Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Chaore on December 28, 2009, 05:46:21 AM
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Let me tell you a story, Kitten.
Once, There was a beautiful princess with an ample kingdom.
Kind and strong, she ruled all with a just and iron hand.
Her land was small, and many outside kingdoms would threaten it, but she held them all away with her power.
At first, she was favored, welcomed, treated well by her kingdom.
Eventually, though, she was forgotten and ignored, as time went on and the old went out.
New people no longer believed in the princess' deeds, placing them on the shoulders of a new person.
This was fine, she was still respected and even loved now and then.
Then she became feared and blamed, people called her malevolent and at cause for everything.
They even called their champion to strike at her and burn her.
For a time, she did not blame them, they only feared their weakness.
It only worsened, day after day, until finally the princess had it.
They had wronged her, so she slaughtered them, killed them, proved that their champions were nothing~.
Ah, She bathed in their blood... But they wounded her, struck at her in their foolish claims on indignation.
So she decided to rest, let them sort out the remains, and then come again.
She left them broken and weary, and left broken and weary. To a little hill, with a little warm cave, with her little kitten.
And then she killed them all again~!
Wasn't that wonderful, Kitten? Now, I'm going to sleep again, so be a good kitten and watch for intruders...
You liked her better when she slept too much.
You are the youkai formerly known as CHEN YAKUMO, you have been recently renamed to KITTEN. You are unsure if you prefer your old name. You are wearing a DIRTY AND SLIGHTLY TORN DRESS. You have lost your HAT a long time ago. You are currently a SHIKIGAMI to YUKARI YAKUMO. You are SLIGHTLY BEAT UP and FAIRLY TIRED FROM LACK OF SLEEP. You have FORGOTTEN SOME THINGS. You do not have an inventory except for what you are wearing. You are in an UNLIT AND SLIGHTLY DANK CAVE. YUKARI YAKUMO is also here, she appears to be attempting to sleep and is covered by covers. This is the first time in a long period this has happened, and will be the only chance you have to leave this cave. This is figuratively your day off, so you should use it to do what you can, After that, it is back to rough petting and hearing the same story over and over till god knows when.
Yukari does not appear to be asleep yet, leaving would be foolish. Instead, You should try to remember SEVEN THINGS to decide what to do first.
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>Ran's dead isn't she
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>try to remember fighting techinques, like spell-cards or non-spell danmaku
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>Cry.
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>Ran's dead isn't she
You should try to remember SEVEN THINGS to decide what to do first.
>try to remember fighting techinques, like spell-cards or non-spell danmaku
You recall how to fight. While Danmaku is nearly useless for actual combat, you remember you mostly fought by using your speed and DARK MAGICAL ARTS. You were taught a bit about HOW TO USE SHIKIGAMI as well.
>Cry.
She hurt you until you stopped, last time you did that. You're afraid to do it again, even if shes asleep.
You should try to remember SIX THINGS to decide where to go from here.
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>Buck up.
>Try to remember how you got here, and where here is.
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>Buck up.
>Try to remember how you got here, and where here is.
You try and pull yourself together. You feel a bit better.
You remember that she brought you with her when she was beaten at the end of THE INCIDENT. Its a rather secluded hole in the ground that belongs to a little bump that can hardly be called a hill with a bit of fallen foilage around it. Its at the edge of Gensokyo, you're not sure which. Its pretty much your new home, lest you risk her leaving this place because you're not here to prattle to.
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>Recall how to sneak about and climb trees with kitty-like kittiness.
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>Recall how to sneak about and climb trees with kitty-like kittiness.
You try to recall how to sneak about. You don't find it that hard, but you think you may be a bit larger than you'd like to do so on par with kitty-ness. You may have to figure out a way to switch between being so large and being cat-like...
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>How many things left to recall?
>Remember who your friends were.
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>How many things left to recall?
>Remember who your friends were.
You don't think you were really friends with anyone, in fact, you caused enough trouble to annoy people away. Being linked to her really hurt your chances of making friends, too. You did however, happen to keep somewhat decent relations with the shrine maiden, sans a few times you made her angry. She was always a bit sweet on her anyway, though, so maybe it was to be expected.
You have THREE things left to remember, and decide what to do next with.
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>Remember how not to be a monster. =[
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>Remember you are Ninja Cat.
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Do you remember the time
When we fell in love
> Recall how to change shape into a real kitty.
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>Remember your long-distance cousin Longcat.
Use your mind to expand your torso to infinite dimensions of length, this will be a skill most useful.
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> Remember the current locations of everyone that you know.
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> remember what THE INCEDENT was
> Remeber RAN YAKUMO
> Remeber SNOW
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>Remember you are Ninja Cat.
You've already recalled Kitty-Stealthiness!
>Remember your long-distance cousin Longcat.
Use your mind to expand your torso to infinite dimensions of length, this will be a skill most useful.
You recall Longcat. He was a bit of a jerk. You recall he had a method of artificially making himself 'taller'. Most of it was illusion over magical extension, but you could probably manage to replicate the extension to EXTEND YOUR REACH.
> Do you remember the time
When we fell in love
> Recall how to change shape into a real kitty.
>Remember how not to be a monster. =[
Thinking closely, you recall your more humanoid shape is due to a FAMILIAR merging with you. At the time you became a shikigami, you were not actually strong enough to take humanoid shape on your own. While you're not sure if you are now, that FAMILIAR is definitely what is keeping you humanoid. You'd need to find a way to separate it from you.
Quest: Get this thing out of me! Added.
> Remember the current locations of everyone that you know.
You remember everyone is still in Gensokyo, pretty much. You're able to recall where you think MOST of them would be. Though, not everyone. You're saddened when you recall how many are lost.
You are now Slightly Sad.
> remember what THE INCIDENT was
Free Answer:
THE INCIDENT was a simple event. SHE ran around and began attacking everyone, with lethal intentions. Many of the most influential and strongest youkai and humans fell. Most notably, REIMU HAKUREI, who's death both made the barrier around Gensokyo unstable, and meant the end of the SPELLCARD BATTLE SYSTEM. Eventually, SHE was 'killed', really escaping to a cave with you. Youkai began fighting for supremacy after that, and with the spellcard system abolished, began killing each other. Relatedly, its why everything is kind of a shit hole in Gensokyo right now, she apparently hated vegetables as much as people.
> Remember RAN YAKUMO
> Remember SNOW
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You are now Sad and In Need of a Hug.
This isn't the time to think about snow!
You decide shes asleep enough and leave the cave. She doesn't wake up. You are now OUTSIDE THE CAVE.
Where will you go first?
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> Yo kat! We heard you like CAVES so we got you this CAVE to get you CAVED.
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>Time to extend our reach beyond where we stand, and stretch heftily so not to get any cramps.
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> Yo kat! We heard you like CAVES so we got you this CAVE to get you CAVED.
You just got out of there! You're not going back so soon. You doubt she'd wake up quite yet, anyway.
>Time to extend our reach beyond where we stand, and stretch heftily so not to get any cramps.
You reach out with an invisible hand to stretch. It doesn't really do any better than normal stretching, And you feel a bit foolish. You stop.
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> Just run, fly if you can, as far as possible!
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> Just run, fly if you can, as far as possible!
Its not possible to fly in Gensokyo anymore, the air isn't saturated enough. However, you can run. So you run really far away.
You are now at THE CROSSROAD OF NOWHERE AND SOMEWHERE.
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> Find the place where the Streets Have No Name
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>Look around the crossroads to see if anything interesting is nearby, or up and down the roads.
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> Remember that the train has right of way
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> Find the place where the Streets Have No Name
You don't know where this is. Besides, whats a street?
>Look around the crossroads to see if anything interesting is nearby, or up and down the roads.
There seems to be quite a bit down the road to somewhere. Namely EVERYTHING IN EXISTANCE. You can't really see down the road to nowhere, but you can't imagine there would be anything important.
> Remember that the train has right of way
You wonder why a train would be here, doesn't she just throw them at people?
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>Take the road to somewhere; go left. Or as left as you can and still be on said road.
>Watch out for dangerous things.
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>Take the road to somewhere; go left. Or as left as you can and still be on said road.
>Watch out for dangerous things.
You take the road to somewhere and go to the left. You are now SOMEWHERE TO THE LEFT. There appears to be a pile of boxes for some poor sap here. You feel the urge to groan at a terrible joke for some reason.
You can't imagine this place or that crossroad will ever be important again.
Nothing dangerous seems to be here, however, only useless things also seem to be here.
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>Examine boxes.
>Is this the escape attempt? If so, recall how the others went so education may be derived from past mistakes.
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> Get down
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>Examine boxes.
>Is this the escape attempt? If so, recall how the others went so education may be derived from past mistakes.
The boxes appear to be cardboard and filled with assorted junk that may or may not exist if you choose to open the box. Therefore, Schrodinger's Junk.
You're pretty sure you're not trying to escape, god knows what she'd do if she found you missing. She may just return to trying to kill people, and you're not sure if it'd end up better now or not. It's pretty much the only day you'll have free for an indeterminate amount of time, therefore, your day off.
> Get down
You drop to the floor and duck. Nothing appears to be assaulting you, so you feel rather silly.
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> Follow the scent on the wind
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>Try not to sigh in frustration at that Catch 22.
>Boxes are for opening! Get to it!
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>Try not to sigh in frustration at that Catch 22.
>Boxes are for opening! Get to it!
You've never heard of Catch 22, so you manage to not sigh fairly easily.
You open the boxes. Unsurprisingly, they all end up to be EMPTY. You figure you can make use of one of the boxes however, and store it in a GAP SPACE. Sometimes, being that bitch's shikigami has it's advantages. This is one of those times.
> Follow the scent on the wind
You try and sniff out the scent on the wind, but its too faint to follow. You're surprised you even noticed it, actually.
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>If there is another box of proper size to make a hat, claim it and employ it as such.
>Continue onward.
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>If there is another box of proper size to make a hat, claim it and employ it as such.
>Continue onward.
You feel sort of exposed without a hat, so you find a small enough one and place it on your head as a hat. It feels silly, but its better than the alternative.
You leave SOMEWHERE, returning to main Gensokyo. You have no idea what really just happened there, and forgetting it may be for the best!
You try and remember where to go from here. As far as you know, Gensokyo has not changed.
Where would you want to go first?
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>Try to find Cirno. She's always been a buddy, right?
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>Try to find Cirno. She's always been a buddy, right?
You decide to try and find the ice fairy CIRNO. You doubt anything could really get her down.
You start towards the Misty Lake, habitually avoiding a quicker path from your location through the Magic Forest. The lake has seen better days, and is currently a rather darkish brown hue. And kind of purple, really its disgusting. You actually think this is kind of new. There are a good number of fairies around here, probably because this is where Cirno spends most of her time.
After THE INCIDENT, Most Youkai grouped together to defend their land. Fairies never really saw themselves as owners of a single area, or as a group. This led to issues- Fairies were spread out and usually helped around with the 'owner' of their area's deeds. (SDM's Maids, for example.) So many Youkai groups started to see them as mercenaries, and try to force them to fight for them. This led to more confusion and fighting, until the fairies just stopped helping altogether. The default reaction to a fairy became to kill the hell out of it. This would be more threatening to the fairies if they didn't pretty much respawn, however. Fairies as such, typically don't follow any leader, and are overall weak and unorganized. Though, quite a few have apparently been starting to follow Cirno over the years...
Many fairies flee from where you emerged, perhaps from reputation, perhaps from just being something other than a fairy. You pace around the lake, trying to spot Cirno, but its kind of hard from the edges. You really don't want to go in it, you hate water in general but this is just disgusting.
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> Wonder if parser is an unreliable narrator.
> Examine self.
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> Wonder if parser is an unreliable narrator.
> Examine self.
>I have no idea why you'd accuse me of such... Misdeeds! You insult me, Good sir!
You feel the urge to look down and examine yourself. You are SLIGHTLY DIRTY, but show no signs of damage. You are wearing a SLIGHTLY RIPPED dress, which upon inspection, is kind of small for you now. You seem to appear older than you last remembered. You figure its probably because you feel older, it can't have been that long since you last checked yourself. You are also wearing a BOX HAT to protect your head. You have no shoes. You do look to be kind of a mess.
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>Cease doubting the Parser at once! It too much an insult!
>Wave to the faeries, and says, "I'm just here to chat. She doesn't know I'm here!"
>Replace She with SHE if it is appropriate
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> RABBIT SLAM!! MUTHAFUCKERS!!
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>I have no idea why you'd accuse me of such... Misdeeds! You insult me, Good sir!
> Assure Parser that being an unreliable narrator is the hip and cool thing these days, and there's nothing wrong with being one.
> Pull out a tuft of own hair, examine it.
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> RABBIT SLAM!! MUTHAFUCKERS!!
You are not a giant rabbit, Therefore, can not rabbit slam. Maybe if you could acquire a Giant Rabbit...
>Cease doubting the Parser at once! It too much an insult!
>Wave to the faeries, and says, "I'm just here to chat. She doesn't know I'm here!"
>Replace She with SHE if it is appropriate
>Thanks Man.
You wave to the fairies and try to assure them you mean no harm. They're confused, but most seem to flood out and believe you. You remember SHE isn't known to be alive, it may be best to keep it that way... They assume you mean someone else, Maybe there is a Cat Leader somewhere?
> Assure Parser that being an unreliable narrator is the hip and cool thing these days, and there's nothing wrong with being one.
> Pull out a tuft of own hair, examine it.
>Still don't like it man, But I'll take this insult...in stride.
You try to pull out a tuft of hair, but wimp out and only take a strand. ...Your hair hasn't changed color, but it certainly may be a bit longer. Maybe you should get it cut.
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>Ask one of the Fairies if thewy know where Cirno and/or Daiyousai are
> Our claws are still long and sharp, right? when we have the time, cut our hair with those
Why am I getting an "Amarican McGee's Alice" vibe from this?
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Why am I getting an "Amarican McGee's Alice" vibe from this?
> 'Cause American McGee's Alice is pretty damn awesome. So... peace, Parser, are we cool?.
> Ask who's in charge around these parts.
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>If the faeries seem amenable to talking with you still, ask them what has been happening recently, so we know where the dangerous bits are.
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> Also, examine Fairies
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>Ask one of the Fairies if they know where Cirno and/or Daiyousei are
> Our claws are still long and sharp, right? when we have the time, cut our hair with those
You try to flag down a fairy to ask them about Cirno or Daiyousei. It takes a bit, But you manage to find one. "I don't know where Cirno is, but I know Daiyousei is somewhere in the middle of the lake at the moment."
You feel the less you have to touch this lake the better, so you ask the fairy to go get Daiyousei for you. She agrees and flys off.
You check your claws, they're still pretty sharp. It'd be kind of hard to cut your hair with them still, though. Maybe if you could find a good reflective surface to use...
New Quest Added: Cuttting your Hair for the first time for dummies.
> 'Cause American McGee's Alice is pretty damn awesome. So... peace, Parser, are we cool?.
> Ask who's in charge around these parts.
>If the faeries seem amenable to talking with you still, ask them what has been happening recently, so we know where the dangerous bits are.
>We cool, We cool.
While the Fairy is still fetching Daiyousei, You ask the other fairies a few things. As usual, it seems the Fairies are mostly ruling themselves or their small groups. Cirno and Daiyousei are considered two of the strongest, so they have the most influence. You also ask whats been going on around there lately. The fairies mention the lake seems to be polluted now for some reason. There appears to be some activity going on with the INSECTS in the MAGIC FOREST. Parties have been leaving the forest and returning, the fairies aren't sure where they're going. They also mention they're pretty sure the ABANDONED MANSION on the other side of the lake is haunted. Other than that, they've luckily been secluded from other conflicts.
> Also, examine Fairies
The fairies over the lake are obviously the best off, they're still wearing their dresses as they always have. A few of them seem kind of dirty though, probably from the fact their main source of water to wash in is dirty now. They don't seem like they're in any shape to fight though.
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Ask about the insects.
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>Ask about the insects.
You ask them some more about the insects. They don't really know much, but the parties don't seem to be going out to war or anything, and don't seem to be carrying anything back with them. They're going in a direction towards the entrances to MAKAI, the UNDERGROUND, And HAKUGYOKUROU. You're completely baffled why they'd be going to any of these places.
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Rin is a cat. Maby she's the cat leader?
> Ask about the undergound
> make a mental note to go there after we meet with Daiyousai and/or Cirno
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> Ask about the underground
> make a mental note to go there after we meet with Daiyousai and/or Cirno
You ask the fairies what they know about the underground, unsurprisingly its not much. You suppose the ones Utsuho and the rest hired aren't here. Intriguing, almost.
You make a note you may want to check it out. The fairy soon returns with Daiyousei in tow.
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>Gauge Daiyousei's mood as well as you can.
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>Gauge Daiyousei's mood as well as you can.
You try to gauge Daiyousei's mood as she approaches. She seems a bit miffed, you probably interrupted something semi-important. She isn't exactly angry, but visibly annoyed. Her mood changes to surprise as she sees you. You greet her when she comes up. She responds in kind.
"I didn't expect to see you out again so soon, normally you're away longer..."
Apparently this was a shorter cycle on her part, You have to wonder if this may turn into a pattern.
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> Come up withsome sort of witty way to say we have lots of free time all of a sudden
> Ask if there's anything important/interesting happening.
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>Apologize for disturbing her.
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> Come up with some sort of witty way to say we have lots of free time all of a sudden
> Ask if there's anything important/interesting happening.
You rack your mind for some way to brush off your sudden amount of free time.
"Well, Apparently the plants ARE taking care of themselves now."
You don't do too well. Luckily, Daiyousei seems to buy it. You ask about what she knows is happening around here. She frowns and sends the fairies off. After they're gone, she turns to you.
"Cirno left for the Forest of Magic a few days ago to see what the Insects were up to, and she hasn't been back since then. The insects have been by far the kindest to us, but they've been acting differently for a while now. Sunny Milk and her group went into the Abandoned Scarlet Devil Mansion yesterday, and they swear they saw someone there, as well."
>Apologize for disturbing her.
You apologize for apparently interrupting her.
"Its fine, I don't think much would've come from trying to send the Fairies after Cirno, if something really bad happened, they wouldn't come back either."
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>Ask if the Lake condition is a new thing or if it's been that way for awhile.
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> " I'll go find Cirno, if you want."
> make a note to investigate what's left of the SDM later
> Also, when no one is looking, Nya to ourelves
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>Ask if the Lake condition is a new thing or if it's been that way for awhile.
You confirm with Daiyousei about the lake.
"Its definitely new, its been getting worse since a month ago..."
> " I'll go find Cirno, if you want."
> make a note to investigate what's left of the SDM later
> Also, when no one is looking, Nya to ourselves
You make a note to check out whats up with the SDM...
Quest Added: Haunted Vampire's Mansion, What a redundancy!
You offer to help find Cirno.
"Thank you, I really don't think we could've done much on our own..."
Quest Added: Saving Private Cirno.
You recall you want to AVOID THE FOREST OF MAGIC. However, with your KITTY SNEAKINESS, staying for a short period of time shouldn't be too problematic.
Daiyousei is currently looking, But you Nya under your breath. She doesn't seem to notice!
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>Visit SDM first; there may be useful thingums inside.
>Ask Daiyousei if there is a former SDM maid who could give us the lowdown on it.
