused her to become more reckless. You don't think she'd want to stop and wait on a shrine.
At that, the village were always a bunch of dicks to her. They likely still see her as a youkai instead of a human, sadly.
You really hate to say it, but the only good human is probably in the human village.
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> Well, I think that settles our next destination. With our new power to split up into human and cat form we'll be able to enter the human village and start a search for a new Shrine Maiden. With both our kitty and human selfs exploring the town, we'll be able to quickly scoure the entire village.
> Say Patchouli and Demon goodbye, and thank them for all their help. Tell them you'll visit soon enough again.
> Head out of the mansion and summon Roc. Head for the human village.
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> Actualy, Carry the cat us with the Human us, People are more likley to talk to someone with a pet.
> Contemplate Makeing Rinnosuke the shrine Meiden.
> Oh no wait, he's half demon.
> Form plan: Get on HER good side, so that she might treat us more like an apprentice rather than a pet, so that SHE might teach us some of HER skills.
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> Actualy, Carry the cat us with the Human us, People are more likley to talk to someone with a pet.
> Contemplate Makeing Rinnosuke the shrine Meiden.
> Oh no wait, he's half demon.
> Form plan: Get on HER good side, so that she might treat us more like an apprentice rather than a pet, so that SHE might teach us some of HER skills.
But then we could just go ahead and make her mind stable again, and bring her back on the good path. Though, all in all, it would be convenient if Chen learned HER powers. Then we'll have a new Border Maiden and a new Border Sage. Also, reality warping fixes a lot of problems.
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In all honesty, I think Yukari's sanity has bitten the bullet permanently.
I do approve of the "holding cat Chen" idea though.
> Once in the village, head for the school first.
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In all honesty, I think Yukari's sanity has bitten the bullet permanently.
I do approve of the "holding cat Chen" idea though.
> Once in the village, head for the school first.
D'OH! How could I forget about Keine?! >_<;
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> Well, I think that settles our next destination. With our new power to split up into human and cat form we'll be able to enter the human village and start a search for a new Shrine Maiden. With both our kitty and human selfs exploring the town, we'll be able to quickly scoure the entire village.
> Say Patchouli and Demon goodbye, and thank them for all their help. Tell them you'll visit soon enough again.
> Head out of the mansion and summon Roc. Head for the human village.
You figure your plan of action soon enough. As much as you hate it, the Human Village is your only hope at the moment. You bid Patchy Adieu and fly off toward the Human Village on THE ROC.
You can enter in by the FARMLANDS, where all the space for the farm is at, or the TOWN, the village itself. While the TOWN probably has the better off and better educated citizens, THAT FUCKING COW BITCH is probably there. Either way, You'll probably have to case both places, and just hope you avoid THAT FUCKING COW BITCH.
> Actualy, Carry the cat us with the Human us, People are more likley to talk to someone with a pet.
> Contemplate Making Rinnosuke the shrine Maiden.
> Oh no wait, he's half demon.
> Form plan: Get on HER good side, so that she might treat us more like an apprentice rather than a pet, so that SHE might teach us some of HER skills.
You switch to Human/Cat Chens, and hold yourself. It feels pretty odd, really.
It'd certainly explain his plain uncanny skills of bartering, but hes a man anyway.
You're pretty sure shes gone crazy, anyway.
> Once in the village, head for the school first.
You're really against this action if you can help it. THAT FUCKING COW BITCH could be helpful, but her name explains it all.
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> Start at the farmlands first. The people in the village would probably only do anything if it payed a good buck. I think the farmerlanders wouldn't have this opinion as much. Also, they're more connected to nature, and Reimu was a friend to all living things (most of the time).
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> Ponder why we hate Keine. :<
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> Ponder why we hate Keine. :<
Yeah, she has a big fluffy tail when in Hakutaku form! What's not to like?
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> For the time being get over our hatred for THAT FUCKING COW BITCH. She could be the easiest way for us to fix this problem. It's obvious that if she could have fixed it all right now she probably would have. Politely start conversation with Keine and ask her why she hasn't remedied the situation if it already isn't entirely obvious.
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> Start at the farmlands first. The people in the village would probably only do anything if it payed a good buck. I think the farmerlanders wouldn't have this opinion as much. Also, they're more connected to nature, and Reimu was a friend to all living things (most of the time).
You enter in through the FARM LANDS. People seem to be busy about their lives here, and a few people appear to be heading in to sell foodstuff to the town. Holy crap, that is one hell of a harvest. They appear to be doing pretty well here. You don't think anyone noticed you spontaneously appear, luckily.
> Ponder why we hate Keine. :<
> For the time being get over our hatred for THAT FUCKING COW BITCH. She could be the easiest way for us to fix this problem. It's obvious that if she could have fixed it all right now she probably would have. Politely start conversation with Keine and ask her why she hasn't remedied the situation if it already isn't entirely obvious.
The less you ponder about THAT FUCKING COW BITCH, the better. Its obvious enough she just can't. She can eat whatever history she wants, but some things just don't simply go away with a wave of a hand. If she could simply bring Reimu and everyone back, the Eiki would probably get mad anyway. Its just obvious she can't do anything, as usual.
Maybe she'd be less of a bitch if she could do anything right.
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>Dance in front of them. :V
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>Dance in front of them. :V
You don't think that will do much other than draw attention to you.
Human form or not, that may not end well.
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> Continue on your way.
> Keep an eye out for any possible leads on events we have yet to solve.
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> Continue on your way.
> Keep an eye out for any possible leads on events we have yet to solve.
You begin to head into the FARMLANDS.
You keep an eye out, and an Ear out! It luckily warns you of the incoming foot to the back via war cry!
"I AM A SEXY SHOELESS GODDESS OF THE HARVEST!"
Unfortunately, It doesn't do much to help you dodge. You get planted to the ground. It kind of hurts. Your cat half wriggles free to avoid squishings. Traitor.
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> "Minoriko! Stop!"
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> "Minoriko! Stop!"
"Ha! As if, Vile Youkai! Your evil plans shall not be carried out under my watch!"
Your cat half notices shes causing a bit of a ruckus, it also notices Shizuka is coming up behind Minoriko, along with Hina.
This solves where they went to, atleast.
"Sister... What have you done this time?" "Apprehended this Youkai, of course!"
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> "Er... I don't know what you're talking about..."
> It would be smart to play dumb with all the humans around.
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> "Hina! We've been looking for you! We need your help!"
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> "Er... I don't know what you're talking about..."
> It would be smart to play dumb with all the humans around.
You try and sound convincingly human about being tackled by a goddess.
"Don't lie! I saw you pop straight through the edge there! There is no way a human could have gotten out and back in!"
Shizuha sighs. "Minoriko, not again... You say that every time someone gets too close to the edge here..." "But I really saw her go through!"
The crowd eventually heads back to work, you figure this isn't the first time its happened.
> "Hina! We've been looking for you! We need your help!"
Shizuha blinks. "Wait, What?"
Hina sweatdrops. "Hold on, I thought I told you people I don't absorb bad luck specifically..."
Minoriko pouts. "Shes a youkai, I'm telling you!"
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> "Er... Can talk somewhere else? Preferably without people around?"
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> "This is a bit private..."
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> "Er... Can talk somewhere else? Preferably without people around?"
> "This is a bit private..."
Minoriko almost starts up again, but Shizuha lightly thwaps her sister. "Alright. Minoriko, get off of her so we can go elsewhere." "Fine..."
You get up and move to a more private location after Minoriko gets off you, Your Cat Half follows.
"Alright, So what did you want to speak in private about?" "And you ARE a youkai, Right?" "Minoriko, Behave!"
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> Sigh.
> "Hah... I was hoping to find at least a LITTLE info before something like this happened."
> Merge with Kitty Chen.
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"So yeah, I am...but I'm not up to no good! ...I mean, um, I'm not doing anything bad! I promise!"
>Try not to mention names for now. Don't need to be associated with HER.
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> Sigh.
> "Hah... I was hoping to find at least a LITTLE info before something like this happened."
> Merge with Kitty Chen.
Minoriko fist pumps. "Of course! No one expects Aki Minoriko!"
Shizuha sighs. "I see, I guess that does make sense. But why are you here, and how did you even get past the barrier? Its supposed to be impossible to get past this, Except for well..."
Getting HER to ferry you over, yeah. You figure they probably know themselves another way, though. Best not press on it, or they'll figure out.
"So yeah, I am...but I'm not up to no good! ...I mean, um, I'm not doing anything bad! I promise!"
>Try not to mention names for now. Don't need to be associated with HER.
Hina sweatdrops. "I hope not... What did you want to see me for, anyway?"
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> Insert explaining here.
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> Insert explaining here.
> Doesn't work this way, I can't exactly tell everything you wanted to say, after all. :V
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>To Hina. "It was just some crazy idea I had, not really all that important now."
>"So, um, how aware are you guys of all the stuff going on outside?"
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>"Let me get straight to the point, I'm tired of all the chaos and madness happening right now in Gensokyo. I want everyone to live nice and peacefully together like before. I want all of us to get out of the trauma Yukari caused. To achieve this, we'll be needing a new shrine maiden, preferably a strong one, to enforce Spellcard Rules, solve incidents and most importantly, collect faith from people and maintain the Hakurei Border. Therefore, I have decided to come into the Human Village to look for a suitable candidate. Would you three lend me a hand and help me on the quest to restoring peace to Gensokyo?"
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>To Hina. "It was just some crazy idea I had, not really all that important now."
>"So, um, how aware are you guys of all the stuff going on outside?"
Hina nods. "I see."
Shizuha speaks for the three of them. "Little, No one really comes in and out of the barrier, after all."
>"Let me get straight to the point, I'm tired of all the chaos and madness happening right now in Gensokyo. I want everyone to live nice and peacefully together like before. I want all of us to get out of the trauma Yukari caused. To achieve this, we'll be needing a new shrine maiden, preferably a strong one, to enforce Spellcard Rules, solve incidents and most importantly, collect faith from people and maintain the Hakurei Border. Therefore, I have decided to come into the Human Village to look for a suitable candidate. Would you three lend me a hand and help me on the quest to restoring peace to Gensokyo?"
The three of them remain quiet for a moment, before Minoriko breaks the silence.
"Absolutely." Shizuha responds with a thwap. "Minoriko!" "What? She has a point, Everyone is living here fine, sure, but can we really just live in this damn barrier forever? Like cowards? We do have the ability to contribute something to putting the pieces together. What the hell is the point to leaving things like this?" "We can't honestly put everyone at exposure again..." "We can. They didn't ALWAYS have this fancy barrier to protect them, after all. We're here as well, and I'm assuming she has other people that could help."
Hina nods. "I'm with Minoriko, Shizuha, we don't have anything to lose." Shizuha snaps angrily at Hina. "Of course, But they do! We're throwing a young girl to a pack of youkai out there, not to mention this entire town!" "And? Eventually this barrier will fall if the outside continues as it is, You know that too. Do we want them to be thrust into a war prepared or unprepared? Shizuha, we have nothing to gain from staying like this."
Shizuha remains silent, before nodding. "Alright. You have our help. We're not just about to ask for a girl as a sacrifice, though, and if you intend to get this barrier taken down, You'll have to talk to Keine."
You were afraid of that.
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> "Why can't we just straight to the point and ask for volunteers? Why hide it as a 'sacrifice'? The people used to be close with the Shrine Maiden. I would think it's a honor to become the Shrine Maiden."
> "Why ask Keine? You're the Goddesses. Aren't you three calling the shots? You three are the main reason for the village's prosperity after all."
> "How did you actually manage to make it all the way from youkai mountain to here? Weren't there dangers? Looks like the humans greeted you with open arms though."
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> Tell them the only way you'll see Keine is if they accompany you.
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> "Why can't we just straight to the point and ask for volunteers? Why hide it as a 'sacrifice'? The people used to be close with the Shrine Maiden. I would think it's a honor to become the Shrine Maiden."
> "Why ask Keine? You're the Goddesses. Aren't you three calling the shots? You three are the main reason for the village's prosperity after all."
> "How did you actually manage to make it all the way from youkai mountain to here? Weren't there dangers? Looks like the humans greeted you with open arms though."
Shizuha rubs the back of her head. "Yeah, Reimu was a Hakurei though. This is basically asking them to throw a child into Reimu's shoes. You should know how dangerous that is. At that, They've probably never even thought of replacing Reimu, They'd probably see the whole affair as throwing a child into the fire to try and appease the Youkai."
Hina nods. "Minoriko is the reason they've such a bountiful harvest, and we are well worshipped here, but we didn't set this barrier up. Keine is the only one who'd know how to get it taken down, as far as I know. As for getting down here... Well, We did have to get down her through quite a bit of fighting, But we ARE goddesses. Even if we're not Kanako and Suwako, we still aren't cannon fodder."
> Tell them the only way you'll see Keine is if they accompany you.
Shizuha looks startled at your request. "What? ...Well, I suppose Hina can. Minoriko and I should look over the harvest still."
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> "Alright. Thank you for your help and cooperation. We'll defiantly need it."
> Head to Keine's school with Hina.
> Ask Hina if she could dispell an endless pit anyway.
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> "Alright. Thank you for your help and cooperation. We'll defiantly need it."
> Head to Keine's school with Hina.
> Ask Hina if she could dispell an endless pit anyway.
You thank the three and shift back to Cat and Human Chen, nodding to Hina. The two of you head into town. You ask Hina about the pit anyway.
"An endless pit? This is the first case I've ever heard of, I'm not sure if I could do anything."
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>Let Hina take the lead, she probably has a better idea of where things are, and it looks a little less suspicious that way. Despite moon rabbit garb.
>Mentally prepare self for dealing with Keine. Resolve to hold back fists of rage.
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Well that plan goes out of the widow, along with all the time spent searching for her....
> Fast forward to Keine's school.
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>Let Hina take the lead, she probably has a better idea of where things are, and it looks a little less suspicious that way. Despite moon rabbit garb.
>Mentally prepare self for dealing with Keine. Resolve to hold back fists of rage.
You let Hina lead as you go through town. Unsurprisingly, you still get some looks. Its a small town, so they probably know almost everyone. With Hina, though, you get the feeling they're less likely to break into a lynch mob. Most just look over you because you're mostly human.
You prepare yourself for the confrontation with THAT FUCKING COW BITCH.
You'll probably not immediately lunge at her, now.
> Fast forward to Keine's school.
You arrive at Keine's school, exactly the same as it was before. You head inside with Hina.
THAT FUCKING COW BITCH is sitting at her desk. She glances your way. "Oh, Hina. Is there something you- Who is that with you?" At least she noticed you weren't from here immediately, good for nothing cow.
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>If it is empty, remerge with Kitty Chen, let the heifer draw her own conclusions. It means you have to speak with her less.
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> Make sure all hell DOESN'T break loose.
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>If it is empty, remerge with Kitty Chen, let the heifer draw her own conclusions. It means you have to speak with her less.
The schoolhouse is empty, so you merge back with Kitty Chen. Its pleasing to see THAT FUCKING COW BITCH's look of surprise. "Wha- I see, Is this why you brought her here, Hina?" "Not exactly." "Who is she, anyway?" You'd say something nasty about that, but given you've changed and are wearing Reisen's clothing...
> Make sure all hell DOESN'T break loose.
It'll break loose on your accord, at the very least.
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>"I'm Chen, you remember me, don't you?"
>Try to keep the seethe out of your voice. Best to let the heifer hang herself with her own words and actions...
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>"I'm Chen, you remember me, don't you?"
>Try to keep the seethe out of your voice. Best to let the heifer hang herself with her own words and actions...
THAT FUCKING COW BITCH blinks. "Chen? ...Oh, Yes. I'm sorry, You've changed a lot. I suppose this also explains how you made it in here. Do you require something?"
You try to keep the hate out of your voice, but it is rather hard.
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> Keep open the option of summoning Yumigami for comic relief purposes.
> "Well... Its a rather complicated matter..."
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>"I'm fixing this mess. Everybody is."
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> Keep open the option of summoning Yumigami for comic relief purposes.
> "Well... Its a rather complicated matter..."
You're sure a giant rabbit landing on her would be incredibly pleasing, and rather funny.
THAT FUCKING COW BITCH nods. "I'm going to assume it relates to the barrier around this town then..."
>"I'm fixing this mess. Everybody is."
THAT FUCKING COW BITCH raises a brow. "Fixing? What exactly do you mean?"
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> "I'm attempting to bring the youkai together again. The humans should be a part of this too."
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>What a dip.
>"What did you think I meant? Do you want things to continue like they are?"
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Remember, THAT HOOVED HUSSIE doesn't know how bad it is outside the human village's barrier!
> "We need a new human shrine Maiden to Maintain the Hakurei boarder, as to sstop so much of our Magic from seeping out. Infact, I recently met a fairy from the outside world who said that it's makeing some bad stuf go down in the outside world, too!"
> If THAT FILTHY MILK FACTORY doubts us, summon Sepperation to give THAT HORRID BOVINE SLUT the scoop
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>Oh she knows. History is her thing. She's just trying to be snide.
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> "I'm also planning to bring down Yukari once and for all."
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> "I'm also planning to bring down Yukari once and for all."
FFFGTTHZDHFDS PEOPLE DON'T KNOW YUKARI IS STILL ALIVE
> DO NOT SAY THIS, IT WILL GIVE US AWAY
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> If THAT FILTHY MILK FACTORY doubts us, summon Sepperation to give THAT HORRID BOVINE SLUT the scoop
> Don't do this either.
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> "I'm also planning to bring down Yukari once and for all."
>Don't forget that most people do not know yet. Hold off on revealing this information until cooperation is assured.
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Derp. I forgot. DX
> "We're trying to fix some major issues that have popped up around Gensokyo."
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> "One of these issues concern the need for a new Shrine Maiden, and only a human can take up the task."
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> "I'm attempting to bring the youkai together again. The humans should be a part of this too."
>What a dip.
>"What did you think I meant? Do you want things to continue like they are?"
> "We need a new human shrine Maiden to Maintain the Hakurei boarder, as to sstop so much of our Magic from seeping out. In fact, I recently met a fairy from the outside world who said that it's making some bad stuff go down in the outside world, too!"
> If THAT FILTHY MILK FACTORY doubts us, summon Seperation to give THAT HORRID BOVINE SLUT the scoop
> "We're trying to fix some major issues that have popped up around Gensokyo."
> "One of these issues concern the need for a new Shrine Maiden, and only a human can take up the task."
THAT FUCKING COW BITCH still seems a bit surprised. You think she'd understand by now. You outline it for her anyway, she should be glad you're patient. "...I see, and I suspect you want me to take down the border so faith can flow freely as well. I understand this is a fairly grave concern, but Chen, We're not in here because we want to be. We're in here because we have to be. Its not like before, we don't have any kind of foothold to call equal claim with Youkai. Chen, the humans of this village will die if I take the border down.
...but they'll live if I leave it up. So, Chen. I'm not taking this border down."
As expect. She isn't about to start fighting now. She didn't before, did she?
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Coming from the bitch who just hid when everything happened.
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>Restrain strangling urges
>"Then you make friends and alliances. I couldn't stand on equal grounds with Meira when she was trying to plunder the Hakurei Shrine, but I certainly made a fool of her in the end, didn't I?"
>Bite off pointing out that she locked out Marisa. For now.
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>Restrain strangling urges
>"Then you make friends and alliances. I couldn't stand on equal grounds with Meira when she was trying to plunder the Hakurei Shrine, but I certainly made a fool of her in the end, didn't I?"
>Bite off pointing out that she locked out Marisa. For now.
"Yes, You called Wriggle, Cirno, and Suika in. ...But Chen, They were there because it was the Hakurei Shrine, Right? This isn't the Hakurei Shrine. Wriggle isn't absolved of the crime of eating humans, herself. ...Yes, There is a chance she would break this alliance and just opt to swarm us. It would end in her downfall, But she'd be too confident to care."
Hina looks alarmed. As you probably should be. How the hell did she know that?
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> "But...but you could only look into the past right?! Since when can you see the future?! And Wriggle wouldn't ever do such a thing!"
> "The village is as much part of the Hakurei Shrine as everywhere else. The entirety of Gensokyo is bound by that Shrine. If we leave it to rot, everything will collapse, including the village. And maybe even before that, some crazed swordswoman and her transdimensional dragon servant could easily plough through the barrier. The barrier isn't a perfect defense! I mean, I got through it after all."
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>"And you already know all this, you don't need me to tell you. So, what are you hiding?"
>Sirlion. Brisket. Hamburger...
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>Activate huge cat eyes.
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> "But...but you could only look into the past right?! Since when can you see the future?! And Wriggle wouldn't ever do such a thing!"
> "The village is as much part of the Hakurei Shrine as everywhere else. The entirety of Gensokyo is bound by that Shrine. If we leave it to rot, everything will collapse, including the village. And maybe even before that, some crazed swordswoman and her transdimensional dragon servant could easily plough through the barrier. The barrier isn't a perfect defense! I mean, I got through it after all."
>"And you already know all this, you don't need me to tell you. So, what are you hiding?"
>Sirlion. Brisket. Hamburger...
THAT FUCKING COW BITCH glances out the window, almost villian-like. And the glint in her eye...
"Yes. I never could before, neither could Wriggle change bugs into youkai, could she? Its not perfect, But I can see it, Chen. I can see the future of this village.
...and that is where you are wrong, Chen. I can see it, the only clear future. This barrier will outlast the Hakurei Border. And the outside will swarm in and overtake this land. The youkai will be subdued, and the barrier will go down just in time for the outsiders to find this village. From there, Humans have not to fear Youkai.
...Yes, Chen, I will throw Gensokyo away for this village. It is just a bunch of Youkai, anyway. Ah, and I suppose Marisa IS still alive. They probably won't touch her, unless she betrays humanity."
Hina backs away in surprise, You're sure this is the first she has heard of this.
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>Summon Mackette the Knife, direct her to attack. It's
go time time for some kitty diplomacy.
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> "Well then... I guess we'll just have to stop that from happening won't we?"
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How utterly ironic it would be if the outsiders found her just when the full moon was shining, wouldn't it?
> "Keine, if there is one thing I've learned from Yukari's strange stories on her moving picture box is that you're supposed to use future sight to change the future. You're half youkai yourself! If those outsiders found you on the full moon, they'll rip you to shreds! And the outsiders are all power hungry fools! The youkai balance out humanity's thirst for power! Without youkai, they'll take away the last shreds of magic, destroying all of myth and magic forever! They'll use that might to destroy each other! This path is the path to ruin!"
> "Do you really think this standard barrier will hold out longer and better than the Hakurei Border, the barrier which hid all of magic existance for hundreds of years? You aren't as strong as the Shrine Maiden, Keine!"
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> "Just-JUST A BUNCH OF YOUKAI?!"
> "You're half youkai yourself, aren't you? YOU FUCKING BITCH? If the barrier falls, Gensokyo falls. This village included. The magic in this world will all be released, that won't go unnoticed in the outside world, disasters are already happening from 40% being leaked! Imagine 100% Keine.
This village isn't safe from the outside world."
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>Do the talking while Mackette the Knife does the knifing.
>"And you forgot Sanae, too!"
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>Do the talking while Mackette the Knife does the knifing.
