Reimu Quest (Part 10)

[日巫子]

>"Is it just a case of gathering up all the components then casting the spell, or is it more complex than that?"

> "Very complicated," says Alice.  "You wouldn't understand; you're not a magician."

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[Hello Purvis]

>Nod.
>"Probably not. But what should I expect from you guys once the salt clean-up really gets going?"

[日巫子]

>Nod.
>"Probably not. But what should I expect from you guys once the salt clean-up really gets going?"

> "A light show more brilliant than a spell card.  You might want to keep out of our way," Alice says in a matter-of-face voice.  Meanwhile, Sakuya is walking over to Patchouli's desk to take an empty mug and plate, the coffee and snacks Koakuma brought her earlier.

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Got it. So it'll be a quick thing, rather than a days long process?"

[日巫子]

>"Got it. So it'll be a quick thing, rather than a days long process?"

> "It's possible to do it both ways.  It would be more convenient to get it out of the way in one go, but it'll be dangerous," says Alice as she watches her dolls march on.  "You'd really need to stay out of the way."

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[Hello Purvis]

>"And everyone else, I assume."

[日巫子]

>"And everyone else, I assume."

> "Yes.  Just get everyone out of the way," says Alice.  "Higher ground, underground, in the air, whatever works.  We won't have time to worry about other people when we're casting this."

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[Hello Purvis]

>"And what is in the way? And place that was underwater?"

[日巫子]

>"And what is in the way? And place that was underwater?"

> "Where there's salt and where we're casting," Alice says.  Her eyes narrow, and the dolls move a little faster.

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[Hello Purvis]

>Nod.
>"When should it be expected? It'll take me awhile to get the word out everywhere. And...what happens if someone is in the way?"

[日巫子]

>Nod.
>"When should it be expected? It'll take me awhile to get the word out everywhere. And...what happens if someone is in the way?"

> "It'll happen when it's done.  If someone's in the way they'll disrupt the spell or get hurt."  Alice grits her teeth and looks down.  "Please leave me alone so I can work."

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Right, sorry."

[日巫子]

>"Right, sorry."

> Alice stops responding to you after you say that, and reaches for another book.  Sakuya gives a slight cough.

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[Hello Purvis]

>Look toward Sakuya.

[日巫子]

>Look toward Sakuya.

> You look over at Sakuya.  She's holding the towel to the still-leaking teapot.
> "Would you like more tea, or do you want the teapot back?" she asks.  "If the latter, I can clean this up for you."

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Just keep it for now.  I don't have a good way to carry it."

[日巫子]

>"Just keep it for now.  I don't have a good way to carry it."

> "Very well."  Sakuya sets the teapot back on the snack cart.  "Then, if you'll excuse me..."
> With that, she gives a curtsy disappears into thin air, taking the snack cart with her.

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[O4rfish]

We should go let people know about the desalination explosion.

[Hello Purvis]

We should, but we need details about it, so we can tell people when to expect it and what to look for.

>Patchy still seem busy?

[日巫子]

>Patchy still seem busy?

> You think so.  She hasn't left her desk for a while, now.

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[Sect]

> Oh well: if they're worried about people interfering with the spell when they cast it, it's likely going to be something flashy. No one should really be underwater at this point, anyways.
> Recall what Yukari said about that heir business. Does it have to be someone in this Gensokyo, or could it be someone from Sanae's?

[日巫子]

> Oh well: if they're worried about people interfering with the spell when they cast it, it's likely going to be something flashy. No one should really be underwater at this point, anyways.
> Recall what Yukari said about that heir business. Does it have to be someone in this Gensokyo, or could it be someone from Sanae's?

> Whatever floats their boat, you suppose.  You cringe at the awful pun.
> Yukari never specified where, so you think anywhere would be okay.

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[O4rfish]

I vote we kidnap mini-Konngara and force her into magical slavery. Then we give her to Mommgara and pretend they're two different people.

[Hello Purvis]

Alright gang. This is what we're gonna do. We're gonna make a new-ass barrier. And it's gonna have all the latest barrier features like defrost and wi-fi.

>What's that Koa up to at the moment?

[日巫子]

>What's that Koa up to at the moment?

> Koakuma is riding back and forth between the aisles on the book cart.

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[Hello Purvis]

>Flag that batgirl down.

[Sect]

Alright gang. This is what we're gonna do. We're gonna make a new-ass barrier. And it's gonna have all the latest barrier features like defrost and wi-fi.

Why don't we just fix the one we have right now and save that for "Reimu Quest 2: The Search For More Money"?

[日巫子]

>Flag that batgirl down.

> You approach Koakuma to get her attention.  She skids to a halt, nearly running into a bookshelf in the progress.
> "Yeah?  What's up?" she asks, her headwings perking up in interest.

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Hey, what kinds of books do you guys have on the Great Hakurei Barrier?"

[日巫子]

>"Hey, what kinds of books do you guys have on the Great Hakurei Barrier?"

> "Wha...the Boundary?  We have like, two books about it or mentioning it, tops."

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