> How would we force strings into Marisa?
> Would simply tying the strings around Marisa at certain locations not be good enough?
> Try applying our string-less control magic to Marisa's body and move her so she is sitting up properly.
> It would work if we, say, wrap strings in her hair? It would still be possible to do at least something to her?
> Look at how cute she is- No! We are Alice... We aren't a Tsundere... We are Alice...
> Glance at Shanghai and Hourai. How are they reacting?
> Look back at Marisa.
> You just... force them in. It's been painless for your dolls, as far as you could tell.
> You could probably just tie them around her. You're not sure if your magic will work well with that sort of contact, or if she'd just be controlled like actual physical strings were lifting her.
> You put a hand on Marisa gently and try to apply magic...
> It's not working.
> You examine her hair. Maybe the connection would work?
>
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Aah... such a pleasant-> You gather yourself and glance back to your dolls.
> They're waiting in silence, anticipation, and wonder.
> You refocus at Marisa.
>_