Don't fight her yet. That's foolish. More foolish than what we're doing now.
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> "Keine, if there is one thing I've learned from Yukari's strange stories on her moving picture box is that you're supposed to use future sight to change the future. You're half youkai yourself! If those outsiders found you on the full moon, they'll rip you to shreds! And the outsiders are all power hungry fools! The youkai balance out humanity's thirst for power! Without youkai, they'll take away the last shreds of magic, destroying all of myth and magic forever! They'll use that might to destroy each other! This path is the path to ruin!"
> "Do you really think this standard barrier will hold out longer and better than the Hakurei Border, the barrier which hid all of magic existance for hundreds of years? You aren't as strong as the Shrine Maiden, Keine!"
THAT FUCKING COW BITCH simply laughs. "Yes. I suppose I would've needed to change something- Which would be agreeing with you, Chen. This is the path I must take! The path I wouldn't take! With no Shrine maiden, the border won't hold, Chen. Its over, I simply must make my choice!"
THAT FUCKING COW BITCH gets off her desk, glancing to you mindlessly.
> "Just-JUST A BUNCH OF YOUKAI?!"
> "You're half youkai yourself, aren't you? YOU FUCKING BITCH? If the barrier falls, Gensokyo falls. This village included. The magic in this world will all be released, that won't go unnoticed in the outside world, disasters are already happening from 40% being leaked! Imagine 100% Keine.
This village isn't safe from the outside world."
"Yes, I suppose I am 'Half' a beast. ...I can keep it hidden though, Ah, or die. It doesn't matter. Besides, what if all the magic returns. It was out there before, right? We just hogged it all, this glorious magic..."
>Do the talking while Mackette the Knife does the knifing.
>"And you forgot Sanae, too!"
Don't fight her yet. That's foolish. More foolish than what we're doing now.
"She was never human, anyway. She has only become worse."
You really want to have Mackette knife the crap out of her now. Who the hell does she think she is?
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>Look at Hina. "Time to make your choice, it seems."
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> "You've lost it. Just like the others. Good day, Bitch. I'll see you in hell."
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> "You've lost it. Just like the others. Good day, Bitch."
>Look at Hina. "Time to make your choice, it seems."
You angrily growl at Keine, and turn to Hina. She turns stone-faced and stares at Keine.
"Keine. You've got a bit of curse on you."
"What?"
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> "Fine Keine, go act like the Messiah. Just remember, it took several Gods, Youkai, Shrine Maidens and an omnipotent being to make sure all went well in this small patch of land filled with magic. Do you think that you and humanity can do the same as them, but with the whole world? Go search out your Utopia, Keine, but I don't want to be part of it."
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> "Hina! Do you have any details on it?"
> Summon Roc. We may need to hold Keine down.
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>THE ROC doesn't have the space he needs. But Mackette the Knife...
>"So, if we hit it enough, will it go away?"
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> Ponder what the hell Yumigami even has as an ability anyway.
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> Ponder what the hell Yumigami even has as an ability anyway.
>He's an exceedingly large rabbit. That's pretty special. Someday he shall be ridden into battle.
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> Chuckle at the thought that Hina's Curse might involve Mad Cow Disease.
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> "Fine Keine, go act like the Messiah. Just remember, it took several Gods, Youkai, Shrine Maidens and an omnipotent being to make sure all went well in this small patch of land filled with magic. Do you think that you and humanity can do the same as them, but with the whole world? Go search out your Utopia, Keine, but I don't want to be part of it."
You give another rant just to keep her busy.
> "Hina! Do you have any details on it?"
> Summon Roc. We may need to hold Keine down.
"No. I couldn't even see it before."
>THE ROC doesn't have the space he needs. But Mackette the Knife...
>"So, if we hit it enough, will it go away?"
"I can probably absorb it if you hold her down."
You summon your land shark to ambush her once she finishes whatever rant shes on.
> Ponder what the hell Yumigami even has as an ability anyway.
>He's an exceedingly large rabbit. That's pretty special. Someday he shall be ridden into battle.
You do have to wonder.
> Chuckle at the thought that Hina's Curse might involve Mad Cow Disease.
A good joke, indeed.
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> Ambush Keine with Mackette.
> Attempt to hold her down while Hina absorbs the curse.
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> Hold the Nyamune against her throat if necesary.
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> Be ABSOLUTELY sure no Human's walk in on you while this goes down.
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> Ambush Keine with Mackette.
> Attempt to hold her down while Hina absorbs the curse.
> Hold the Nyamune against her throat if necesary.
You ambush and take her down easily.
"This is exactly why I'm throwing you all away, I say!"
Hina heads over and bends down to absorb the curse, gently touching Keine on her forehead. You feel Keine's struggles steadily amplify, as a green mess of lightning starts transfering between Hina and Keine. And then she kind of explodes, both of you are sent out of the school house.
A rampaging EX-KEINE follows after. You'd be angrier if the thought of beating her up didn't delight you.
> Be ABSOLUTELY sure no Human's walk in on you while this goes down.
This may be a bit hard now, though.
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> "Er... Should we fight or run?"
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> Oh, looks like she also learned to transform whenever she wants.
> On the bright side: We have an excuse to kick her ass!
> Even better: when the humans see their 'dear sweet teacher and protector' is in fact a youkai (according to her profile the humans don't know this yet), her reputation will drop below zero surely.
> Anyway, draw Nyamune, get Mackette (the Knife) ready and get ready for some sweet revenge!
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>"Looks like I'm going to have to take you back to school, Brisket!"
>Send Mackette the Knife in to get her some roughing up, glace at Hina.
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> "Er... Should we fight or run?"
You don't know why you would say this. You get to beat Keine up.
> Oh, looks like she also learned to transform whenever she wants.
> On the bright side: We have an excuse to kick her ass!
> Even better: when the humans see their 'dear sweet teacher and protector' is in fact a youkai (according to her profile the humans don't know this yet), her reputation will drop below zero surely.
> Anyway, draw Nyamune, get Mackette (the Knife) ready and get ready for some sweet revenge!
>"Looks like I'm going to have to take you back to school, Brisket!"
>Send Mackette the Knife in to get her some roughing up, glace at Hina.
This is the best day ever. Screw the panicking and confused humans, LAND SHARK. EAT HER!
Mackette tackles Keine in the chest. She grabs the land shark.
Everything goes silent.
You think you figured out Mackette's weakness.
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>Well, she's tackled and got her hands full!
>Take a running start and punt her in the kidney like it would score a game-winning field goal.
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>Well, she's tackled and got her hands full!
>Take a running start and punt her in the kidney like it would score a game-winning field goal.
You take the moment to run at her and try to punt her in the kidney.
She throws a shark at you in response.
You just unsummon Mackette for the moment and run in and Kidney punt her. Seriously, why would that ever work? She buckles back from the kick.
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> SUMMON THE FUKKIN' BIG ASS ELDRICH LIZARD THING(We have that thing, right? or did we leave Meira's sword with PatchuZone and Demon Demon Fire: Endless night?)
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> SUMMON THE FUKKIN' BIG ASS ELDRICH LIZARD THING(We have that thing, right? or did we leave Meira's sword with PatchuZone and Demon Demon Fire: Endless night?)
You think this may be hard to do, it could crush the village a bit.
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>We're in town, no need for collateral damages. So no big lizard if we got him.
>Now that we are out of doors, it is time to summon THE ROC whilst she's cringing. He'll know what to do.
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>We're in town, no need for collateral damages. So no big lizard if we got him.
>Now that we are out of doors, it is time to summon THE ROC whilst she's cringing. He'll know what to do.
You do have him, but no need to call him in.
You call in THE ROC. He rushes in for the suplex.
Keine's horns stick her in the ground. THE ROC, being a gentleman of a hawk, uses some kind of wind magic to preserve her modesty.
Shes pretty much just a cow in the ground now.
That was disappointingly easy. You kick her for good measure.
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>"Okay, Hina. You can finish her up, now."
>Oh hey, we never did figure out how Hina was doing in our rush to punt that kidney. How is she doing?
>Also, beware of mobs.
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>"Okay, Hina. You can finish her up, now."
>Oh hey, we never did figure out how Hina was doing in our rush to punt that kidney. How is she doing?
>Also, beware of mobs.
Hina muffles out a 'gotcha' in the pile of trash shes in. She pulls herself out and heads over to Keine. After a bit of sparking, Hina gives the thumbs up. Keine loses her horns and smacks into the ground, falling flat. You approve of this.
You and THE ROC drag her into the schoolhouse while the humans are all bewildered.
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>Look for a pen and try to write 9 on Keine's head.
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>Look to Hina. "So, what happened, anyways?"
>Keep an ear open for mob noises.
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>Look for a pen and try to write 9 on Keine's head.
You can resist the urge and do so. You make sure to circle it to.
>Look to Hina. "So, what happened, anyways?"
>Keep an ear open for mob noises.
Hina shrugs. "I'm not sure, I'll take a look at it now tha-" she then promptly throws up green energy. You're not sure why, but whatever that energy is, it bails.
You hear nothing, luckily.
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>"Crap!"
>Where does it bail to? Follow it, unless Hina looks like she really needs help.
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>"Crap!"
>Where does it bail to? Follow it, unless Hina looks like she really needs help.
Through the floor.
...
You don't think you can go through the floor, but you switch to Mackette and try to get her to follow it.
Hina seems fine, just shocked.
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> "Well, you don't see that everyday."
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>"You gonna be okay? What happened?"
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> "Well, you don't see that everyday."
Hina manages to get a short chuckle. "Tell me about it."
>"You gonna be okay? What happened?"
"I rejected it, I only do this when it trys to control me. I... Don't think this is a trivial matter, Chen. Whatever that is was capable of reacting to a new host fast enough and strong enough to be a problem for me."
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>Engage in battle with green energy.
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>How's Keine doing, now that she's uncursed.
>"Hey. Got any idea how long that curse was in there?"
>Start thinking some disturbing things about that curse and other people...
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>Engage in battle with green energy.
You can't yourself, but you try to get Mackette to.
She doesn't find it again.
>How's Keine doing, now that she's uncursed.
>"Hey. Got any idea how long that curse was in there?"
>Start thinking some disturbing things about that curse and other people...
Shes coming around, but you'll give her some time on the principle she is still likely a bitch.
"...Not entirely, for a while now. Probably a few years or so?"
It wasn't in there during the incident. That much you're sure, and that much you really care about. Even if she isn't outright genocidal...
That curse... It developed something NEW in Keine, though that could have been an illusion. You're pretty sure its behind her being uber bitch mark 3 though. She is still however, a bitch. You wonder if this is behind what happened to wriggle... But she is still a nice person, unlike Keine.
But you wonder.
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>Sent Mackette to look around for it outside, discreetly.
>And make a note to actually converse with her afterwards. We kinda just pressed her into service without any real discussions =[
>"Do you know anything else about it?"
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>Sent Mackette to look around for it outside, discreetly.
>And make a note to actually converse with her afterwards. We kinda just pressed her into service without any real discussions =[
>"Do you know anything else about it?"
You make a note to try and converse with the shark later, sending her to search for the green energy outside.
Hina shakes her head. "Nothing we couldn't guess, its corrupting and triggered her into her Hakutaku form."
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>"Um, do you have any idea where it came from? Or if there's more like it? Because if not, there's a whole lot of people who you're going to need to look at. ...Like me."
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>"Um, do you have any idea where it came from? Or if there's more like it? Because if not, there's a whole lot of people who you're going to need to look at. ...Like me."
Hina shakes her head. "I'm not even sure how I missed it before. Whatever it is, I know nothing about it. What I can tell you is that there is little to no chance that wasn't made by -someone-, its too well made to be a natural occurrence."
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>Does HUMAN CHEN looks like NEKOMATA CHEN? If not really that alike, split apart just in case someone comes in from outside and saw us.
>"Better ask Keine if she remember anything about getting cursed by green stuff when she wakes up. I hope she'd at least regain her senses so that she'd not be such a selfish freak. Though I doubt it'd happen since she's a CRAZY COW to begin with"
>Do not say the last sentence. Just think about it. We don't want to make Hina mad or something.
>Ask Keine about if she remember what happened before being cursed and while being cursed when she wakes up.
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> If Keine asks about the 9, blame the parasite.
> Did the genocidal parasite have anything resembling one of the original girls? It's just a guess, but villains mostly put some distinguishing feature on their creations that resembles the villain, like an emblem, or in this case a specific color/energy.
> Did the sludge feel like a familiar?
EDIT: Main suspect: Parsee. She envies/hates all, and is associated with green. She could originally control jealousy. Since many characters got their abilities boosted along the way, she might now be able to completely control one's mind to her whim.
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> Attempt to connect green sludge to the bottomless pit.
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>Does HUMAN CHEN looks like NEKOMATA CHEN? If not really that alike, split apart just in case someone comes in from outside and saw us.
>"Better ask Keine if she remember anything about getting cursed by green stuff when she wakes up. I hope she'd at least regain her senses so that she'd not be such a selfish freak. Though I doubt it'd happen since she's a CRAZY COW to begin with"
>Do not say the last sentence. Just think about it. We don't want to make Hina mad or something.
>Ask Keine about if she remember what happened before being cursed and while being cursed when she wakes up.
Its basically you without any kitty features, so you're pretty much twins! You switch just in case.
You outline the plan to Hina, keeping your secrets to yourself. No curse will redeem her, you REFUSE to believe she had the curse so long...
Keine gets up and rubs her head in short order, smudging the 9 on her forehead. "...my, what did I do?"
You give her the sarcastic answer without missing a beat, then ask her what she remembers. "...Everything, I do have no idea how that curse got in me. I must have fallen asleep... Why is there ink on my forehead?"
> If Keine asks about the 9, blame the parasite.
> Did the genocidal parasite have anything resembling one of the original girls? It's just a guess, but villains mostly put some distinguishing feature on their creations that resembles the villain, like an emblem, or in this case a specific color/energy.
> Did the sludge feel like a familiar?
EDIT: Main suspect: Parsee. She envies/hates all, and is associated with green. She could originally control jealousy. Since many characters got their abilities boosted along the way, she might now be able to completely control one's mind to her whim.
You're quick to blame the parasite. Keine gives you an unamused look. "I work with children, Chen. I can tell a lie when I'm told one... This is besides the point, Hina, what exactly was that?"
You let Hina fill Keine in while you ponder the parasite. It seemed like a slugish creature, and while it'd be odd to consider it was a bug, its possible, and it was specifically green...
> Attempt to connect green sludge to the bottomless pit.
It is a possibility.
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>"Anyways, you got a whole lot of explaining to do. You should have a seat and get comfortable."
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>"Anyways, you got a whole lot of explaining to do. You should have a seat and get comfortable."
Keine sighs and rubs her forehead, unintentionally rubbing the ink around more. "...alright, I do need a towel or something after this, though."
Keine takes a seat at her desk. Why they let a bitch like her near kids, you'll never know.
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> Grab a chair and listen.
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> Grab a chair and listen.
You grab a chair and get ready to listen.
...You should probably ask her questions before you listen, though.
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> "Keine, do you truly wish the extinction of youkai?"
> "Keine, is there a human girl with the capabilities to become the Shrine Maiden?"
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> "Keine, do you truly wish the extinction of youkai?"
> "Keine, is there a human girl with the capabilities to become the Shrine Maiden?"
Keine shakes her head. "No, that'd be... Terrible. I'm not quite sure what got over me. The sudden rush of being able to predict what will happen... I guess I got carried away with it.
...a human girl with the capabilities to become the Shrine Maiden? Oh, Right. I'm not entirely qualified to judge who would be best capable for the job, and I can't see...forward, anymore."
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> "Well that is mighty inconvenient. Looks like the parasite gave you those powers"
> Ponder is Wriggle got her power boost from parasites as well.
> "Keine, you teach the children of the village. Isn't there a girl in your classes that is extemely exceptional in various activities? Compassion? Tenderness? A good morality view? A sense of justice? Amazing physical or magical abilities? Anything, really."
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> "Well that is mighty inconvenient. Looks like the parasite gave you those powers"
> Ponder is Wriggle got her power boost from parasites as well.
> "Keine, you teach the children of the village. Isn't there a girl in your classes that is extemely exceptional in various activities? Compassion? Tenderness? A good morality view? A sense of justice? Amazing physical or magical abilities? Anything, really."
Keine nods. "Or it was simply an illusion of having the power, but...it did feel real."
Keine sighs and crosses her arms. Thinking for a bit. "I... Yes, I know them all rather well. I can think of a few who come to mind, of course. The choice isn't just that, though, its... Not quite the same as Reimu, you know? Reimu was -born- to be a Shrine Maiden, she never lived here, she never even had a family really. She was independant by nature... While... Well, most of the girls here couldn't possibly imagine living on their own for good reason."
You can't believe shes even considering this, she has a point, but isn't the fact its outright required take priority?
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>"Alright, so Sanae is possibly one of the best candidates for maintaining the border... despite her not being fully human..."
>"Speaking of Sanae, I really want to gather some faith for her, she has saved my life before. Do the humans here trust her? I figure she was pretty friendly with them before this whole mess and border thing?"
>"We'd need to deal with gaining the trust of the people out there first. They just saw us in youkai form. Hope they don't overreact... too much."
>Will we ever find out why CHEN hates Keine so much?
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>"Alright, so Sanae is possibly one of the best candidates for maintaining the border... despite her not being fully human..."
>"Speaking of Sanae, I really want to gather some faith for her, she has saved my life before. Do the humans here trust her? I figure she was pretty friendly with them before this whole mess and border thing?"
>"We'd need to deal with gaining the trust of the people out there first. They just saw us in youkai form. Hope they don't overreact... too much."
>Will we ever find out why CHEN hates Keine so much?
"Sanae? ...Shes still alive? Wait, what do you mean by Faith?"
You take a moment to explain Sanae's situation to Keine.
"...Oh. I don't think anyone in the village hated her, and a good portion did give their faith to the Moriya Shrine. If there is anyone with hatred towards her, I don't know them. As far as the display out there... Well, I'd be more worried about the fact we were fighting for a moment or two. Though it sounds like someone calmed them down, out there."
She does seem to be right. You figure someone would've at least gotten them shouting if they were going to do anything.
You're not sure what there is to find out, Shes a bitch.
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>Peek outside with CAT CHEN
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>Peek outside with CAT CHEN
You have CAT CHEN go outside and take a look.
CAT CHEN sees that there is a group of people outside discussing things, but it appears AKYU is in the group, explaining and calming things.
She comes back and gives HUMAN Chen a purr to let her know things are fine outside.
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>@CAT CHEN go outside and use some kind of cat gesture to ask AKYU to come in.
>Ask Akyu how are things outside.
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>@CAT CHEN go outside and use some kind of cat gesture to ask AKYU to come in.
>Ask Akyu how are things outside.
You try to get CAT CHEN to get Akyu to come in. It appears to be rather hard without the capability of speaking. She does pick you up and pet you though, and that feels pretty nice.
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> Hop out of her arms, turn to Akyu and meow, and then run into the school.
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>Will we ever find out why CHEN hates Keine so much?
I think it's all about the parser's personal preference. Parser dislikes character ---> character gets punished and cursed at for absolutely no reason.
> @Keine: "Reimu has once been a child too, you know. She has also once needed support growing up. She needs to have lived in the village at one point, right? The Hakurei Shrine is not a place for many residents to live in. Maybe her mother worked there while her father raised her in the village, before she got further trained by her mother. Reimu was intelligent. She needs to have learned to read, calculate and more from people besides her parents. She needs to have gone to school, living in the village at one point. These girls might have more education than Reimu ever had. I think they are all more than capable of performing the task. The new maiden won't be completely alone either. Reimu's friends and her familiar Genji are all there to support and teach the new Maiden. It isn't as impossible as you think."
EDIT: "And you know, Reimu couldn't fly or use magic at first either. She had to bounce an orb around to get things done. And even then she could take down the Angel of Death. When she got Genji she could defeat enemies without the giant orb, defeating them with simple amulets, despite having hardly any powers. It wasn't until her teens when she learned her own abilities, and even then she had already beaten a ghost, an archmage, an evil scientist, the Angel of Death and the Goddess of Makai. With the little spiritual power one begins with, one can do amazing things."
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With the little spiritual power one begins with, one can do amazing things."
Indeed. "Sips tea"
> Make CAT CHEN meow and use a head gesture to make Akyu follow you into the school.
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> Hop out of her arms, turn to Akyu and meow, and then run into the school.
> Make CAT CHEN meow and use a head gesture to make Akyu follow you into the school.
Cat Chen tries to lure Akyu into the schoolhouse, and most of the mob murmur and such, before she does head in after Kitty Chen.
She arrives in time for your shpiel.
I think it's all about the parser's personal preference. Parser dislikes character ---> character gets punished and cursed at for absolutely no reason.
> @Keine: "Reimu has once been a child too, you know. She has also once needed support growing up. She needs to have lived in the village at one point, right? The Hakurei Shrine is not a place for many residents to live in. Maybe her mother worked there while her father raised her in the village, before she got further trained by her mother. Reimu was intelligent. She needs to have learned to read, calculate and more from people besides her parents. She needs to have gone to school, living in the village at one point. These girls might have more education than Reimu ever had. I think they are all more than capable of performing the task. The new maiden won't be completely alone either. Reimu's friends and her familiar Genji are all there to support and teach the new Maiden. It isn't as impossible as you think."
EDIT: "And you know, Reimu couldn't fly or use magic at first either. She had to bounce an orb around to get things done. And even then she could take down the Angel of Death. When she got Genji she could defeat enemies without the giant orb, defeating them with simple amulets, despite having hardly any powers. It wasn't until her teens when she learned her own abilities, and even then she had already beaten a ghost, an archmage, an evil scientist, the Angel of Death and the Goddess of Makai. With the little spiritual power one begins with, one can do amazing things."
>Letter From the Author: I've heard a lot of questions about how I chose the fate of the characters in CDO. I'll say honestly, they're not at -all- based on my personal preference. For example, while I'll admit I'm not a fan of Eirin and Kaguya, the idea of them being sent to space seemed more fitting for their fate. I killed off a lot of characters I -do- like as well, and while I'll admit Remilia isn't exactly the nicest vampire, I definitely painted her out as a bitch because I liked the concept of how her power worked, and how it'd save Patchouli, not because I dislike her. This definitely applies to Keine as well, despite the harsh treatment shes given, its all flavor. In fact, Keine is one of my more favorite characters. The school teacher was just the perfect match for the role.
Keine shakes her head. "I guess you haven't really heard much of Reimu's past. I... Well, Let me explain.
Reimu Hakurei was born to the previous Hakurei Shrine Maiden on *Bzzt*. Her mother was at that point, sickly and frail. Her father was a random man who left her mother after 'becoming the priest' of the Hakurei Shrine. I've not been able to trace his history, but I'd like to think he was eaten by a youkai. Genji mostly looked after Reimu as a child, and around a full year later, her mother passed away without ever speaking to her daughter. Being the only remaining Hakurei, the shrine's duties were instantly passed to her. She literally had to act as a conduit of faith for the entire border at the age of 1, she literally had to learn how to handle massive amounts of faith channeling through her before she talked or walked.