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> Recal Why we wanted to avoid the forest of magic.
> recal wather or not Marisa and Alice are still alive
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>Visit SDM first; there may be useful thingums inside.
>Ask Daiyousei if there is a former SDM maid who could give us the lowdown on it.
You resolve you may want to check the SDM first, it may have more useful things inside it. You ask Daiyousei if there are any former SDM maids around here.
"There are a lot of them around here, Most of them are kind of uncooperative about the mansion though..."
> Recall Why we wanted to avoid the forest of magic.
> recall whether or not Marisa and Alice are still alive
...You're not actually sure, Your memory is fuzzy about the specifics, but something dangerous is there now. You're pretty sure you couldn't fight it if you ran into it. It'll attack you on sight, so theres likely no reasoning. At that, it could probably outrace you.
You aren't actually sure, she didn't tell you everything after all. However, she fought both of them with Reimu, so...
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>Ask Daiyousei to bring the one she thinks knows the most. This is for Cirno, after all, as well as the lake and their old partnership with the bugs. We can't take half measures.
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>Ask Daiyousei to bring the one she thinks knows the most. This is for Cirno, after all, as well as the lake and their old partnership with the bugs. We can't take half measures.
You ask Daiyousei for the best Fairy for the job, She nods and heads off to find the fairy. Returning in a bit with a fairy, still dressed in her Maid Uniform. She bows politely to you.
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>"Um, hi. I'm going to go save Cirno. But I need to get supplies out of the mansion before I can do that. So I'll need you to tell me what's there, and what to look out for, alright?"
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>"Um, hi. I'm going to go save Cirno. But I need to get supplies out of the mansion before I can do that. So I'll need you to tell me what's there, and what to look out for, alright?"
The fairy nods, looking a bit nervous. She details the mansion for you, and gives you some places you would most likely find things of interest. You're not very sure if the mansion will have remained unraided, the design seems simplistic and easy to navigate.
You now know the SDM MANSION'S LAYOUT. Traversing the mansion, even broken as it is, should be child's play! Finding things will still be slightly difficult.
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>Does it seem like she's leaving anything out? Such as local dangers or things that should be avoided?
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>Does it seem like she's leaving anything out? Such as local dangers or things that should be avoided?
She seems like shes not really too sure, but she doesn't seem to be leaving anything out that you can pick out immediately... Well, No, You actually think shes choosing her words kind of carefully.
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>"Hey! Is there something you're not telling me? I'm trying to get Cirno back, here! I can't do that if you don't tell me somthing and it gets me, right? Don't worry, your secret's safe with me. I don't even know you name, so I can't tell anyone where I would have learned it from, right?"
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>"Hey! Is there something you're not telling me? I'm trying to get Cirno back, here! I can't do that if you don't tell me something and it gets me, right? Don't worry, your secret's safe with me. I don't even know you name, so I can't tell anyone where I would have learned it from, right?"
You interrupt the maid with your accusation, she flails in surprise.
After calming down, she admits shes slightly dodging around a popular belief that not everyone who lived in the SDM is dead. Most of the maids were taken out nigh-immediately, as soon as the mansion was alerted of her attack. The only person they're absolutely sure died is the gate guard.
...She came back outright saying there were no survivors. You don't think its very likely she was wrong. Unless she forgot someone, you might as well consider it a dead zone.
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>"Okay, okay. Thank you."
>If there's nothing else, start toward SDM. Keep an eye out for dangerous things, faeries who look like they may have something to say, or shinies that seem to be claimed.
>_
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>"Okay, okay. Thank you."
>If there's nothing else, start toward SDM. Keep an eye out for dangerous things, faeries who look like they may have something to say, or shinies that seem to be claimed.
>_
You thank the maid and Daiyousei and decide to start off towards the SDM. The fairies are watching you from the lake, but they don't appear to have a pressing urge to talk to you. The ground is sadly not covered in Shinies. Once you reach the right side, you begin towards the Mansion.
You are now at the SCARLET DEVIL MANSION'S GATE. Even after it's home is abandoned, the sturdy brick wall separating the SDM and the outside world is still standing. Ivy and assorted plantlife have become attached to it, but the wall itself looks rather nice still. The gate is another story, it's right door is completely off the hinges and the left is only on the top hinge. Both appear to have grown rust, for whatever reasons unknown, and are bent inwards. You suspect she probably hit it and Meiling with something that would exert great force. Even after all this time, a green cap with a star on it sits beside the wall, taking the place of the vigilant guard who sat instead.
The Scarlet Devil Mansion was her first target. Aside from, perhaps, a few unnoticeable attacks. As far as you know, she essentially walked up, shot a train at Meiling out of nowhere, and proceeded to slaughter everything and everyone she could see. Despite their ill-preparations, she still came home with enough knives in her, burns on her, damp enough, and with enough cuts to cause a startled Ran to ask what the hell she was doing. She answered truthfully. It didn't go well from there.
>The hell is a _ son?
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>Bad habit. Like an itchy trigger finger. You use the carrots, then BAM. There it is.
>Say a prayer for the poor gate guard. She never seems to win in these scenarios.
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> Rub the gateguard is various questionable places before you go, "it is how we say thanks back from where I came from"
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>Bad habit. Like an itchy trigger finger. You use the carrots, then BAM. There it is.
>Say a prayer for the poor gate guard. She never seems to win in these scenarios.
>Ah, Figures. Its like typing what you're doing instead of using a action verb.
You stop and give a bit of a prayer for the fallen gate guard. A surprise Train to the face is by far the least dignified way to go. At least she probably didn't suffer too much.
> Rub the gateguard is various questionable places before you go, "it is how we say thanks back from where I came from"
>Meiling is pretty long dead, way to be insensitive you jerk. >: <
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>Is there a guard station to investigate? If so, have a look. If not, head inside.
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>Meiling is pretty long dead, way to be insensitive you jerk. >: <
/problem officer?
>head aside, ransack.
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> Take the cap. A memorial that's not seen by anyone isn't of any use to anyone. Maybe we can find a use for it ourselves.
> Remember why we have begun to be called KITTEN.
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> KITTEN SLAM!!
> Lick paw
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> Replace box hat with Meiling's cap.
> Stay sharp. We don't exactly want to find out if Flandre is alive or not.
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>Is there a guard station to investigate? If so, have a look. If not, head inside.
You search around for the guard station. You find it in short order, and head inside. Its the least damaged structure, probably because only Meiling used it. You're not sure if its normal for a station to be this size, but its large enough for the bed and various food stuffs inside. You guess Meiling probably had to sleep inside it many times. Most of the foodstuff appears to be raided or just the remains of wrappers.
/problem officer?
>head aside, ransack.
You head aside and try to find a sack of Rans. You don't have much luck.
> Take the cap. A memorial that's not seen by anyone isn't of any use to anyone. Maybe we can find a use for it ourselves.
> Remember why we have begun to be called KITTEN.
You decide to take the cap lying there, no one really pays attention to it anyway. You also contemplate the new name shes been calling you. You figure its probably due to your KITTEN YOUKAI status. Or maybe she seriously sees you as a kitten. It'd explain quite a bit.
You approach the Cap and...
> KITTEN SLAM!!
> Lick paw
You can't help it, the urge is too much for you. You leap and bear down on the cap in a marvelous KITTEN SLAM. You lick one of your hands in victory before you realize you really just did that. You're rather glad no one was around to see that one.
You obtain the Gate Keeper's Cap.
> Replace box hat with Meiling's cap.
> Stay sharp. We don't exactly want to find out if Flandre is alive or not.
You decide to switch to Meiling's Cap. Its a deal more comfortable than the box, and less silly. Suprisingly, it fits your head rather well...
You stay sharp, suddenly remembering that all this playing around could attract attention.
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> Time to move away, look for directions which may lead you away from Flan's possible attention, or at least a certain maid.
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> Approach mansion, activate thermoptic camouflage.
> If not in possession of thermoptic camo, stay to the shadows and be all stealth kitty-like.
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> Be the fightest fighter that ever fought
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> Time to move away, look for directions which may lead you away from Flan's possible attention, or at least a certain maid.
> Approach mansion, activate thermoptic camouflage.
> If not in possession of thermoptic camo, stay to the shadows and be all stealth kitty-like.
You decide to head towards the Mansion, staying in the shadows to avoid any attention of ghosts. At least, you think ghosts won't pay attention to shadows. You're not really sure. You invoke Kitty Sneakyness just to be sure.
> Be the fightest fighter that ever fought
Unfortunately, someone else already has that title. You'd have to beat them up.
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Unfortunately, someone else already has that title. You'd have to beat them up.
> Hunt down Fightest and gut him!
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> Hunt down Fightest and gut him!
> We don't have time for that. Let's be the Cattest for the moment and deal with the matter of who's the Fightest later.
> Enter Mansion, still in stealth mode.
> Start systematic examination of every room. If something catches our eye, do a more thorough search.
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> Steer clear of the basement until the rest of the mansion is searched.
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> Be on the look out for any weapons. Prefferably something small and light, like, maybe some knives or something.
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> Hunt down Fightest and gut him!
You don't know who this Fightest is, But the Fightest Fighter is probably FIGHTER. And you're not taking him on, Those dual SWORD-CHUCKS scare the hell out of you.
> We don't have time for that. Let's be the Cattest for the moment and deal with the matter of who's the Fightest later.
> Enter Mansion, still in stealth mode.
> Start systematic examination of every room. If something catches our eye, do a more thorough search.
You resolve to stick with being the Cattest for the moment. Its pretty easy, you don't really have any competition for that spot anymore.
You enter the SCARLET DEVIL MANSION, prepared for sneakyness.
> Steer clear of the basement until the rest of the mansion is searched.
> Be on the look out for any weapons. Prefferably something small and light, like, maybe some knives or something.
You decide the Basement isn't very likely to hold anything of value, but you resolve to check it last, given the layout, that may be the best option anyway.
You go through the rooms slowly and systematically. The FOYER is a mess, most of the fighting probably happened here. Scattered china is all around the TEA ROOM. You'd check out SAKUYA'S ROOM, but unfortunately, its blocked by debris. There are a few side rooms left on the first floor to check, for some reason, the library's entrance appears to be on the SECOND FLOOR.
You begin through the SIDE ROOMS, which house a variety of broken trinkets. You take some BROKEN SHARDS from various trinkets. You could probably throw them in a scuffle, but you'd need to be careful with the timing.
...You feel like you're being watched.
>_
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> Call out and listen for a minute for a reaction.
> Stay cautious.
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> Call out and listen for a minute for a reaction.
> Stay cautious.
You fall to the typical horror movie gambit and call out. You listen.
...Thanks to your KITTY HEARING, you manage to catch a light giggle. There is something here for sure...
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> "Who's there?"
> stay brave, Chen!
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> Ready some BROKEN SHARDS.
> Take the high ground.
> If high ground is inaccessible, employ KITTY PARKOUR and wallrun our way there.
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> If high ground is inaccessible, employ KITTY PARKOUR and wallrun our way there.
> FUCK YES!
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> "Who's there?"
> stay brave, Chen!
You question whos there, not letting an inch of fright seep into your voice. You don't get much of a response this time.
> Ready some BROKEN SHARDS.
> Take the high ground.
> If high ground is inaccessible, employ KITTY PARKOUR and wallrun our way there.
You decide to take the high ground, readying use of your shards. The high ground in this case is pretty much the second floor. You contemplate using the walls. Instead, You opt for the stairs.
One of your voices is sad at this.
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> Make sure there is an avenue of escape nearby, preferably a window that leads outside.
> Employ KITTY SNEAKINESS and hide, whilst listening for sounds of anyone approaching.
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> Make sure there is an avenue of escape nearby, preferably a window that leads outside.
> Employ KITTY SNEAKINESS and hide, whilst listening for sounds of anyone approaching.
You opt into the shadows, keeping near the windows. Both of you appear to be keeping quiet and hiding. This could become incredibly dull!
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> Employ KITTY PATIENCE to out-wait the other party.
> Use KITTY FAST-FORWARD until the other party does something.
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>Stop running the KITTY meme into the ground.
>Can you smell anything unusual about?
>What sort of person did the giggle sound like it belonged to? Younger or older? Did it sound like any of the SDM people you know?
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> Employ KITTY PATIENCE to out-wait the other party.
> Use KITTY FAST-FORWARD until the other party does something.
You decide to wait. You're not particularly known for patience, and you really don't have unlimited time!
>Stop running the KITTY meme into the ground.
>Can you smell anything unusual about?
>What sort of person did the giggle sound like it belonged to? Younger or older? Did it sound like any of the SDM people you know?
>No can do, S'in the manual folks.
You can smell... tea? You shouldn't be able to smell tea here.
It sounded like someone probably OLDER than you appear to be right now, given, in gensokyo, it doesn't tend to matter much. Given the only person you've met personally was the maid, You are very sure it is not that knife throwing lunatic. She'dve just knifed you.
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>Is it prepared tea, or the leaves? Where does it seem to be coming from?
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>Its kind of a mix of both, whoevers making the tea seems to be a bit messy with the leaves. Its spread around, but there seems to be a higher concentration in a direction. Most of the smells are around the second floor.
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>Its kind of a mix of both, whoevers making the tea seems to be a bit messy with the leaves. Its spread around, but there seems to be a higher concentration in a direction. Most of the smells are around the second floor.
>If it doesn't seem immediately dangerous to do so, try to slink over in that direction and stay unseen. Be warying of others sneaking up on you, though.
>Try not to whimper in fear, it's a tense scenario after all. =[
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>If it doesn't seem immediately dangerous to do so, try to slink over in that direction and stay unseen. Be warying of others sneaking up on you, though.
>Try not to whimper in fear, it's a tense scenario after all. =[
You attempt to sneak nearerways the strong concentration. You don't think you're seen yet, and you don't notice anyone else yet.
You avoid whimpering, That'd give you away.
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> Maybe they are freindly ghosts c:
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> Use a reflective SHARD to peek around corners. Keep another SHARD handy for stabbings.
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> Maybe they are freindly ghosts c:
You consider this, After all, Yuyuko was a fairly nice ghost. If a bit...odd at times. And Youmu wasn't half bad.
> Use a reflective SHARD to peek around corners. Keep another SHARD handy for stabbings.
You try using the shard to peek around the corner. It glimmers! You've been given away! A DEMON strikes from the shadows! This is serious enough to require another line!
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>Dodge like the dickens!
>Assess our aggressor, if possible. Do not attack, that would just make things worse.
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>Dodge like the dickens!
>Assess our aggressor, if possible. Do not attack, that would just make things worse.
You roll away, and attempt to threaten your attacker with a shard of pottery. She does not appear to be impressed, And comes in for another round!
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> A DEMON?
> Is it Koakuma? If so, toss dust from rubble in her face to blind her, then get into an advantageous position.
> If not, quickly retreat to high ground.
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> A DEMON?
> Is it Koakuma? If so, toss dust from rubble in her face to blind her, then get into an advantageous position.
> If not, quickly retreat to high ground.
>Did I stutter?
You recall that the SDM's magician had a demonic familiar. You'd assumed she worked like a shikigami, but you may have been wrong. So its possible she might've survived her attack... If it is her, shes certainly grown. You probably couldn't call her little anymore.
You resolve to try and toss some dust in her face to blind her. You end up grasping a rock instead, and clonking her in the head with it. You take the moment to get away to a more advantageous position.
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>I said assess, not aggress! ;_;
>Back away, try to get a clear view of who this is. Shout "Stop! We don't need to do this! Do you want to be like HER?"
>Stay defensive, try to dodge rather than inflicting more damage.
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>I said assess, not aggress! ;_;
>Stay defensive, try to dodge rather than inflicting more damage.
> I only wanted some dust :(.
> Feel somewhat guilty.
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>I said assess, not aggress! ;_;
>Back away, try to get a clear view of who this is. Shout "Stop! We don't need to do this! Do you want to be like HER?"
>Stay defensive, try to dodge rather than inflicting more damage.
> I only wanted some dust :(.
> Feel somewhat guilty.
You really really don't want to fight right now. You express this verbally and by acting defensively, and intinctively apologizing about the rock. You're really just a bit away from panicing.
Thankfully, she seems to find it amusing enough to emit another giggle.
"You're here to raid the mansion too though, right? You even have the gateguard's cap! I'm supposed to protect it for the mistress."
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>"I didn't know anyone was here! I'm sorry. Do you want me to go away? I'd like to visit, if that's okay. I'll be good! I promise!"
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>"I didn't know anyone was here! I'm sorry. Do you want me to go away? I'd like to visit, if that's okay. I'll be good! I promise!"
"It doesn't excuse your stealing~ But you can stay, just don't take anything more!"
The DEMON appears to have been appeased. The battle is over.
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>"If I ask nicely, can I borrow something? I need some things to help a friend."
>Offer the hat back. It clearly means more to the DEMON than to us.
Edit:
>How well can we make tea?
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>"If I ask nicely, can I borrow something? I need some things to help a friend."
>Offer the hat back. It clearly means more to the DEMON than to us.
Edit:
>How well can we make tea?
You give the Demon the GATEGUARD'S HAT, you reequip your box hat. It seems silly, and the Demon gives another giggle.
"You probably could, You'd have to wait for mistress though! She should be back any moment... You can wait with me in the library, if you want!"
You're not very good at making tea, or really cooking in general...
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> Go to the Library with the DEMON.
> Ask her name
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> Go to the Library with the DEMON.
> Ask her name
You agree to stay in the library with the DEMON for a while to wait. The DEMON opens the library doors, and you follow her in.
You are now in VOILE LIBRARY. You've never been here personally, and the ammount of books outright astounds you... The library seems to be incredibly expansive, and you can feel a great amount of enchantments in place just as you enter. The amount of space the Library actually contains is surely greater than what it takes up...
The DEMON probably has ability to control where you enter, as you both enter into a little clearing in the shelves. A desk and a few seats are here. The DESK contains many COLD GLASSES OF TEA. You can guess this was PATCHOULI KNOWLEDGE'S Desk. Upon noticing what you assume was the newest glass is empty, the DEMON heads off to make a new one. You guess shes been doing this, and waiting for Patchouli, for a very long time...
You feel RATHER SAD and IN NEED OF A HUG.
"My name? Its actually incomprehensible to mortal toungue! Its a family thing, don't ask. Just call me Demon! Oh, And you can have one of the cold glasses of Tea, I'm sure she doesn't want those."
Demon heads off momentarily, leaving you alone.
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>Have some cold tea. It helps keep one from sobbing. Look about for interesting things around the desk. Don't actually rifle through it, though.
>How literate are we?
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>Have some cold tea. It helps keep one from sobbing. Look about for interesting things around the desk. Don't actually rifle through it, though.
>How literate are we?
You resolve to have some of the tea. Its obviously not very good cold, but it does fair better than absolutely nothing. As you do so, you glance about the desk. Its positively littered with cold tea. Really, you don't think Demon has anything better to do than make tea...
You're capable of reading and writing, ofcourse, Ran made sure of that.
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> ...
> Should we break the news to her? It's kinda obvious by now that... Well...
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> ...
> Should we break the news to her? It's kinda obvious by now that... Well...
>...
You're not really sure, she could react badly... Its kind of obvious, but its kind of obvious. Shes probably not very mentally stable at this point... To keep serving tea and keep waiting here... You don't think she'd react well.
