Face, meet fist. This is Akyu Quest!

[Hello Purvis]

From what we've seen, that being Yuka is in a poor mood, attempts to disarm her probably won't work.

That being said, I'd do a hug thing just because it's funny. =[

It'd get us beat the hell up and cost us point,s but it'd be funny. =]

And hell, it might work. Maybe she really does just need a hug.

[Fightest]

This voice really wants to surprise Yuka with a hug "strike".  However the other voices may not agree.
Disabling the eyes is a really good way to gain the upper-hand.  Or going for a brain-shaking uppercut to mess with nervous feedback.
These are just suggestions. The other voices can decide on which style to take, pacifist, dirty, or clean.

From what we've seen, that being Yuka is in a poor mood, attempts to disarm her probably won't work.

That being said, I'd do a hug thing just because it's funny. =[

It'd get us beat the hell up and cost us point,s but it'd be funny. =]

And hell, it might work. Maybe she really does just need a hug.

> You're not going to succumb to the tournament's lure of casual violence.
> Yuka flinches a little as you rush up, expecting a punch somewhere painful.
> Instead, she receives a warm hug. You can almost feel the incredulous fury rolling off her.

> "What the-? Get... get off me!"

> She smashes a fist in your side, and pain shoots through your body as the toxins from your kidneys are violently thrust into your bloodstream. You maintain your hug despite this.

> "Get...stay away from me! What's wrong with you?"

> She strikes again. It is only that she cannot land a solid punch from your awkward position that you can keep from passing out. Your hug remains unbreakable.

> "I don't need your pity! Don't you dare feel sorry for me!"

> You swear you can hear a sob as she lands both fists against the small of your back, sending a shooting pain up and down your spine that barely registers by now - you're starting to see red.

> "Hit me, damn you!" Yep, that's a sob. "I never needed any damn friends! Only I...only I..."

> The beating stops. Just in time, too, you're nearing blacking out. Yuka hangs limply in your embrace, sobbing quietly.

[Hello Purvis]

>Pat her on the back a bit.
>Say "Don't worry..." as well as we can, hopefully without groaning.
>Pray to whatever deity or nonanthropomorphic force that the healing goop works on internal injuries.

[Fightest]

> Yuka shakily sits down in the tall grass on the roadside. With the beating you've just endured, there's little else you can do but do the same.
> She's still sobbing, covering her face with her hands. You take this opportunity to start slathering some healing goop over your bruises - it might work, why not? The pain starts numbing immediately, so that's good.
> After a minute or two Yuka calms down. She still looks depressed as hell.
> "Why didn't you hit me?"

[Mr_Bob]

>Miss Kazami, I think we've both seen our fair share of the hell this tournament has wrought.  I, the quiet recorder of events, have been thrust unknowingly into this mess, and have been trying to see my way through.  And I think you too, are feeling that this wanton violence is unnessecary. Why else would you say you would give me a free shot, despite your battered state, so that you would not "feel guilty".

[Fightest]

>Miss Kazami, I think we've both seen our fair share of the hell this tournament has wrought.  I, the quiet recorder of events, have been thrust unknowingly into this mess, and have been trying to see my way through.  And I think you too, are feeling that this wanton violence is unnecessary. Why else would you say you would give me a free shot, despite your battered state, so that you would not "feel guilty".

> "Unnecessary? Scrub, violence is all I've got. I gave you a free shot so it'd be fair, but no, you had to go meddling."
> She sniffs.
> "Damn it. You're too nice for your own good, scrub. What the hell are you doing out here, anyway?"

[Kasu]

> "I'm going to head Underground so I can find the person who bombed Eientei."
> Offer some of the goop to Yuka.

[Fightest]

> "I'm going to head Underground so I can find the person who bombed Eientei."
> Offer some of the goop to Yuka.

> "... Through Hakurei's shrine?"
> Yuka snarls.
> "All high-and-mighty. Watch out around her, scrub. Don't let her get under your skin."
> She declines the goop. "I'm fine. I... have some thinking to do... but I'm fine."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Alright."
>Apply some more. If needs be, ask Yuka for help with the hard to reach bits.
>"I assume she's gotten worse since the tournament began?"

[Mr_Bob]

>See what Yuka knows how the shrine and its inhabitants has changed since the tournament began.

[Fightest]

>"Alright."
>Apply some more. If needs be, ask Yuka for help with the hard to reach bits.
>"I assume she's gotten worse since the tournament began?"

>See what Yuka knows how the shrine and its inhabitants has changed since the tournament began.

> With a raised eyebrow, Yuka takes the pot of goop and lathers some of the stuff on your lower back.
> "Hey, uh, scrub... I'm not too good with this, but... sorry about the beating."