The closest thing Reimu had throughout her life to a family was Genji, and even then, the two were rather distant. Genji mostly taught Reimu everything she knew. She didn't even know there was a human village until she was seven, and by then she could read and write well. She didn't really leave the shrine much before Remilia acted up, and even when she did, chances are it was for extermination. Even after, she didn't stop by the school too often. I did start teaching her a while after the moon incident, but she mostly made me walk up to the shrine.
These girls, in contrast, have lived happily without fear of youkai, most knowing their parents, and completely sheltered from the practices of how to kill a youkai in twenty different ways with a toothpick. I'm not sure how many of them would ever actually adjust well. The shrine requires a lot of maintenance, and while you are all there to help whoever goes... Its a huge burden to put on their shoulders. I'm not sure if its even right to put them through this, necessity be damned."
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> "Hah... This situation keeps getting trickier and trickier..."
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> "Hah... This situation keeps getting trickier and trickier..."
Keine nods. "Yes. I admit this is mostly my own fault though... I just... This is a tough thing to ask me to throw children into. I get they won't be alone, but... Basing everything on a child, It just doesn't seem right."
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>"Well, let's worry about it later. There's other things to deal with, like that thing that got in you. And why the lake's all magicked up."
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>"Well, let's worry about it later. There's other things to deal with, like that thing that got in you. And why the lake's all magicked up."
You already finished the lake part, you solved that getting Mackette! It was never polluted, just colored.
You mention it anyway.
"The lake...? Ah, that thing though... I have no idea about it, but I think we've seen it is definitely with hostile intent. I don't want to think about what could happen if there were more than one of them."
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> "But anyway, what do you think of the current state of affairs Akyu?"
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> "But anyway, what do you think of the current state of affairs Akyu?"
Akyu crosses her arms. "I think it is hard to gather any information locked inside of a barrier. This can't be truly healthy for the village."
Keine sighs, as if an argument that has erupted many times is repeating. "Akyu..."
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> Interrupt the oncoming argument. We still have some important matters to discuss.
> "I can see Akyu agrees with the removal of the barrier. It would indeed be healthier. Former Gensokyo was going so well because humans and youkai had conflict, it stimulated the growth and ability of both humans and youkai. And the youkai are still pretty much seperated. To fix Gensokyo, we all need to live harmony again."
> "Fine, a child wouldn't really work as a Shrine Maiden. So either we need a baby, which I doubt anybody would abandon to the youkai, or an teenager or adult. Basically someone who could fend for themselves mostly. A Shrine Priest could also be a possibility, but I think a girl could more easily communicate with the mostly female youkai population."
> "We also need to keep an eye out for people acting 'out-of-character', or suddenly gain massive powers. If we purge the parasites from them, we need to try and catch one. Let's look at possible infectees: Suika's mood shift is caused by depression, so she's out, but Wriggle's power boost and Marisa's vengefulness..."
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>And HER murderous impulses.
>Suika's depression may well be a symptom, we'll not rule it out yet.
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> Interrupt the oncoming argument. We still have some important matters to discuss.
> "I can see Akyu agrees with the removal of the barrier. It would indeed be healthier. Former Gensokyo was going so well because humans and youkai had conflict, it stimulated the growth and ability of both humans and youkai. And the youkai are still pretty much seperated. To fix Gensokyo, we all need to live harmony again."
> "Fine, a child wouldn't really work as a Shrine Maiden. So either we need a baby, which I doubt anybody would abandon to the youkai, or an teenager or adult. Basically someone who could fend for themselves mostly. A Shrine Priest could also be a possibility, but I think a girl could more easily communicate with the mostly female youkai population."
> "We also need to keep an eye out for people acting 'out-of-character', or suddenly gain massive powers. If we purge the parasites from them, we need to try and catch one. Let's look at possible infectees: Suika's mood shift is caused by depression, so she's out, but Wriggle's power boost and Marisa's vengefulness..."
Keine nods with a sigh. "I... I think I'll take this up formally with the others in the village. I'd have to anyway, and it'll make things easier."
Hina raises a brow. "Suika? Depressed? Damn, who'dve thought it hit her so badly... Wriggle I heard gained a lot of power, but it could be natural. Marisa is... Well, I suppose seeing her might make sense."
>And HER murderous impulses.
>Suika's depression may well be a symptom, we'll not rule it out yet.
You think this last part to yourself.
Has everything been done by these parasites, all along? Was everything ruined by these insignificant curses?
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>Decide It would be kinda nice if you could just uncurse HER and make things better. Still wouldn't explain why it happened before, though.
>"So, what are you going to tell 'em about yourself? And us?"
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>Decide It would be kinda nice if you could just uncurse HER and make things better. Still wouldn't explain why it happened before, though.
>"So, what are you going to tell 'em about yourself? And us?"
> But even if Yukari gets uncursed, she might get cursed again soon enough. We need to find the true culprit behind all this, and finish this all at the source! Assuming the parasites stay alive thanks to their master, they would all die out once the master is slain.
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>Decide It would be kinda nice if you could just uncurse HER and make things better. Still wouldn't explain why it happened before, though.
>"So, what are you going to tell 'em about yourself? And us?"
It really would be kind of nice, but you're not sure yet anyway. Something tells you subduing HER wouldn't be as easy as sticking Keine in the ground.
Keine rubs the back of her head. "I'll tell them the curse caused me to transform, I suspect they're shocked by the fact you were there, and that I was transformed during the day, but you were brought in by Hina, and you didn't just kill me. I'm sure they'll understand."
> But even if Yukari gets uncursed, she might get cursed again soon enough. We need to find the true culprit behind all this, and finish this all at the source! Assuming the parasites stay alive thanks to their master, they would all die out once the master is slain.
You think this is probably the best course of action, but tracing the master will be difficult...
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Yay! We don't need to kill Yukari anymore! Though the true culprit might also be a lovable character, and that one will need to kick the bucket...
> Follow Akyu and take a look at the village assembly.
EDIT: > Also, swallow your pride and say Keine you're sorry for pile driving her....and marking a nine on her head....
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> Follow Akyu and take a look at the village assembly.
> Also, swallow your pride and say Keine you're sorry for pile driving her....and marking a nine on her head....
You figure you're done and ask Akyu if you can go with her to the big honcho's place. She shakes her head. "Unfortunately, No. They're not much for letting anyone except representatives in on meetings. I'm sure Keine can bring it up given your connection to the meeting, when it occurs, though."
You'll never apologize. That felt too damn good.
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>Ponder if Mackette the Knife is having any luck on her assignment.
>Look to Hina. "Well, I guess the next step is figuring out if anyone else cursed or possessed or whatever, I guess, until we can figure out where it came from."
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>Ponder if Mackette the Knife is having any luck on her assignment.
>Look to Hina. "Well, I guess the next step is figuring out if anyone else cursed or possessed or whatever, I guess, until we can figure out where it came from."
You haven't heard from her, so you don't think so.
Hina nods. "Yes, If I can hold one down next time, I think we can get more info on who we're dealing with."
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>"Looks like it'll be a bit before we can get much more done here, anyways. So let's just sneak out and check on some people."
>Is there a back way out?
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>"Looks like it'll be a bit before we can get much more done here, anyways. So let's just sneak out and check on some people."
>Is there a back way out?
Hina nods. "I suppose that is all that there is to do... Alright, I'm sure the Aki Sisters won't need my help anytime soon, anyway."
There is a back exit to the schoolhouse.
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> Use said exit and leave the village stealthily.
> Now that Hina has joined the party (*fanfare*), let's search out the possible infectees. Let's start with Wriggle. She's closest afterall.
> Just asking out of curiosity, where is HER hideout actually? We're going to need to purge her too eventually.
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> Use said exit and leave the village stealthily.
> Now that Hina has joined the party (*fanfare*), let's search out the possible infectees. Let's start with Wriggle. She's closest after all.
> Just asking out of curiosity, where is HER hideout actually? We're going to need to purge her too eventually.
You and Hina leave the village, and head out of the barrier to the FOREST OF MAGIC. You call back Mackette and have her scout around the forest for signs of Marisa before you head in. Shes not along your route, so you think you'll be fine.
The cave you both stay in is located at an edge of the Hakurei Border, ergo, the very edge of gensokyo.
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> Keep heading for Wriggle's place.
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> Keep heading for Wriggle's place.
You keep going and arrive at the 'Bug Palace'. Wriggle is inside meeting with a few bugs. She glances to your direction and finishes up with the other bugs, before quickly heading over to you and Hina. "Chen! You're alive! What the hell were you thinking!" You're not sure what emotions she is trying to put on here, and you get the feeling she doesn't either.
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> "Er, well, I guess I was thinking I could try to Make Marisa hate me less somehow... needless to say, it didn't work. But when I almost died... I- I suddenly Rememberd everything. I remembered... That I did alot of horrible things..."
> "Also, that girl Sanae is a goddess now, she saved my life because I stole her haiclip out of some rubble, and now she needs faith. Tell your all frends."
> Gesture towards Hina, "This is Hina, she is a curse goddess, she's going to help me Find and Purify people who may have contracted a sentient curse that Givs them great power in exchange for driveing them insane and makeing them evil, we think this may be linked to why everything sucks alot."
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> "Er, well, I guess I was thinking I could try to Make Marisa hate me less somehow... needless to say, it didn't work. But when I almost died... I- I suddenly remembered everything. I remembered... That I did alot of horrible things..."
> "Also, that girl Sanae is a goddess now, she saved my life because I stole her hairclip out of some rubble, and now she needs faith. Tell your all friends."
> Gesture towards Hina, "This is Hina, she is a curse goddess, she's going to help me Find and Purify people who may have contracted a sentient curse that Givs them great power in exchange for driving them insane and making them evil, we think this may be linked to why everything sucks a lot."
You open a load of exposition for Wriggle. Summarily, shes a bit confused.
"So...sanae is still alive, and saved you when Marisa almost killed you? And she is a goddess now? If she needs faith, it makes sense she'd be hiding out for a while instead of doing anything. Hold on, What is this about some curse?"
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> Keine nearly went insane from being controlled by some greenish goo-like curse, and it upped her ability so that she could see into the future. Thats why I got Hina to check things out with the people I know.
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> Keine nearly went insane from being controlled by some greenish goo-like curse, and it upped her ability so that she could see into the future. Thats why I got Hina to check things out with the people I know.
You explain what you know about the curse to Wriggle. "I see, I suppose you want Hina to check me, just in case?"
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> "If you don't mind at least. Those things looked pretty hazardous, and Keine wasn't even aware she was cursed. Better be safe than sure."
> Let Hina try and purge Wriggle.
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> "If you don't mind at least. Those things looked pretty hazardous, and Keine wasn't even aware she was cursed. Better be safe than sure."
> Let Hina try and purge Wriggle.
Wriggle nods, and Hina heads over.
You spend the next hour or so with Hina doing a few tests to find if Wriggle is cursed, even if she can't immediately see the curse. She also, for the hell of it, tries to pull out a curse. It comes up completely inconclusive, so, either the curse is damn good at avoiding Hina, or Wriggle isn't cursed.
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> Tell Hina that the curse may only be detectable if the host starts to drift into an unstable mindset due to the power or long-term effect.
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> "Let us test this theory."
> Say something that will really piss Wriggle off.
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> "Let us test this theory."
> Say something that will really piss Wriggle off.
> Something like....: "Hey, you know Wriggle, I saw this big, fat, juicy, ugly cockroach crawling over the road just a moment ago! It was sooooo nasty! It started to crawl near us, so you know what I did? CRUUNCH! Under the heel! Scraped it's gory remains over the ground to get it off my shoes. Only thing left was a big smudge of brown and yellow. I saw some more further up, so I did the same routine a few more times! People around here won't be having any cockroach problems for quite a while, I'm sure."
> Keep this going until Wriggle goes berserk.
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> Call Wriggle a boy.
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> Tell Hina that the curse may only be detectable if the host starts to drift into an unstable mindset due to the power or long-term effect.
You pitch the idea to Hina. "Its possible, but how would we get them to go into the most unstable mindset?"
> "Let us test this theory."
> Say something that will really piss Wriggle off.
> Something like....: "Hey, you know Wriggle, I saw this big, fat, juicy, ugly cockroach crawling over the road just a moment ago! It was sooooo nasty! It started to crawl near us, so you know what I did? CRUUNCH! Under the heel! Scraped it's gory remains over the ground to get it off my shoes. Only thing left was a big smudge of brown and yellow. I saw some more further up, so I did the same routine a few more times! People around here won't be having any cockroach problems for quite a while, I'm sure."
> Keep this going until Wriggle goes berserk.
You decide to test it by attempting to enrage Wriggle. She...gives a bit of an eyebrow raise.
"Chen. Telling me you're squashing bugs isn't going to get me angry. If you-"
> Call Wriggle a boy.
You throw in an innocent "By the way, Wriggle, Aren't you a guy? Whats with the chest?".
Wriggle snaps and lunges at you. You think that did it. She probably hasn't gotten any of that since she got... 'older' anyway.
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> Dodge and look for signs of the curse.
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> Get 2 of your familiars to hold Wriggle down.
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> If she is not cursed atempt to calm her down by telling her that she is a fine and sexy lady with a vagina and everthing.
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> Dodge and look for signs of the curse.
You duck under the lunge and get away from the second round of rageggle. Hina gives you a thumbs up for 'Can't see shit cap'n!'.
Of course, That doesn't change the fact she is rather angry.
> Get 2 of your familiars to hold Wriggle down.
You attempt to channel two familiars at once, and only succeed to drain yourself. Didn't we say this was impossible before?
> If she is not cursed attempt to calm her down by telling her that she is a fine and sexy lady with a vagina and everything.
You revert to standing in place and sputtering about how you were kidding.
Wriggle lunges straight into you with a deafening crash. Oww.
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> Apologize profusely.
> "We had to make sure you weren't cursed by pissing you off!"
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> Kiss Wriggle
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> Apologize profusely.
> "We had to make sure you weren't cursed by pissing you off!"
You attempt to apologize as she gets ready to beat the crap out of you with her bare hands. And orders someone to fetch her bear hands.
You only have one defense left.
> Kiss Wriggle
You kiss Wriggle.
Everything goes rather still.
You're not sure if this was a bad move.
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> "UH."
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> "UH."
You attempt to break the silence with a magnificent and calming sentence.
Instead, you kind of lose your train of though and drift into an 'Uh'.
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>"I didn't mean it! I just had to make sure you weren't cursed! Sorry!"
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> This might be a good time to confess our feelings for the loveley miss Nightbug
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>"I didn't mean it! I just had to make sure you weren't cursed! Sorry!"
You gather your wits and apologize. Wriggle nods and gets off of you.
You pull yourself together and up. Maybe Hina should do the talking next time.
> This might be a good time to confess our feelings for the lovely miss Nightbug
It might be, and it might not be.
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> "So, Uh, I'm thinking we should go tell Patchouli about this whole curse thing, huh?"
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> "So, we can conclude you're not cursed, only a tad touchy on a certain subject. You didn't glow green or started using some new power, and Hina didn't sense anything, right Hina?"
> "I-I didn't mean anything I said though. It was just to find out if you were cursed. Sorry if I hurt your feelings."
> ("You're a great kisser by the way.")
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> "So, Uh, I'm thinking we should go tell Patchouli about this whole curse thing, huh?"
You make a suggestion to bail like all hell to check with patchouli. Hina seems to not mind the suggestion.
> "So, we can conclude you're not cursed, only a tad touchy on a certain subject. You didn't glow green or started using some new power, and Hina didn't sense anything, right Hina?"
> "I-I didn't mean anything I said though. It was just to find out if you were cursed. Sorry if I hurt your feelings."
> ("You're a great kisser by the way.")
You apologize and sum everything up towards Wriggle, Throwing in a side note while you're at it. Wriggle just nods a bit dumbly.
You wonder if shes still there.
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> Let's go to the SDM, and leave our awkwardness at the door :<
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> Let's go to the SDM, and leave our awkwardness at the door :<
You think this is a wonderful idea and head to SDM with Hina. You head into the library, Patchouli appears to not be here at the moment, but you can still feel her presence.
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> "Uhm, Patchouli? I have some things to tell you about!"
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> "Uhm, Patchouli? I have some things to tell you about!"
You call out for patchouli. Within moments, pages of books flutter down and form the sleepy witch of the library. "Yes, Chen?"
Hina blinks. "Nice trick."
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> Tell Patchouli the story about Keine, the parasites and Hina. Also tell her that you already tested Wriggle for infection, but that just ended in a very awkward moment. Still a great kisser though.
> "So, do you know anything about these parasites? Or how they can be detected?"
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> Tell Patchouli the story about Keine, the parasites and Hina. Also tell her that you already tested Wriggle for infection, but that just ended in a very awkward moment. Still a great kisser though.
> "So, do you know anything about these parasites? Or how they can be detected?"
You tell Patchouli about what just happened. You also tell her about how wriggle is crossed out. She listens with a few nods here and there.
"Unfortunately, all I can do is parrot and confirm at the moment. Like Hina said, this does seem to be a being-mad curse. Its too complex not to be. I'd also say it isn't an exact rule the person in question develops a new 'power'. Keine's 'power' was an extension or improvement of her current one, so it could just be it increases the carrier's power. Anyone could have it.
If you could bring me a sample, I may be able to create a detector or even counter for it."
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> "In that case, could you please lend us a bottle with a lid or something? The parasite got vomited out by Hina once she purged Keine. Perhaps to catch it we just need a Hina to spit the thing in the bottle and close the lid. We do need to find another infectee though."
> "Patchouli, which of these do you rather think is an infectee: Marisa or Suika? Marisa has gone on a crazy vendetta for something neither of us could have stopped, and she's gotten new powers, like martial arts, the ability to fly on her own without broom and some 'big bang' move. Suka is unlike herself lately, hardly drinking anymore and acting pretty down. She still fights pretty much the same though, and has become a trusty leader. The odd hsbits could be explained by mere depression."
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> "In that case, could you please lend us a bottle with a lid or something? The parasite got vomited out by Hina once she purged Keine. Perhaps to catch it we just need a Hina to spit the thing in the bottle and close the lid. We do need to find another infectee though."
> "Patchouli, which of these do you rather think is an infectee: Marisa or Suika? Marisa has gone on a crazy vendetta for something neither of us could have stopped, and she's gotten new powers, like martial arts, the ability to fly on her own without broom and some 'big bang' move. Suka is unlike herself lately, hardly drinking anymore and acting pretty down. She still fights pretty much the same though, and has become a trusty leader. The odd hsbits could be explained by mere depression."
Patchouli nods. "I'll have demon prepare a bottle for you... As for which, I'm not sure. Both seem possible infectees, but also naturally caused. Marisa would be my top bet, however. She seems to be far more determined then Suika is depressed."
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>"Uh...um...maybe you should investigate her on your own, Hina?"
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>"Uh...um...maybe you should investigate her on your own, Hina?"
You question Hina if she could take this one on her own, Hina nods. "I could. I take it you two have something between you, so, I'll get on it right now. Where should we meet up?"
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> "I think at the base of the youkai mountain would be fine"
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> "I think at the base of the youkai mountain would be fine"
Hina nods and heads off, while Demon comes in with a bottle. It appears to have a few runes around it.
"Mistress~ These should do for a curse, right?" "...Yes, This should work. Unless the curse is almost familiar-like, it shouldn't have the strength to go through the glass of this bottle."
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>"Hey Hina, wait!"
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>"Hey Hina, wait!"
You stop Hina quickly, she blinks and heads back. "Oh, Not yet, then?"
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You stop Hina quickly, she blinks and heads back. "Oh, Not yet, then?"
>Hand her the bottle.
>"If you find one, you should be able to catch it in this."
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>Hand her the bottle.
>"If you find one, you should be able to catch it in this."
You hand Hina the bottle so she can use it. She nods, and begins to head off again.
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> Ask for a second bottle, in case Suika's cursed after all. After we meet up we can immediatly purge Suika without having to go back to SDM for a second one or having to open the one containing Marisa's curse.
> While Hina is busy, head for Kourindou. We have some spare time now after all, and maybe they've got an umbrella for Flandre.
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> Ask for a second bottle, in case Suika's cursed after all. After we meet up we can immediatly purge Suika without having to go back to SDM for a second one or having to open the one containing Marisa's curse.
> While Hina is busy, head for Kourindou. We have some spare time now after all, and maybe they've got an umbrella for Flandre.
You ask for a second bottle, which Demon prepares in short order.
You then head to Kourindou. Tokiko greets you.
Kourindou currently has in Stock:
>Fancy Dress
>Hairband of Amater
>Large Steak
>The Impossible Cookalizer
>Shamwow
>Labyrinth Pack
>How to Play Mafia by Tewi Inaba
>Deck of Tricks
>Chocolate Box
>Lost Soul
>Pacification Spray
>Flaw
>Missing Ring
>Green Star
You have 6 CREDITS.
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> Examine stock.
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> Ask Tokiko about when Rinnosuke will come over again.
> Ask for descriptions of the new items (especially the Lost Soul, Missing Ring, Pacification Spray, Flaw and Green Star)
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> Examine stock.
You examine the stock of Kourindou.
>Fancy Dress
Its a pretty nice dress, you think it's like the kind Meiling used to wear. Its too big for you.
>Hairband of Amater
A tragic hairband that is just a bunch of letters from belonging to a wolf goddess.
>Large Steak
Its a really large steak.
>The Impossible Cookalizer
Able to cook anything, even to a temperature god can not eat.
>Shamwow
Some towel, What up with this?
>Labyrinth Pack
Not an actual item, but a random pick of three items Rinnosuke salvaged from that one labyrinth.
>How to Play Mafia by Tewi Inaba
A guide on the game Mafia, it'll tell you how to get lynched every game with no doubt.
>Deck of Tricks
A deck of forty cards, each with their own trick. Once a card is used, it's trick is gone for a while.
>Chocolate Box
A box made of chocolate. You don't know why.
>Lost Soul
A soul locked inside of a container. It seems to be rather aimless, but who are you to judge?
>Pacification Spray
An odd spray in a black bottle with a very calming scent. Warning: Kourindou isn't responsible for whatever this liquid causes.
>Flaw
A zanbato blade that was promised to last a thousand blows, suffer only one flaw at the thousandth and one, then never be damaged again. It lost its hilt on its very first fight. This is just the blade that remains, it has bandages around its ricasso to allow it to be held.
>Missing Ring
A ring that vanishes with whatever is holding it from time to time, only to be found by it's owner in a most unlikely place.
>Green Star
You're not actually sure what this is! Tokiko claims it is a weapon that shoots things. It is however, pretty green and has a star on it. You're not sure you could use this.
> Ask Tokiko about when Rinnosuke will come over again.
> Ask for descriptions of the new items (especially the Lost Soul, Missing Ring, Pacification Spray, Flaw and Green Star)
Tokiko shrugs. "I'm not sure, I'd say he'd be back soon, but that would be jinxing it..."
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> "Say, will you soon have any parasols or umbrellas for sale?"
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> "Say, will you soon have any parasols or umbrellas for sale?"
"Umbrellas? Well, I'm not sure. Today's finds certainly seem to be more out-world oriented, but you can never tell with Kourin."
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> Take a look at our inventory, to see if there is anything we could sell.