Regardless, she returns with a hot cup of tea.
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>Ask how long she's been here.
>Also, after she sets that tea down, give her a hug. You need one and so does she. Unless she clearly objects.
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>Ask how long she's been here.
>Also, after she sets that tea down, give her a hug. You need one and so does she. Unless she clearly objects.
She sets the tea down. You contemplate giving her a hug, But she clearly appears to have transcended to a HUGCUBUS. Hugging her would surely kill you.
You instead opt to ask her how long shes been here. For some reason, you can't accurately grasp how long... You do get around since THE INCIDENT, so its all good.
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>What if we wear gloves or something ;_;
>Ask her why she stays her? Does she want to, or was it something that her master did to her that makes her stay?
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>What if we wear gloves or something ;_;
>Ask her why she stays her? Does she want to, or was it something that her master did to her that makes her stay?
You'd have to find some, in the first place, and you're not sure they'd help. Shes a pretty powerful HUGCUBUS, you'd say.
You ask her why shes staying here.
"What? Oh, I can't really disobey Mistress Knowledge's orders while I'm her familiar. After all, that'd be breaching the contract!"
Given Patchouli's status as deceased, her contract should be broken. ...You wonder if something is causing the bond to remain, it'd explain why she'd assume Patchouli is still alive, and why she'd still remain here.
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>Very quietly ask "What if she's gone?" like you don't want to contemplate that.
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>Very quietly ask "What if she's gone?" like you don't want to contemplate that.
Demon looks confused for a second, before answering as perkily as ever.
"Well, I'd probably know, Silly!"
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Demon looks confused for a second, before answering as perkily as ever.
"Well, I'd probably know, Silly!"
>Perk up! Patchouli still being alive is a good thing, dangit. "How would you know? Maybe I could find her."
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>Perk up! Patchouli still being alive is a good thing, dangit. "How would you know? Maybe I could find her."
You decide to take this as a more positive thing. Patchouli could've survived, Even if well...no one else here did. It may be suprising, but it'd be by no means bad.
You ask how she'd know, and where you would find her.
"Well, I'd still be pretty bound here! Elsewise I'dve gone back to makai or some other demony place! I dunno how you'd find her though, She doesn't tell me anything..."
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>Nod. That's a point, right? Ask if it was part of the contract.
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>Nod. That's a point, right? Ask if it was part of the contract.
Its a fairly strong point, strong enough to convince someone to stay here. You're however rather sure nothing would stop her from coming back after she was 'dismissed'. She could just be choosing to ignore Patchouli's death. Whatever you're asking probably was part of the contract.
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>Change the subject, summarize our quest to retrieve Cirno, ask if she knows about anything that could help.
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>Change the subject, summarize our quest to retrieve Cirno, ask if she knows about anything that could help.
You decide pushing about Patchouli's likely demise or undemise is probably not smart and decide to change the subject. You bring up your current quest to find Cirno. Demon looks contemplative.
"Unfortunately, besides scaring the troublesome fairies away, I don't know much about the outside world at the moment..."
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>"Maybe there's something here I can borrow that might be good for dealing with insects?"
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>"Maybe there's something here I can borrow that might be good for dealing with insects?"
"Hey! Thats something I can do, Hold on..."
Demon momentarily disappears into the maze of a library, and returns with a small tablet with a FAMILIAR PENTAGRAM on it. It appears to hose a familiar. Given your BLACK MAGERY and SHIKIGAMI CONTROL skills, you could probably use the familiar inside. Demon seems capable of knowing this.
"Bugs are eaten by birds, Right? My cousin gave me this one, But I can't use it, so you can have it!"
You are given THE ROC before you can object in any fashion.
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>"Thank very much!" Take the pentagram, and wonder if THE ROC angry in there or not.
>Ponder how long it would take to employ this and set up a contract.
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>"Thank very much!" Take the pentagram, and wonder if THE ROC angry in there or not.
>Ponder how long it would take to employ this and set up a contract.
THE ROC appears to be rather bored actually. You're fairly sure he'll still be able to wrestle any foe, avian or not, into submission. Hes just that kind of bird.
You thank Demon and ponder how long setting a contract up with THE ROC would take. As you don't intend to call upon him all the time, you could probably just manage a 'I ring, You get the hell over here and kick some ass' contract. Those are easy to negotiate, no need to factor in vacations or other such events.
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>Will we be able to keep it on the lowdown from HER, though?
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>Will we be able to keep it on the lowdown from HER, though?
You imagine shes quite asleep right now. So long as you can store and leave your possesions unused at the end of your day off, you imagine she'll be none the wiser.
I mean, its not like shes omnipotent or anything.
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>Wouldn't a familiar bond run a bit deeper than a mere possession? And given our bond with HER, would it be possible for her to pick up on it? We don't need more beatings ;_;
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>Wouldn't a familiar bond run a bit deeper than a mere possession? And given our bond with HER, would it be possible for her to pick up on it? We don't need more beatings ;_;
You realize the flaw in your logic. Even for such a low scale familiar spell, you'd indeed have to make a bit of a magic bond between yourself and the familiar. If she tried, she could probably sense it. You're actually not sure if she checks if you've been up to something by violating every part of your being with magic, or just assumes you stayed in the cave.
The thought of more beatings is almost enough to ellict a whimper.
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>Set the pentagram aside, all ear droopy. "I...I shouldn't use this. SHE might find out. And if she did, she'd hurt me again... I'm sorry..."
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>Set the pentagram aside, all ear droopy. "I...I shouldn't use this. SHE might find out. And if she did, she'd hurt me again... I'm sorry..."
You decide it may be best not to use the familiar. Your ears droop as you set the pentagram aside on the desk, and explain your plight to Demon. She nods and frowns.
"I see, I guess it'd be kinda hard to hide something like a familiar..."
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>"Oh well, you tried, and that's the important part." Try to give a brave smile. But...so disappointed. We almost had a friend...
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You instead opt to ask her how long shes been here. For some reason, you can't accurately grasp how long... You do get around since THE INCIDENT, so its all good.
> Ask parser for clarification, this didn't really make sense to this voice.
> We can make a contract with THE ROC and cancel it at the end of the day, that way we'd have a friend for a bit and there would be no beatings.
> Perkily pick up the pentagram again.
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>Could this be done, to our knowledge, without leaving a trace that SHE could find?
Edit:
>Can you just cancel a familiar, or does it bond too deeply for that sort of thing?
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> Asses sexuality
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> Ask Demon for status on the other SDM residents and what happened the day the mansion was attacked.
> Contemplate bringing Yukari to her knees for this.
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> Contemplate bringing Yukari to her knees for this.
> Gonna be a smidge difficult, but this voice is up for it.
> We'll need - if the rumours of the Shrine Maiden being dead are true - to re-establish a new Hakurei Shrine Maiden, for a start.
> Also we'll need to check for Yuyuko, see where she's at in all this.
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> Check sanity rating
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> CHANGE LAST NAME TO HAKUREI
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>"Oh well, you tried, and that's the important part." Try to give a brave smile. But...so disappointed. We almost had a friend...
You thank her for trying, and try to put on a brave smile. Somehow, you think even the delusional Demon can see through it...
> Ask parser for clarification, this didn't really make sense to this voice.
> We can make a contract with THE ROC and cancel it at the end of the day, that way we'd have a friend for a bit and there would be no beatings.
> Perkily pick up the pentagram again.
>Uhhh, I'm about as confused as you are mate. It comes out as something like 'CAN'T LET YOU DO THAT STAR CHEN' or '*#%$^#$' or other assorted messes. I think somethings broken...
>Could this be done, to our knowledge, without leaving a trace that SHE could find?
>Can you just cancel a familiar, or does it bond too deeply for that sort of thing?
You suddenly start to consider a new line of thought. A familiar isn't the sort of almost irreversible deep bound as a shikigami, most times, and past today for a while, you won't have need of them. You could just cancel the contract and let it stew for a bit, flush out the magic a bit, and it should be impossible for her to find it out. You perk up and explain your solution to Demon, and retake the pentagram. Demon nods, acknowledging your KITTY CLEVERNESS.
> Asses sexuality
>Hey, Hey, Hey! Thats digging a bit deep now, isn't it?!
> Ask Demon for status on the other SDM residents and what happened the day the mansion was attacked.
> Contemplate bringing Yukari to her knees for this.
...You decide to ask Demon about the other SDM residents. You get pretty much what you expected. Remilia, Sakuya, and Meiling are assuredly dead. You already knew the maids at the lake were still alive, they're fairies after all, you'd have to try really hard to kill them.
> Gonna be a smidge difficult, but this voice is up for it.
> We'll need - if the rumours of the Shrine Maiden being dead are true - to re-establish a new Hakurei Shrine Maiden, for a start.
> Also we'll need to check for Yuyuko, see where she's at in all this.
You contemplate bringing sweet justice to HER for real this time. You like this idea. Alot. You acknowledge it'll be hard. She did completely kill everyone influential in Gensokyo.
You decide you may need a new Hakurei Shrine Maiden established. If nothing else, the Gensokyo Border has been getting weak lately. You imagine the shopkeeper is having a ball with that. Regardless, seeing as Reimu was too young to have kids, finding someone to carry on her work'll be tough.
Quest Added: A Shiny New Miko.
You'll have to talk to Yuyuko, too. If anything else, you don't think she could've agreed with what Yukari did.
>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 shapeshift 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.
>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.
>Saving Private Cirno.
Cirno probably got herself in a fight or something with insects. You should probably help her.
>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.
> Check sanity rating
>Templates like that are forbidden.
> CHANGE LAST NAME TO HAKUREI
It'd never be that easy.
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> inform the DEMON that we have a fammiliar traped inside us, and ask if she knows how to get it out.
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> inform the DEMON that we have a fammiliar traped inside us, and ask if she knows how to get it out.
You decide to ask Demon about the familliar inside you. She huhms and crosses her arms, before shrugging.
"I honest don't know what to do... You'd have to ask Mistress or someone else knowledgable in the field."
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> Make a spot check
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> Make a spot check
>We don't roll that way here, mister.
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> :X
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>Add "Go find keine" to quests. Maybe we can undo the incident.
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>Ask what happened to Flandre.
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> :X
>Don't you :X me, Son!
>Add "Go find keine" to quests. Maybe we can undo the incident.
You don't want to ever see that cowbitch again. Besides, If she could undo everything bad thats ever happened, she'd have no troubles.
>Ask what happened to Flandre.
Unfortunately, You don't know who Flandre is! This however probably means shes alive, however it ALSO probably means she is alive.
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>Did the faerie say anything about the basement? Like "DON'T GO IN THE BASEMENT OH GOD". If given a warning like that, ask about it.
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> Ask permission to brows throught the library
>if we are allowed, Brush up on some Magic.
>Speaking of, What kind of BLACK MAGICKS do we know again?
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>Did the faerie say anything about the basement? Like "DON'T GO IN THE BASEMENT OH GOD". If given a warning like that, ask about it.
You recall the Maid didn't really have much to say about the basement, except it'd probably be best to avoid it. You took it as something Remilia told the fairies because she hid shinies there, but you have to wonder. You ask Demon about it.
"...I can't actually talk about that, not without Mistress' permission."
Her tone is visibly serious. This is an unprecedentedly serious affair.
> Ask permission to browse through the library
>if we are allowed, Brush up on some Magic.
>Speaking of, What kind of BLACK MAGICKS do we know again?
You try to remember what you know of Black Magick, But you really can't recall much! You remember it involved a great deal of moving very fast and switching places, but that alone doesn't do much outside of the spellcard system.
You contemplate asking to browse through the library, but you really don't think you could handle all that knowledge! Besides, it'd be really rather boring.
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>"Oh. Sorry. I better be going now, then. Thank you very much for all your help! And I'm sorry about before. I'll try to come back and visit again when I can, okay?"
>Presuming she has nothing more to say, make your way back toward the lake region.
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>"Oh. Sorry. I better be going now, then. Thank you very much for all your help! And I'm sorry about before. I'll try to come back and visit again when I can, okay?"
>Presuming she has nothing more to say, make your way back toward the lake region.
"Okay! Don't be gone too long though, Mistress'll be back soon, and I'm sure she'll want to see you when she does!"
You feel a slight twang on your heartstrings. You can't help it.
You head back towards the Lake once you're sure you've nothing else to say.
>_
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>Pass through, so people can see you returned more or less unharmed.
>Contemplate how to use the familiar so that you can set it up in a way that you can remove it without her knowing, and without any kind of contractual weirdness that shouldn't result in something like DEMON's situation before forced.
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>Pass through, so people can see you returned more or less unharmed.
>Contemplate how to use the familiar so that you can set it up in a way that you can remove it without her knowing, and without any kind of contractual weirdness that shouldn't result in something like DEMON's situation before forced.
You pass through, the fairys take notice and buzz about. You wonder if you should make Demon's day abit easier and tell them not to go there...
You contemplate use of the familiar. You could choose to tie the bond to an OBJECT in your posession, but if you lost the object or it was broken, You'd have to start from scratch, if you still had the familiar near by. You'd not have to worry about residue de familiar as much that way. So long as you don't do a 'full' contract such as Demon's, you won't have to worry about problems removing the contract or hiding the familiar. You're less likely for such crazyness to happen as well, but in general Demon's case is very odd.
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Is the pentagram itself sufficient as an object?
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>Is the pentagram itself sufficient as an object?
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>Is the pentagram itself sufficient as an object?
You could use the pentagram as an object. It'd certainly be fitting, given. It'd probably be easier to use if you ever wanted to swap to a more fitting object, But with all the space you have free, you don't know why you'd need to.
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>Find a place where the faeries aren't likely to get in the way and set to it, then!
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>Find a place where the faeries aren't likely to get in the way and set to it, then!
You head aways from the fairy lake and begin to work on setting the contract with THE ROC. It doesn't take too long, and you don't see why you'd need to describe it, but its all setup. THE ROC will come will you call, and you can't stop THE ROC.
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>Find Daiyousei, and tell her about the mansion trip. In particular, that DEMON is rather possessive of it. But she seems to respond to politeness and such.
>If she has nothing new to add, head toward the insect region. Go back into careful mode.
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>Find Daiyousei, and tell her about the mansion trip. In particular, that DEMON is rather possessive of it. But she seems to respond to politeness and such.
>If she has nothing new to add, head toward the insect region. Go back into careful mode.
You head back to the lake and explain your trip to the mansion to Daiyousei. You make sure to stress Demon's possessive nature of the mansion. She nods thoughtfully and thanks you for finding out what was going on.
After confirming she has nothing else to really add, you decide theres nothing else to do but find out where the Cirno at. You begin to head towards the Forest of Magic. You'll have to be careful while you're there, But as long as you don't hit any dramatic points or go there too much, you don't think there'll be an issue.
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>Press onwards where Daiyousei told you Insectvania lies.
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>Press onwards where Daiyousei told you Insectvania lies.
You head into the Forest of Magic. ...The forest seems quiet, but you really should know better. Likely, the insects are sizing you up as you think. You start to navigate via the trees, the best way to remain hidden. You move towards THE INSECT'S LAND.
And then you get there, after the parser realizes there is really nothing you could do from this post. It apologizes for this folly.
Really, to call you current location a town would be a folly. Currently, the bugs have complete unrivaled control of the forest of magic. You think this probably has something to do with the large number of bug youkai generated sometime after THE INCIDENT. You'd likely be right, most of the bug youkai are weak and should not be capable of maintaining a humanoid form like they do. However, due to the intervention of their LEADER, The Bug Youkai outnumber most of the forces in Gensokyo and even some of the forces put together.
However, you're currently at the highest concentration of bug youkai in the forest, generally the closest thing you could call the home location. A good number of varyingly well-made houses are here, as well as the 'Palace'. Which is little more than a fort. You don't see any sign of Cirno, but there are a lot of bug youkai around here.
>_
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>Try to stay near the creek, if plausible without endangering ourselves, and see if any clues toward the source or cause of the pollution turn up.
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>Try to stay near the creek, if plausible without endangering ourselves, and see if any clues toward the source or cause of the pollution turn up.
You insted opt to stay near the creek, like some great mixup had occured. You search for any good cause for the pollution, but you really can't see anything that would be causing it. Though, if it was something that could be found by circling the lake and nearby area, you think the fairies would probably have found it...
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>Lakes are fed by water sources such as creeks, right? And the offending one came from the insects' direction, did it not? So if the recent pollution has a source, it'd probably be found following that creek, right? Which should take us toward the insect region? Or am I getting things mixed up?
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>Lakes are fed by water sources such as creeks, right? And the offending one came from the insects' direction, did it not? So if the recent pollution has a source, it'd probably be found following that creek, right? Which should take us toward the insect region? Or am I getting things mixed up?
You try to use logic to solve the mystery of the polluted lake. Unsuprisingly you end up confusing yourself. Besides, the SDM lake seems to be fed by an underwater source. ...Maybe thats a clue, now that you think of it.
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>Search for Wriggle Nightbug, likely the insect's leader.
>Unless she's dead.
>Pause, check skills, unpause.
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> Roll for catness
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>Search for Wriggle Nightbug, likely the insect's leader.
>Unless she's dead.
>Pause, check skills, unpause.
I couldn't be any more blatant on the fact shes alive now, could I?
You decide for now, you may want to try and find WRIGGLE. As such, you head towards the 'Palace' of the insects. You're not sure if you want to force your way through or try and ask nicely for a way in.
>None of that pausing here, shes not a maid now is she?
You're currently moderately skilled in stealth, moderately skilled in Black Magicks, minorly skilled in shikigami control, and minorly skilled in clawed combat.
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> Ask nicely to Wriggle, Unnecessary violence would make us no better than HER
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> Roll for Catness, damnit >:(
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>Learn SLEUTH DIPLOMACY.
>If that is not possible, learn CAT DIPLOMACY.
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> Roll for Catness, damnit >:(
Unfortunately, You have no idea about the catness scale! Its a shame Patchy is dead, you're sure you'd be a dead ringer for a perfect score.
> Ask nicely to Wriggle, Unnecessary violence would make us no better than HER
You decide to ask nicely, and calmly attempt to walk through the area towards the fort. The insects watch you. You reach the fort and the pair of praying mantis bug youkai that are on guard. You proceed to ask nicely if you can see Wriggle. They respond she has a guest, but they'll ask her because you asked so nicely. Apparently asking nice does work some times.
After THE INCIDENT, there were huge gaps in the balance of Gensokyo. The timing couldn't be any worse, as everyone began fighting for territory. Youkai everywhere began flooding to control places, and everyone was fighting. The first place to get an actual stability was the Forest of Magic. Wriggle apparently had decided to step up, and quickly managed to take out any contenders to rule the Forest. Except for a few fairies, everyone was pushed out by the bug youkai. Wriggle was apparently crowned Queen or something, as thats what all the bug youkai refer to her as.
As you enter the FORT, you notice Wriggle and Cirno are both eating at a very large table with a lot of food on it. Both are talking happily and enjoying themselves. Apparently, Daiyousei was just worried about nothing.
You feel like you came to an anti-climax. Wriggle notices and beckons you in to join. ...You're rather hungry, to be honest.
>Learn SLEUTH DIPLOMACY.
>If that is not possible, learn CAT DIPLOMACY.
You are not a Sleuth! And you're not sure how you'd learn diplomacy out of nowhere, anyway.