> "Worse? That implies she was ever better to begin with. I don't know how she treats you humans, but when it comes to us... well, there's no love lost between us. I have no idea how that Oni manages to stay there, though I didn't see her when I was there, so there's a change for you, I would guess."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Don't worry about it. I've got this stuff to help me get over it. All's forgiven. And a bit higher, please?"
>"And, I'm sorry to hear she treats you so badly. No wonder you were so upset."
>Pat her on the shoulder.
>"If it helps, you're welcome to visit my home when you like. Unfortunately, I don't think you'd be very happy there right now, I have the Lunarian Princess and her doctor staying there, as well as a number of rabbits and faeries, some of them wounded. It's rather chaotic at the moment. But they are all doing their best."

[Fightest]

> "Uh...thank you. I've never had anyone forgive me before. It feels... nice. I think... I think I'll take you up on your offer at some point."
> She keeps rubbing your back in silence which is almost, but not quite, broken by the sound of cogs turning in her head. The goop soothes the pain and relaxes your muscles. It feels pleasant.
> "Is that enough?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yes, thank you."
>Ponder for a moment.
>"As I understand, my likely next opponent has the power to make suns, or at least draw upon them. Would you know good ways to deal with this, aside from getting out of the way?"

[Fightest]

>"Yes, thank you."
>Ponder for a moment.
>"As I understand, my likely next opponent has the power to make suns, or at least draw upon them. Would you know good ways to deal with this, aside from getting out of the way?"

> "Good ways? Shooting has never failed me so far. A good Spark right down the centre, then blast them while they're down - works like a charm."
> Yuka gets up.
> "I'll get going, scrub. I'll see you again, so take care of yourself."
> Is there anything else you wish to ask/tell Yuka before she leaves?

[Hello Purvis]

>Just bid her farewell, and continue on our way.

[Fightest]

> Time passes. The day wears on, and, as the sun starts to set, you reach the foot of the stone stairway at the top of which the Hakurei Shrine stands.
> The climb is arduous, but you make good time, your body strengthened by the training and fights you've been in.
> It is starting to get dark when you reach the top. The shrine stands solitary as ever - you see nobody in the main courtyard. You hear the scratching sound of a broom sweeping against stone behind the side building.

[Hello Purvis]

>Look for the source of that sweeping.

[Fightest]

>Look for the source of that sweeping.

> You wander around the back of the side building. It is very quiet around the Shrine, the thick silence being only broken by your footsteps and the sounds of sweeping.
> The reclusive shrine maiden, Reimu of the Hakurei Shrine, or just Reimu Hakurei for short, is here, wearing her customary red-and-white outfit. She has a focused, sombre expression on her face, and is slowly and methodically sweeping away leaves and dust, leaving not a speck behind. She does not react to your presence.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Good evening. Could you direct me to the underground entrance, please?"

[Mr_Bob]

Considering the setting sun, our run-in with Yuka, and assuming it is one of the shrine's duties to be hospitable, it may be a good idea to spend the night.
Though, this may have to be avoided if the shrinemaiden turns sour.

>Donate when free to do so. Pray for peaceful resolution to the tournament.

[Fightest]

>Donate when free to do so. Pray for peaceful resolution to the tournament.

> You retroactively toss some coins into the donation box. They hit the bottom loudly.

>"Good evening. Could you direct me to the underground entrance, please?"

> Reimu stops sweeping.
> "Akyu, of the Hieda clan." Her voice is low and measured, stark against the silence. "I would have you tell me the reason for your question."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Because I wish to go there and find out if it was Utsuho who destroyed Eientei."

[Fightest]

>"Because I wish to go there and find out if it was Utsuho who destroyed Eientei."

> "It was."
> Reimu looks at you intensely.
> "What will you do with this knowledge?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"I suppose I will do what I can to keep her from doing it again."

[Fightest]

>"I suppose I will do what I can to keep her from doing it again."

> "What will you do? Will you beat her into submission? Will you break her spirit? Will you smash her arms and legs? Tear off her wings? Do you think that you can stop a Youkai's very nature?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"I don't feel I would need to go that far. We shall see."

[Fightest]

>"I don't feel I would need to go that far. We shall see."

> Reimu slowly nods.
> "Indeed. Do not hesitate when it does need to go that far. Youkai must be taught their place."
> She starts walking back to the courtyard.
> "Come, I will take you to the entrance."

[Mr_Bob]

>"I'd like to see a peaceful end to these tournament shenanigans, esteemed Maiden of The Hakurei Shrine. For that reason, I seek to travel to the Underground, council the Hell Raven, and bring resolution, either by Philia or Fist."

>Make note to beat up those ninjas.

[Hello Purvis]

>Recall if Reimu was always this way, or if she's just snapped.