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> Take a look at our inventory, to see if there is anything we could sell.
>Your inventory contains:
>Reisen's Old Clothing [Worn]
You're not sure how long Tewi had this hidden, but its not dirty or anything. It's Reisen's classic look.
>Familiar Pentagram [THE ROC]
A pentagram used to contain familiars, while it seems cruel, its actually the equivalent of a 5 star hotel in there.
>Familiar Onyx [YUMIGAMI]
An Onyx cut into a carrot shape, you're not sure how it is in there, but you're sure it must be perfectly comfortable.
>Frog Pin [Worn] [BROKEN]
A slightly Soggy Pin that Sanae treasured.
>SPACE Cape [Worn] [Unremovable]
Its a cape that appears to have space on the inside
>Broken Sword
Half a sword Meira used.
>Nyamune [Using]
Your trusty sword, it is a lot heavier than most other swords around here.
>Length Band
A band that goes to any length, so long as you can reach it.
>Red-Glass Mirror
A mirror completely turned red. It's not a good reflection for color, but good for just reflecting. Its handle is made of red-glass, hence the name.
>Silver Knives [Pair]
A pair of Silver Knives that Sakuya once used, besides the fact silver is a material well-known for its ability to conduct and counter magic, you think there isn't much magic in these anymore.
>Red Strip of Cloth [Important?]
A strip of Red cloth that Mackette's contract used to be in, you feel like you've seen it before...
>Knife Hilt [SEPERATION]
The knife hilt that used to house Seperation's blade, you can use it to call Seperation to your aid.
>Familiar Orb [MACKETTE]
A small crystalline orb, you're not sure if it is a proper container for a contract, but it seems to work well.
>Familiar Sculpture [CONTRACTED]
A jade carving of a scale, you're not sure exactly what you'll get out of this contract.
>Magically Prepared Bottle
A bottle prepared to prevent curses from escaping from the glass, comes with a cork.
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> Hmmm.....the red cloth is still semi-important, but does the broken sword still have any function? Meh, better stick to it in case we temporarily lose Nyamune. It might be broken, it's still sharp. It just got a shorter range. Could be used as a dagger or something. Besides, we could reforge it somewhere to dual wield it and the Nyamune. Let's hang on to it.
> Since when did we get that sculpture? Is it for the anti-lizard? Let's try it out once we're outside.
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> Hmmm.....the red cloth is still semi-important, but does the broken sword still have any function? Meh, better stick to it in case we temporarily lose Nyamune. It might be broken, it's still sharp. It just got a shorter range. Could be used as a dagger or something. Besides, we could reforge it somewhere to dual wield it and the Nyamune. Let's hang on to it.
> Since when did we get that sculpture? Is it for the anti-lizard? Let's try it out once we're outside.
You got the orb and sculpture from Patchouli when the two contracts were finished. The sculpture does indeed, house the broken contract.
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> Say bye to Tokiko, and excuse yourself for the short visit, you'll come back with something to trade another time.
> Leave Kourindou and walk out of the vincinity of the shop.
> Try out the familiar sculpture.
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> Say bye to Tokiko, and excuse yourself for the short visit, you'll come back with something to trade another time.
> Leave Kourindou and walk out of the vincinity of the shop.
> Try out the familiar sculpture.
You bid Tokiko a farewell for the moment and head out of sight of the shop.
You then invoke the summon inside the familiar sculpture, and instantly find yourself glad you're in a plain, lest damage incur.
You summon an ADOLSCENT DRAGON.
You think this will do nicely. Thanks, Meira.
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> Can the dragon talk?
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> Can the dragon talk?
You ask the dragon if it can talk. You get a negative over the feedback line of your contract. It appears not.
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> Give it a name anyway. I think Ryu will suffice (my original idea was Lovecraft or Eldtrich, but since he's a normal dragon now, it doesn't really fit, and calling him Bahamut might insult the Dragon God himself.) Unless you have a better idea.
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> Give it a name anyway. I think Ryu will suffice (my original idea was Lovecraft or Eldtrich, but since he's a normal dragon now, it doesn't really fit, and calling him Bahamut might insult the Dragon God himself.) Unless you have a better idea.
You figure Ryu works, its not like hes objecting, anyway.
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>Dan is a better name. We'll go with that.
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>Dan is a better name. We'll go with that.
> Let's make a compromise: Ryudan.
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>Dan is a better name. We'll go with that.
> Let's make a compromise: Ryudan.
You consider if an unholy combination of two fighter characters is a good name.
The dragon is now named RYUDAN or RYU or DAN. Either term shall work for addressing him.
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> Give Ryudan a thumbs-up.
> Un-summon Ryudan.
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> While we're at it, summon Mackette and check if she can talk. If so, let's finally give a proper introduction to each other.
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> Give Ryudan a thumbs-up.
> Un-summon Ryudan.
Hes awright. You unsummon RYUDAN.
> While we're at it, summon Mackette and check if she can talk. If so, let's finally give a proper introduction to each other.
You summon Mackette. You determine quickly she can not talk.
Seems Yumigami is the only one you have, sans Seperation but she doesn't really count, that can talk.
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> Well, now that we've updated our knwledge about our familiars, let's head to Youkai Mountain.
> Unsummon Mackette and summon Roc. Fly him to the Tengu Village.
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> Well, now that we've updated our knwledge about our familiars, let's head to Youkai Mountain.
> Unsummon Mackette and summon Roc. Fly him to the Tengu Village.
You switch to THE ROC and head to the Tengu Village. Things seem as normal around here.
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>Head to base of mountain and wait for Hina.
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>Head to base of mountain and wait for Hina.
You head down to the base of the mountain and get to waiting. Hina appears shortly after, brushing some broom straw out of her hair. "Egh. Confirmed clean."
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> "Er... I take it you had some trouble?"
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> "So that means she genuinely hates me....damnit."
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>Well, we DID kill Reimu. And Byakuren, Meiling... and we ate Nazrin alive. You can't really blame her. It would have been really convenient if it was at least partly caused by a parasite, though.
>Could Hina check Yukari for a parasite without waking her up?
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> "Er... I take it you had some trouble?"
Hina nods. "Bopped me on the head with her broom..."
> "So that means she genuinely hates me....damnit."
"I'd imagine so. I take it you were kind hoping she didn't?"
>Well, we DID kill Reimu. And Byakuren, Meiling... and we ate Nazrin alive. You can't really blame her. It would have been really convenient if it was at least partly caused by a parasite, though.
>Could Hina check Yukari for a parasite without waking her up?
You did do a lot of shitty things, none could really blame her.
You ask Hina if she could check someone without waking them up, she shakes her head. "A good check with this kind of curse? Hell, the person needs to be awake."
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> "Thought so..."
> Head with Hina to the Tengu Village.
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> "Thought so..."
> Head with Hina to the Tengu Village.
You head through with Hina to the Tengu Village, Probably because she did live here at one point, the Tengu aren't worried in any real manner.
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> Meet up with Suika inside the village.
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> Meet up with Suika inside the village.
You and Hina head into Suika's house. She waves to the two of you. "Eh? Hina? Haven't seen ya around here, where ya been off to?"
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> Get Hina to check up on Suika.
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> Get Hina to check up on Suika.
You cut straight to business and inform Suika what will happen, and what is going on. Then Hina gets to work. After a while, Suika checks out fine. "Figured. Would be nice to be able to blame everything on some curse, but that would just be lazy."
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> "Heh."
> "Hah... does anyone have an idea on who else could be a potential curse-host?"
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> "Heh."
> "Hah... does anyone have an idea on who else could be a potential curse-host?"
Hina shrugs, while Suika takes a seat and ponders. "Well, ya said you didn't know how many there were, right? That coulda been the only one. Maybe ya should try and track the one you know down- I'm sure it has to get energy from somewhere."
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> "Hmm... Should we try the Underground, Hakurei Shrine, or the Moriya Shrine? Those three are the only places we haven't really checked yet..."
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>Only one? But... Yukari must be cursed... she went too insane too quickly for it to have just been nothing. Although it isn't out of the realm of possibility she really did just go insane out of nowhere. She might even be the one who got Keine cursed.
>Well, if we're tracking down the one we know... it went into the earth, right? Maybe we should check the underground.
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> "Hmm... Should we try the Underground, Hakurei Shrine, or the Moriya Shrine? Those three are the only places we haven't really checked yet..."
>Only one? But... Yukari must be cursed... she went too insane too quickly for it to have just been nothing. Although it isn't out of the realm of possibility she really did just go insane out of nowhere. She might even be the one who got Keine cursed.
>Well, if we're tracking down the one we know... it went into the earth, right? Maybe we should check the underground.
You still want to believe Yukari is cursed, but chasing after the one you did find is probably a good ideas. You figure, since it went into the ground, it is probably somewhere in the Underground now.
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> Ask Suika how the Tengu village is going and if there were any other peculiar events lately.
> After this, say good bye to Suika, and fly with Roc to the Underground.
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> "Hina, we're gonna try the Underground."
> "Are you gonna stay here Suika?"
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> Ask Suika how the Tengu village is going and if there were any other peculiar events lately.
> After this, say good bye to Suika, and fly with Roc to the Underground.
> "Hina, we're gonna try the Underground."
> "Are you gonna stay here Suika?"
"'Course I am, they won't let me out without something like the shrine getting blow up. As far as since we left, nothing doing. Ya'd think it be livelier here..."
You bid Suika farewell and head to the Underground with Hina. There appears to be no spiders here to greet you this time...
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> Uh oh. This seems suspicious. Traverse through a few of the caves and tunnels, and call out Kisume's and Yamame's names to try and find residents.
> If you can find no one, raise your guard. Summon Mackette to be on the safe side.
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> Uh oh. This seems suspicious. Traverse through a few of the caves and tunnels, and call out Kisume's and Yamame's names to try and find residents.
> If you can find no one, raise your guard. Summon Mackette to be on the safe side.
You get into the tunnel system and switch to Mackette, heading through in search of anyone. After a while, you think you spot a horde of spiders. They appear to be rushing towards you. You can also see Yamame within them all.
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> If they are rushing at you with curiosity and overal friendliness, say hi and tell about the curse parasite problem.
> If they are rushing at you in the angry mob fashion, run.
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> If they are rushing at you with curiosity and overal friendliness, say hi and tell about the curse parasite problem.
> If they are rushing at you in the angry mob fashion, run.
They appear to be rushing you with a 'oh god mommy why' fashion. They run past you as such.
You don't know why, but then a Kisume wielding FLAMING BUCKETS comes charging down the tunnel.
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> Run away from the pain, yeah.
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>Give Mackette the Knife the order to lurk underground, get behind Kisume, then pin her from behind.
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> Run away from the pain, yeah.
You join the spiders and Yamame in fleeing from the flaming buckets. And she was such a nice girl too!
>Give Mackette the Knife the order to lurk underground, get behind Kisume, then pin her from behind.
You give Mackette orders to ambush Kisume. She disappears into the ground, and moments later, you hear the crash of her lunging from above Kisume, knocking her out of her bucket ride.
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>Turn to assess the situation.
>If Kisume seems rightly pinned, have Miss Kagiyama do that thing.
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> "What the hell is going on!?"
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>Turn to assess the situation.
>If Kisume seems rightly pinned, have Miss Kagiyama do that thing.
Kisume doesn't seem too pinned, you suspect it may be difficult for Mackette, given she has no arms.
> "What the hell is going on!?"
"Kisume suddenly went rabid and started spitting fire everywhere, we tried to hold her down but she just got too strong somehow..."
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>Swap out Mackette for Yumegami. Let the forces of inertia take their course.
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>Swap out Mackette for Yumegami. Let the forces of inertia take their course.
You swap Mackette for Yumigami. He casually strolls up through the flames and sits on Kisume. You're pretty sure this is pinned enough.
He assures you that he isn't going to crush Kisume, before you ask.
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>Get Hina to test Kisume for the curse while holding the bottle.
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>Get Hina to test Kisume for the curse while holding the bottle.
You think its obvious, but you get Hina to test Kisume for the curse. She checks out positive pretty quickly. You ready the bottle for packing as Hina begins extracting.
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> LET THE OPPERATION BEGIN
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> LET THE OPPERATION BEGIN
Hina extracts the curse from Kisume, and promptly ends up hurling it out again. You catch it in the MAGICALLY PREPARED BOTTLE though. You cork that sucker.
Kisume is now sleeping. Guess she wore herself out with all that fire.
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>"Are you okay, Hina?"
>Call out, "Anybody here?"
>_
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> Before anybody returns, raise the bottle in the air while strinking a pose. You got a Curse Parasite!
> "Alright people, it's all clear now, Kisume's harmless again. Come on out."
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>"Are you okay, Hina?"
>Call out, "Anybody here?"
>_
Hina nods, wiping her mouth. "Oof, Yes. I imagine this must be what it feels like when a human gets sick..."
You call out, Yamame and the spiders wave from a few feet away.
You feel a bit silly.
> Before anybody returns, raise the bottle in the air while strinking a pose. You got a Curse Parasite!
> "Alright people, it's all clear now, Kisume's harmless again. Come on out."
You pose for some reason, than inform them Kisume is pacified. Yamame heads over and picks up Kisume, who is hugging a bucket like a stuffed toy, and has a few spiders pick up the other buckets, while the rest put out the fires. "Thank you, Chen. If you hadn't shown up now, that might have gotten pretty serious."
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> "Hey, no problem, it's like, my thing nowadays."
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> "This parasite has been possessing people lately, and we've been testing people who could show up positive. It gives the wielder power, but drives them mad. Kisume will recover really soon, though. No need to worry."
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>Pet the bunny. Pet him!
>Look at the Parasite in the bottle.
>Resist urge to shake it.
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> Death stare at parasite.
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> "Hey, no problem, it's like, my thing nowadays."
Yamame nods. "Still, Thank you."
> "This parasite has been possessing people lately, and we've been testing people who could show up positive. It gives the wielder power, but drives them mad. Kisume will recover really soon, though. No need to worry."
"Oh, good. It shouldn't have any lasting effects, then?"
>Pet the bunny. Pet him!
>Look at the Parasite in the bottle.
>Resist urge to shake it.
You pet Yumigami. He really is kinda fluffy. You then stare at the parasite.
> Death stare at parasite.
DEATH STARE at it, even.
You'd shake it, but that may end poorly.
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> "Ah, I know we just got here, but me and Hina have to take care of something."
> Head back to the Scarlet Devil Mansion with Hina.
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> "Ah, I know we just got here, but me and Hina have to take care of something."
> Head back to the Scarlet Devil Mansion with Hina.
"Alright."
You and Hina head off to the Scarlet Devil Mansion, now with a curse in a bottle.
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> Fast-forward to SDM.
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> Fast-forward to SDM.
You arrive at the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Patchouli is currently out and about in her library.
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>"Patchouli! I caught the curse in the bottle!"
>Show Patchy the bottle with the curse/parasite/thingy
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>"Patchouli! I caught the curse in the bottle!"
>Show Patchy the bottle with the curse/parasite/thingy
You call Patchouli and show her the curse. She takes it and examines it, before zapping the cork with something. "Nasty bugger, I can't believe we forgot to magic the cork up too. If you had taken longer, it may have escaped... Anyway, Thank you, Chen, I think I can start studying this now."
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>"Wonderful! Do you think you could develop a way to test if someone has the curse or not without disturbing them? So I could, say, test someone who is asleep without waking them."
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>"Wonderful! Do you think you could develop a way to test if someone has the curse or not without disturbing them? So I could, say, test someone who is asleep without waking them."
"Possibly. It'll take a while, like a lot of things with this curse."
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>Fast forward to when Patchy is done.
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>Fast forward to when Patchy is done.
> No, we said we would visit Flandre again.
> Head into the basement. Bring Hina if she wants to come.
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>Fast forward to when Patchy is done.
> No, we said we would visit Flandre again.
> Head into the basement. Bring Hina if she wants to come.
You're pretty sure Patchy is going to take a long time with this, anyway. You might want to do other things, even after visiting Flandre. Hina says she'll stay and help out with examining the curse.
You head down to the basement and enter Flandre's room. She appears to be reading a book.
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> "Hi Flan! What are ya reading?"
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> "Hi Flan! What are ya reading?"
Flan looks up. "Huh- Oh, Hello Chen. I'm reading...frankenstein, I believe its called? Its written in a different language, so I'm not sure if its pronounced like that. Patchy gave me these glasses, so I can read it in Japanese!" Flandre motions to some glasses she is currently wearing.
You feel like they've been there all along for some reason.
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Alright, let me take a moment to say that meganekko Flandre = win and moe.
> "How are you feeling now, Flan?"
> "Where did Patchy get a book from an other country?"
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> "How are you feeling now, Flan?"
> "Where did Patchy get a book from an other country?"
"Fairly good, not as tired as before for the moment... and we've had this since we moved. There is an entire section of the library of English works."
Oh, Right, the SDM wasn't always based in Gensokyo, after all.
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> "Hmmm...that makes me wonder about something Flandre. You clearly wear European clothes and live in an European styled house. You have a Western name, and you even got English books from your original home. In which country did you live before you came here?"
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> "Hmmm...that makes me wonder about something Flandre. You clearly wear European clothes and live in an European styled house. You have an Western name, and you even got English books from your original home. In which country did you live before you came here?"
Flandre pauses and thinks for a bit. "I'm not too sure. Sister always used to answer that we're from Transylvania, for obvious reasons, but I'm not quite sure..."
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> "I see."
> "Sorry, but we haven't had much like in finding you an umbrella yet."
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>"It'd look kinda silly, but maybe you could put your bedsheets over you head and wings?"
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> "I see."
> "Sorry, but we haven't had much like in finding you an umbrella yet."
Flandre nods with a smile. "It is fine, I should be thanking you just for trying."
>"It'd look kinda silly, but maybe you could put your bedsheets over you head and wings?"
Flandre blinks and tries your suggestion out, it really does look silly. "Like this?"
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>Does it look like it'll keep the run off her? If so, "Yeah, like that." If not, help make some adjustments til it looks right.
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>Does it look like it'll keep the run off her? If so, "Yeah, like that." If not, help make some adjustments til it looks right.
You're not actually sure, you try and help her make some adjustments so the sun-light really doesn't get through. Its not exactly perfect, But you sure think it'd at least stem the pain of the sun.
She looks like a ghost in the end of it, but you give it the Chen-based approval. "Really? It still seems kind of silly..."
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>"Yeah, it does. But it's kinda cute, too! Let's see if you can deal with just being in the mansion for now?"
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>"Yeah, it does. But it's kinda cute, too! Let's see if you can deal with just being in the mansion for now?"
Flandre nods. "Okay." You don't think she happens to be particularly disappointed by your lack of ingenious solutions.
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Flandre nods. "Okay." You don't think she happens to be particularly disappointed by your lack of ingenious solutions.
>Upstairs!
>And you can't tell me Flandre huddling under a blanket isn't hella cute.
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> Contemplate geting Flandre some sort of fancy hooded robe or something
> Go to Library to ask Patchu★Patchu Fire and Miracle∞Hinacle how the curse research is going
> Ask Flandre if she wants to come with us
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>Upstairs!
>And you can't tell me Flandre huddling under a blanket isn't hella cute.
You bid Flandre farewell, you're not a good judge in these matters, but that was rather adorable.
> Contemplate geting Flandre some sort of fancy hooded robe or something
> Go to Library to ask Patchu★Patchu Fire and Miracle∞Hinacle how the curse research is going
> Ask Flandre if she wants to come with us
Given that hooded shirt she was wearing, you have to wonder if cloth doesn't protect enough... You don't imagine it'd fully cover her, sure, but it'd offer decent coverage. You'll have to get some kind of protection, and a fancy robe would probably be easier for Patchy to enchant or something. At the moment, you don't imagine you should ask Flandre to head out. The sun is still out, after all.
You check in with the two. "Its only been a few minutes, not much we can do in that amount of time..."
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> Start looking through the library a bit, and read anything of interest.
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> Start looking through the library a bit, and read anything of interest.
You waste some time browsing through the library. You think you find an atlas of Gensokyo, but its just a book on all the separate places.
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> Read it in hopes of bringing back some good memories.
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> Read it in hopes of bringing back some good memories.
You find a seat and begin reading. You subsequently slightly start to remember the old days, before all the slaughter and stuff. You begin to realize why Suika is so depressed.
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>Ponder why Flandre didn't follow us out after suggesting she was going to.
>Decide she probably didn't have that much faith in the plan after all. Droop ears.
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>Ponder why Flandre didn't follow us out after suggesting she was going to.
>Decide she probably didn't have that much faith in the plan after all. Droop ears.
You suppose she didn't want to risk it, or maybe she doesn't want to leave? She acted like she did, though...
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> Sigh.
> Check atlas for any useful info.
> Ponder if we should attempt to visit Hakugyokurou.
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> Sigh.
> Check atlas for any useful info.
> Ponder if we should attempt to visit Hakugyokurou.
You search through the atlas, nothing too new. At the very least, you can now sufficiently beat yourself up over any geographical mistakes you make.
You could try to visit Hakugyokurou. It certainly wouldn't hurt any to see how Yuyuko and Youmu are doing.
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> Patchouli seems like she'll be busy for a while, so head to Hakugyokurou if we know how.
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> Summon Roc.
> Tell Patchouli we'll be out for a bit.
> Hope that Youmu and Yuyuko aren't as warped as some other individuals are.
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> Patchouli seems like she'll be busy for a while, so head to Hakugyokurou if we know how.
> Summon Roc.
> Tell Patchouli we'll be out for a bit.
> Hope that Youmu and Yuyuko aren't as warped as some other individuals are.
You let Patchouli know and take off towards Hakugyokurou. You have to fly above quite a few other groups of youkai, but none of them seem capable of aerial combat anyway.
And they tried to take on the Tengu. Seriously?
You arrive at the gates to Hakugyokurou. No one seems to be on guard, though, you suppose that is by any means important. You have to fly to get here, after all. You pass through the gates, fittingly, like a ghost.
You arrive at the steps to the shrine. The air seems off now. It may have always been like this...
But, the air around here feels dead today. It practically reeks of the smell of decay. Just, nothing human.
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> "Hello? Yuyuko? Youmu? Myon!? Hellooooooooooooo!"
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> "Hello? Yuyuko? Youmu? Myon!? Hellooooooooooooo!"
You shout up the stairs, and get no answer. You're sure they're probably up at the temple, so they can't hear you. You begin up the stairs and continue shouting. The shorter time period you're left alone here, the better.
You swear you feel something watching you as you ascend the steps, but you're pretty nervous, so...
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> "Roc. Stay frosty."
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> "Roc. Stay frosty."
You tell THE ROC to remain on guard as you approach the top of the stairs. The stench is terrible here. You have a feeling you won't be able to take back these next steps, as you walk into the courtyard of Hakugyokurou.
This first thing you notice is the source of the stench. The massive tree youkai, fearsome and terrible enough to warrant a sacrifice of an entire clan, lies rotting where it stands. The loose decay blows through the air as it's cherry blossoms probably once did. It causes the area to seem darker than ever before.
The second would be Hakugyokurou itself. It stands as proudly as ever, but the lights inside that shined so brightly are long since turned off. The only light seems to be the muted light of the sun of the world of the dead.