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> Join Wriggle and Cirno.
> Tell cirno that you came here because Daiyousai was looking for her.
> Examine Wriggle and Cirno.
> And also the Insect palace.
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> Greet Wriggle.
> Ask if she has any knowledge of the status of the other areas of Gensokyo.
> Vow to find out the reason why the Demon's contract hasn't dissipated.
> Vow to check the basement at your next visit to the SDM.
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> Join Wriggle and Cirno.
> Tell cirno that you came here because Daiyousai was looking for her.
> Examine Wriggle and Cirno.
> And also the Insect palace.
You decide screw it your hungry, you're eating some food. You take a seat at the table with Wriggle and Cirno. You're not sure how Wriggle found some of this food, but god damn the table is packed. You begin partaking in some DELICIOUS FISH.
You mention to Cirno about Daiyousei worrying about her. She chuckles and waves it off while biting into some meat. Wriggle explains for her since shes still stuffing her face. "We get together every now and then without telling Daiyousei, she usually feeds something about fighting a dragon everytime she comes back. Usually, Daiyousei is just happy shes back."
You examine the two closer through your meal. Cirno really seems to have as you expected, not changed at all. ...Well, No, now that you think of it, she does seem a bit taller... moreso than the average fairy. Thats kind of odd. Otherwise, she looks about the same as always.
Wriggle has changed incredibly though. You have to wonder who else is as tall as her, really, its kind of astounding. She in general, just looks far older than before, and you doubt she could pass as a boy naturally anymore. She still probably would refuse to wear a skirt or anything, really, shes wearing a business suit of sorts. You wonder if it came from outside.
The insect palace is kind of small really, besides a few rooms behind this big open space, theres not really anything else here. You wonder if wriggle actually lives elsewhere.
> Greet Wriggle.
> Ask if she has any knowledge of the status of the other areas of Gensokyo.
> Vow to find out the reason why the Demon's contract hasn't dissipated.
> Vow to check the basement at your next visit to the SDM.
You realize you haven't properly greeted Wriggle and do so. You ofcourse receive a greeting back from both of them. You decide to break into the conversation kind of businessly, the two seemed like they were done with their chat for the moment anyway.
Wriggle nods. "Of course, You can't go anywhere an insect can't... most of the time, People've started to take measures about any scouts I send. I still have a lot of knowledge about whats going on, Though.
You add the quest: Demon ain't goin home.
You decide you should probably check that basement, if Demon doesn't get in your way. There has to be something there.
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> Ask about the status of Rumia, the Eientei crew, and the village.
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> Ask about the status of Rumia, the Eientei crew, and the village.
You don't need to ask about the Eientei crew. She thought it'd be funny if they went back to space, so, Eientei, Kaguya, and Eirin are probably still somewhere up in space, floating about. Actually, You're not sure about Reisen, but you're certain Tewi is leading the Bamboo Forest Youkai. You have a feeling Reisen is probably dead from that alone.
The less you talk about that damned village, the better.
Instead, You really have to wonder what happened to Rumia. You ask Wriggle if she knows, she shakes her head. "We've still found no sign of her, I can't imagine why Yukari would've wanted to kill her though..."
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> Ponder possible reasons for disappearance.
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> Ponder possible reasons for disappearance.
You ponder. Really you don't get it, Rumia was never a strong youkai, sure, bit you can't tell for the life of you why she wouldn't atleast get involved in territory claiming. She should have SOME trace, unless she like, completely vanished...
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> Thank Wriggle and Cirno for their time.
> Head back to the lake to tell Daiyousei that Cirno is fine, but don't give away the fact that she and Wriggle get together.
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>Ponder the survival rate of the Youkai Mountain crew (including the Akis/Hina/Nitori)
>Ponder the survival rate of the Underground group
>Ponder who's left in Makai
>Ponder why you ponder so much
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> Pay U to look at the top 3 cards of our library. Rearrange them in any order or put them back and shuffle our library. Draw a card.
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> Thank Wriggle and Cirno for their time.
> Head back to the lake to tell Daiyousei that Cirno is fine, but don't give away the fact that she and Wriggle get together.
You eat a bit more, before thanking Wriggle and Cirno for their time. You apologize for having to leave so quickly, but only Cirno seems a bit confused. Wriggle knows staying in the forest probably isn't too smart for you.
You head back to the lake and wave Daiyousei down. You tell her that Cirno is discussing important business, and is fine. She seems to buy it.
"Thank god. I don't know what we'd do if she was in trouble, without her we're defenseless.. I don't know how we can possibly thank you."
...she probably thinks it was something not as simple as it was, but thanks is always welcome.
>Ponder the survival rate of the Youkai Mountain crew (including the Akis/Hina/Nitori)
>Ponder the survival rate of the Underground group
>Ponder who's left in Makai
>Ponder why you ponder so much
You really wonder why you're pondering all these things you know!
Well, Actually, Given the fact the Tengu went completely apeshit after the Incident and closed off the entire mountain, you really have to wonder whos still there.
You never knew much about Makai anyway.
But the underground is obvious. Utsuho exploded. You really really doubt anyone other than her survived that.
> Pay U to look at the top 3 cards of our library. Rearrange them in any order or put them back and shuffle our library. Draw a card.
>Say what now.
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>Decide whether checking the mountain would get us killed or not.
>How's the Yama and her subordinate? Or Aya, for that matter?
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>
UTSUHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! ;-;
> Head for the SDM's basement. Might as well get that out of the way.
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>Decide whether checking the mountain would get us killed or not.
>How's the Yama and her subordinate? Or Aya, for that matter?
Checking the mountain wouldn't be too smart in itself. Despite the fact You're not on anyone's side, the tengu got privacy hyper really fast. You probably wouldn't get too far.
You're not sure why you'd ever expect her to try and mess with the Yama. Shes crazy, but not crazy enough to think messing with death ever ends well. Eiki couldn't touch her anyway.
You're not sure about Aya. She certainly didn't post an 'Apocalypse Now' Bunbunmaru edition, and hasn't been anywhere or even printed a single newspaper since then, but she certainly didn't mention killing the tengu.
> UTSUHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! ;-;
> Head for the SDM's basement. Might as well get that out of the way.
Having an explosive raven around is never a good idea.
You begin to head back to the SDM. Hopefully you'll be able to budge Demon on the basment scene...
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>Ponder the feasibility of somehow fixing everything
>Realize that's basically impossible
>Eh, just check inventory.
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>Ponder the feasibility of somehow fixing everything
>Realize that's basically impossible
>Eh, just check inventory.
You wonder why you even bothered to think that. Everythings too screwed up to fix.
>Your inventory contains:
>Slightly Ripped and Dirty Dress [Worn]
You're not sure how long you've had this dress, but it is certainly showing its wear.
>Box Hat [Worn]
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.
>Broken Shards
Belonging to various objects, You're not really sure what you could use these for. Weaponry? Decoration?
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> Try to sneak into basement. If not possible, ask Demon for access.
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> Try to sneak into basement. If not possible, ask Demon for access.
You attempt to sneak towards the basement, luckily, Demon is probably pouring tea at the moment. You head towards the basement entrance. ...You begin to develop a really bad feeling as you do. You're not really sure, but its like every step you make is trying to wake a sleeping dog.
You're not sure what to make of this.
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> Go into the basement, it probably contains goodies!
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> Stay really quiet and cautious.
> Keep to the shadows.
> If something hostile is encountered do not hesitate to flee.
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> Go into the basement, it probably contains goodies!
You throw caution to the wi-
> Stay really quiet and cautious.
> Keep to the shadows.
> If something hostile is encountered do not hesitate to flee.
Wait, No you don't. You move towards the basement entrance rather carefully. The feeling gets worse as you approach, and even your friends the shadows seem to become ominous. You begin to feel even sick as you approach, and while you haven't even met anything, you back away. You just can't bear to approach the basement at the moment. Its like something is opressing your every movement...
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> stop being fat
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> stop being fat
> Invalid command, Sucker. Try again.
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>Have a seat, and try to gather up your wits before you leave. You don't want to stumble and tip off DEMON that you were doing something so foolish and antithetical to your newly established friendship.
>One you feel a little better, depart and consider visiting human town; or the ruins thereof.
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>Have a seat, and try to gather up your wits before you leave. You don't want to stumble and tip off DEMON that you were doing something so foolish and antithetical to your newly established friendship.
>One you feel a little better, depart and consider visiting human town; or the ruins thereof.
You decide to take a breather before formally leaving. Whatever that was very easily threw you off balance. You're not even sure why.
You depart quickly once you feel better, you don't think Demon is any wiser to you. You consider visiting that town but shoot it down quickly. The thought fills you with disgust, the more you can avoid that town the better.
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> Step up, we have an unacceptable amount of lost memory. We don't have time to be squeamish.
> Go to human village.
> The Eientei crew can fly, certainly the immortals can. They can leave their situation at any time, probably.
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> The old man ships
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> What happened to Byakuren and her freinds? Byakuren was a nice lady...
> The Eientei crew can fly, certainly the immortals can. They can leave their situation at any time, probably.
> Being up in space would make them immortal floating chunks of imploded organs :/
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> Step up, we have an unacceptable amount of lost memory. We don't have time to be squeamish.
> Go to human village.
> The Eientei crew can fly, certainly the immortals can. They can leave their situation at any time, probably.
You contemplate probably talking to HER as well. You really don't want to though. Besides, You don't know if they'd take well to it anyway.
Unfortunately, The bear is right. Fly or not, when you're exploding and suffocating constantly, you're in a bit too much pain to go ANYWHERE. You're not even sure where they got sent, too...
> The old man ships
>Old whatnow?
> What happened to Byakuren and her freinds? Byakuren was a nice lady...
You suddenly recall the buddhist monk and her friends. She stopped talking too much about who exactly she killed, and you really weren't listening too much after THAT fight too. She thought it'd be cute to bring you back a mouse. ...You feel sick just thinking about that, really.
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> Head for the human village against your better judgement.
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> Head for the human village against your better judgement.
Unfortunately, the idea doesn't leave any time soon. You decide to head towards where you think the Human Village is. Its really rather hard to tell where it is in it's current situation. You think you're at the outskirts of the village, theres a barrier currently around it, but you'll have no trouble going through.
The issue, ofcourse, lies with what happens when the Humans see a Youkai just walk through their protection. You don't particularly care for them, but causing a panic wouldn't end up well. At that, you can't sneak well when what you're hiding from is invisible.
What should you do?
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> Keep low and travel from the rooftops. It might minimize the danger of being found out by the villagers.
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> Keep low and travel from the rooftops. It might minimize the danger of being found out by the villagers.
You decide to just screw it all and hope to god you get lucky. You push through the barrier and appear in an alleyway of the village, luckily, no one is here. You look for a good rooftop and climb to it, envoking kitty sneakiness to stay hidden. The village is rather busy, And over all has not changed in the least... Its sickening to see how they're doing well. The barrier extends a deal past just the town for agriculture, so you're rather lucky its oval-like and even has an entrance in the town itself.
You're really not sure why you're here. You can hardly move without causing a ruckus.
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> Become one with the surroundings
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> Become one with the surroundings
You don't think you could possibly merge with a rooftop...
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> Teach the rooftop The Way of Catness
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> Teach the rooftop The Way of Catness
You can't teach a rooftop!
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> Did Tewi like us?
> What happened to Mokou?
> Do we have any sort of goal in mind?
> If we have nothing to do here, get out and go to the mountain, we should probably see what's going on there.
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> Did Tewi like us?
> What happened to Mokou?
> Do we have any sort of goal in mind?
> If we have nothing to do here, get out and go to the mountain, we should probably see what's going on there.
You leave the town as quickly as you came, You really wonder why you even bothered. You decide you might as well try and see whats up at the mountain...
You're really not sure what you're trying to do here, but you have a few things you want to do. (For more, See Quests)
Trying to tell something about Tewi is like trying to reach a bunch of letters. You may find something usefull, but in the end you've no real idea.
...You don't want to think about what happened with Mokou. Shes still alive, ofcourse.
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> I propose we make are overarching goal to find a way to go back in time and stop THE INCEDENT from happening.
> Also, Curent status, and Quest list.
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> I propose we make are overarching goal to find a way to go back in time and stop THE INCEDENT from happening.
> Also, Curent status, and Quest list.
Now thats just -silly-.
>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 shapeshift 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.
>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.
>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?
>Your status is MILDLY DEPRESSED and IN NEED OF A HUG.
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> Locate a tree with arm-like branches to get a cheap hug from.
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>Make a list of who's not dead or in some horrible fate that's worse than death. It will be a short list.
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> Locate a tree with arm-like branches to get a cheap hug from.
Unfortunately, You can't find a tree like that!
>Make a list of who's not dead or in some horrible fate that's worse than death. It will be a short list.
You don't really have the time or knowledge to really get this straight, besides, you're at the base of the mountain now.
...As usual, it seems impossible to actually get up the mountain, you don't know how, but the tengu managed to raise a wall of stone around the mountain. You'd have to be capable of flying to get past it! And in the air, you'd have to be able to take on the tengu if they attacked...
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> Summon THE ROC to assist you, and also hug him.
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> Summon THE ROC to assist you, and also hug him.
You're really not sure why you ever considered this a challenge given you've gotten THE ROC. You decide to call him! There is a flash of yellow light as a massive white hawk appears. Probably around five times as large as you, and more than capable of carrying you. Some of it's feathers appear to be plated gold from it's marvelous victories.
You'd hug it, but those gold feathers get in the way. >:
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> Brief Roc on the dangers of the mountain.
> Start scaling the wall.
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> Brief Roc on the dangers of the mountain.
> Start scaling the wall.
You brief THE ROC on the dangers of the mountain. He informs you that you've nothing to worry about, Any tengu who messes with him is getting supplexed. Atleast you think he does, Familiars who can't talk can get rather silly at times.
You're not sure why you wanted to scale the wall, but you get on THE ROC's back as he begins to take into the air.
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> Fly to the top of the wall.
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>On the way up, ponder. Did Medicine and Yuuka die?
>For that matter, why did Yukari turn into a crazy mass-murdering psychopath?
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>Keep an eye out for tengu or other aerial whatsits.
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>On the way up, ponder. Did Medicine and Yuuka die?
>For that matter, why did Yukari turn into a crazy mass-murdering psychopath?
You're really having to recall a lot of things. You're pretty sure that poor doll ended up finally moving on, though. You're not sure if shes better off for it. You've no real idea how Yuuka turned out, Yukari came back grumbling and injured and wouldn't talk about it.
You're not really sure why, but she did. Maybe its because she hated everyone hating her so. Lot of good killing everyone did to changing it.
> Fly to the top of the wall.
>Keep an eye out for tengu or other aerial whatsits.
You begin up the wall of stone, keeping careful watch for tengu or other aerial traps. Sure enough, they appear as soon as you reach the top of the wall. They're also carrying quite a variety of weapons. You're pretty sure THE ROC can handle them, but there may be other ways to go about this.
>_
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> Initiate aerial dogfight.
> Assist Roc somehow.
> I wonder if we can persuade Yuka to join our side if we choose to fight Yukari...
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> Initiate aerial dogfight.
> Negative. We are a cat, therefore a catfight.
> Where are we going again?
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> Initiate aerial dogfight.
> Assist Roc somehow.
> I wonder if we can persuade Yuka to join our side if we choose to fight Yukari...
You decide the only option is to beat down some Tengu. THE ROC agrees, and you don't even get how, but he begins supplexing the HELL out of those tengu. You really don't have much to do except let him know about suprise attacks.
You begin pondering if Yuka would join your side, if shes still alive, when you begin to notice someone running down the side of the mountain. Or, Rather, was running down the mountain. You don't get exactly what happened, but in a few moments the Tengu are cleared out and an ONI is slamming into you and THE ROC.
You weren't aware this was Oni territory!
> Negative. We are a cat, therefore a catfight.
> Where are we going again?
You suppose that could've worked as a description as well, but THE ROC is kind of male...
You were going up the side of the TENGU MOUNTAIN BARRIER, however you appear to be plummeting towards the base of the mountain with an Oni on board. This is rather urgent!
>_
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> "Gah... Who the hell? Nobody mentioned that the Oni were in on this!"
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> attempt to talk it out.
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> "Gah... Who the hell? Nobody mentioned that the Oni were in on this!"
> attempt to talk it out.
You're not sure if shes just not listening, or can't hear you over the sound of the fall, but you don't get much of response out of her. Actually, You think you saw he smirk at your suprise. THE ROC appears to have gained some sense of balance back, and despite the fact he shouldn't be able to, is holding the three of you in the air with an ability similar to the old method of flying.
You're not sure if hes just distracted by having to do this, or the ONI is just that much stronger than him, you're still kind of getting pushed back. You'd hate to break up the little duel, but you really should do something!
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> Throw the shards of whatever at the oni, but try not to hurt her too badly.
> Do we know this oni?
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> Throw the shards of whatever at the oni, but try not to hurt her too badly.
> Do we know this oni?
You take out your broken shards and try to strike at the ONI with them! You're not trying to hurt her, so she only gets a few cuts, but it distracts her a bit. THE ROC uses this time to kick her off and take into the air for the advantage.
You really don't think you know this one, As it doesn't appear to be Suika. But everyone has changed a lot lately...
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>Could it be Yuugi? Or did she get blown up?
>By the way, did Yukari manage to kill Yuyuko/Youmu/the Prismrivers?
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>Could it be Yuugi? Or did she get blown up?
>By the way, did Yukari manage to kill Yuyuko/Youmu/the Prismrivers?
You're pretty sure Utsuho exploded pretty thoroughly, but there really ISN'T an Oni other than Suika and Yuugi as far as you know. You're not sure why you're thinking about this right now either, You've an Oni to fight!
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> Have ROC subdue mystery oni X
> DEMAND that she identify herself, and explain what just happened and why the Mountain is off-limits.
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> Have ROC subdue mystery oni X
> DEMAND that she identify herself, and explain what just happened and why the Mountain is off-limits.
You have THE ROC ready to swoop in for another assault, you can't just float up here permenantly, or the Tengu'll come again, allowing her to blindside you. THE ROC swoops in to tangle with her again.
You're not sure why you'd ask about the mountain, The tengu are just jerks, but you do try to get her to identify herself over the clash! It doesn't end too well.
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> Hate Yukari even more for causing this.
> Set down on the ground so we can situate ourselves.
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> Hate Yukari even more for causing this.
> Set down on the ground so we can situate ourselves.
You really really hate her.
You decide that getting to the ground would make it easier to help THE ROC. You as such, ask him to go to the ground. He takes it in a different approach, as with a tremendous loop, he brings all three of you crashing towards the ground.
You are now DAZED.
You're not sure what exactly happened after the crash, But the ONI has and arm around both you and THE ROC and is speaking to the tengu about how you're with her now and something about a drink. You're too dazed and confused to get it all though.
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> Don't struggle, drinks are usually a good way to break the ice instead of breaking bones.
> Take this opportunity to introspect. Examine FAMILIAR inside ourselves. Is it a physical thing, or a fragment-of-the-unconscious kind of thing?
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> oh, well this is good, I guess.
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> Don't struggle, drinks are usually a good way to break the ice instead of breaking bones.
> Take this opportunity to introspect. Examine FAMILIAR inside ourselves. Is it a physical thing, or a fragment-of-the-unconscious kind of thing?