The third thing would be the barren nature of the courtyard. Not even grass is growing... In general, Hakugyokurou seems deader than it ever was.
You're not sure if this is fitting.
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>Damn... did Yukari even find a way to destroy the Netherworld? But... if she did it, wouldn't Shikieiki have done something terrible to her? Humz.
>Start looking around for any signs of life. Well, err... non-living animate beings.
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>Don't get close to that tree if it can be helped.
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>Damn... did Yukari even find a way to destroy the Netherworld? But... if she did it, wouldn't Shikieiki have done something terrible to her? Humz.
>Start looking around for any signs of life. Well, err... non-living animate beings.
You doubt she would go this far, but you don't know who else would. You thought Yuyuko would at least be safe, but...
You call out again as you look for any sign of life. This time, however, you get a response. The door to Hakugyokurou opens slowly, as if inviting you in.
>Don't get close to that tree if it can be helped.
You concur. That tree is bad news, even if it seems dead...
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>Peek inside the door. Just peek.
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>Peek inside the door. Just peek.
You nervously scurry over and take a peek inside. The lights coming to life nearly scares you to death, but you can see the empty 'living room' of sorts. From the way Hakugyokurou is sort of waking, you can suppose whoever is behind this wants you to wait for them in there.
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>Well, we came this far, might as well go in and wait for whoever.
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>Well, we came this far, might as well go in and wait for whoever.
You head inside of Hakugyokurou, and are immediately greeted with much more fresh smelling air. It still actually feels rather chilly, but just the suddenly fresh air makes the atmosphere seem much calmer.
After a while, who you can only guess is YOUMU KONPAKU appears with some tea and snacks, setting them on the table. "Chen. It has been a while since we've met, it is rather nice to see you again."
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> "Hello Youmu! It's good to see someone isn't facing us with genocidal tendencies immediately......."
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> "Is Yuyuko available? I'd like to speak with both of you if that's possible."
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> "Unless she's.......you know...."
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> "Hello Youmu! It's good to see someone isn't facing us with genocidal tendencies immediately......."
Youmu nods, pouring you some tea. Something about her seems off... You brush it off in favor of some nice tea, though.
"I see things have been as rough as I've heard out there, then."
> "Is Yuyuko available? I'd like to speak with both of you if that's possible."
> "Unless she's.......you know...."
"...Yes, I'm afraid you have caught on with it. Miss Yuyuko is no longer here, I've taken her place for the present."
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> "I see. I'm terribly sorry. May I ask how it happened?"
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> "I see. I'm terribly sorry. May I ask how it happened?"
Youmu nods, sipping her own tea. "As you know, Miss Yuyuko was bound here by here corpse sealing the tree youkai out back. When that tree died, she had no more attachment, and was able to move on. I'm not sure if she came to peace personally, or just vanished to continue on, but she was gone by the morning after.
As for what or who killed it, I've no idea myself. Only a few faint facts."
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> "Could you tell us these facts."
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>"Ah... I see... and what are those facts? I have reason to believe Yukari probably is the culprit behind the tree dying. She did go on a mass murdering rampage through Gensokyo, after all."
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> "Could you tell us these facts."
>"Ah... I see... and what are those facts? I have reason to believe Yukari probably is the culprit behind the tree dying. She did go on a mass murdering rampage through Gensokyo, after all."
Youmu nods. "Certainly. First off, the 'corpse' was mostly untouched. The damage to the tree was completely spiritual, and little if any physical damage was inflicted.
Secondly, it took only a single night to happen, and was capable of happening completely unnoticed to Miss Yuyuko and myself. It was also not loud enough to wake me.
Third, the death was completely unnatural. While old age could cause the same effect, it would be more noticeable.
Fourth, if even for a brief period, the tree was capable of fighting back. While it possibly failed to kill it's assailant, the aftershock of it's attack fully killed me. Therefore, whatever method wasn't instantaneous.
Fifth, the tree was the assailant's only target. Nothing else was even a hair out of place, sans Miss Yuyuko."
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> Youmu's all dead? How tall is she now?
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> Youmu's all dead? How tall is she now?
Apparently, in fact, now that you think about it, Myon isn't anywhere near her. That was probably what was bugging you. She appears to have taken to a nice height, and in general made herself look far older. You'd safely say she is taller than Yuyuko was. You imagine this is a form she directly chose, compared to the relation of mindset to appearance youkai typically have.
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> Shiver for a bit. That tree could kill anything with it's radiance, and was nigh indestructible. It needed the sacrifice of a powerful human to stop it, and even then it was just a sealing. Now here Yukari comes barging in and kills it with one shot. Her might is terrible. If I understand the stories and memories, only Yuuka and Shikieiki proved to be a match for Yukari....
> "Are there any other ghosts and phantoms left here? Or is it just you and the giant weed?"
> "Say, Youmu, since you're basically the new Ghosts Princess now, did you inherent any of Yuyuko's power?"
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> "Wait... How long ago did this take place?"
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> Shiver for a bit. That tree could kill anything with it's radiance, and was nigh indestructible. It needed the sacrifice of a powerful human to stop it, and even then it was just a sealing. Now here Yukari comes barging in and kills it with one shot. Her might is terrible. If I understand the stories and memories, only Yuuka and Shikieiki proved to be a match for Yukari....
> "Are there any other ghosts and phantoms left here? Or is it just you and the giant weed?"
> "Say, Youmu, since you're basically the new Ghosts Princess now, did you inherent any of Yuyuko's power?"
You're not actually sure if its that terrible, It was essentially a sitting duck with Yuyuko binding it. The only reason as far as you can tell no one just killed the bitch now was because Yuyuko would disappear. Whoever did this, Yukari or no, is certainly strong enough to withstand the spell that killed Youmu, however.
Unless, of course, they weren't alive in the first place.
"The ghosts are still here, they're actually being rather helpful lately. One of the more energetic ones informed me of your arrival, actually. Given her state, I may be inclined to have her replace me once we can actually grow a garden here. She seems fond of flowers.
As far as powers go, I simply get what came with the title. Hakugyokurou is essentially at my beck and call."
> "Wait... How long ago did this take place?"
Youmu pauses. "Around... Ah, Ten or so years ago?"
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> "So, uhm, I'm trying to make Gensokyo not suck anymore, Do you want to help me?"
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> "Ehhhhhhhh? Has it really been ten years since that incident? I didn't think it was that long............."
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Well... There goes my theory.
> "Do you have any potential clues that the suspect left behind?"
> "Also, have you seen any live swords-women around here today?"
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>If Yuyuko passed on BEFORE Yukari went insane, then maybe that is part of the reason she went on a murder spree...
>Or if "The Incident" really IS that long ago and happened first, god, I thought it was only a few years.
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> "Say, who is this energetic ghost girl? Anyone I know?"
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> "Say, who is this energetic ghost girl? Anyone I know?"
> "Wait a sec... Someone who is fond of flowers?!"
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> "So, uhm, I'm trying to make Gensokyo not suck anymore, Do you want to help me?"
Youmu nods. "If there is anything I can do- I'm afraid I'm rather limited, You've seen what just the dust of this tree has done to the land. If it were to expand outwards... Well, I dare not take the chance at my capabilities of keeping the gate's clear."
> "Ehhhhhhhh? Has it really been ten years since that incident? I didn't think it was that long............."
You really didn't, Youmu nods. "At least, I believe. Time here is somewhat hard to tell lately, the sun is blocked out by this damn dust..."
> "Do you have any potential clues that the suspect left behind?"
> "Also, have you seen any live swords-women around here today?"
Youmu shakes her head. "Anything that was left was cleared away by the morning, I suspect they probably took to some pains to make sure of that, though. As for anyone live, not at all. You're the first living being to set foot in here in a while."
>If Yuyuko passed on BEFORE Yukari went insane, then maybe that is part of the reason she went on a murder spree...
>Or if "The Incident" really IS that long ago and happened first, god, I thought it was only a few years.
You figured it'd be hard to keep track of time in a cave, but this is a complete shock. You're not exactly sure if it is before or not, but it is possible.
> "Say, who is this energetic ghost girl? Anyone I know?"
Youmu shakes her head. "I don't believe so, but, I could be wrong."
> "Wait a sec... Someone who is fond of flowers?!"
"Apparently. Before you ask, I'm certain it isn't that flower youkai. She'd go straight to Makai without a beat."
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> Sigh of relief.
> "Heh... Guess you're right... Though I haven't exactly happened upon any evidence of her yet to accurately confirm her status..."
> "Do you have any problems that I might be able to help with while I'm here? Or anything you want me to look in to for you?"
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> "If the dust is bothering you so much, why don't you just burn the tree? Yuyuko's already gone, and that thing is nothing more than a eyesore anyway."
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> "Unless you left it as a sort of grave for her."
Wouldn't burning it create more dust?
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> Sigh of relief.
> "Heh... Guess you're right... Though I haven't exactly happened upon any evidence of her yet to accurately confirm her status..."
> "Do you have any problems that I might be able to help with while I'm here? Or anything you want me to look in to for you?"
You take a sigh of relief, You could still possibly make use of Yuuka.
"Not really, the tree will clear itself out eventually. If there was a serious problem, I'd imagine the Yama would eventually get on with it."
> "If the dust is bothering you so much, why don't you just burn the tree? Yuyuko's already gone, and that thing is nothing more than a eyesore anyway."
Youmu sips her tea. "If it was as simple as burning, Miss Yuyuko would've never needed to die. One of the tree's greatest defenses was being invulnerable to fire. In the time of it's rule, cutting it down would take several men of great strength, and it would kill them in short order. They had nothing other than fire that could possibly kill it in a short enough time."
> "Unless you left it as a sort of grave for her."
"No, It really is just taking too long to decay."
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> "I see... Say... Do you know a way I can get to the banks of the Sanzu River without dying?"
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> "I see... Say... Do you know a way I can get to the banks of the Sanzu River without dying?"
Youmu nods. "Not exactly from here, but I remember there being a way to the River somewhere around the flowerbeds. I'd watch out, though, the Yama and Shinigami tend to be a bit touchy about people just wandering down there."
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> Thank Youmu for the info.
> Tell her we'll come back if something comes up.
> Head for the flowerbeds.
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> Thank Youmu for the info.
> Tell her we'll come back if something comes up.
> Head for the flowerbeds.
You bid Youmu farewell.
...after a few more snacks.
You then head towards the flowerbeds. You can go through the SUZURAN or SUNFLOWERS. You're not sure which is more lethal.
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> Sunflowers. The Suzuran are poisonous so that means certain death. In the Sunflower field we can just be careful and try not to damage any of the flowers. Yuuka can hear a leaf fall from miles away... Actually, it would be good if we found Yuuka (in a peaceful situation, and not a punishment situation...). Then we could get her to join the Gensokyo Restoration Program!
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> Sunflowers. The Suzuran are poisonous so that is means certain death. In the Sunflower field we can just be careful and try not to damage any of the flowers. Yuuka can hear a leaf fall from miles away... Actually, it would be good if we found Yuuka (in a peaceful situation, and not a punishment situation...). Then we could get her to join the Gensokyo Restoration Program!
You have to admit, even without Medicine, those are still some lethal flowers. You deduce the only correct path should be by Sunflower.
You begin heading through the field, which still seems well kept. You'd count that in favor of Yuka being alive, but they ARE wild flowers. It seems that they're starting to feel the wear of Autumn, though.
You don't see any sign of Yuka, yet.
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> Call Out her name.
> If she does not respond, call out her name orgasmicly
> if she STILL does not respond, touch one of the sunflowers.
> TOUCH, not harm.
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> Call Out her name.
> If she does not respond, call out her name orgasmicly
> if she STILL does not respond, touch one of the sunflowers.
> TOUCH, not harm.
You attempt to call out the big name. The murderous flower bitch herself.
The entire Sunflower field turns to you. You think she heard.
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I understand she could help.....but I don't think this will land us in a peaceful situation.
> "I'm sorry to disturb you! I need your help!"
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> "I'm sorry to disturb you! I need your help!"
You don't get an answer for a minute's worth of time. Then the flowers all point towards a single spot.
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> Look at the spot the (disturbingly sentient) flowers are pointing too.
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> Look at the spot the (disturbingly sentient) flowers are pointing too.
You head in the direction of the spot. When you arrive...you...
You're not sure how to put it.
You're greeted by a Sunflower with Yuka's face. One shorter than most of the sunflowers, to boot.
It speaks. "Yes, Well, I'd love to help, Cat. But I appear to have my OWN issues, currently."
You're pretty sure this is Yuka.
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>"Oh... so this is why Yukari wasn't happy that day... well, I'd really like to help get you back to normal, if its possible?"
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> "How did this even happen?"
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>"Oh... so this is why Yukari wasn't happy that day... well, I'd really like to help get you back to normal, if its possible?"
"I would hope she was more unhappy about that ear, but I suppose she is that conceited. As for help- I'm open to anything you could think of. Being a flower again is annoying. ESPECIALLY while still sentient."
> "How did this even happen?"
"Blew her ear off, she decided to screw fighting and cheat. The bitch."
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>"Youkai warhead?"
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>"Youkai warhead?"
"Nah, 'tori couldn't beat me even in Danmaku. Used some kind of crazy weapon thing and it was like I aged backwards a few thousand years. Then she went off grumbling about her hat."
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>"Hmm... I'll ask Patchouli about what she might know. Or perhaps Hina, as she can remove curses."
>Well, they're both at the SDM anyway.
>"Managed to blow her ear off? Wow... if I'm going to get up a force strong enough to beat Yukari, I definitely want you in it! Wait a second... crazy weapon thing? Was it black? I heard something similar from Sanae, about Yukari killing Kanako and Suwako with something."
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> "You actually started out as a sunflower? That figures."
> "Why did she grumble about her hat when her ear was blasted off? Yukari's crazier than I thought."
> Ponder why we hadn't noticed she was missing an ear when we saw her last time. Either we aren't very good at paying attention, or Yukari healed it.
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>"Hmm... I'll ask Patchouli about what she might know. Or perhaps Hina, as she can remove curses."
>Well, they're both at the SDM anyway.
>"Managed to blow her ear off? Wow... if I'm going to get up a force strong enough to beat Yukari, I definitely want you in it! Wait a second... crazy weapon thing? Was it black? I heard something similar from Sanae, about Yukari killing Kanako and Suwako with something."
"Ah, man, she cheated on the godesses too? I didn't even know they could- Ah, Black? Mine was a white color. Definitely some kind of horror thing though, Tough to tell what it was. Looked like one of those things the Eientei rabbit makes with her fingers."
Yuka wavers a bit, trying to express an emotion. Seems her face is stuck.
"As far as a curse goes, though, Prolly not. Best off trying to figure out how you'd be able to age something to Youkaidom again. Shouldn't be hard, given I'm still here."
> "You actually started out as a sunflower? That figures."
> "Why did she grumble about her hat when her ear was blasted off? Yukari's crazier than I thought."
"Of course. You all act like plants don't count, Bah! As if the old fart of a tree didn't count..."
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> "Well then, this should probably take more priority than my trip to the Sanzu. I'll be back soon."
> Head for the SDM.
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> "Well then, this should probably take more priority than my trip to the Sanzu. I'll be back soon."
> Head for the SDM.
"Try not to take to long, I'm only patient by being absolutely stuck."
You head back to the SDM, The library is still open.
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Wait! Age something to youkaidom? I say we recruit wriggle!
> Note to self, ask Wriggle to help us with Yuka.
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Wait! Age something to youkaidom? I say we recruit wriggle!
> Note to self, ask Wriggle to help us with Yuka.
Lets ask for Patchouli and Hina's assistance first though.
> Explain Yuka's predicament to Patchouli and Hina.
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> Note to self, ask Wriggle to help us with Yuka.
She could, But you're fairly sure Yuka isn't an insect. Her power should logically be limited to that.
> Explain Yuka's predicament to Patchouli and Hina.
You open up a can of exposition once you round them both up. Patchouli floats on a book, sipping some tea. "Reverted to a flower again, if irregularly. This IS interesting. Same thing as the godesses? I wonder."
From there she begins drawing books from the shelves. You wait for her to finish. "Nothing as simple as magic, sadly. We'd need a catalyst, though it may not be such in her case. Kinda like a Shikigami and the bonding familiar, though in her case, we need it to stick. Or we'd need to reverse her back, and the only person I know who got time magic to work is dead."
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> "Do you have any other possible ways then?"
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> "Are any of my current familiars any good to solve it? You said it was sorta like the familiar bonding, so can't Seperation fix it like last time? It would help if Yumigami knew some time magic. Hey, you never know. Maybe he has a connection to the White Rabbit and his pocket watch?"
> "I can take a look at Kourindou for something of use. Usually the newest stock contains something that conveniently helps me with the current problem."
> "On an other note, Patchy, how is the parasite research going?"
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> "would it be safe to put her in a pot and bring her here, so can speak with her yourself?"
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> "Do you have any other possible ways then?"
Patchouli nods. "Plenty, Plenty. Magic works in an infinite amount of ways. There is never only one solution. -Never-."
> "Are any of my current familiars any good to solve it? You said it was sorta like the familiar bonding, so can't Seperation fix it like last time? It would help if Yumigami knew some time magic. Hey, you never know. Maybe he has a connection to the White Rabbit and his pocket watch?"
> "I can take a look at Kourindou for something of use. Usually the newest stock contains something that conveniently helps me with the current problem."
> "On an other note, Patchy, how is the parasite research going?"
"Of course not, I mean, what we'd do is stick something that forces her to humanoid form, like your familiar, and have it stick. Though, I don't know why you'd assume that multi-colored hare would have a connection to specifically to a white rabbit."
Hina answers for Patchy. "Really slowly. But we're making progress, radical solutions are a ways off."
> "would it be safe to put her in a pot and bring her here, so can speak with her yourself?"
"Probably. Though she may object."
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> "What can she do? Wiggle her leaves at me? Use her 'fearsome' photosynthesis? I think I can handle it. I just need a flower pot. ...Those other flowers looked pretty creepy though..."
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> "What can she do? Wiggle her leaves at me? Use her 'fearsome' photosynthesis? I think I can handle it. I just need a flower pot. ...Those other flowers looked pretty creepy though..."
"Actually, I'm fairly sure I remember Marisa saying Master Spark was the result of gathering sunlight. She may very well have a fearsome photosynthesis."
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(So Yuuka DID use Solar Beam all those years....)
> "Ummm... in that case, I think I'll try to convince her to get potted with a good conversation. Flower or not, Master Spark stays a magic nuke in everyway..."
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> "Do you guys have a pot around here I can use, or do I need to find one myself?"
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> "Ummm... in that case, I think I'll try to convince her to get potted with a good conversation. Flower or not, Master Spark stays a magic nuke in everyway..."
"That may be the smarter option, even if it is small, she could probably gather up a mean Master Spark. Besides, Marisa managed it well enough in winter, given, it was harder..."
> "Do you guys have a pot around here I can use, or do I need to find one myself?"
"Probably, You'd have to search through a bit of wreckage."
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> "I'll be back soon."
> Rummage through wreckage of mansion for a pot.
> If pot is found, head back to the Sunflower field.
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> "I'll be back soon."
> Rummage through wreckage of mansion for a pot.
> If pot is found, head back to the Sunflower field.
Patchouli nods. You head off and find a suitable pot, and head to the sunflower field. Yuka twitches when you get there.
"Is that a pot? Please tell me that is not a pot."
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> "It is indeed a pot Yuka. The only person who can help you is in the SDM, and we can't bring her to you, so....."
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> "It is indeed a pot Yuka. The only person who can help you is in the SDM, and we can't bring her to you, so....."
"Mercy no. Pots are tyranic- What the hell am I saying, I'm turning into that damn doll! Right. Fair is fair, Pot me."
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>Carefully pot Yuka
>Apologize to Yuka for doing this
>Head to SDM
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>Carefully pot Yuka
>Apologize to Yuka for doing this
>Head to SDM
You take great pains and pot Yuka very nicely.
"Eh. You better fix me up though, Kid."
You head with her to the SDM, she whistles. "Jeez, This place got wrecked."
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> "Yeah, Yukari doesn't screw around."
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>"And just wait till you see Patchy."
>Go inside, greet Patch and Hina, present to them your brand new potted Yuka.
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> "Yeah, Yukari doesn't screw around."
"You're tellin' me."
>"And just wait till you see Patchy."
>Go inside, greet Patch and Hina, present to them your brand new potted Yuka.
You head in and greet Patchy. "Unno, She seems fine to me."
Patchouli flys over and picks Yuka up, pointing at a window and drawing it up higher so the sun reaches the desk, setting Yuka down on it. "Well done, I think we'll be able to study the case better with her here. If we're lucky, we might be able to jumpstart her without a catalyst."
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> "Well, Stay frosty. Have fun Yuka."
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> "Well, Stay frosty. Have fun Yuka."
"Fun and getting back to having legs and arms? You spoil me."
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> Contemplate if giving Yuka a familiar similar to the one you had would let her become humanoid again. It probably isn't so important for her to be able to unbond, considering that sunflower form is no cat form.
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> Bid everyone farewell and get back on track to the Sanzu.
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> Contemplate if giving Yuka a familiar similar to the one you had would let her become humanoid again. It probably isn't so important for her to be able to unbond, considering that sunflower form is no cat form.
You're sure this would work, in fact, Patchouli kind of said it. The issue is you probably couldn't get Yuka to take a shikigami one for obvious issues, and these kinds of catalyst themselves tend to occur rarely. So, you'd need to find something that works like one.
> Bid everyone farewell and get back on track to the Sanzu.
You head back through the Sunflower field. The sunflowers are acting normal now, without their glorious leader, it seems they don't do much. You start wandering through in search of the Sanzu River.
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> Get to the other side of the field.
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> Get to the other side of the field.
You exit the field. You do it a few times before you get it right, but...
You're now at the RIVER BANK of the Sanzu River. It hasn't changed much, this time.
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>Examine the river
>What do we know about this river, and is there any particular reason we came here that I don't remember?
>Inventory
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>Examine the river
>What do we know about this river, and is there any particular reason we came here that I don't remember?
>Inventory
You examine the Sanzu River. It's depth are dark, and not even youkai eyes can penetrate to the bottom of it. It seems to go forever in any direction except back to the flower fields. The Riverbank itself is of sand, colored a slate gray.
You know this is the River that ghosts cross to be judged. They're brought over by the Ferryman of the river, Komachi Onuizuka. You're not sure why you wanted to come here, again.
>Your inventory contains:
>Reisen's Old Clothing [Worn]
You're not sure how long Tewi had this hidden, but its not dirty or anything. It's Reisen's classic look.
>Familiar Pentagram [THE ROC]
A pentagram used to contain familiars, while it seems cruel, its actually the equivalent of a 5 star hotel in there.
>Familiar Onyx [YUMIGAMI]
An Onyx cut into a carrot shape, you're not sure how it is in there, but you're sure it must be perfectly comfortable.
>Frog Pin [Worn] [BROKEN]
A slightly Soggy Pin that Sanae treasured.
>SPACE Cape [Worn] [Unremovable]
Its a cape that appears to have space on the inside
>Broken Sword
Half a sword Meira used.
>Nyamune [Using]
Your trusty sword, it is a lot heavier than most other swords around here.