> oh, well this is good, I guess.
You decide to just flow with it, she isn't beating you up anymore, and her and THE ROC seem to be getting along. You think. You appear to be heading towards the TENGU VILLAGE, or, what once was it. Emphasizing how damn hyper the Tengu are, they've turned it into a walled city. With a lot of odd devices. The kappa are probably working with them, as usual.
You decide to ponder on that familiar. ...Actually, You've never seen it before for obvious reasons. It could be just a bundle of magic, or it could be something physically rooted in you. You kind of don't want to open yourself up to find out.
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> If drink is offered, accept it.
> Ask whats going on.
> Nya loudly.
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> If drink is offered, accept it.
> Ask whats going on.
> Nya loudly.
You're not sure how long it takes, but eventually the ONI takes you to her place. You're fairly sure you recognize SUIKA in here as well, but you're really still shaken up. Eventually one of the two offers you a drink and you take a sip. You suddenly feel a lot better. But you wonder if Ran would be mad you drank that...
You gather yourself and ask whats going on. But you accidentally just let out a fairly loud 'Nya'.
The room bursts into oni laughter and what appears to be THE ROC laughing. Damn you, ROC, we had a deal.
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> Ask whats been going down with the whole mountain situation.
> Ask how Suika has been.
> Ask about Nitori, Hina, the Moriyas, Momiji, and Aya.
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> Ask whats been going down with the whole mountain situation.
> Ask how Suika has been.
> Ask about Nitori, Hina, the Moriyas, Momiji, and Aya.
After the laughter dies down, you break into the questions. The ONI and THE ROC take to hand-wing wrestling and leave Suika to answer. Suika sighs and takes a seat, motioning for you to drink some more while you talk.
"The mountain situation is much like you could guess just looking at the bleeding thing, the Tengu are still on edge from directly after THE INCIDENT. They're hostile to everyone and probably think everyones declared war on them still."
"How I've been? Downright peachy, Yuugi and I've pretty much been living it up off of the Tengu. Treat us downright like 'nako and the frog."
"Nitori? ...She died in the initial attack, youkai got her by the neck and rode her straight down a waterfall. They found the corpse, but not the youkai that did it. Momiji was that odd kinda tengu, aye? They've got her off doing something again, but shes still alive. The reporter though? Oh you'd love to see how shes taken all this, they threw her in with all the other tengu that could still fight. She can't use her camera because the upper stickheads think she'd rebel, and she can't even do her newspaper anymore because it'd be fraternizing with the enemy! Shes downright heartbroken, poor thing. Hina? Never heard of her, side from the story Hakurei used to tell..."
Suika looks a bit down after the last part.
"...Ah, The Moriyas? Ya don't know either? The shrine up here was completely destroyed, but we've not seen hair nor hide of them..."
Something seems off about Suika, you can't tell what though...
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> Examine Suika and Oni-who-is-probably-Yuugi
> Examine ROC too, just because
> "I've heard you used to be part of a group of 4, What happened to the other 2?"
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> Examine Suika and Oni-who-is-probably-Yuugi
> Examine ROC too, just because
> "I've heard you used to be part of a group of 4, What happened to the other 2?"
You examine SUIKA and PROBABLY YUUGI.
Suika really hasn't changed much, she looks very much the same as you last saw her, but given you've gotten taller, it means she has as well. Given that Oni are known for among other things, great amounts of control on how they look, rather than the youkai method of looking as they see themselves, you have to wonder what changed her so to want her to, or cause her to grow. Her gourd is on the wall, and you can't help but wonder why.
PROBABLY YUUGI, on further glance, looks like Yuugi. Not changed a bit. So she really is PROBABLY Yuugi.
Roc is a White Eagle Hawk with golden feathers on his wings, as in, golden-plated feathers. Hes really large, and you guess Suika must have done something for him to fit in here.
"We've no idea, when we all split up, we all really split up. Neither of us have seen the other two in ages."
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>ask about the Aki Sisters
>Ask how Yuugi survived the underground going boom
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>ask about the Aki Sisters
>Ask how Yuugi survived the underground going boom
"The Harvest godesses? Another indefinate, Given the general mellow harvests, I'd assume they're not here... I doubt they're dead though, she probably wouldn't bother with them."
Yuugi grins and pumps a fist dramatically. "An explosion isn't the proper way to kill an Oni!"
Suika sighs in response. "It didn't stop that from killing a great deal of those that were living down below, though. Theres a few other Oni than us, so it seems like only the strongest survived the blast..."
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> We need to find Koishi to figure out the FAMILIAR in us. Add to quests.
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> We need to find Koishi to figure out the FAMILIAR in us. Add to quests.
> Won't do us any good though if she was underground during the explosion.
> Inform Suika of our plan to reinstate a Hakurei shrine maiden and make Yukari pay.
> Also, we may want to go to the site of the former Moriya Shrine to look for clues of their disappearance.
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> Ask Suika if we can take a bite out of her. The summer heat is unbearable :(
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> Won't do us any good though if she was underground during the explosion.
She seems to wander to the upper ground as seen in SA Extra, so it doesn't hurt to try and look for her.
>Ask if Suika remember/know who we are, and if she can think of any way/thing for us to use for putting HER into a really long sleep so we can get more day outs.
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> We need to find Koishi to figure out the FAMILIAR in us. Add to quests.
> Won't do us any good though if she was underground during the explosion.
> Inform Suika of our plan to reinstate a Hakurei shrine maiden and make Yukari pay.
> Also, we may want to go to the site of the former Moriya Shrine to look for clues of their disappearance.
She seems to wander to the upper ground as seen in SA Extra, so it doesn't hurt to try and look for her.
>Ask if Suika remember/know who we are, and if she can think of any way/thing for us to use for putting HER into a really long sleep so we can get more day outs.
You ponder if Koishi is still alive, on one hand, she likely wouldn't survive an explosion like Yuugi, on the other, she might have been top side. You'd think she'd be mad that someone blew her sister up though. You're really unsure.
You decide to inform Suika about the idea of reinstating a new Hakurei Shrine maiden, SHE is presumed dead after all, you don't want to start a panic yet. She blinks, crossing her arms.
"A new shrine maiden? 'Course we need one, but Reimu died way before she could have kids ya know. We have no one to take over the bloodline, and I dunno half the stuff Reimu had hidden around the shrine for training..."
You're pretty sure she remembers you. You do ask if she has any idea about having someone sleep more often.
"Well, You can always have them get drunk enough they pass out, always works for me."
You don't think shes even eaten much lately, that plan is out...
> Ask Suika if we can take a bite out of her. The summer heat is unbearable :(
You're not sure why you want to bite Suika! Besides, Its mid-fall!
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> "Hmmmmmm..."
> "Things are gonna get even trickier though if we don't find a new shrine maiden..."
> Ask Suika if she can take us to the site of the former Moriya Shrine.
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> "Hmmmmmm..."
> "Things are gonna get even trickier though if we don't find a new shrine maiden..."
> Ask Suika if she can take us to the site of the former Moriya Shrine.
"Well yeah, even I can tell that the barrier is pretty much dying... Damn, I suppose you're right, but where are we going to find a suitable replacement?"
You ask Suika about going to the former Moriya shrine.
"The Moriya shrine? Sure, I can take ya. The tengu wouldn't dare risk losing our support. When do ya wanna leave?"
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> "As soon as possible would be best."
> If possible, get Roc and Yuugi to come as well.
> "In response to your previous question though, if we want to find a shrine maiden, we may need to visit the... Human Village."
> Cringe at the thought.
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> "As soon as possible would be best."
> If possible, get Roc and Yuugi to come as well.
> "In response to your previous question though, if we want to find a shrine maiden, we may need to visit the... Human Village."
> Cringe at the thought.
Suika nods, Stretching and standing up. Roc and Yuugi seem to be having fun, so you don't want to bother them. You also add in your last part, with a cringe.
"Ah, Damn, you're right there... I don't really think anyone would ever take a youkai shrine-maiden, easy as the idea is. ...Haven't seen the bloody village in ages, thou, and I imagine they're plumb racist to a point at this time now..."
As you and Suika begin to head out, Yuugi perks up and says something. "'Ey, Hold on a moment Cat-gal! Cannae get a chat with you an' your bird for a moment on your own before ya go?"
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> "Huh? Ah... Sure."
> Talk to Yuugi with Roc.
> When talk is over, head with Suika to the site of the former shrine.
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> Note that getting a familiar out of us would make infiltrating the Human Village so much easier. That quest should take priority.
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> Note that getting a familiar out of us would make infiltrating the Human Village so much easier. That quest should take priority.
It would! You put it on lowest priority, you really don't want to go back there...
> "Huh? Ah... Sure."
> Talk to Yuugi with Roc.
> When talk is over, head with Suika to the site of the former shrine.
Suika leaves to get ready while you stay behind, Yuugi looks shifty-eyed and calls you in closer.
"I'll cut to tha chase, Ya noticed Suika has been acting...different, Aye? Namely, She didn't take her gourd down for the trip now, did she?"
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> "Aw dammit. Is something up?"
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> "I can only hope she gave up drinking, right? To be able to shoulder some responsibility to hold a community together after the INCIDENT? Surely that's good?"
> Pause.
> "Or am I being too optimistic?"
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> "Aw dammit. Is something up?"
"Of course somethin' is up! I wouldn't be talkin' to ya anyway!"
> "I can only hope she gave up drinking, right? To be able to shoulder some responsibility to hold a community together after the INCIDENT? Surely that's good?"
> Pause.
> "Or am I being too optimistic?"
Yuugi spits out some sake in time to your claim.
"Give up DRINKING?! What are you, daft! No Oni would EVER do that! Shes been drinkin' a helluva lot less though, and its worrying me incredibly. Shes on a whole 'nother level of drunken than before! Do you have any idea what this means?"
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> Time to step up. We've got some responsibility on our hands to fix this mess.
> Grab Yuugi by the shoulders and attempt (and probably fail) to shake her a bit.
> "This might be for the better! She's bright and charismatic, she could hold everyone together. That's what we need, right? A cogent community? From then on everyone can recover, repopulate, re-establish the status quo! As a drunkard she wouldn't function as such, and maybe that's how she's meant to be, but at this stage we've all got a responsibility to everyone else to fix our land, and if sacrifices need to be made, then goshdarnit they should be made!"
> Step back, turn away slightly, look back at Yuugi with a gleam in our eye.
> "Don't worry, I've got my eye on her. I'll take the gourd with me, just in case, won't let her see it. It's a dangerous place out there, wish us luck."
> Walk away into the sunset. (Hope there's a sunset there to make us look cool)
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>"Well when Humans get stressed, they start drinking. Maybe when Oni get stressed, they stop?"
>Also suggest the fact that she's been affected badly by THE INCIDENT
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> Time to step up. We've got some responsibility on our hands to fix this mess.
> Grab Yuugi by the shoulders and attempt (and probably fail) to shake her a bit.
> "This might be for the better! She's bright and charismatic, she could hold everyone together. That's what we need, right? A cogent community? From then on everyone can recover, repopulate, re-establish the status quo! As a drunkard she wouldn't function as such, and maybe that's how she's meant to be, but at this stage we've all got a responsibility to everyone else to fix our land, and if sacrifices need to be made, then goshdarnit they should be made!"
> Step back, turn away slightly, look back at Yuugi with a gleam in our eye.
> "Don't worry, I've got my eye on her. I'll take the gourd with me, just in case, won't let her see it. It's a dangerous place out there, wish us luck."
> Walk away into the sunset. (Hope there's a sunset there to make us look cool)
Yuugi blinks at your sudden outburst and looks shocked and surprised for a moment. Before she goes all slanty eyed and yanks you back with a sudden start. "Wait wait wait, Do you even know what you're suggesting! Not drinking is bad, very bad! Sure, Shes more stable, but do you know what that means! Shes more capable, cunning! She could ruin all of us forever!"
>"Well when Humans get stressed, they start drinking. Maybe when Oni get stressed, they stop?"
>Also suggest the fact that she's been affected badly by THE INCIDENT
"Wouldn't doubt its connected, yeah."
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>Suggest to have a massive drinking party tonight, and get Suika in the mood for booze.
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>Suggest to have a massive drinking party tonight, and get Suika in the mood for booze.
"...well, tha' could work. But shes been a really mud stick really. Shes becoming...eeh, responsible..."
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>"I'll talk to her about it while we go to the shrine, 'kay?"
>And with that, leave.
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> TETRIS!
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>"I'll talk to her about it while we go to the shrine, 'kay?"
>And with that, leave.
Yuugi sighs, nodding. "I get the feeling you don't understand the importance, but I hope you'll at least try..."
You leave, taking the ONI GOURD with you.
> TETRIS!
>No.
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> To the Moriya Shrine with Suika and ROC.
> Strike up conversation with Suika along the way, ask how she's been doing with the tengu after the INCIDENT.
> Ask how the Shrine Maiden died. Weren't the Spell Card Rules non-trivially bypassed?
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> To the Moriya Shrine with Suika and ROC.
> Strike up conversation with Suika along the way, ask how she's been doing with the tengu after the INCIDENT.
> Ask how the Shrine Maiden died. Weren't the Spell Card Rules non-trivially bypassed?
THE ROC stays behind, You're sure Yuugi and him are getting along fine though.
You start talking with Suika along the way to the shrine. You kind of end up repeating to the same lines of how you've been doing, though Suika gets it.
"The Tengu are pretty stubborn, but they've not been driving us too hard. As it stands we're really the last of the Oni, and we're useful to them. That nice rock wall of theirs? Our work. Hell, You really put them on the defensive with that bird, they'll probably end up praising us more over it. They don't ask much, but their attitude is worrying..."
You pause before bringing up the subject, you can't imagine it's too well in Suika's liking.
"Ah? I suppose she didn't tell you EXACTLY what she did, did she... Yeah, the spell card system was absolute. Breakin' em meant hell coming down on your head alright, but well... There wasn't a physical manifestation of the system to prevent the rules from being broken, it was just your ass if you broke 'em. She broke 'em, And she took on the hell that came at her. Got what she deserved in the end though..."
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> We need to build up a power-base.
> Think back to what happened to the immortals. Despite not having a good time of being in space, there would be a regular period where they would be conscious enough to apply an impulse to themselves to move towards Gensokyo and eventually crash into it. What they would need is a guiding beacon of sorts to direct their momentum towards.
> Do we know what happened to Marisa? If not, ask Suika. If she didn't make it, we'll need Yuka.
> Ask Suika what her plans for the future are.
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> We need to build up a power-base.
> Think back to what happened to the immortals. Despite not having a good time of being in space, there would be a regular period where they would be conscious enough to apply an impulse to themselves to move towards Gensokyo and eventually crash into it. What they would need is a guiding beacon of sorts to direct their momentum towards.
> Do we know what happened to Marisa? If not, ask Suika. If she didn't make it, we'll need Yuka.
> Ask Suika what her plans for the future are.
You probably do. This is kind of whats broken everything in the first base.
You're not aware of what being in a vacuum means, do you. They're pretty much constantly imploding over and over, Eirin probably could whip something up to help with that, if she weren't also exploding, if shes even immortal, you're not very sure if she is or not... At that, You've no idea where they are or how long it'd take them to get here. You should pretty much consider them lost. You could consider a beacon if Kaguya found a way, sure.
You're forgetting a lot lately, in fact, its like that last battle is completely gone from your memory. You're pretty sure Suika would know what happened to Marisa. You ask her.
"Marisa? Well... I really hate to say it, But I don't think she made it. Haven't seen her since she fought Yukari, for one thing. I don't want to put myself too important, but I'd like to believe she'd try and talk to me! Or well... Not just leave Reimu's corpse there..."
Suika trails off, but you're pretty sure she made her point. Marisa and Reimu were friends, You doubt she'd treat the death of her friend so lightly. ...atleast you think. You can't really tell with her, after all. You really hope she isn't about to be Yukari 2.0. You also hope Yuka is alive, atleast!
You ask Suika what she has planned for the future. She shrugs.
"We've got a good thing with the Tengu, I'm not about to break it. So I'll probably hang around here."
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> Try giving Suika her gourd back. say something to the affect of "You forgot this back at the house. Yuugi said you might want it"
> What about Alice? Or Mystia? What about Nue and Kogasa? Kourin? We're going to need as many people as we can to fight HER!!
> Remeber that Sakuya's room at the mansion was blocked off. THERE MUST BE SO MUCH BOOTY BACK THERE
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> Try giving Suika her gourd back. say something to the affect of "You forgot this back at the house. Yuugi said you might want it"
> What about Alice? Or Mystia? What about Nue and Kogasa? Kourin? We're going to need as many people as we can to fight HER!!
> Remeber that Sakuya's room at the mansion was blocked off. THERE MUST BE SO MUCH BOOTY BACK THERE
You decide to subtly mention you brought Suika's gourd to her. She blinks before taking it from you with a nod.
"I suppose that is true, lots more to this ol' thing than just a bottomless supply of sake!"
You're not sure that solved it though.
You're almost certain you'd get the same answer for Alice, I mean, she was with Marisa and Reimu... Mystia you'd be better off asking Wriggle about. Come to think of it, You're not sure if Yukari ever attacked those crazy Buddhists! You'd probably get a negative from Suika though.
You're absolutely certain Kourin is still alive, She never did forget trying to kill him.
Sakuya's room being blocked off is indeed a bit troublesome, You'll have to find a way to unblock it... All those knives!
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> Did we ever meet a Sasha? Or a miss Satsuki?
> Tell Suika what Yuugi said.
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> Wrestle a bear
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> Wrestle a bear
> I would never Wrestle Chen, I'd end up cat food!
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> Did we ever meet a Sasha? Or a miss Satsuki?
> Tell Suika what Yuugi said.
These people don't exist! You wonder why you'd -ever consider bringing them up. ever.-
You take a shifty route and mention Suika seems like shes been drinking less. Suika frowns and nods in agreement.
"S'all fine, but... I just don't feel like it some times. I mostly just drink lately because its a part of my life at this point. The fun of it just got sucked straight out..."
You think you get how serious this is now.
> Wrestle a bear
> I would never Wrestle Chen, I'd end up cat food!
You lack a bear to wrestle, either way!
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>"What made it fun before?"
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>"What made it fun before?"
Suika sighs and swishes her gourd wistfully as you question her.
"I think it was the context, just running around, drinking sake and messing around with everyone. Really, I think it was the fact it was a good time to drink that made it really fun. It wasn't just... being an Oni that made it fun, it was being an Oni and messing around. Now though? Small city of stick headed Tengu and a few other Oni, and they can party, but they're just no fun to mess with! Always ends in a fist fight, and even with Yuugi those can get kinda boring. No knives flying about, Or talismans, or giant laser beams... Just fists. Its just not the same..."
Suika lifts the gourd to her mouth and takes a sip, and for once, you don't think she really wanted to.
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You're not aware of what being in a vacuum means, do you. They're pretty much constantly imploding over and over
> Oh, parser, it is on. The human body, on which a Youkai's body is modeled, is remarkably resilient, even when exposed to hard vacuum. There will certainly be no exploding or imploding going on. Minor blood vessels in exposed tissues may burst, but the rest are certainly strong enough to withstand the initial pressure difference, after which everything becomes much easier. The greatest threat, then, would be the near-absolute-zero temperature and suffocation. Mokou would be highly resistant to thermal shock, and her body is continually re-created every time she resurrects, which means she experiences a period of consciousness before she suffocates, which could last from several dozen seconds to a few minutes, depending on her constitution.