>Length Band
A band that goes to any length, so long as you can reach it.
>Red-Glass Mirror
A mirror completely turned red. It's not a good reflection for color, but good for just reflecting. Its handle is made of red-glass, hence the name.
>Silver Knives [Pair]
A pair of Silver Knives that Sakuya once used, besides the fact silver is a material well-known for its ability to conduct and counter magic, you think there isn't much magic in these anymore.
>Red Strip of Cloth [Important?]
A strip of Red cloth that Mackette's contract used to be in, you feel like you've seen it before...
>Knife Hilt [SEPERATION]
The knife hilt that used to house Seperation's blade, you can use it to call Seperation to your aid.
>Familiar Orb [MACKETTE]
A small crystalline orb, you're not sure if it is a proper container for a contract, but it seems to work well.
>Familiar Sculpture [RYUDAN]
A jade carving of a scale, You figure this one has to be a fancy palace inside, fit for a dragon.
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I thought we should come here since its pretty much the only place we haven't been to at this point.
> Walk along the banks for a bit and examine the surroundings.
> Look around for anyone of interest.
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> Walk along the banks for a bit and examine the surroundings.
> Look around for anyone of interest.
You walk around, you don't see much changing along the river bank.
You do spot the TITANIC ahead, and, curiously enough, someone who is not Komachi.
Perhaps she finally got fired.
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>Yeah, hopefully she wasn't "fired" by Yukari.
>Wave to whoever is in the Titanic
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>Yeah, hopefully she wasn't "fired" by Yukari.
>Wave to whoever is in the Titanic
You're pretty sure she wouldn't be. Even Yukari knows better than to mess with death, she could get away with doing it, probably, but it'll mess things up.
You disregard this thought and wave to the person in the Titanic. They raise a brow and wave back, sitting back against the boat. "Huh. Thought we were expecting a visitor, didn't expect you'd be 'live."
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> "Heh."
> "If I may ask, what is your name?"
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> Try and examine the person on the Titanic if he/she/it is visible.
> If not, try and goad the ship to dock, allowing you to reach the new Shinigami.
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"I'm a little surprised not to see Komachi in that boat... do you know what happened to her? Fired for laziness, I'd suppose."
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> "Heh."
> "If I may ask, what is your name?"
"S'not a joke. Really a surprise. My name is Saki, you?"
> Try and examine the person on the Titanic if he/she/it is visible.
> If not, try and goad the ship to dock, allowing you to reach the new Shinigami.
You examine Saki. She seems to be what you'd expect of a shinigami, Kimono, Long hair, yadda yadda. Her scythe is odd, though. Not Komachi odd, it just looks... reaallllyy old.
>"I'm a little surprised not to see Komachi in that boat... do you know what happened to her? Fired for laziness, I'd suppose."
"Komachi, Huh? Word is she got pulled by the Yama. Unno what for."
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(Great, thanks to her name I can't stop imagining her as a female version of Sin & Punishment's main character...)
> "My name is Chen. Nice to meet you!" *Nya*
> "How did you manage to become a Shinigami? I'm assuming you were something else before this. Or are there many Shinigami to begin with?"
> "Say, is this the actual Titanic? Didn't know boats had souls too..."
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> "My name is Chen. Nice to meet you!" *Nya*
> "How did you manage to become a Shinigami? I'm assuming you were something else before this. Or are there many Shinigami to begin with?"
> "Say, is this the actual Titanic? Didn't know boats had souls too..."
You introduce yourself with a Nya, She can't help but seem amused.
"Become a shinigami? Most of us are born as one, 's kinda like youkai. You're either born one or somehow, you become one. 'Cept the made shinigami are far rarer. Heard of one or two, though. Mostly legends, but eh...
s'for the Titanic? Unno, Komachi made this one herself. Mostly why she got the job. You'd have to ask her if its from a soul."
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> "Is Komachi still around? But if she's fired, what is she doing now? Is she doing a desk job or something like that?"
> "Recently a great disaster occured caused by the Gap Youkai Yukari. Have you noticed anything happening? Also, have you seen the soul of a Shrine Maiden crossing the river? Or those of various other youkai, like a vampire and her minions?"
> "Is it possible to meet the Yama herself?"
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> "Is Komachi still around? But if she's fired, what is she doing now? Is she doing a desk job or something like that?"
> "Recently a great disaster occured caused by the Gap Youkai Yukari. Have you noticed anything happening? Also, have you seen the soul of a Shrine Maiden crossing the river? Or those of various other youkai, like a vampire and her minions?"
> "Is it possible to meet the Yama herself?"
"Ah, Unno. Soon as she got shipped over I got placed over here. Rest don't come down her too often. Didn't get to see what happened to the Incident victims either. About seeing the Yama though..."
Saki yawns and pats the seat across from her.
"You're wanted over on the other side. Something 'bout a crime, either way, get in here. You're gonna go on trial, resistance will resort in force having to be used, yada yada. We've got about twelve shinigami around here. You're getting in this boat no matter what."
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>You'd think she would mention that right when she met us. @_@
>Get in the boat.
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>You'd think she would mention that right when she met us. @_@
>Get in the boat.
Probably has a bit of Komachi in her. Besides, she did say you were an expected guest.
You decide not to fight it and get in the boat.
"Good girl. Anddd we're off."
The boat starts towards the other side of the river, while Saki just lays back.
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>"If they want to see me, does that mean they're looking for Yukari as well?"
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>"If they want to see me, does that mean they're looking for Yukari as well?"
"Gap Queen? Nah. Not her, just you it seems. Couldn't get why for the life of me."
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>"I wonder if even they are afraid of her... she's done some pretty nasty things. I didn't know you could murder gods like that, or turn Yuka back into a sunflower... kill the Saigyouji Ayakashi... made Mokou's arm stop coming back even though she's immortal, and probably could've completely killed her if she didn't get bored."
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> Cue internal freak out mode.
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>"I wonder if even they are afraid of her... she's done some pretty nasty things. I didn't know you could murder gods like that, or turn Yuka back into a sunflower... kill the Saigyouji Ayakashi... made Mokou's arm stop coming back even though she's immortal, and probably could've completely killed her if she didn't get bored."
Saki huhms, a smirk on her face. "Well. The giant tree WASN'T her, I'll toss you the answer to that. The rest are an answer you need to find yourself."
> Cue internal freak out mode.
You panic. You're just missing a disco.
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>"It wasn't? Oh! Do you know who really did it then? As for the rest, there are witnesses saying it was Yukari so I'm fairly sure... although recent events suggest she may have some sort of parasite in her, we haven't been able to test her for it yet."
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>"It wasn't? Oh! Do you know who really did it then? As for the rest, there are witnesses saying it was Yukari so I'm fairly sure... although recent events suggest she may have some sort of parasite in her, we haven't been able to test her for it yet."
"Hell if I know actually. 'Xactly why its not her. Whoever did it made no trace to even us."
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> "Hah... This 'appointment' with the Yama has to do with the people I... er... killed... Right?"
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> "Hah... This 'appointment' with the Yama has to do with the people I... er... killed... Right?"
"Maybe. Haven't been able to tell what shes up to lately. I'll give you a hint though.
Usually, You're judged after you die. Why now?"
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> "There had better not be any assassins when we get there..."
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> "There had better not be any assassins when we get there..."
Saki can't help but emit a giggle. "'Course not. Its an amusing conclusion, though."
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> Sigh.
> Fast-forward.
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> Sigh.
> Fast-forward.
You sigh.
Eventually, you reach the other side of the river. You're escorted to a building after being relieved from Saki's care. You're given a single visit to determine a lawyer.
S' a shame Marisa still hates you, apparently she studied law.
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> Examine possible lawyers.
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> Examine possible lawyers.
You do not see any Possible Lawyers! So you can't really examine them.
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>So basically, we're picking anyone we want to be our lawyer and who will agree to do so?
>Ponder how good of a lawyer Wriggle or Yamame might be. I'd say Patchy, but she can't leave the library, can she?
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> The only option would pretty much be Wriggle wouldn't it?
> Ask for Wriggle to represent you.
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> Though Wriggle might still be a bit cross about the whole gender joke... We didn't have any such problems with Yamame (yet). On the other hand, Wriggle knows us better, and has a slightly more powerful political position. We'll just go for Wriggle.
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>So basically, we're picking anyone we want to be our lawyer and who will agree to do so?
>Ponder how good of a lawyer Wriggle or Yamame might be. I'd say Patchy, but she can't leave the library, can she?
Pretty much.
You ponder how good of a lawyer Yamame might be. She has been underground for most of her life, you're not even sure if she'd know the basic above ground laws.
Wriggle however, rules above ground. She probably has to pull out a law once or twice a day. Though most are probably her own...
Patchouli however, is the patch of god damn ouli. She has the books Marisa started on, and she probably taught Marisa what wasn't in the books. She could probably lick anyone on this side of the river without even using the word 'evidence'. She did say she left for a while before, and you're fairly certain she could reach the netherworld. Just not move on.
> The only option would pretty much be Wriggle wouldn't it?
> Ask for Wriggle to represent you.
> Though Wriggle might still be a bit cross about the whole gender joke... We didn't have any such problems with Yamame (yet). On the other hand, Wriggle knows us better, and has a slightly more powerful political position. We'll just go for Wriggle.
You choose Wriggle. I mean why the hell not? She already has the suit, after all.
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> "Well, lets do this."
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Patchouli however, is the patch of god damn ouli. She has the books Marisa started on, and she probably taught Marisa what wasn't in the books. She could probably lick anyone on this side of the river without even using the word 'evidence'.
>If it isn't too late to do so, can we change our choice to Patchy then? D:
>If not, Wriggle isn't a bad choice, lets go!
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> "Well, lets do this."
>If it isn't too late to do so, can we change our choice to Patchy then? D:
>If not, Wriggle isn't a bad choice, lets go!
It is too late, sadly. You tell the Shinigami you're ready, and-
You are WRIGGLE NIGHTBUG. You are the acting QUEEN OF THE FOREST OF MAGIC. You are also no lawyer.
You have, regardless, been asked to defend CHEN YAKUMO. At her request, no less. You have to wonder what this girl has gotten herself into. Trouble with the Shinigami before death is unreal.
None the less, an actual trial. You're pretty sure something is amiss here, and if you could, you'd get it out of the shinigami.
Regardless, You are currently in the COURT LOBBY. The shinigami have told you Chen will be out soon. You'll have some choice words for her when she comes out.
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FIGHTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEST!
> "FFFFFFFFFFFF-"
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You are also no lawyer.
>FFFFFFFFFF
>Wait for Chen to come out.
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> "DAMMIT CHEN! WHAT DID YOU DO?!"
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>RAEG
Or rage.
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> Check for any Social Links we may have with Chen.
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FIGHTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEST!
> "FFFFFFFFFFFF-"
>Fightest, Fightest, Tasukete Fightest~
You let the full grasp of the situation hit you. You barely manage to hold in an obscenity.
>FFFFFFFFFF
>Wait for Chen to come out.
You let it sink in a bit more before Chen comes out. She looks no worse for the wear than before.
> "DAMMIT CHEN! WHAT DID YOU DO?!"
You let her have it, of course. She meeps and covers her head. "I don't know!"
>RAEG
Or rage.
You are already raging!
> Check for any Social Links we may have with Chen.
You gave up that Persona crap ages ago.
You maxed her social link, anyway.
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> Wriggle Inventory
> Wriggle Mood
> Wriggle Gender
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> Wriggle Inventory
> Wriggle Mood
> Wriggle Gender
>Your Inventory Contains:
>Stylish as all hell Suit
You had this imported from China. Don't ask how.
>Lawyer's Badge
You borrowed this from Marisa, you're sure she won't mind.
>Kicking Boots
These boots were made for kicking, and that is just what they'll do.
> I shouldn't need to tell ya she is pissed, do I?
You are a woman, and just because you hate dresses does not make you any less of one!
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You are a woman, and just because you hate dresses does not make you any less of one!
>Yes it does
>Ask Chen if there is anything we should know before this case starts
>Afterwards, wait for it to start.
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>Yes it does
>Ask Chen if there is anything we should know before this case starts
>Afterwards, wait for it to start.
You calm down after a bit and ask Chen what you should know before the case starts.
"Uhm... I have absolutely no idea! I just came to the Sanzu River and they asked me to get in the boat..."
You have a bad feeling what this may be about. You heard they'd been getting more touchy about people just walking up to the River, but...
To start a trial over it?
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>Wriggle learns a lesson:If you walk up to the Sanzu River, you die. No questions asked.
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> Facepalm.
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>Wriggle learns a lesson:If you walk up to the Sanzu River, you die. No questions asked.
You're not quite sure if Chen is dead yet. But you do think this MAY be the route of the issue.
> Facepalm.
You employ the manner of expressing yourself in the most adequate manner. You face palm.
Chen looks confused. "Uh...did I say something bad?"
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>"Well we should find out exactly what this is about after the case starts, at least..."
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> Clear your head.
> Take a few deep breaths.
> Take a seat.
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So Wriggle is no lawyer....and Patchouli could've come here all along and is apparently Phoenix Wright's ancestor....
I think I'll join everyone else now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E29iOPSxF94&feature=fvw
> Try and ask the several Shinigami about the case.
> If you get no answer from them, brace yourself, comfort Chen, and face the Yamas.
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>"Well we should find out exactly what this is about after the case starts, at least..."
You try and brighten up the situation. Chen nods.
> Clear your head.
> Take a few deep breaths.
> Take a seat.
You try to completely compose yourself again. It works marginally well. You're sure Marisa once said that making crap up and looking good was most of the job of a lawyer.
> Try and ask the several Shinigami about the case.
> If you get no answer from them, brace yourself, comfort Chen, and face the Yamas.
You try and ask a few Shinigami. They chuckle. "Oh, You'll love this case. Remember, her life IS on the line."
You comfort Chen on the imminent death that may come. She seems to need it, poor girl.
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> "Chen. Please. This is likely about the incident. What happened during that time, you can tell me anything. I won't get mad. We were friends for too long for me to abandon you now. Did Yukari force you to help her? Or something like that? Please Chen, you need to help me help you."
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> Fast-forward to case.
> Rub temples.
> "This has been one hell of a day for both of us."
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> "Chen. Please. This is likely about the incident. What happened during that time, you can tell me anything. I won't get mad. We were friends for too long for me to abandon you now. Did Yukari force you to help her? Or something like that? Please Chen, you need to help me help you."
You weren't there for most of it, but you have a good feeling this is what it IS about. You ask Chen what she knows.
Chen nods and begins, her voice shaking every now and then. "Well.. I think SHE did use her control over me to get me to help... A...and I specifically killed Reimu, Nazrin, Meiling, and Byakuren... t...thats all I can remember."
You really have to be worried about her mental health, currently, if shes having such issues...
> Fast-forward to case.
> Rub temples.
> "This has been one hell of a day for both of us."
You fast forward to the defense stand. You rub your temple, make your statement, and take a look at the prosecution.
Your opponent is unexpected, to take the least.
The prosecution is headed by LYRICA PRISMRIVER. While she is wearing a blouse and skirt unlike her band outfit, she manages to keep her trademark colors with a white skirt, red tie, and black blouse. You have no idea why she is hear, but this could be the lucky break you needed!
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> Pray to Sanae for guidance.
> Continue trial.
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> Pray to Sanae for guidance.
> Continue trial.
You'll need a miracle. Hopefully, Sanae can provide.
You wait as the trial begins. The yama takes to the stand and-
Oh what. A shinigami confirms exactly what you're wondering.
"The honorable Yama Onuizuka presiding!"
Komachi appears to be in the Judge's seat, and wearing the Eiki's clothes for the event. You're... not even sure what to say. She clears her throat and begins.
"The accused stands trial for the murder of Meira Ierukah. Defense, Your opening statement."
Well. Shit.
>As a note, you're currently WRIGGLE NIGHTBUG. You know nothing more than the fact Chen fought Meira at the shrine.
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> "Meira is..uhh...she's a evil person trying to steal Reimu's power!"
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> "Meira was a bad person trying to steal the power of the Hakurei Shrine for nefarious purposes."
>Fix'd
>"Chen was only trying to liberate the Hakurei Shrine for the good of Gensokyo."
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> "WHAT THE HELL?!"
> Facedesk.
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> "WHAT THE HELL?!"
> Facedesk.
>Try to refrain from doing this (at least not out loud). It soooo will not help our case >:
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> "WHAT THE HELL?!"
> Facedesk.
> DO NOT DO THIS, WE ARE TRYING TO LOOK PROFESIONAL
> Say that Chen had engaged Meira in combat in an atempt to preserve the Hakurei border, with all of Gensokyo's best interest in mind
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> "Meira is..uhh...she's a evil person trying to steal Reimu's power!"
>Fix'd
>"Chen was only trying to liberate the Hakurei Shrine for the good of Gensokyo."
You make a fairly strong opening statement, which you feel states your case well. You probably should've stated something about not doing it, but it'll work.
> "WHAT THE HELL?!"
> Facedesk.
>Try to refrain from doing this (at least not out loud). It soooo will not help our case >:
> DO NOT DO THIS, WE ARE TRYING TO LOOK PROFESIONAL
> Say that Chen had engaged Meira in combat in an atempt to preserve the Hakurei border, with all of Gensokyo's best interest in mind
You then spin the tale more, making sure to avoid the word kill in your statement.
Komachi boredly waves. "Right right, Prosecution?"
You keep it mental and just face desk, as Lyrica goes into her statement. This will be a very very long day.
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>Listen closely to Lyrica's statement
>Also, if we can see Chen, gauge her reactions to things being said
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>And try to find something incorrect about Lyrica's statement.
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>Listen closely to Lyrica's statement
>Also, if we can see Chen, gauge her reactions to things being said
You listen closely. Most importantly, it mentions out the cruel nature and solitude of the killing. She also states evidence will prove her guilt.
You glance at Chen. She seems surprised and worried.
>And try to find something incorrect about Lyrica's statement.
You try to, but you don't even know what happened yet...
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> Wait, no, She made it seem like Chen was alone when she "killed" Meira, She was not alone, infact Wriggle was RIGHT THERE, WITH THEM WHEN IT HAPPENED
> As I recall, Meira was not seen dead, and Was even seen Fleeing from the battle
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Wait, since when did Meira die?
> Your honor, I wish to ask something. As far as we know, Meira had fled the scene. We do not know what was the cause of her death, since we ourselves were unable to inflict much damage on her. Only her familiar and sword were destroyed. Either in her fleeing attempt did she unfortunately have a fatal incident, or one of he fairies or bugs murdered her without telling me."
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> Wait, no, She made it seem like Chen was alone when she "killed" Meira, She was not alone, infact Wriggle was RIGHT THERE, WITH THEM WHEN IT HAPPENED
> As I recall, Meira was not seen dead, and Was even seen Fleeing from the battle
> Your honor, I wish to ask something. As far as we know, Meira had fled the scene. We do not know what was the cause of her death, since we ourselves were unable to inflict much damage on her. Only her familiar and sword were destroyed. Either in her fleeing attempt did she unfortunately have a fatal incident, or one of he fairies or bugs murdered her without telling me."
You open straight into an objection during Lunasa's opening statement. You state directly that there was no way the crime could happen the way she is describing it, pointing out the fact it was in the middle of a huge battle.
Komachi is shocked by your sudden objection, you guess she was half-asleep during the statement. You're sure she-
You're surprised yourself by a counter-objection. With a magnificent AIR VIOLIN SOLO, no less.
"Hold on, Nightbug, whoever said this was during that fight? You just proved that Meira was previously defeated and weakened, a vengeful Chen could have managed to track her down and kill her. After all, A cat is a predatory creature, unlike fairies and bugs."
Shit. She has a point.
>Letter from the Author: A lot of people have asked me, "Hey, whats up with the sudden unnoticed swap to Lunasa during the court scene?". The simple thing is it was a bug I overlooked. It was meant to be 'Lunasa' from the begining, as the Air Violin gag pointed out. I mostly got the two mixed up. The colors were a subtle hint- Predominately white and black, with a red topper. I'm surprised I didn't catch myself, but it was a bit late to rectify.
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"Hold on, Nightbug, whoever said this was during that fight? You just proved that Meira was previously defeated and weakened, a vengeful Chen could have managed to track her down and kill her. After all, A cat is a predatory creature, unlike fairies and bugs."
> "The praying mantis says hi. Along with every other predatory and poisonous bug in exisence. Even the Ladybug feeds on the flesh of others. And don't let me get started on maggots and fire ants. And fairies are well known for getting way too far with their pranks, misjudging the stamina of humans. It could still have been either, or another youkai all together."
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>"In addition, there are several people who can tell you that Chen was not looking for Meira at all after the battle!"
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> say something like "As far as I know, Chen went off the Scarlet Devil Manor with her associates Suika Ibuki and Cirno Cirnovski(or whatever her last name was) to study the magic affecting the fragments of Meira's sword, with no intent of harming Meira"
> Do we do the witnesses thing yet? if so, call up Suika, Or Patchouli
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> say something like "As far as I know, Chen went off the Scarlet Devil Manor with her associates Suika Ibuki and Cirno Cirnovski(or whatever her last name was) to study the magic affecting the fragments of Meira's sword, with no intent of harming Meira"
> Do we do the witnesses thing yet? if so, call up Suika, Or Patchouli
We all know Cirno's last name is Fahrenheit :V
> "My bug troops have also been scouring the vincinity around the Shrine, lake, Magic Forest and beyond for several hours. A Meira, living or otherwise, was not found."
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> "The praying mantis says hi. Along with every other predatory and poisonous bug in exisence. And fairies are well known for getting way too far with their pranks, misjudging the stamina of humans. It could still have been either, or another youkai all together."
You snipe straight back. What the hell does she know about bugs, anyway?
"I'd imagine however, a cat is more fit to using things like blood to track a human, no? At that, don't you have complete obedience over your insects? If one found her, they'd have to report back to you no matter what. Predatory or not, if you wish to go that way, I'm sure we could get every insect in here and have you force them to say whether or not they did it."
Komachi groans. "Please. No. We'll be here all day..."
>"In addition, there are several people who can tell you that Chen was not looking for Meira at all after the battle!"
"You can bring them to the witness stand, then, I trust you have one to account for all the time periods?"
You're not sure you can do this much! Damnit, you hardly know what she did after the battle, anyway.
> say something like "As far as I know, Chen went off the Scarlet Devil Manor with her associates Suika Ibuki and Cirno Cirnovski(or whatever her last name was) to study the magic affecting the fragments of Meira's sword, with no intent of harming Meira"
> Do we do the witnesses thing yet? if so, call up Suika, Or Patchouli
"See my previous, I'm sure what you know is currently biased, anyway."
You make a note to, but she has to prove her case first. She gets the first pick, sadly.
We all know Cirno's last name is Fahrenheit :V
> "My bug troops have also been scouring the vincinity around the Shrine, lake, Magic Forest and beyond for several hours. A Meira, living or otherwise, was not found."
"So obviously, they didn't kill her, then."
Komachi groans. "Oh for, Just get on with the witnesses!"
"Very well, I call DETECTIVE INUBASHIRI to the stand."
Wait what- You're not done yet! Damnit, Komachi!
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>Detective who now?