> Now, I don't want to argue with the parser, as it's really counterproductive to the whole game, so I'm fine if it's established that they're forever lost in time and SPAAAAAACE (tm), but otherwise the immortals are some of our most potent allies, potentially, and I'll try my best to get them back.
> Apologies for being contrary.
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Shut up, Fightest.
> Insister that if we can get a new Shrine Maiden, we could bring back the spell card laws, and things would start to go back to how they were
> Contemplate if it would be a good idea to let Suika and Yuugi in on our plan to bring Yukari back to her senses, or at the verry least, make her not alive anymore.
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> Oh, parser, it is on. The human body, on which a Youkai's body is modeled, is remarkably resilient, even when exposed to hard vacuum. There will certainly be no exploding or imploding going on. Minor blood vessels in exposed tissues may burst, but the rest are certainly strong enough to withstand the initial pressure difference, after which everything becomes much easier. The greatest threat, then, would be the near-absolute-zero temperature and suffocation. Mokou would be highly resistant to thermal shock, and her body is continually re-created every time she resurrects, which means she experiences a period of consciousness before she suffocates, which could last from several dozen seconds to a few minutes, depending on her constitution.
> Now, I don't want to argue with the parser, as it's really counterproductive to the whole game, so I'm fine if it's established that they're forever lost in time and SPAAAAAACE (tm), but otherwise the immortals are some of our most potent allies, potentially, and I'll try my best to get them back.
> Apologies for being contrary.
>After extended research, apparently you're right. On the other hand, My point kind of stands as well. Given the superhuman nature of the immortals, they may even be able to last more than the standard 15 seconds, but those are stressed, desperate, seconds. You're really not getting much done. You try dying constantly and reviving constantly and tell me how easy it is to concentrate on fixing whats killing you.
>I appreciate the fact you want them back, There may be a way I've not thought of too! But unfortunately, Eientei is space-bound for the moment, Yukari thinks her torments through.
>You've given me some science to rub in a smug friend of mine's face, I think we can call each other cool.
Shut up, Fightest.
> Insist that if we can get a new Shrine Maiden, we could bring back the spell card laws, and things would start to go back to how they were
> Contemplate if it would be a good idea to let Suika and Yuugi in on our plan to bring Yukari back to her senses, or at the very least, make her not alive anymore.
>Its cool, Its cool, When physics involved, even arguing can get fun and educational! : D
You really really don't like seeing Suika so... Downtrodden, so you pitch how we can at least semi-fix this. A new shrine-maiden, spell card laws, everything that made Gensokyo it.
Suika smiles a bit. "That'd be wonderful. But I'm not sure if just a shrine maiden can fix whats happened to Gensokyo... But its definitely a project worth doing."
...You're not sure. You're seriously not sure, Just the idea of her being alive could throw everyone into fear and panic like the Tengu.
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>Say: "I might have kinda an idea, Kappa and humans are friends, right? Maybe a kappa could help us find someone to take Reimu's place? They can ask humans about things, right? Even if doesn't work, we might be able to get an idea what they're doing, right?"
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>Say: "I might have kinda an idea, Kappa and humans are friends, right? Maybe a kappa could help us find someone to take Reimu's place? They can ask humans about things, right? Even if doesn't work, we might be able to get an idea what they're doing, right?"
Suika nods with a frown. "Theoretically, we could do that... But when I say the Tengu are sticks in the mud, I mean it. No ones been able to leave without causing a ruckus, They'll prolly let you go being an outsider, but a Kappa? They'd shout spy and start trying to hunt them down. And then everything would come crashin' straight into a pile of mess. Have I mentioned the Tengu are really stupid and stubborn beyond all expectations lately? Frikkin' birds... Unbelievable, Ain't it?"
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>"Is it the tengu in general being like that, or just a few people whipping up a frenzy?"
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>"Is it the tengu in general being like that, or just a few people whipping up a frenzy?"
"Pretty much in general, I mean, They all seem to share the same view. 'This mountain is ours, we need to do anything to protect it!'. They take it to a stupid extent though, its like anything that didn't exist on the mountain before is suddenly poisonous. The fact they literally are too scared to lose us is the only reason they're not trying to skewer you at this moment."
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unfortunately, Eientei is space-bound for the moment
> That's all I needed to hear :). I'll leave them be until some relevant plot token comes up.
> Nod at Suika's comments.
> "It's probably for the best not to rile the tengu up at the moment, it's understandable that they're really jumpy."
> Pause.
> "The tengu see you as a major ally, right? That means you could probably gather a lot of influence with them, put yourself in a leadership position. I've heard someone worry about a new leader being a potential destructive influence, but, from what I see, a stiff breeze could be a potential destructive influence at the rate things are going."
> Don't let her respond quite yet.
> "We've gotta band together, right? if we youkai separate, this whole land will fall apart. We've all gotta make sacrifices."
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> Fast forward to Moriya Shrine.
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> That's all I needed to hear :). I'll leave them be until some relevant plot token comes up.
> Nod at Suika's comments.
> "It's probably for the best not to rile the tengu up at the moment, it's understandable that they're really jumpy."
> Pause.
> "The tengu see you as a major ally, right? That means you could probably gather a lot of influence with them, put yourself in a leadership position. I've heard someone worry about a new leader being a potential destructive influence, but, from what I see, a stiff breeze could be a potential destructive influence at the rate things are going."
> Don't let her respond quite yet.
> "We've gotta band together, right? if we youkai separate, this whole land will fall apart. We've all gotta make sacrifices."
>Good man.
You pitch your campaign to Suika, just to make sure she knows what its going to take. She nods in agreement, ending in if only one, swig just for the hell of it this time. "Yeah. Someones gotta stick us all together."
> Fast forward to Moriya Shrine.
You skip ahead to reaching the shrine, Its... You're not sure how to describe it. Yukari must have had SOME pent up rage to the Moriya. Half of the shrine is just dust, you're sure most of it just flew away some time. The other half is -pieces and boards, knocked over to cover the dusted half. The entire area around the shrine is full of potholes and scorched ground. The only untouched area is Suwako's old pond.
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> Buildings can be rebuilt. Gods, however...
> Shout at the wreckage:
> "Is there anyone alive out there?"
> Shrug at Suika. Don't really expect a response.
> Start rummaging through the wreckage for clues.
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> Buildings can be rebuilt. Gods, however...
> Shout at the wreckage:
> "Is there anyone alive out there?"
> Shrug at Suika. Don't really expect a response.
> Start rummaging through the wreckage for clues.
You shout just to be sure. ...As expected, You really don't get an answer. You turn to shrug at Suika as she rubs the back of her head.
"Well, I wouldn't be surprised, Tengu avoid this place like the plague... Ah, Well, We should probably atleast offer them a prayer or two before we dig, aye?"
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> Before starting the prayer, a little theory popped in your head. It's unlikely, but it might be Gensokyo's only chance.
> You remember that deceased spirits who are vengeful or still have something important to do tend to linger in the world, most commonly in Hakugyokurou. You're not sure, but the miko appeared to be very devoted to her job. There is a possibility, a slight possibility, that her spirit stil lingers in Hakugyokurou, and could be brought back in this world! A certain ghost princess proves it is possible for one to keep existing after death. If you manage to bring the Shrine Maiden's spirit back in Gensokyo, she might be able to bring up the barrier again, and maintain it forever thanks to her now eternal existence! Otherwise, she could also pass on her Hakurei knowledge over to a new potential Shrine Maiden.
> Consult this possibility with Suika.
> If she says it's nonsense, continue praying for the lost gods.
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> Before starting the prayer, a little theory popped in your head. It's unlikely, but it might be Gensokyo's only chance.
> You remember that deceased spirits who are vengeful or still have something important to do tend to linger in the world, most commonly in Hakugyokurou. You're not sure, but the miko appeared to be very devoted to her job. There is a possibility, a slight possibility, that her spirit stil lingers in Hakugyokurou, and could be brought back in this world! A certain ghost princess proves it is possible for one to keep existing after death. If you manage to bring the Shrine Maiden's spirit back in Gensokyo, she might be able to bring up the barrier again, and maintain it forever thanks to her now eternal existence! Otherwise, she could also pass on her Hakurei knowledge over to a new potential Shrine Maiden.
> Consult this possibility with Suika.
> If she says it's nonsense, continue praying for the lost gods.
You're pretty sure the Eiki would smack you straight upside the head with her judgement stick if you tried that. If there is one thing she'd not like, its the idea of anyone getting out of death for being 'important'. You'd have had better chances closer to the incident too. At this point... Well, Reimu would've probably passed over.
You continue with your quick prayer for the lost goddesses. You don't feel that anything has changed, but you certainly feel better about looking through the remains of their shrine now.
Where should you start, though...
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> Check the pond, the fact that it is left untouched is suspicious.
> Rummage through the boards
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> Check the pond, the fact that it is left untouched is suspicious.
> Rummage through the boards
You start combing the pond. There was a battle here, and by all means it should've been destroyed. You're almost enchanted by how beautiful the pond looks in comparison to the rest of the shrine. The only thing you find is a wet frog pin at the bottom of the pond. You don't have to guess who it belongs to.
You go through the boards next, but you don't find anything other than a few spare trinkets that survived the raging storm, but you don't know what to make of them.
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> Decide to head back with Suika. Theres not much left to do here.
>Fast forward to tengu village.
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> Gather the frog pin and any other intact souvenirs. They could come in handy.
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> Decide to head back with Suika. Theres not much left to do here.
>Fast forward to tengu village.
> Gather the frog pin and any other intact souvenirs. They could come in handy.
You head back to the Tengu Village with the Frog Pin. It seems silly to just leave it there...
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> Inventory, quests, stats, current xp.
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> Sigh
> "Bah... Things keep getting even more depressing eh Suika?"
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> Inventory, quests, stats, current xp.
>Your inventory contains:
>Slightly Ripped and Dirty Dress [Worn]
You're not sure how long you've had this dress, but it is certainly showing its wear.
>Box Hat [Worn]
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
A slightly Soggy Pin that Sanae treasured.
>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 shapeshift 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.
>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.
>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?
>Thats not a valid command! Thats not a valid command!
> Sigh
> "Bah... Things keep getting even more depressing eh Suika?"
Suika nods in agreement as you reach the village. "S'not like its much new though..."
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> "Hah... Its probably about time me and Roc left. We'll probably be back later if we gain some headway into the whole shrine maiden thing."
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> "Hah... Its probably about time me and Roc left. We'll probably be back later if we gain some headway into the whole shrine maiden thing."
Suika nods as the two of you enter her home. THE ROC senses your return and desire, and nods to Yuugi. "Alright then, Ya two take care. I'll make sure you don't have to deal with the tengu when you come next..."
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> Thank the kind Oni and be on or way. Also, Equip the frog pin, FOR SANAE.
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> Thank the kind Oni and be on or way. Also, Equip the frog pin, FOR SANAE.
You thank the two and get off of Roc, Heading down the mountain. You equip the frog pin! Its sheltered from your box hat, huzzah!
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> Wander around for a bit untill we find something interesting
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> Ponder exact location.
> Then resume aimless wandering.
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> Love Love Love Love Love Love Love Love Love
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> Head for the remains of the Underground.
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> Wander around for a bit untill we find something interesting
> Ponder exact location.
> Then resume aimless wandering.
You decide to wander around.
> Head for the remains of the Underground.
You think this is silly and head to the entrance to the underground, Yukari said she cleaned it out for the next denizens, and the Fairies didn't say cockroaches were going there... It should be safe.
> Love Love Love Love Love Love Love Love Love
You have no one to Love! Its kinda sad, really.
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> You can love us!!
> Look for any symbols of the previous residents to pray to.
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> You can love us!!
> Look for any symbols of the previous residents to pray to.
You're not really sure you can love yourself.
You do however find the half-tattered remains of a black hat. You're not sure if there was a ribbon on it before, but something tells you it'd be yellow if there was. Well, It was a gamble anyway.
You don't think it'd be appropriate to pray to them, given they weren't gods.
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> Love self. Make Love to self if needed.
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> Rather, Pray FOR them.
> Go further, Maby we'll find something nifty. Maybe even a place we could call a base for our resisstance! (if that ever happens, wich I doubt ;_; )
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> Love self. Make Love to self if needed.
You'll pass on that. You feel like some one is watching...
> Rather, Pray FOR them.
> Go further, Maby we'll find something nifty. Maybe even a place we could call a base for our resisstance! (if that ever happens, wich I doubt ;_; )
You pray for them a bit, then proceed to go a bit further.
However! You are suddenly shanghai'd by a bunch of buckets!
One lodges itself firmly on your head, and you can't really see!
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> Attempt to get the bucket off, in a STYLISH manner!
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> Attempt to get the bucket off, in a STYLISH manner!
Unfortunately, it ends up being a good deal more of an issue. You wouldn't call your handling of stuck buckets graceful in the least. Buckets are scattered around you. They all appear to be empty, however.
You can't see anyone around you...
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> Sigh.
> "Anyone there? We're not trying to hurt you, you know."
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> Dual-wield two buckets as weapons. Swing them around menacingly while looking for potential assailants.
> "I'm not here to fight!"
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> Sigh.
> "Anyone there? We're not trying to hurt you, you know."
You sigh and call out to anyone around there.
You don't get an answer specifically, but whoever they are thinks you can't hear them whispering... Given you can't hear the words.
> Dual-wield two buckets as weapons. Swing them around menacingly while looking for potential assailants.
> "I'm not here to fight!"
You pick up too buckets while repeating this. ...You're not sure the swinging is proving your case.
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> Continue underground.
> Stay cautious.
> Make sure Roc is available to back you up.
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> A hazmat suit would also come in handy. You know, with the recent nuclear explosion and all, you can expect some radiation down there.
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> A hazmat suit would also come in handy. You know, with the recent nuclear explosion and all, you can expect some radiation down there.
> Eh, we're a youkai, our form is based on a conceptual manifestation. If we don't think about it too hard, we should be fine. :V
> Keep going, and don't think about the explosion too hard.
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> think about your dad.
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> Continue underground.
> Stay cautious.
> Make sure Roc is available to back you up.
You decide to continue along... If you really need THE ROC, you can just call him. Though the cave space might be a bit small, You can definitely fly in here, at the least. ...You actually wonder how those buckets fell on you...
> A hazmat suit would also come in handy. You know, with the recent nuclear explosion and all, you can expect some radiation down there.
You're sure that the bugs have been down here, at that, she DID say she cleaned it up, and she never lied to you at least. Its probably safe...
> Eh, we're a youkai, our form is based on a conceptual manifestation. If we don't think about it too hard, we should be fine. :V
> Keep going, and don't think about the explosion too hard.
You don't! Until you try not to, then you begin to wonder what it was like.
> think about your dad.
You can't remember your kitten years too well, so they're pretty uncertain.
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You can't remember your kitten years too well, so they're pretty uncertain.
> I see what you did there :V
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> Examine anything we find.
> Fast forward to something in the slightest happening, or us finding something.
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> I see what you did there :V
> You'd be blind not to.
> Examine anything we find.
> Fast forward to something in the slightest happening, or us finding something.
You find you may have a bit trouble with a very vertical tunnel, and you might be just a bit lost. There is a GIANT CIRCULAR TUNNEL with various holes leading to other tunnels. You think you may be just a bit in trouble...
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> Summon the Roc to scout out the tunnels.
> We'll wait here and check for intruders until he comes back.
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> Summon the Roc to scout out the tunnels.
> We'll wait here and check for intruders until he comes back.
You summon THE ROC and send him into the giant circular tunnel. Unfortunately, he ends up getting caught in a web mid-flight! He can't really fly now, and hes not out so shallowly you can jump to help him. The wall starts to teem with life.
You think this may be a very bad situation.
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> Un-summon ROC back into his pendulum.
> If that doesn't work, try to cut him free with our claws/the shards of whatever we got from the mansion
> Kiss ROC passionately
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> Un-summon ROC back into his pendulum.
> If that doesn't work, try to cut him free with our claws/the shards of whatever we got from the mansion
> Kiss ROC passionately
You don't have a pendulum! Besides, It seems whatever that web is happens to block magic, You don't have the shards anymore, and you can't jump to him...
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> Kiss ROC passionately
WTF.
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> Use the pentagram stone we bound the roc to. It'll call him back!
It's just like pokemon!
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> Use the pentagram stone we bound the roc to. It'll call him back!
It's just like pokemon!
>I'll reiterate, That web is blocking your ability to summon him back, You'll need to think of something else.
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> "Please let him go! We mean no harm! We're checking for survivors, and don't wamt to start a fight!"
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> "Please let him go! We mean no harm! We're checking for survivors, and don't want to start a fight!"
You don't seem to get an answer, but whatever is crawling on the wall appears to not be letting THE ROC fall to his doom. It doesn't appear to be eating him as you'd expect either.
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I am out of ideas.
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> "Er... Can I get an answer please?"
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> "Er... Can I get an answer please?"
Unsuprisingly, You don't seem to be getting one. They're not homicidal, but it definitely appears they don't want you here... Or at least, not in that tunnel. But its the only way to continue.
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> Try speaking italian?
> Tell ROC to wait for a moment while you go get something to get him down.
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> Try speaking italian?
> Tell ROC to wait for a moment while you go get something to get him down.
You unfortunately, do not know italian, or yiddish for that matter.
You tell THE ROC to hold on. Hes chill with that.
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> We're a KITTY. We can CLIMB like a motherf**ker.
> Use KITTY PARKOUR to climb up to the ROC.
> Brandish buckets in a protective stance once we're there.
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> Diss Yamame with 'Yamame so momma, she's got Yamame jokes'
> What is the ROC's gender, just btw?
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> Diss Yamame with 'Yamame so momma, she's got Yamame jokes'
> What is the ROC's gender, just btw?
I'm pretty sure ROC is a MAN
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> Put bucket over the attacker's head, preventing her from eating Roc.
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> "Seriously. This is getting annoying. Can you please let us into the main tunnel so that we can look for any survivors of that damned explosion?!"
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> We're a KITTY. We can CLIMB like a motherf**ker.
> Use KITTY PARKOUR to climb up to the ROC.
> Brandish buckets in a protective stance once we're there.
Normally that might be viable! If rather dangerous. You think that you'd trip up on some of those spiders though..
> Diss Yamame with 'Yamame so momma, she's got Yamame jokes'
> What is the ROC's gender, just btw?
Thats terrible. THE ROC is male.
> Put bucket over the attacker's head, preventing her from eating Roc.
> "Seriously. This is getting annoying. Can you please let us into the main tunnel so that we can look for any survivors of that damned explosion?!"
With an irritated, if a bit stupid shout, you try and lug a bucket onto one of the opposing spiders. It misses and goes clattering down the shaft. A very large bucket appears to shoot down after it.
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> Shoutout to Purvis o/
> Make out with the ROC and cause all spiders in the vicinity to die of nosebleed
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> Try and remember a simple spell, like a small magic bullet or something else along those lines.
> Otherwise, use any other magic you ARE capable of.
> Use said spell/attack to drive of some of the spider youkai.
> If all of the above options aren't available, hide in corner and cower in fear.