>Examine and listen to the witness.
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> Momiji is a detective!?
> Holy dicks, sudden idea, what if there's ANOTHER CHEN out there who killed Meira!!
> Keep that in the back of your head to discuss with chen later
> Again, pay close attention to what Miss Inibashiri says, and try to find any lies, faults, or things like that
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> Doo-doo-doo-DOO, Inspector Momiji, Doo-doo-doo-DOO, WOOHOO!~
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>Detective who now?
>Examine and listen to the witness.
You're not sure who this is! Its some White Wolf tengu with a sword and shield. Those get confiscated soon though.
She appears to be wearing a sherlock holmes hat and pipe, along with a trenchcoat.
You're not sure why.
> Momiji is a detective!?
> Holy dicks, sudden idea, what if there's ANOTHER CHEN out there who killed Meira!!
> Keep that in the back of your head to discuss with chen later
> Again, pay close attention to what Miss Inibashiri says, and try to find any lies, faults, or things like that
Oh, right. This was Aya's subordinate. You get a silly idea about an alternate Chen from it...
> Doo-doo-doo-DOO, Inspector Momiji, Doo-doo-doo-DOO, WOOHOO!~
You make up a silly theme song, too.
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> Holy dicks, sudden idea, what if there's ANOTHER CHEN out there who killed Meira!!
> Keep that in the back of your head to discuss with chen later
>There might also be another Yukari if that was the case. Or, well, a impersonator thingy or... you know what I mean blah
>On with the case~
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>There might also be another Yukari if that was the case. Or, well, a impersonator thingy or... you know what I mean blah
>On with the case~
Momiji clears her throat and begins.
"The victim was killed by beheading after what appears to have been a very brief assault. Along with the death blow, there appear to have been claw marks all over the victim, and her leg was taken clean off before the final blow. The victim's nose has also previously been broken, probably during the battle at the shrine. Speaking of which, the body wasn't found until long since the battle. There was plenty of time for the defendant to track down and kill the victim."
Komachi waves. "Yada yada, basics. On with the cross-examination."
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> "OBJECTION!"
> "There is simply no way Chen could've been able to claw up someone of greater physical power, slice her into ribbons, and completely knock their block off. Damaged and all, Meira was still able to escape me, my bugs, the fairies, and Suika Ibuki. She could have:
A: Saw no possible way to win without her familiar, and weapon, and fled.
B: She was truly too weak to fight, and found a perfect escape route multiple search parties couldn't locate.
In this case. B is highly unlikely. Mostly due to the fact that we know everything there is to know about that shrine.
Point number two:
There are a large number of clawed youkai in Gensokyo.
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> "OBJECTION!"
> "There is simply no way Chen could've been able to claw up someone of greater physical power, slice her into ribbons, and completely knock their block off. Damaged and all, Meira was still able to escape me, my bugs, the fairies, and Suika Ibuki. She could have:
A: Saw no possible way to win without her familiar, and weapon, and fled.
B: She was truly too weak to fight, and found a perfect escape route multiple search parties couldn't locate.
In this case. B is highly unlikely. Mostly due to the fact that we know everything there is to know about that shrine."
> Add the fact that there are plenty of clawed youkai in Gensokyo.
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> "OBJECTION!"
> "There is simply no way Chen could've been able to claw up someone of greater physical power, slice her into ribbons, and completely knock their block off. Damaged and all, Meira was still able to escape me, my bugs, the fairies, and Suika Ibuki. She could have:
A: Saw no possible way to win without her familiar, and weapon, and fled.
B: She was truly too weak to fight, and found a perfect escape route multiple search parties couldn't locate.
In this case. B is highly unlikely. Mostly due to the fact that we know everything there is to know about that shrine."
"...ah? Well, Miss Ierukah was a trained swordsman..."
"Hold on, You said it yourself, didn't you? She broke her weapon and familiar. She'd lost her main methods of fighting, whereast, Chen has normally fought with her claws. Physical strength or no, Chen still has skill in hand to hand, where Meira is more used to having a sword to keep Chen at bay. The two could've exchanged blows, before Chen managed the nasty leg loss that tipped her over.
As for escaping, we know she did escape the three of you, but we don't have any reason to believe that a fourth person didn't manage to find her. Unless you have reason to believe it was impossible?"
> Add the fact that there are plenty of clawed youkai in Gensokyo.
"How many with a heavy weapon to cut off a head, though? If every claw strike did consistent damage to take off a head, Meira would've died much sooner. On top of that, how many would attack her simply for vengeance, and not eat her?"
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> "Also, if you brushed up your biology, you should know that felines always go for the neck, hardly bothering with other body parts. At best they make some gashes by diging their claws in their prey to hold them down, afterwhich they start biting in the victims throat, trying to suffocate them, not to behead them. If I understand your story, the head was sliced off. Very unnatural for a feline."
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> "And Chen has been locked in combat before. The claws have never worked in these fights. She is quickly overpowered due to their lack of sharpness and length. Her kitty claws don't compare to strategy and strength."
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> "Bring me the corpse if you can."
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> "Were there any witnesses who actually saw the crime take place?"
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> "Bugs on the other find biting off heads a delicacy. Dismemberment is a runner up for killing prey to insects."
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>"Where was the body found?"
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> "Also, when was the body found?"
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> "Also, if you brushed up your biology, you should know that felines always go for the neck, hardly bothering with other body parts. At best they make some gashes by diging their claws in their prey to hold them down, afterwhich they start biting in the victims throat, trying to suffocate them, not to behead them. If I understand your story, the head was sliced off. Very unnatural for a feline."
"For a youkai, though, how much does this apply? Chen is different than most cats, while she could have spent a while attempting this, grasping the entire neck of a human would be difficult. If you have a sword at hand to end this quickly, why not use it?"
> "And Chen has been locked in combat before. The claws have never worked in these fights. She is quickly overpowered due to their lack of sharpness and length. Her kitty claws don't compare to strategy and strength."
"They weren't exactly the killing blow. It is infact, unlikely they were significant blows. Perhaps remnants of trying to take down the victim?"
> "Bring me the corpse if you can."
Why the hell would you ask that, they don't bring full corpses into court.
> "Bugs on the other find biting off heads a delicacy. Dismemberment is a runner up for killing prey to insects."
"They were, however, ordered not to kill. You said yourself, your bugs were on order to -capture-."
> "Were there any witnesses who actually saw the crime take place?"
You really can't hold this objection up. So you turn to pressing the witness.
"There was a witness to the killing. She'll be up after, I suppose."
>"Where was the body found?"
"The body was found around the woods of the Bird Youkai Kingdom."
> "Also, when was the body found?"
"Two Hours or so ago was when it was reported, Unno how long it took the witness to report back to civilization."
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>"So there was someone who witnessed the killing? If there are no further statements to be heard from Momiji, let us see this witness."
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> "Birds have claws. And the Tengu are paranoid enough to have loads of weapons. Because of their paranoia one of the Tengu guards may have killed her on sight, thinking her to be a spy or something alike."
> "Can we speak to Meira's soul?"
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> "I also think we should have Chen relay the events she partook in after leaving Suika and Cirno at the SDM."
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>"So there was someone who witnessed the killing? If there are no further statements to be heard from Momiji, let us see this witness."
"The prosecution has no objection to this."
Momiji is ushered off the podium without a word.
You're not sure if Komachi is even -awake-...
> "Birds have claws. And the Tengu are paranoid enough to have loads of weapons. Because of their paranoia one of the Tengu guards may have killed her on sight, thinking her to be a spy or something alike."
> "Can we speak to Meira's soul?"
You're fairly sure this goes without spoken, you should probably focus more on disproving the witness. This is their evidence most vital.
...this thought brings up a point though. Komachi or no, she should be able to use the YAMA MIRROR. She should KNOW the answer, why have a trial?
Something smells foul here.
> "I also think we should have Chen relay the events she partook in after leaving Suika and Cirno at the SDM."
You weave this into an idea to have Chen as the first defensive witness. If you need it.
"The prosecution will now call MYSTIA LORELEI to the stand."
Figures, Bird Youkai and all.
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> Examine our KFC poster girl. Any changes about her?
> Listen to her sightings.
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>...really? Mystia has those big claws on her. Witnessed the killing? She probably commited it! Chen is simply an easy person to blame it on, given her position as Yukari's shikigami... we're being framed. I wonder if Marisa has anything to do with this.
>What exactly does the YAMA MIRROR do?
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>...really? Mystia has those big claws on her. Witnessed the killing? She probably commited it! Chen is simply an easy person to blame it on, given her position as Yukari's shikigami... we're being framed. I wonder if Marisa has anything to do with this?
NONONONONONONONO YOU DO NOT ACCUSE SOMEONE OPENLY IN COURT ARE YOU MAD
> DON'T DO THIS NEOGENESIS'S ACTION
> Prepare to shout "OBJECTION"
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>Request a listing of the submitted evidence. And an autopsy report.
>Examine them if they can be obtained.
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NONONONONONONONO YOU DO NOT ACCUSE SOMEONE OPENLY IN COURT ARE YOU MAD
> DON'T DO THIS NEOGENESIS'S ACTION
> Prepare to shout "OBJECTION"
>I didn't put to SAY it, silly~ :V
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> Examine our KFC poster girl. Any changes about her?
> Listen to her sightings.
You examine Mystia. Well. Per everyone, it seems even SHE got older. You think you liked her more when she looked less edible and more kiddish. She seems to be wearing a larger version of her old clothing.
"Well. I was heading through the woods to my place to get Lamprey Eels, and I heard a ruckus from the forest. I went through the trees to the noise and saw the victim collapse. I then saw the defendant over there take a heavy weapon and chop her head clean off. She looked livid enough she could've spat into the esophagus. I think she heard me, as she looked in my direction before leaving. I thought she was going to kill me, too!"
>...really? Mystia has those big claws on her. Witnessed the killing? She probably commited it! Chen is simply an easy person to blame it on, given her position as Yukari's shikigami... we're being framed. I wonder if Marisa has anything to do with this.
>What exactly does the YAMA MIRROR do?
Seems likely. Though the only thing is what that object she used to kill Meira was...
The Yama mirrors shows everything. Duh. Even when you're sleeping.
> DON'T DO THIS NEOGENESIS'S ACTION
> Prepare to shout "OBJECTION"
You get your lungs ready. And take a mint, but swallowing a whole Letty is hard.
>Request a listing of the submitted evidence. And an autopsy report.
>Examine them if they can be obtained.
Unfortunately, It seems like Mystia IS the evidence. This could be simple, that way. In fact, it WILL be simple.
Something seems wrong here.
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> "Could you please describe this large weapon Mystia?"
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>"As well, please describe what the assailant looked like?"
>If she just tries to say, "It was Chen!", insist that instead she describe exactly what she saw without naming names.
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>Hold it!
>"Can you describe the ruckus? What kind of sound was it? A scream? It'd help if you recognize who's making it."
>"You and Chen used to be friends and hang out all the time. Why did you think she'd kill you?"
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> "Could you please describe this large weapon Mystia?"
"The large weapon? It was kinda like a sword, but the blade seemed really thick. It wasn't like any I'd ever seen before. She pulled it almost out of nowhere, so I couldn't see it too well."
Given swords are a rarity among Youkai, you can't think this is a false statement.
>"As well, please describe what the assailant looked like?"
>If she just tries to say, "It was Chen!", insist that instead she describe exactly what she saw without naming names.
"Well... She was definitely a cat youkai, and had black ears. She was wearing some kind of formal suit top and a skirt. She didn't have a hat though, so I could see her hair was definitely brownish."
Seems consistent, though it probably doesn't help Chen is in the court room...
>Hold it!
>"Can you describe the ruckus? What kind of sound was it? A scream? It'd help if you recognize who's making it."
>"You and Chen used to be friends and hang out all the time. Why did you think she'd kill you?"
"It wasn't a scream, It was kind of the sound of fighting. I think the victim was doing something especially that caused the noises."
Lunasa clears her throat. "Upon further examination, Some broken trees were found around the path the victim and defendant presumably took. The damage appears to have been from some kind of exploding projectile. Since its fired away from the way they went, it is perfectly assumable that the victim, fleeing from her attacker, fired the shots."
"Well... She seemed really angry, and she hadn't been herself since the last time anyone saw her. It was really frightening!"
You'd make a claim against that, but the last time she was seen for Mystia would be THE INCIDENT. Given how that turned out...
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> "Ah ha! Chen's ears are a brownish colour! The only cat's around here with black ears are the Kasha's in the former hell of blazing fires! In fact, the cleaver item belongs to one in particular. Orin!"
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> "Ah ha! Chen's ears are a brownish colour! The only cat's around here with black ears are the Kasha's in the former hell of blazing fires! In fact, the cleaver item belongs to one in particular. Orin!"
...everyone looks at you in silence.
"On top of the fact you're saying someone rather dead did it, Chen does actually have Black ears."
You don't think that went over too well. Besides, you've never heard of Orin using a cleaver anyway. And given Chen is the Black Cat of Ill Omens...
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> internaly hate self
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> internaly hate self
That was pretty dumb, you've just dug Chen's grave a bit deeper with that action.
You simply can't forgive yourself for that one. Seriously!
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> Fucking, come up with something Wriggle, you're a smart and sexy lady!
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>"...That was just a test."
>It works for Edgeworth =[
>"Could you describe how the struggle went? Especially, how did Meira hold up in the fight, despite circumstances? Did the assailant seem to be skilled with her weapon? Did they see you, or any other witnesses?"
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> "Dear Mystia, did the assailant also wear a white cape, with the starry heavens visible on the inside? Chen has been wearing this before the battle, and is still wearing it at this moment. In fact, she told me the cape is unremovable. If you don't believe it, try remove the cape yourself without magic."
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> "Dear Mystia, did the assailant also wear a white cape, with the starry heavens visible on the inside? Chen has been wearing this before the battle, and is still wearing it at this moment. In fact, she told me the cape is unremovable. If you don't believe it, try remove the cape yourself without magic."
>Until she answers, just ask if she was wearing a cape. Don't say the rest. Not even the starry heavens part. If Mystia's lying, we don't want to tell her what to say.
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>"What kind of hairstyle did they have?"
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> Fucking, come up with something Wriggle, you're a smart and sexy lady!
Damn straight you are! This is in the bag!
>"...That was just a test."
>It works for Edgeworth =[
>"Could you describe how the struggle went? Especially, how did Meira hold up in the fight, despite circumstances? Did the assailant seem to be skilled with her weapon? Did they see you, or any other witnesses?"
Lunasa seems fairly amused by your fallback, but sees no need to call you on it. You could swear shes playing her smallest AIR VIOLIN though. Jerk.
"Uhm... I kind of caught the tail end, but she definitely seemed to have lasted for a while. I couldn't say if it was a skilled swing, but it was enough to take off her head. I'm pretty sure she noticed me before she left, though. I'm not sure about any other witnesses!"
> "Dear Mystia, did the assailant also wear a white cape, with the starry heavens visible on the inside? Chen has been wearing this before the battle, and is still wearing it at this moment. In fact, she told me the cape is unremovable. If you don't believe it, try remove the cape yourself without magic."
Mystia looks surprised at this. You would imagine why, she could easily skip over the cape from here...
"U...Uh? I didn't notice it on her, But I suppose it could have skipped my eyes..."
>Until she answers, just ask if she was wearing a cape. Don't say the rest. Not even the starry heavens part. If Mystia's lying, we don't want to tell her what to say.
You break out exactly why she must have been lying. You add to that how much the cape would stand out, its easily seen against the forest background, and it is a fairly large cape.
Lunasa doesn't seem to have anything to raise yet. You think she may want to see if that is all you have, and that could be bad.
Or normal procedure to let you finish. Hell if you know, you're no lawyer!
>"What kind of hairstyle did they have?"
"It was kind of longer before, but it wasn't held up or anything."
Unfortunately, that is true... Up until a while ago, she had longer hair. You can't pull on that.
It does give you a bit more of a time frame, though.
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Didn't the haircut come about the time we got our hands on Reisen's old suit? Which Mystia has testified the assailant was wearing?
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Didn't the haircut come about the time we got our hands on Reisen's old suit? Which Mystia has testified the assailant was wearing?
Nope, we got it once we bought the mirror and found Sakuya's knifes, and we cut it in the SDM. This was all after Patchouli's wonderful return, which subsequently, was after the battle royale.
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> Closely examine courtroom for any other suspicious happenings.
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So the timeline goes something like, from my shit memories,
-Escape
-Misty Lake
-SDM Ruins
-Bugtown
-Misty Lake
-Underground
-Some other things?
-Tewistan
-Tengu Mountain
-Hakurei Shrine
-Gathering of Allies
-Hakurei Shrine beats down
-Forest of Magic
-Sanae's Pond
-Some other things?
-SDM for Patchy's Return
-More other things.
Man, I lost track =[
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Man, someone needs to put together an accurate timeline...
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> Closely examine courtroom for any other suspicious happenings.
Well. Komachi is asleep, and you could swear she has a kitten in her lap. Mystia is looking a bit nervous on the stand, and Lunasa is waiting. Chen appears to be checking out her cape for some reason.
You'll never understand that girl.
Man, someone needs to put together an accurate timeline...
>Don't look at me, Keeping track of the quests and Inventory are a pain already.
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> Consider voicing the fact that this should be easy enough with the Yama Mirror.
> Also, consider questioning Shikieiki's whereabouts.
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> Consider voicing the fact that this should be easy enough with the Yama Mirror.
> Also, consider questioning Shikieiki's whereabouts.
You consider this. A trial is certainly not needed here...
For the moment though, You've got more than enough people here that are in with the trap. You shouldn't spring it quite yet.
Lets see where it leads.
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>"So, to sum up your testimony, you witnessed the victim and the assailant in the final parts of a struggle, and the assailant taking the victim's head off with a single slash, using a heavy weapon?"
>Rub chin.
>"Can you tell us exactly where this happened? And for that matter, why you were there? What drew you to the scene, exactly?"
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> "Were any of the dismembered body parts carried off or devoured? Did the assailant take anything of value from the corpse?"
> "Has anyone even bothered giving the girl a proper burial?"
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> "Were any of the dismembered body parts carried off or devoured? Did the assailant take anything of value from the corpse?"
>Rephrase this as, "After the murder, did the assailant do anything to the remains?"
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>"So, to sum up your testimony, you witnessed the victim and the assailant in the final parts of a struggle, and the assailant taking the victim's head off with a single slash, using a heavy weapon?"
>Rub chin.
>"Can you tell us exactly where this happened? And for that matter, why you were there? What drew you to the scene, exactly?"
Mystia nods to your testimony. "Like I said, I was going through the woods to my lamprey eel fishing spot... The ruckus caught my ears, and I went to check it out. It wasn't a specific part of the woods, I guess they were running around trying to hit each other."
> "Were any of the dismembered body parts carried off or devoured? Did the assailant take anything of value from the corpse?"
> "Has anyone even bothered giving the girl a proper burial?"
>Rephrase this as, "After the murder, did the assailant do anything to the remains?"
Mystia shakes her head. "No, I don't think so, unless she returned after I left."
Lunasa ahems. "The corpse will be held within custody for 24 hours for family to claim it, after that, she'll be given a cheap burial if unclaimed."
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>Nod to Mystia. It's good to let the witness know we're not actively trying to bite her head off.
>"Did you hear them say anything, while there or on your way there? And did you hear any unusual sounds? Things such as the aforementioned projectiles that damaged the trees?"
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>Nod to Mystia. It's good to let the witness know we're not actively trying to bite her head off.
>"Did you hear them say anything, while there or on your way there? And did you hear any unusual sounds? Things such as the aforementioned projectiles that damaged the trees?"
"I'm pretty sure the projectiles were the ruckus I heard... But besides that, I didn't really hear anything said."
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I'm out of things to ask, immediately. Rest of yalls?
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>I can't think of anything else to ask her. I guess we're done with Mystia, for now at least.
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I'm out of things to ask, immediately. Rest of yalls?
>I can't think of anything else to ask her. I guess we're done with Mystia, for now at least.
...You're out of steam for this line of questioning...
You guess Mystia's testimony is going to have to stand for the moment. This isn't good. You better think of someone to call up for a defensive testimony!
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>People Chen has been with since after the battle
First, Suika
then, Marisa (although we certainly don't want to call on her)
then, Sanae
then... err, we had Mokou fry the hell out of that land shark at some point
Tokiko, some time? Saw her before the hair cut, thats what I remember.
then, Hina or Suika was there for almost everything else until Hagu...u... Netherworld. I think.
>So other peoples, who should we call up?
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> Call Cirno.
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> Call Cirno.
You decide there is only one person to call. You...just hope she doesn't mess everything up on you. You call Cirno to the stand.
The Shinigami head out to fetch her, leaving you time to think what to make her testify on.
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>Well, uh... Cirno was there when we went to the SDM with Suika, and... thats about it. We could have her vouch for Chen's good nature, I guess?
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>Well, uh... Cirno was there when we went to the SDM with Suika, and... thats about it. We could have her vouch for Chen's good nature, I guess?
You decide the best thing to do is have her vouch for Chen. This would work better if it actually helped much... You don't think Komachi would actually pay attention, but you could spin this well.
What should you try and get Cirno to focus on?
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>Have her focus on the events that went down against Meira, and Shen's actions during them. In particular, the not killing her when she had a chance thing.
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>Have her focus on the events that went down against Meira, and Shen's actions during them. In particular, the not killing her when she had a chance thing.
You bring Cirno to the stand. Both you and Lunasa have to spend a bit informing her what a trial is, but you think you get the best out of it. After that, Cirno begins her testimony.
"This whole thing is about Chen killin' that Meira jerk, right? Something isn't right with that though. Chen is about as harmless as a kitten, she wouldn't kill you even if you dumped water all over her. I mean, most of the time of the big fight she was avoiding confronting Meira outright. When she did get up there, she mostly distracted her for bug girl, then took out her sword. Didn't try to kill her or anything. In the end of it, Chen didn't even touch her. Suika knocked her straight outta the park, and that was that. Chen did ask that the bugs capture, not kill, Meira, just so she didn't cause much trouble, but after that it seemed like she was done with the whole affair."
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>"As far as you know, where did she go after washing her hands of the affair?"
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Lunasa clears her throat. "Upon further examination, Some broken trees were found around the path the victim and defendant presumably took. The damage appears to have been from some kind of exploding projectile. Since its fired away from the way they went, it is perfectly assumable that the victim, fleeing from her attacker, fired the shots."
>"Objection!"
>Examine Chen's clothes, perform the next action only if there's no visible damage by explosion on it. (Chen you better haven't ruin your new clothes in the 2nd fight T_T.)
>"There is no visible damage caused by explosion on the defendant! Since the clothes Chen is currently dressed in original belongs to a certain moon rabbit in Eientei, unless Chen paid another visit to Eientei for a change of clothes, there wasn't any possible ways for her to get a change of clothes! If it is necessary, we can call for Tewi, ruler of the rabbits in the Bamboo Forest, to testify!"
>"Moreover, there is no evidence that the victim was capable of firing explosive projectiles. Given that the victim was a swordswoman, and that the only offensive moves she has displayed in our fight in the shrine was sword skills and summon a giant lizard familiar, it is highly unlikely she would use projectiles! Consider that she was being outnumbered during the fight at the shrine, I think anyone with the right mind would've used all they can do to win, not hiding tricks up their sleeves."