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> Shoutout to Purvis \o/
> Make out with the ROC and cause all spiders in the vicinity to die of nosebleed
>I'm sure I did that already.
You wouldn't consider that even if you could. Beaks aren't meant for kissing.
> Try and remember a simple spell, like a small magic bullet or something else along those lines.
> Otherwise, use any other magic you ARE capable of.
> Use said spell/attack to drive of some of the spider youkai.
> If all of the above options aren't available, hide in corner and cower in fear.
You've really got to admit, You were never much of a magician. Most of your black magic was suddenly swapping places at high speed. You didn't get much distance with it, And you probably couldn't use it too well not flying, but you think you may be able to use it here.
You've just got to think.
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> Start throwing buckets until the spiders leave. See if the very-large-afterbucket effect happens again.
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> Toss a bucket towards ROC.
> SWITCH PLACES WITH BUCKET, WOW
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> Start throwing buckets until the spiders leave. See if the very-large-afterbucket effect happens again.
You decide to test something and throw a few more buckets around you into the spider fray. They scatter away. You see the large bucket swing through after the precious buckets.
> Toss a bucket towards ROC.
> SWITCH PLACES WITH BUCKET, WOW
You're not a ninja! You just move fast for a bit!
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> "Whats up with that big bucket?"
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> "Whats up with that big bucket?"
You don't get an answer. The spiders seem to be rather mean.
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> Keep tossing buckets. Take the time to figure out how the very-large-afterbucket works.
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> After throwing a bucket at close range, try and jump into the very-large-afterbucket that will undoubtly appear to pick it up. Hitch a ride and hope the super bucket swings above the spiders so you can strike them from above with the shards.
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> After throwing a bucket at close range, try and jump into the very-large-afterbucket that will undoubtly appear to pick it up. Hitch a ride and hope the super bucket swings above the spiders so you can strike them from above with the shards.
This
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> Keep tossing buckets. Take the time to figure out how the very-large-afterbucket works.
You do so. Its going after the buckets and catching them for some reason. So it swings in the direction of the bucket you toss.
> After throwing a bucket at close range, try and jump into the very-large-afterbucket that will undoubtly appear to pick it up. Hitch a ride and hope the super bucket swings above the spiders so you can strike them from above with the shards.
You jump into the larger bucket after drawing it near! You have little issue managing this. You land on something kinda soft too, but whatever it is can wait. You swing it over to get to THE ROC and attempt to jump out and onto him to cut him loose.
You succeed. The spiders take notice. Now what?
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> Examinate spiders to determine how danferous and/or hungry they are.
> When appearing friendly/not scary, try communicate with the spiders know that you are finally standing in front of them. I mean, it can't be that hard to understand them, right? (far fetched and probably wrong justification: Cat purring in Dutch is 'spinnen', and 'spin' also means spider in Dutch)
> When appearing to want to suck your insides out, whip out your claws/shards and try to defend yourselves. Aim for the thorax!
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> Cat purring in Dutch is 'spinnen'
> Oh, hey, learn something new every day.
> Prioritize cutting ROC free.
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> "Alright. Who's in the giant bucket?"
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> Examinate spiders to determine how danferous and/or hungry they are.
> When appearing friendly/not scary, try communicate with the spiders know that you are finally standing in front of them. I mean, it can't be that hard to understand them, right? (far fetched and probably wrong justification: Cat purring in Dutch is 'spinnen', and 'spin' also means spider in Dutch)
> When appearing to want to suck your insides out, whip out your claws/shards and try to defend yourselves. Aim for the thorax!
You don't think they're dangerous, but your attempts to talk with them kind of fall on deaf ears. They're more worried about you then you are of them
> Oh, hey, learn something new every day.
> Prioritize cutting ROC free.
You make sure to clean Roc up as much as you can.
> "Alright. Who's in the giant bucket?"
You probably knocked them out, as they aren't talking.
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> Pull bucket inhabitant out of bucket. Examine.
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> Pull bucket inhabitant out of bucket. Examine.
You tell THE ROC to get you to the bucket before the spiders get to it. He obliges, flying without moving his wings. You pull the soft thing from the bucket. It appears to be a SMALL GIRL.
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> Examine girl.
> Compare her to the appearances of the Underground cast.
(I'm assuming Chen doesn't know Kisume. -_-)
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> Examine girl.
> Compare her to the appearances of the Underground cast.
(I'm assuming Chen doesn't know Kisume. -_-)
You examine the girl. Shes got green hair, but other than that she just seems to be a normal youkai in a bucket. Really you wonder why she was in one. She doesn't appear to have shoes, as well. She looks pretty good though, certainly better than dirty old you with your torn dress.
You suppose it wouldn't be obscene for a normal youkai to live down here, but a youkai in a bucket? Whats terrifying or forbidden about that? What does she even have, bucket control? You figure she was probably born here, if shes originally from here. You of course don't know her!
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> Sooo.... Is she conscious?
> If not, wake her up.
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> is she wearing oriental cloths, or a western shirt?
> Apologise to her for hurting her when she wakes up.
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> Sooo.... Is she conscious?
> If not, wake her up.
> is she wearing oriental cloths, or a western shirt?
> Apologise to her for hurting her when she wakes up.
You're not sure of what these styles are, but you're pretty sure it'd be oriental. You know japan and all.
You attempt to rouse her! Unfortunately, it seems shes pretty much out cold for the moment. You may need to wait a bit or do something extreme.
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> Fast-forward to consciousness.
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> Fast-forward to consciousness.
You wait around. So do the Earth Spiders. Eventually, the girl begins to blink into consciousness and look around. Upon seeing you so close, she promptly freaks out and were it not for THE ROC's MASSIVE WINGSPANAGE would've fallen off. You attempt to calm her down and apologize at the same time.
Its not going too well.
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>
Ask her about that time in Britt, Iowa
>Ransom her to Komachi and Shikieiki, they'll pay a lot for their estranged daughter.
>Wait for her to calm down a bit, make no threatening moves. But be ready to deflect panicked punches.
>When she does calm, say "I think I did some dumb things...I'm sorry."
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>Ask her about that time in Britt, Iowa
>Ransom her to Komachi and Shikieiki, they'll pay a lot for their estranged daughter.
>Wait for her to calm down a bit, make no threatening moves. But be ready to deflect panicked punches.
>When she does calm, say "I think I did some dumb things...I'm sorry."
She eventually calms down, not going as far as striking at you though. Once shes calmed down, you apologize to her. She shakes a bit, still slightly frightened, But nods slowly at her.
"Don't throw buckets! Don't come back from pit!"
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>"Okay, okay, I won't throw buckets. Sorry. I just kinda panicked for my friend."
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>"Okay, okay, I won't throw buckets. Sorry. I just kinda panicked for my friend."
She sniffles a bit. She seems pretty attached to those buckets...
"We don't mean hurt, just want you to go away... Not going to harm Big Bird! Promise!"
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>"Is it really so bad that I'm here, that you have to chase me out?"
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>"Is it really so bad that I'm here, that you have to chase me out?"
The girl shakes her head. "Nuh! But yamy doesn't want people down here because we supposed to be a secret!"
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> "Don't worry, I'll keep your secret"
> Introduce yourself, and ask her for her name
> BUCKET FREIND, HOORAY
Also, Caveman talk is the cutest thing in the world to me, Kissume is now the officialy the best touhou ever
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> "Don't worry, I'll keep your secret"
> Introduce yourself, and ask her for her name
> BUCKET FREIND, HOORAY
Also, Caveman talk is the cutest thing in the world to me, Kissume is now the officialy the best touhou ever
"Kay! I'm Kisume! Don't tell though! Yamy would be mad!"
>> Went for more childish, really. :/
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> Childish is good too.
> Converse with Kisume as we head to the Underground to see who's there. So far, all we know is that Either Yamame or Shikieiki are their leader, and that it's a SUPER SEKRIT TING SO DON'T TWLL OR YAMY nWILL BE MAD
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> Childish is good too.
> Converse with Kisume as we head to the Underground to see who's there. So far, all we know is that Either Yamame or Shikieiki are their leader, and that it's a SUPER SEKRIT TING SO DON'T TWLL OR YAMY nWILL BE MAD
You urge THE ROC to begin searching for a tunnel that seems to head towards the city. You don't know where to start, but Kisume points it out! The spiders seem to have left for the moment.
...You have a feeling about this.
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> is it a good feeling?
> PAT ROC'S BUTT!!
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>Ask Kisume about how things are underground. Aside from secretive.
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> is it a good feeling?
> PAT ROC'S BUTT!!
You don't really know. Also, no, thats disgusting. What are you, a dog?
>Ask Kisume about how things are underground. Aside from secretive.
You ask Kisume, she frowns.
"Everyone is gone so its all quiet and lonely down here mostly, except for yammy and the other spiders! They're nice! But they've been kinda mean and busy lately so I don't get to play as much."
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>"What are they busy with?"
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>"What are they busy with?"
"I dunno! But some other people've come down here too! And Yammy wants me to let them pass, but I think they're involved with all the business so I was gonna drop a bunch of buckets on them!"
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> Solicit a hug
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> Solicit a hug
>It's not quite hugz tiem yet. Soon, perhaps.
>Perk ears. "There's other people coming in here? What for?"
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> Nyaa ^__^
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>It's not quite hugz tiem yet. Soon, perhaps.
>Perk ears. "There's other people coming in here? What for?"
Indeed, Besides, You think her bucket would give you splinters. Speaking of which, when DID she get back in it?
"Uh huh! I unno why, they go and talk with yammy and stuff."
> Nyaa ^__^
You Nyaa, luckily, Kisume doesn't get it and think its adorable.
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>"Do you think you could make it okay for me to talk with her? Or does she just not want to see other people that much?"
>Ponder the possibility of descending down to retrieve those buckets for Kisume without falling to death.
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>"Do you think you could make it okay for me to talk with her? Or does she just not want to see other people that much?"
>Ponder the possibility of descending down to retrieve those buckets for Kisume without falling to death.
You don't think it'd be too much trouble. I mean, its just a pit, right? You actually wonder why Kisume herself couldn't...
"Uhm... I dunno if Yamy'd be happy but I could probably maybe?"
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>"Well, we'll see what kind of mood she's in, first. Hey, why don't you go down there after those buckets? Is it dangerous?"
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> Exercise caution when dealing with Yamame.
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>"Well, we'll see what kind of mood she's in, first. Hey, why don't you go down there after those buckets? Is it dangerous?"
Kisume nods, twice even! "Uh huh! And Uh huh! The pit there doesn't end! Ever! Its not often you ever get back up too! I can get back up, but I can't go down..."
> Exercise caution when dealing with Yamame.
Dealing with spiders is always a cautionary event.
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>Keep well away from the bottomless pit. Because we do not need that shit in our life.
>"Oh, who comes to see Yamy, anways?"
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>Keep well away from the bottomless pit. Because we do not need that shit in our life.
>"Oh, who comes to see Yamy, anways?"
And then panda ninjas attacked.
You're sure there is some amazing stuff down there, but you don't think you're anywhere near prepared to deal with a bottomless pit.
"Uhm... I dunno! Some of 'em are kinda like here, but most have these weird thingys growing outta their head!"
Kisume holds her fingers from her head to try and make antennae. Its absolutely adorable, just take your word for it.
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Of course, the insects are working with their arachnid cousins... if Gensokyo had an ocean, I'd imagine the Crustaceans would be in on it too...
> Fast forward a bit, Make note of any nifty things that happen.
> make an honest woman out of Kisume
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>"What would Wriggle be- wait a minute. These people, have they got fluffy tails?"
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>"What would Wriggle be- wait a minute. These people, have they got fluffy tails?"
"Tails? Nope! Some of them have odd wingys though."
> Fast forward a bit, Make note of any nifty things that happen.
> make an honest woman out of Kisume
You'd fast forward, But an ominous shadow looms above you. Kisume eeps in surprise and perhaps, just perhaps....-terror-.
"Oh? I heard there was someone meddling around here, I didn't expect you to be with them Kisume... Didn't I say I didn't want anyone around here without my permission?"
"U...uhm...s..sorry Yammyyyyy..."
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> Introduce yourself as "Chen, the wanderer"
> Apologise for kisume, and tell Yamame you only wanted to know who was left living in Gensokyo
> Examine Yamame
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> Introduce yourself as "Chen, the wanderer"
> Apologise for kisume, and tell Yamame you only wanted to know who was left living in Gensokyo
> Examine Yamame
You decide to take the respectful route and introduce yourself, and apologize for the little kisume thing. Yamame nods, seeming pleased enough.
"I suppose this is mostly why I wanted people out of the tunnels, but since its a bit late for that, The fact you mean no harm is well enough."
You're not really sure how to explain what appears to have happened to Yamame. Well, for one things. Shes grown. Shes stopped pulling up her hair and seems to have it free. You're not actually sure how shes doing it, but she also manages to have mastered the art of having her clothing stick directly to her upper forearm. On top of this, she appears to be wearing something similar to, if not exactly her old dress. That dress being ofcourse, rather short for her now. And the skirt part appears to be tattered and ripped.
You really wonder what shes actually trying to catch in -her- web.
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>"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone what I've seen down here. As far as anybody else knows, it's empty down here. I kinda wonder what you're up to, though."
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>"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone what I've seen down here. As far as anybody else knows, it's empty down here. I kinda wonder what you're up to, though."
"Oh, Goood~ I assure you, its nothing much. Mostly, I suppose we are trying to rebuild. The Insects only come to give us occasional news on the outside world, and, well, lately a few of them have been trying to urge us to join them up top. I don't suppose this is with their queen's order, of course."
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>"Oh no, I don't think so. Wriggle's not said anything about that."
>Hopefully we didn't promise to keep things with Wriggle hush hush to anyone other than Daiyousei. Because if so, whups.
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>"Oh no, I don't think so. Wriggle's not said anything about that."
>Hopefully we didn't promise to keep things with Wriggle hush hush to anyone other than Daiyousei. Because if so, whups.
You're not really sure how telling people she meets with Cirno would do anything. I mean, you'd be an idiot to not expect her to be behind the army of bugs.
"It figures, Ah, not that I blame them. We've certainly a reason to join with them, and if she really wanted to, she could probably just walk down here and make us. Its frightening how her power has gotten."
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>"She's not been doing anything bad, has she?"
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>"She's not been doing anything bad, has she?"
"Well, We may be getting the rose-tinted news from her... I don't believe she has though. Even most of her troops agree shes been plenty fair. Its just... Really, Its plain frightening that its developed to this point, Its like something pushed it beyond what should be her limit."
Come to think of it, You have to agree with her. Manipulation of Bugs? Plenty reasonable. Creation of Bug Youkai from Bugs? Whole 'nother story. Its been a time since THE INCIDENT, but this is a ridiculous amount of improvement.
You worry what Wriggle might have done to get this power.
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>Ponder if maybe she found a way to cut down the amount of time needed for an animal to become a youkai.
>Further ponder if that one jerk maid is involved. Because she was a jerk! Get put to sleep in a shelter...Can you believe that?
>"Oh! Are there any spots here that go under the lake?"
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>Ponder if maybe she found a way to cut down the amount of time needed for an animal to become a youkai.
>Further ponder if that one jerk maid is involved. Because she was a jerk! Get put to sleep in a shelter...Can you believe that?
>"Oh! Are there any spots here that go under the lake?"
You do ponder, certainly she seems to be forcing the evolution.
You'd say that, but, well. Its hard for even her to come back from the dead. She may have been what she was, but disrespecting the dead with such accusations...
You remember the basis of the LAKE is underground and ask Yamame about it.
"Under the Lake? By the mansion, I'd take it. Yes, there are ways to get under it around here. Really, theres tunnels under everywhere."
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>"It's kinda the reason I came down here. The lake's getting all messed up and icky, and I think the water for it comes from underground. I was hoping to see how it got messed up and maybe do something about it."
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> Wriggle's amassing power, huh? Good, we need more like her.
> "Say, Yamame, what's your opinion of the tengu?
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>"It's kinda the reason I came down here. The lake's getting all messed up and icky, and I think the water for it comes from underground. I was hoping to see how it got messed up and maybe do something about it."
"Somethings wrong with the Lake? I hope one of my siblings hasn't been messing with it as a joke... There are only a few flows into the lake, so I can take you to all of them in short order."
> Wriggle's amassing power, huh? Good, we need more like her.
> "Say, Yamame, what's your opinion of the tengu?
You're inclined to agree, shes probably the nicest person in power right now.
"The tengu? We've never been friends with them before, but I've heard they have gotten fairly bad following that incident."
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Bounce on heels excitedly; things went right! "Oh goodie! Can we go soon, please?"
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Bounce on heels excitedly; things went right! "Oh goodie! Can we go soon, please?"
You bounce a bit! Screw dignity, You're pretty happy!
"I suppose. Kisume, Dear, can you go and tell my relatives to stop worrying about the intruder? And that I'll be back in a bit."
Kisume nods and heads off, perhaps a bit too hurriedly.
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> Activate PUPPY EYES just for the hell of it
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>Wait for guided tour, and follow along.
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> Activate PUPPY EYES just for the hell of it
Unfortunately, You lack this skill!
>Wait for guided tour, and follow along.
You wait a bit then get going. You're not sure you could repeat the route, but eventually you're sure you're hearing streams. Yamame stops short once it starts to get louder.
"...This isn't right, There is an extra tunnel up ahead. Its right by where the river to the lake should be.... I think we may have found your culprit."
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> Venture into the new tunnel with caution. And with 'caution' I mean 'hide behind Yamame'.
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> Venture into the new tunnel with caution. And with 'caution' I mean 'hide behind Yamame'.
You head towards the tunnel with Yamame, and by with, you obviously mean somewhat away from and behind. The new tunnel isn't actually a tunnel, but what looks to be a ROOM. There is a pool in the middle, and the tunnel with the river is in two places in the wall. one of the sides, obviously, has a waterfall going up to the tunnel. The room has a fairly high ceiling, but little floor thanks to the pool's space. The water is the same disgusting state as the lake's.
"How in the world did we not notice this being built?"
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> "We'll have to dam this up, dry it out and then bury the chamber."
> Say this in a theatrically loud voice to echo around the chamber.
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> "We'll have to dam this up, dry it out and then bury the chamber."
> Say this in a theatrically loud voice to echo around the chamber.
"Yes, Well, I suppose we may have to do something about this... The river has to flow through though, or the Lake would dry up. And the existing pollution has to be dealt with too..."
Your voice echoes through the chamber, along with the splashing of water. Its actually kind of hard to hear anything you're not looking to hear in here.
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> Examine the area more closely to see if the culprit is in the vincinity.
> Examine the filthy pool to see if there's something in it, like an evil gem, a diabolical beast......or a certain poisonous doll.....
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> Ponder list of possible culprits.
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> Ponder list of possible culprits.
You really do have to wonder, I mean, Yamame appears to be incredibly distressed over all the work this'll mean for her, and really few other people could and would just evade Yamame. Medicine was well... Forced to pass on, it'd been her time for a while though. Eirin could've actually done all this with ease, and you do have absolutely no idea where she is, she COULD have managed to get back...
> Examine the area more closely to see if the culprit is in the vincinity.
> Examine the filthy pool to see if there's something in it, like an evil gem, a diabolical beast......or a certain poisonous doll.....