(She didn't use energy orbs in the 2nd fight so Wriggle wouldn't know, right? :V I just went back to the first thread to check and realise Meira did have projectiles. Oh well, lets just see what Mystia/Lunasa has to say about this. :V We really need them to talk more so we can find holes in what they say. XD)
>"I would also like to state that Cirno, being straight-forward and honest (and circlenine), is very trustworthy. We had no chance to inform her and manipulate what she says beforehand, due to how sudden this trial is held. Therefore, it is very clear that the defendant did not show any motive to kill the victim!"
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>"Objection!"
>Examine Chen's clothes, perform the next action only if there's no visible damage by explosion on it. (Chen you better haven't ruin your new clothes in the 2nd fight T_T.)
>"There is no visible damage caused by explosion on the defendant! Since the clothes Chen is currently dressed in original belongs to a certain moon rabbit in Eientei, unless Chen paid another visit to Eientei for a change of clothes, there wasn't any possible ways for her to get a change of clothes! If it is necessary, we can call for Tewi, ruler of the rabbits in the Bamboo Forest, to testify!"
>"Moreover, there is no evidence that the victim was capable of firing explosive projectiles. Given that the victim was a swordswoman, and that the only offensive moves she has displayed in our fight in the shrine was sword skills and summon a giant lizard familiar, it is highly unlikely she would use projectiles! Consider that she was being outnumbered during the fight at the shrine, I think anyone with the right mind would've used all they can do to win, not hiding tricks up their sleeves."
(She didn't use energy orbs in the 2nd fight so Wriggle wouldn't know, right? :V I just went back to the first thread to check and realise Meira did have projectiles. Oh well, lets just see what Mystia/Lunasa has to say about this. :V We really need them to talk more so we can find holes in what they say. XD)
>"I would also like to state that Cirno, being straight-forward and honest (and circlenine), is very trustworthy. We had no chance to inform her and manipulate what she says beforehand, due to how sudden this trial is held. Therefore, it is very clear that the defendant did not show any motive to kill the victim!"
>Let us reword the second one.
>IF MEIRA TOSSED NO EXPLOSIVES DURING THE BATTLE, TO WRIGGLE'S KNOWLEDGE, SAY: "We can presume, I think, that Chen has no knowledge of explosives. Otherwise, she would have used them in any of the scraps she has gotten into over her travels. And we can also presume Meira does not have knowledge of them, otherwise she most certainly would have used them when being attacked by numerous people at the Shrine, where such weapons are most effective. From this, we can conclude that the assailant used them, and that the assailant could not be Chen."
>IF MEIRA DID USE EXPLOSIVES (Don't have the time to read back, I apologize): Drop the line of argument. Being caught in a lie is very bad right now, we already made a damn fool of ourselves and don't need to be tossed out of the court and forced into Afterlife Jailbreak Quest.
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>"From this, we can conclude that the assailant used them, and that the assailant could not be Chen."
>Wait, don't include this conclusion, Lunasa said "its fired away from the way they went, it is perfectly assumable that the victim, fleeing from her attacker, fired the shots.", so I was going to accuse Mystia actually. We'll have to see what arguments from Lunasa/Mystia (Mystia's still in court listening, right?) the parser brings us next. :x
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>"As far as you know, where did she go after washing her hands of the affair?"
"Eh? After that, I went with her and Suika to the Scarlet Devil Mansion. We met with the librarian's former familiar to discuss the sword the victim left. Something about some contract in it. Said she couldn't fix it for some reason. After that, I went back to check in with Daiyousei at the lake. I think Chen and Suika were going to go underground and deal with some shark..."
Lunasa seems intrigued at a few parts of this testimony...
You're not sure this is exactly good.
>"Objection!"
>Examine Chen's clothes, perform the next action only if there's no visible damage by explosion on it. (Chen you better haven't ruin your new clothes in the 2nd fight T_T.)
>"There is no visible damage caused by explosion on the defendant! Since the clothes Chen is currently dressed in original belongs to a certain moon rabbit in Eientei, unless Chen paid another visit to Eientei for a change of clothes, there wasn't any possible ways for her to get a change of clothes! If it is necessary, we can call for Tewi, ruler of the rabbits in the Bamboo Forest, to testify!"
>"Moreover, there is no evidence that the victim was capable of firing explosive projectiles. Given that the victim was a swordswoman, and that the only offensive moves she has displayed in our fight in the shrine was sword skills and summon a giant lizard familiar, it is highly unlikely she would use projectiles! Consider that she was being outnumbered during the fight at the shrine, I think anyone with the right mind would've used all they can do to win, not hiding tricks up their sleeves."
(She didn't use energy orbs in the 2nd fight so Wriggle wouldn't know, right? :V I just went back to the first thread to check and realise Meira did have projectiles. Oh well, lets just see what Mystia/Lunasa has to say about this. :V We really need them to talk more so we can find holes in what they say. XD)
>"I would also like to state that Cirno, being straight-forward and honest (and circlenine), is very trustworthy. We had no chance to inform her and manipulate what she says beforehand, due to how sudden this trial is held. Therefore, it is very clear that the defendant did not show any motive to kill the victim!"
>Let us reword the second one.
>IF MEIRA TOSSED NO EXPLOSIVES DURING THE BATTLE, TO WRIGGLE'S KNOWLEDGE, SAY: "We can presume, I think, that Chen has no knowledge of explosives. Otherwise, she would have used them in any of the scraps she has gotten into over her travels. And we can also presume Meira does not have knowledge of them, otherwise she most certainly would have used them when being attacked by numerous people at the Shrine, where such weapons are most effective. From this, we can conclude that the assailant used them, and that the assailant could not be Chen."
>IF MEIRA DID USE EXPLOSIVES (Don't have the time to read back, I apologize): Drop the line of argument. Being caught in a lie is very bad right now, we already made a damn fool of ourselves and don't need to be tossed out of the court and forced into Afterlife Jailbreak Quest.
>Wait, don't include this conclusion, Lunasa said "its fired away from the way they went, it is perfectly assumable that the victim, fleeing from her attacker, fired the shots.", so I was going to accuse Mystia actually. We'll have to see what arguments from Lunasa/Mystia (Mystia's still in court listening, right?) the parser brings us next. :x
You also pull a technicality to call out something brought up earlier, having Cirno testify on the complete lack of explosives in the middle of the fight. This could be what you need! Lunasa winces, she can't possibly prove Meira could shoot projectiles.
"Hold on then, What are you exactly getting at? What reason would someone have to add marks after the fact? The most logical answer to this is the victim DID fire them, and simply didn't during the battle."
You've got her on the run now...
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> "The victim was surrounded by hundreds of fairies and bugs, with a cat, an oni and yours truly leading the strike, with only het familiar as back up. In a situation such as this, you'd think she'd pull off all stops, and use projectile attacks to fend off the army. She'd have all reason to use these projectiles, and it would've surely given her a major edge in the grand battle. That she didn't use these valuable powers and attacks at critical times means she couldn't use them at all!"
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> "The victim was surrounded by hundreds of fairies and bugs, with a cat, an oni and yours truly leading the strike, with only her familiar as back up. In a situation such as this, you'd think she'd pull off all stops, and use projectile attacks to fend off the army. She'd have all reason to use these projectiles, and it would've surely given her a major edge in the grand battle. That she didn't use these valuable powers and attacks at critical times means she couldn't use them at all!"
Lunasa goes silent for a bit before calling on Cirno's testimony.
"Hold on. Explain a bit more, why was Chen distracting the victim for Wriggle specifically, wouldn't it be for the entire assault?"
Cirno answers truthfully, and you think you notice where shes going with this. "Well... The two of them were kinda squaring off for a while on the back of her familiar before we ganged up on her. The familiar was kinda a big worry..." "So the familiar was taking on an entire army?" "Pretty much."
Lunasa then turns back to the court. "Alright, from there, we can assume she didn't use projectiles because she had her familiar. Her main threats lied in those close to her, she didn't have a reason to use anything other than her sword. If she was say, worse with magic then her sword, or drained from using her familiar so much she needed to save those shots, she would be better off trying to have her familiar deal with the army. If they're explosives, its worse- It'd go off right in her face.
Unless the defense has a good explanation for why they came from someone not the victim, I think we can see this as a fair conclusion, correct?"
You think you can tear this down. Maybe...
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> From what we could tell, Meira could only use Danmaku with her sword, wich was destroyed in the battle, and the shots she fired did not explode
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> From what we could tell, Meira could only use Danmaku with her sword, wich was destroyed in the battle, and the shots she fired did not explode
You haven't actually fought against Meira before all this, You're not sure -what- her powers exactly our.
Your strength here is no one else does, until today she was mostly a null factor in the power rankings of Gensokyo.
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> Hmm... Suika might know something... Are we able to call her to the stand?
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> Hmm... Suika might know something... Are we able to call her to the stand?
You could... Unfortunately, Lunasa has the cross-examination here. She chooses when it ends. If you don't have any further objections, she'll either continue or end it here.
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>"That doesn't make very good tactical sense. Why would she throw her strongest weapon, the familiar, at a group of enemies who are rather well known for not taking a lot of power to vanquished, then try to fight the rest of us, who are the real threats to her, without it? Would it not significantly improve her odds if she threw the familiar at us, then used attacks that would do particularly well against dense groups on the gathered faeries? I think it's plainly obvious that if she had such a resource, she would have used it. Who would just sit on their tools when a posse comes after them? And for all her faults and intellectual short-sightedness, we can conclude, I believe, that Meira knew how to put up a fight, given the resources we had to throw at her."
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>"That doesn't make very good tactical sense. Why would she throw her strongest weapon, the familiar, at a group of enemies who are rather well known for not taking a lot of power to vanquished, then try to fight the rest of us, who are the real threats to her, without it? Would it not significantly improve her odds if she threw the familiar at us, then used attacks that would do particularly well against dense groups on the gathered faeries? I think it's plainly obvious that if she had such a resource, she would have used it. Who would just sit on their tools when a posse comes after them? And for all her faults and intellectual short-sightedness, we can conclude, I believe, that Meira knew how to put up a fight, given the resources we had to throw at her."
"Weren't you ON her greatest weapon? You can have the greatest weapon in the world, but if your opponent is riding on it, you can't swing it at them. You were a threat she couldn't just throw the familiar at. Then everyone else managed to bypass it, leading it plausible that you found a way to simply get past her familiar. The point stands, You were up in her face. She -couldn't- just ignore you to shoot at the pretty fairies. That would be a worse mistake.
Once again, I repeat. What would the point of this sidetrack even be? Why is it important that she apparently didn't have a projectile attack?"
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> "Because Chen relies on black magic. She has no projectile danmaku attacks at her disposal either."
> Don't say this if it isn't true. I kinda went out on a limb here.
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>"The point of her not having such an attack is that does not coincide at all with your description of the murder scene. You stated Meira fired explosive projectiles at her assailant, breaking the trees; however, she did not actually have such an ability. This would make it assumable that her assailant caused the damage; however, Chen has no such ability either. In addition, your witness Mystia did not notice the assailant wearing Chen's large and quite unique cape, which she is unable to remove. This leaves a large hole in your evidence."
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> "Because Chen relies on black magic. She has no projectile danmaku attacks at her disposal either."
> Don't say this if it isn't true. I kinda went out on a limb here.
>"The point of her not having such an attack is that does not coincide at all with your description of the murder scene. You stated Meira fired explosive projectiles at her assailant, breaking the trees; however, she did not actually have such an ability. This would make it assumable that her assailant caused the damage; however, Chen has no such ability either. In addition, your witness Mystia did not notice the assailant wearing Chen's large and quite unique cape, which she is unable to remove. This leaves a large hole in your evidence."
The court begins to rustle.
"Then, you're claiming the assailant, who would not be Chen, did the damage?"
There is literally no wriggle room, pardon the pun, here. You're going to have to hope she can't pull something out of her ass here...
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> "Precisely. If Meira wasn't capable of projectile attacks, and Chen wasn't capable of projectile attacks, then the assailant couldn't be Chen."
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> "Precisely. If Meira wasn't capable of projectile attacks, and Chen wasn't capable of projectile attacks, then the assailant couldn't be Chen."
You lay it out straight, and everything goes straight to bedlam. Komachi has to scythe the Judge's stand to get everyone to shut up for a moment.
Lunasa...does not look amused. "That...is impossible, The attacks were blasted towards the direction they came from, not the way they went. What kind of attack loops around backwards? Why would you even use it in a chase? Especially for so long. The trail only stops a bit away from where the victim was found, hardly enough time for all the scratches to be inflicted."
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>"Could you provide some evidence of this? Perhaps the investigative team can produce a rendition of the scene for us?"
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>"Perhaps, Meira was not being chased at all. She could have been unknowingly moving in the direction of her assailant, who then unleashed this deadly attack on her that destroyed the trees."
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>"Could you provide some evidence of this? Perhaps the investigative team can produce a rendition of the scene for us?"
Lunasa nods. "Very well. Someone get the Tengu out there with them to take some pictures."
You hear a squeal of joy from the audience. Figures Aya still couldn't avoid good gossip.
But it looks like a hole in your plan may be popping up. How the hell are you going to close this up?
You've got till Aya and the investigation team get back to think something up. Best make it a good one.
>"Perhaps, Meira was not being chased at all. She could have been unknowingly moving in the direction of her assailant, who then unleashed this deadly attack on her that destroyed the trees."
You pop one for testing.
"Along an entire path, and -still- missed her? That is a pretty bad attack..."
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> QUICK! Does anyone we know have danmaku or abilities that match the description?
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Lunasa nods. "Very well. Someone get the Tengu out there with them to take some pictures."
>Look to the Judge.
>"I presume your honor has ways to ascertain nothing has changed on the scene between the investigation and the photographing?"
>Nice to see Aya's still about.
>How's Chen holding up?
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> QUICK! Does anyone we know have danmaku or abilities that match the description?
Well, When it comes to explosions, Utsuho comes to mind for one. But Marisa has proved time and time again, ANYTHING can be made to explode. Even healing spells.
>Look to the Judge.
>"I presume your honor has ways to ascertain nothing has changed on the scene between the investigation and the photographing?"
>Nice to see Aya's still about.
>How's Chen holding up?
Komachi nods, pulling her scythe out of the podium. "'course, they fool around, the mirror catches them. They know -that-."
So she CAN use the mirror...
You glance at Chen, she seems to be taking this as a relief.
You imagine Aya is ecstatic about being able to use her camera again, good to know she can move her legs for once.
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> Deep breaths.
> Ponder how Marisa may fit into this.
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>As I was about to say before House came on (darn Mother forced me to go to her room to watch it instead of the living room with the computer >: ), perhaps the destroyed trees were from Marisa's battle with Chen. Not that we know that happened, but we DO know Chen went into the forest to see Marisa, right? And one can guess how that went.
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>"Out of curiosity, your honor, why are we not using the mirror for this case?"
>Ponder the idea that the attacker may have come from the other direction.
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> Ponder the fact that we may have struck a nerve when Suika told Marisa that *someone* was desecrating the shrine before the big battle, and that between the SDM and finding Marisa, she took vengeance into her own hands.
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> Deep breaths.
> Ponder how Marisa may fit into this.
Way too early. Soon as she knew you had a sword, she'd have to suspect you survived a point-blank master spark and go to the bird-youkai area to frame you.
You gather yourself.
>As I was about to say before House came on (darn Mother forced me to go to her room to watch it instead of the living room with the computer >: ), perhaps the destroyed trees were from Marisa's battle with Chen. Not that we know that happened, but we DO know Chen went into the forest to see Marisa, right? And one can guess how that went.
The Bird-Youkai live in a different forest than the Forest of Magic, you made very sure of that. Its not their fault you two are natural enemies, but the line has to be made.
>"Out of curiosity, your honor, why are we not using the mirror for this case?"
>Ponder the idea that the attacker may have come from the other direction.
Komachi raises a brow. "We've got reasons for that." That scythe suddenly looks a bit more menacing...
You'll have to see if they left foot prints before you get into that line, at that, Meira would be all dirty from being dragged to the 'killing spot'. You think even Lunasa would catch that.
It pains you to say, but you're likely just killing time to get something good with this line of thought.
> Ponder the fact that we may have struck a nerve when Suika told Marisa that *someone* was desecrating the shrine before the big battle, and that between the SDM and finding Marisa, she took vengeance into her own hands.
You may be stretching a bit there. She... didn't seem too interested when Suika talked to her, though. Her going out of her way like that is odd.
It'd be stranger if her broom could take off heads, at that.
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> Leave the "Marisa Option" open just in case.
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> Leave the "Marisa Option" open just in case.
You can't think anything would close it too easily...
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> Fast-forward to the Tengu returning.
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>Consider the possibility of explosive thingums being obtained from Rinnosuke, or possibly scavenged from some doodad of Nitori's that have been left over.
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> Fast-forward to the Tengu returning.
You cut to the chase. The Tengu returns, and Momiji takes the stand again with pictures.
"Right then, lets paint the scene then, shall we?". You don't like the sound of that, she IS confident.
She pulls out the first picture, showing a patch of blood with a flag painted into it. "THIS is where we found the victim. As you can see, the blood stain is pretty much central to where we found the head." Momiji then pulls out a second picture from a different angle. This time its showing two more patches. "This is where the victim's stump and severed legs where. You can see a bit of a blood stain path between them, this leads us to believe the victim fell upon losing their leg, where the assailant overcame and chopped off their head."
Momiji picks up another photo, this time showing the direction the broken trees are. The damage isn't too severe, and besides energy burn marks, it could be made by almost any spherical object slamming into it with enough force. The flag is present, as well as in the corner, the two blood stains from the leg. "This is the direction from the body the marks are. As you can see, the shots were going away from the victim's final resting place." Momiji holds up a few more photos of broken trees. "And these are photos showing how long the broken tree path leads."
Lunasa pulls out another AIR VIOLIN solo. "Excellent job, Detective."
>Consider the possibility of explosive thingums being obtained from Rinnosuke, or possibly scavenged from some doodad of Nitori's that have been left over.
It IS certainly possible. The kappa are kind of Tengu landlocked, but Rinnosuke could have SOMETHING explosive. Lunasa could call in Tokiko or the man himself if it came to it, though.
She seems dedicated to proving this is true though. -why-?
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>Meira COULD shoot spherical orb energy things. If that damage wasn't too bad, maybe she did do it. THEY don't know that however and cannot seem to prove it, so we can still use that :V
>...why DOES Lunasa care so much about winning Meira's case, anyway?
>Okay, we need to find a new hole in this. We know Chen didn't do it, and Mystia might have, but we need to find a hole.
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>Meira COULD shoot spherical orb energy things. If that damage wasn't too bad, maybe she did do it. THEY don't know that however and cannot seem to prove it, so we can still use that :V
>...why DOES Lunasa care so much about winning Meira's case, anyway?
>Okay, we need to find a new hole in this. We know Chen didn't do it, and Mystia might have, but we need to find a hole.
You need SOMETHING at the very least. At this rate, it could collapse in on you pretty quick. Cirno's testimony is good, but it can't hold up against Mystia's testimony.
You're fairly sure Lunasa may just be trying to win more cases. Hell, this could be how she pays her bills. You don't imagine anyone tips the sisters. In fact, You haven't heard them play in a while. They're probably on normal jobs for the moment.
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>"So what evidence do you have that Chen can do this kind of damage, exactly? That is, that she has the strength to mutilate Meira and the ability to knock down trees with that seems to be a spherical shaped attack? As it stands, I don't see anything that really suggests she could do any of these things effectively. As well, is there any proof she actually has possession of the murder weapon? Has it been located?"
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As well, is there any proof she actually has possession of the murder weapon? Has it been located?"
>Don't say this. Chen has Nyamune and the contract broken sword, doesn't she? This would be far too easy to check.
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>"So what evidence do you have that Chen can do this kind of damage, exactly? That is, that she has the strength to mutilate Meira and the ability to knock down trees with that seems to be a spherical shaped attack? As it stands, I don't see anything that really suggests she could do any of these things effectively. As well, is there any proof she actually has possession of the murder weapon? Has it been located?"
>Don't say this. Chen has Nyamune and the contract broken sword, doesn't she? This would be far too easy to check.
"Chen is a beast youkai, if she couldn't do something like rend a human to pieces, I would be very very surprised. At that, she is a shikigami to one of the most powerful beings in gensokyo. She is a cut above the normal class of beast youkai."
Lunasa pauses.
"As far as the spherical shots... I'd like to see YOU try to explain those in your favor. Unless your explanation can come off as better, it is most likely exactly as said. Why would the assailant's shots end up going back towards her, Wriggle?"
She is pushing it back towards you, but you can't blame her. This is hard to explain.
And with someone like Komachi on the podium, this could get ignored.
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MARISA'S EARTHLIGHT RAY
>Perhaps they were like boomerangs >:
>Dang nabbit this is hard, but fun
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>MARISA'S EARTHLIGHT RAY
>Perhaps they were like boomerangs >:
>Dang nabbit this is hard, but fun
A kangaroo youkai? Now you're just being silly.
You'd be having more fun if Chen's life wasn't at stake.
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"Chen is a beast youkai, if she couldn't do something like rend a human to pieces, I would be very very surprised. At that, she is a shikigami to one of the most powerful beings in gensokyo. She is a cut above the normal class of beast youkai."
>How much does Wriggle know about how shikigami work? And she thinks Yukari is dead, yes?
>"You expect strength from a cat youkai? Will you also expect majestic wings from a tiger youkai? Chen is well known for her speed, she is capable of some amazing bursts of agility, even. But strength? Not as much."
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>Break the fourth wall and say Chen is a stage 2 boss.
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>How much does Wriggle know about how shikigami work? And she thinks Yukari is dead, yes?
>"You expect strength from a cat youkai? Will you also expect majestic wings from a tiger youkai? Chen is well known for her speed, she is capable of some amazing bursts of agility, even. But strength? Not as much."
Wriggle doesn't know much, other than the basics. She can see where Lunasa would be going with this. She shares the same view as everyone else that is not Chen.
Lunasa nods. "Cat youkai or not, she is still a youkai. A cut above a human, and even humans can cut down themselves. Her frame is small, but she packs more than enough strength to accomplish this. For example, she broke a sword. I don't see why human flesh and bone would be harder. She isn't an Oni, but she is still capable of killing."
Komachi is starting to look a bit bored...
>Break the fourth wall and say Chen is a stage 2 boss.
You dunno, she IS an EX-Stage midboss as well.
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> Deep, Deep down in our minds, question the possibility of a fight if things go south....
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> Deep, Deep down in our minds, question the possibility of a fight if things go south....
At this rate, it could be the only way to get Chen out of here in one piece...
You don't think, even if Cirno felt like helping you out, you could get past the Yama and all of her men or women. You're just a bit too thick into Yama territory.
At any rate, Komachi cleaves her podium to shut everyone up again. "Alright. This is getting a bit boring, so we're going to call a recess. Court resumes in 15 minutes or whenever I feel like judging you guys again."
You suppose this gives you time, but how much?
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>Enough to make a new thread~