You look around for the culprit as you ponder. Someone did this, and its likely that they're still in the room. You begin towards the pool and try to find a spot clear enough you can look in. Before you reach it, Yamame lets out a shout and tackles you away from where you were standing. A sharp blade slices through the floor where you where, and begins cutting towards you. You guess it probably wasn't anyone you knew after all.
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> Avoid blade.
> Freak out.
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> Avoid blade.
> Freak out.
You get yourself and Yamame to you feet, and get out of the way of the blade. It doesn't turn quickly, but does so in quick and precise order. It seems like it would rather keep moving straight.
"This is certainly new. Whatever it is is... digging with an unnatural speed through the ground here..."
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> Lure the moving blade towards a rock or other hard object. Wait until it closes in, and jump out of the way when it tries to strike, making it keep going and get jammed into the rock (hopefully).
> Also, if you have the chance, examine what kind of blade it is. Is it a fairly standard kantana? Our local half ghost will be the culprit. Is it a a blazing, ethereal sword? Resident angel bitch is behind this.
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> Curse the horrible luck thats been plaguing you all day.
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> is it coming from above or below?
> If it's from below, Lure it to cut in a circle/square/whatever so that the floor falls on whatever is trying to hurt us.
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> Lure the moving blade towards a rock or other hard object. Wait until it closes in, and jump out of the way when it tries to strike, making it keep going and get jammed into the rock (hopefully).
> Also, if you have the chance, examine what kind of blade it is. Is it a fairly standard kantana? Our local half ghost will be the culprit. Is it a a blazing, ethereal sword? Resident angel bitch is behind this.
> is it coming from above or below?
> If it's from below, Lure it to cut in a circle/square/whatever so that the floor falls on whatever is trying to hurt us.
You watch the blade... Its cutting through the floor, so its coming at you from BELOW. You figure your best plan is to try and get it to follow you in a way that it hurts itself. Your first though is to try and get it to drop the floor on itself. That doesn't end up too well, you notice that just side stepping is enough to dodge the quick blade, and it turns far from you. Yamame outlines the next floor.
"Somethings not right here, I can't see the cuts from where it's been!"
This leads you to further examine this strange blade, its clearly cutting the floor, but as soon as you stop acknowledging the cut in your eyesight, it vanishes. You're not sure what kind of sword it is, but its clearly different than any design Tenshi or Youmu have used. Its heavily curved backwards and incredibly thick, the full blade must weigh much and be rather unwieldy. You decide its probably a cutlass.
This all proves rather pointless, as mid turn around this time, The blade bursts from the ground at you.
You apologize to yourself, Thats not a blade. That appears to be a SHARK FIN. Belonging to a shark that is effortlessly crashing straight through the earth like it is swimming.
...
> Curse the horrible luck thats been plaguing you all day.
This is the worst day off ever.
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>Scream in terror. Because, goddamn. It's the legendary axe murderer of the seas, so infamous it's even known about in places that don't have seas! And fish are not supposed to eat cats!
>Presuming the freakings out don't get us killed, suggest Yamame get onto the walls so it hopefully can't get to her. Then ask her to pick you up.
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> Make Yamame give it SUPER AIDs!
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>Scream in terror. Because, goddamn. It's the legendary axe murderer of the seas, so infamous it's even known about in places that don't have seas! And fish are not supposed to eat cats!
>Presuming the freakings out don't get us killed, suggest Yamame get onto the walls so it hopefully can't get to her. Then ask her to pick you up.
You don't think -anyone- could blame your yelp in terror, it comes with a free dive the fuck out of the way. You suggest Yamame get on the wall as the shark plunge itself back into the floor. You've lost sight of it.
Yamame gets on the wall, and with gust, you scamper up for her to grab you. All is quiet.
> Make Yamame give it SUPER AIDs!
"I'd love to kill it too, but calm down and make more sense. I can feel it digging in the earth... What the hell is this thing?"
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Why do I keep imagining Yamame has GIANT FUCKING SPIDER LEGS
> calm yourself down and asses the situation.
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>Try not to whimper. Because goddamn.
>"It...it might be able to dig up the side of walls..." Keep an eye on the walls. We don't need Yamame getting sharked.
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Why do I keep imagining Yamame has GIANT FUCKING SPIDER LEGS
> calm yourself down and asses the situation.
You take a few deep breaths and calm yourself. You're facing a shark. A shark that swims in the earth itself. Its probably responsible for the poison too. You're going to have to take it down. Yamame has the power of Disease, but this thing is decidedly not a normal shark. It doesn't appear to be a youkai though, so it probably is a familliar. It also is notably limited, its a shark, it swims, jumps, and chomps. On the wall and in the air, you should be perfectly sa- Wait...
>Try not to whimper. Because goddamn.
>"It...it might be able to dig up the side of walls..." Keep an eye on the walls. We don't need Yamame getting sharked.
You try not to. Its really really hard.
"...No, Its definitely able too. Its starting to circle the room. I'm not sure if thats required for it to get up here, but its starting to reach our height."
Oh. Its a shark that can climb walls too.
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>"C-can you g-get on the ceiling? M-maybe it c-can't d-dig ups-s-side d-down?"
>Take some breaths
>Does it look like THE ROC can do anything in here, if were were able to summon or conjure him into this chamber?
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>"C-can you g-get on the ceiling? M-maybe it c-can't d-dig ups-s-side d-down?"
Yamame nods, climbing up higher towards the ceiling. You're rather glad the nice little youkai perks like this didn't go away, or you'd be in some trouble!
"It should buy us time at least."
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>Take some steadying breaths
>Does it look like THE ROC can do anything in here, if were were able to summon or conjure him into this chamber?
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> Lure it out of the chamber. If it's not quick, we can guide it somewhere with some open space.
> It seems to be burrowing through rock. Let's see how it'll work with something harder:
> Ask Yamame to, if possible, lure it towards the epicenter of Utsuho's explosion - there should be a lot of glass there, and glass is hard.
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Why do I keep imagining Yamame has GIANT FUCKING SPIDER LEGS
Not so farfetched, since she has them under her dress (along with her normal legs) on her Ex-form sprite in Touhoumon. I'm also imagining her sprouting them when climbing.
> If it digs through earth, is it still capable of going through water? Either go with Fightest plan, or lure the thing into the dirty pool and hope it's traded it's ability to swim for digging, and watch it drown.
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>Take some steadying breaths
>Does it look like THE ROC can do anything in here, if were were able to summon or conjure him into this chamber?
You're not sure how well THE ROC could fair against this thing. On one hand, he has the room and a lot more maneuverability, even in this room, on the other thing this thing may be just on another level... THE ROC is just basically a super strong giant eagle. This thing chews through the ground and has a bladed fin.
> Lure it out of the chamber. If it's not quick, we can guide it somewhere with some open space.
> It seems to be burrowing through rock. Let's see how it'll work with something harder:
> Ask Yamame to, if possible, lure it towards the epicenter of Utsuho's explosion - there should be a lot of glass there, and glass is hard.
> If it digs through earth, is it still capable of going through water? Either go with Fightest plan, or lure the thing into the dirty pool and hope it's traded it's ability to swim for digging, and watch it drown.
You decide you may want to test both series. You get Yamame to go towards the center of the pool Ceiling wise and wait. A few moments later, Yamame jumps away as the shark goes crashing downwards into the pool with a tremendous splash. The water is pulled straight back into the pool after.
... You don't see it's corpse. You guess you aren't so lucky.
You ask Yamame if she can take you towards the remains of the palace. She nods and dashes along the wall to the exit as the fin appears behind the two of you. Within moments, you're out of the room and both of you are dashing towards the palace.
Yamame stops a few minutes later, glancing back. "I don't feel it digging around here. It hasn't followed us."
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>"I wonder who's controlling it? What would you do to a thing that lives in the ground like that, anyways?"
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>"I wonder who's controlling it? What would you do to a thing that lives in the ground like that, anyways?"
"Controlling it? Wait, Someones controlling that thing? ...If that is how it is, that thing is definitely a watchdog. There is something in that room the shark doesn't want us near. Probably the poisoned water. Who would seriously want to poison the fairies, though?"
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> "Hmm... Maybe it's not the fairies they're after... And who knows, maybe someone faked their death during the incident and went into hiding for reasons unknown..."
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>"Or maybe they don't even care about the lake, and are looking for something else? Is there anything down here that does that to water?"
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> "Hmm... Maybe it's not the fairies they're after... And who knows, maybe someone faked their death during the incident and went into hiding for reasons unknown..."
"Its possible, They could have the wrong water stream or something... Or maybe live in the wrong time, if you're right."
>"Or maybe they don't even care about the lake, and are looking for something else? Is there anything down here that does that to water?"
"Besides us? Well... I suppose if you hit a bad pocket of -something-... They could just be trying to keep us busy while they use the tunnels, too... But with that thing, I don't think they'd -need- a tunnel."
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>"Well, I think it's a familiar. But maybe it's one that got away or something?"
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>"Well, I think it's a familiar. But maybe it's one that got away or something?"
Yamame pauses, looking a bit thoughtful before nodding.
"Yes, I suppose that IS probably a familiar... If it got away though, why is it staying there, Whys it guarding that one place?"
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>"Maybe it's crazy? Hey...can't familiars usually talk?"
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>"Maybe it's crazy? Hey...can't familiars usually talk?"
"It...may be? That was pretty much the second familiar I've seen, and your Eagle there was the first I've seen in my life. I'm afraid you'd need to ask someone more versed in their use about that..."
You're sure it doesn't stop THE ROC from communicating with you, Even if he doesn't really speak. He and Yuugi seemed to get along too... maybe hes special?
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>And DEMON is happy to talk, so long as you're civil...
>"It didn't really try to, though..."
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>And DEMON is happy to talk, so long as you're civil...
>"It didn't really try to, though..."
You note Demon is probably a bit different than a bladed land swimming death shark. After all, shes humanoid. ...And a Demon, which is also a whole set of rules.
"I imagine it probably saw us as a threat immediately, or just didn't care to..."
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> Or it's protecting the location on absolute orders, there'd be no other reason for it to be so defensive. This is probably not its chosen territory, as the pool of water is probably as much of a hindrance to it as anyone else. Thus it's a guardian.
> We'd have to chase it out.
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> Or it's protecting the location on absolute orders, there'd be no other reason for it to be so defensive. This is probably not its chosen territory, as the pool of water is probably as much of a hindrance to it as anyone else. Thus it's a guardian.
> We'd have to chase it out.
You figure this was probably the reason its there. I mean, it had to carve out a room just for it.
You'll have to get rid of it to fix the water issue.
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> Most likely way to get rid of a protective guardian is to make it unfavourable for it to guard the area.
> But that's boring and vague.
> We're gonna need an Oni, maybe also an audience for the upcoming...
> SHARK-WRESTLING BATTLE!
> Oh, wait, tengu might not let them leave...
> Could try anyway, unless anyone has any clever ideas.
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> Most likely way to get rid of a protective guardian is to make it unfavourable for it to guard the area.
> But that's boring and vague.
> We're gonna need an Oni, maybe also an audience for the upcoming...
> SHARK-WRESTLING BATTLE!
> Oh, wait, tengu might not let them leave...
> Could try anyway, unless anyone has any clever ideas.
Oni Vs Shark. That would be amazing. It does seem unlikely the Tengu would let them leave, especially since it doesn't bother them at all.
Really they're bastards like that. You'd need to convince them its dire to them, And even then, you wonder if an Oni would be enough...
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> We're gonna need an Oni, maybe also an audience for the upcoming...
> SHARK-WRESTLING BATTLE!
This.
Just this.
> Another possibility on where the shark came from (but don't tell Yamame) : Maybe SHE is also causing disasters while she's dreaming. Your not sure how powerful SHE is and if she could change the world subconsciously, but you've seen stuff exploding everytime she sneezes, and she made those dozens of blankets from thin air. Looking at her...peculiar personality, she might just be the person to dream of LAND SHARKS.
Or, she, you know, did this on one of her trips outside.
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This.
Just this.
> Another possibility on where the shark came from (but don't tell Yamame) : Maybe SHE is also causing disasters while she's dreaming. Your not sure how powerful SHE is and if she could change the world subconsciously, but you've seen stuff exploding everytime she sneezes, and she made those dozens of blankets from thin air. Looking at her...peculiar personality, she might just be the person to dream of LAND SHARKS.
Or, she, you know, did this on one of her trips outside.
You're really dead set on ONI VS. LAND SHARK FIGHTING. You need a plan to get the Tengu worried...
You also contemplate if SHE was doing this. You imagine shes probably still fairly weak, but its not beyond her... But she hardly sleeps, you're not even sure how long its been since your last day off. And you don't see her leave... So... You wonder when she did this.
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>Ponder if the tengu could actually do anything to stop the oni from leaving if they wanted to. It seems that if the oni are the real muscle, like Suika said, then they hold all the cards around there.
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>Ponder if the tengu could actually do anything to stop the oni from leaving if they wanted to. It seems that if the oni are the real muscle, like Suika said, then they hold all the cards around there.
You do have to wonder. Sure there are shitloads more tengu than Suika, Yuugi, And whoever else survived a nuclear explosion... But they're damn -oni-. You figure they really don't want to lose their comfy spot in Tengu Society. I mean, they don't really even have to -work-.
Suddenly, you envy Suika a good deal...
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>"I wonder if you could lure it out of the rock with some meat like fishing? Or I guess someone could distract it and we find out what's at the end of that tunnel while it is. I wonder if it could tell if a faerie was flying through there?"
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>"I wonder if you could lure it out of the rock with some meat like fishing? Or I guess someone could distract it and we find out what's at the end of that tunnel while it is. I wonder if it could tell if a faerie was flying through there?"
Yamame shrugs. "How am I going to know how it'll act, You're the one with a familiar."
Shes got you there...
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> Tengu are being all territorial, right? Hopefully Suika has them under control by now, since here's what we can do:
> Convince the tengu that expansion is in their best interests, that building a second power base spreads their assets and makes them less vulnerable to attack.
> Further, tell them that the Underground youkai community are desperate for allies, and that they would do anything to ally with the tengu.
> Obviously, to secure such an alliance, an embassy would be required, and what's the best ambassador than a mighty oni to show the Undergrounders the tengu's superiority?
> Upon arrival, the ambassador hears about a landshark plaguing the Undergrounders' territory, and, being her gracious self, drives the shark out. The Undergrounders are grateful and agree to a treaty that's favourable to the tengu.
> None of this "unfavourable treaty" stuff is actually true, except for the ambassador wrestling a shark. Although making some sort of agreement is really welcome, need to band together and all that.
> Share plan with Yamame.
> [edit] This plan hinges on the hope that the tengu won't ever actually leave their territory to confirm what's going on with the Underground. This seems reasonable, as long as their leaders have them convinced that everything's going smoothly.
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> tl;dr
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> tl;dr
> ITT: shady politics that get us what we want.
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>Or you could get the spiders to build a web trap. Which the shark will get caught in, like ROC did.
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>Or you could get the spiders to build a web trap. Which the shark will get caught in, like ROC did.
> Pff, that doesn't involve an oni wrestling a shark. Also, it's gonna be real hard to web the ground.
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>No, you get them to build a web from one wall to the other at a slight altitude, and then lure the shark to jump up and then get trapped in the web.
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>No, you get them to build a web from one wall to the other at a slight altitude, and then lure the shark to jump up and then get trapped in the web.
> What if it cuts the web anchors? It might also attack the spiders whilst they're building the web - it could be a slow process. Worth checking, though, of course.
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> What if it cuts the web anchors? It might also attack the spiders whilst they're building the web - it could be a slow process. Worth checking, though, of course.
Spiders do take an hour or more to make one web. Though probably multiple spiders will be working on this one, so it might not take that long. On the other hand, you need one big, sturdy web for that physical manifestation of overkill.
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>Of course, you'll be distracting the shark while the web is being built. Then we will use KITTY PARKOUR to climb up above the web, and then PROFIT.
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> Okay, try this latest idea first, as it involves less back-and-forth. If it doesn't work out, back to youkai politics.
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> I agree.
> Use KITTY PARKOUR as much as possible.
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> Tengu are being all territorial, right? Hopefully Suika has them under control by now, since here's what we can do:
> Convince the tengu that expansion is in their best interests, that building a second power base spreads their assets and makes them less vulnerable to attack.
> Further, tell them that the Underground youkai community are desperate for allies, and that they would do anything to ally with the tengu.
> Obviously, to secure such an alliance, an embassy would be required, and what's the best ambassador than a mighty oni to show the Undergrounders the tengu's superiority?
> Upon arrival, the ambassador hears about a landshark plaguing the Undergrounders' territory, and, being her gracious self, drives the shark out. The Undergrounders are grateful and agree to a treaty that's favourable to the tengu.
> None of this "unfavourable treaty" stuff is actually true, except for the ambassador wrestling a shark. Although making some sort of agreement is really welcome, need to band together and all that.
> Share plan with Yamame.
> [edit] This plan hinges on the hope that the tengu won't ever actually leave their territory to confirm what's going on with the Underground. This seems reasonable, as long as their leaders have them convinced that everything's going smoothly.
You have no choice. Your only hope is to make the Tengu your BITCHES. You shall control them from the shadows... You shall become... the Kittymother...
>Or you could get the spiders to build a web trap. Which the shark will get caught in, like ROC did.
Or you could do this. You pitch the idea to Yamame. She blinks a bit.
"That thing. In a web? ... It'd be pretty hard to do, I mean, our webs tend to get stronger AFTER we've caught our prey, To survive the initial charge though... Well, That'd take one hell of a web. I think we can do it, But it'll definitely take quite a bit of time. Are you sure you want to try this?"
You're pretty sure you trust Yamame to make that web, Its just how long you need to hold out...
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>"Hop to it, then." We need as many spiders as possible to get this done. We could also get wriggle to help us, but I doubt we need her help.
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>"Hop to it, then." We need as many spiders as possible to get this done. We could also get wriggle to help us, but I doubt we need her help.
> How would Wriggle help us? By getting caught in it and providing bait for the shark?
> You know... there's an idea...
> Also, pleeeeeease let's become the KITTYMOTHER.
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>"Hop to it, then." We need as many spiders as possible to get this done. We could also get wriggle to help us, but I doubt we need her help.
Yamame and you head off to get a hoard of spiders. And Kisume. You return to the room.
You head in first. The shark fin emerges from the ground almost instantaneously, and you bolt towards the left wall. Yamame and her crew dash in after to start the web. You'll be restricted to the LEFT for the duration of this fight.
You take up the left wall with the power of an extreme extreme sport. If it wasn't for your claws, you'd probably be worse off.
You mess up halfway up and start falling towards the Shark Fin.
This may be a pretty short fight then.
> How would Wriggle help us? By getting caught in it and providing bait for the shark?
> You know... there's an idea...
> Also, pleeeeeease let's become the KITTYMOTHER.
You figure wriggle would have spiders from above ground. Maybe you should've asked her.
You'll worry more about being a mother when you're not dying!
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>QUICK, DIG CLAWS INTO WALL TO STOP FALLING. SLOWLY BUDGE YOUR WAY UP TO THE CEILING.
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>If that is not available, twist in the direction least likely to result in being finned.
>Land on feet.
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> How would Wriggle help us? By getting caught in it and providing bait for the shark?
> You know... there's an idea...
> Also, pleeeeeease let's become the KITTYMOTHER.
Some insects can make silk you know, and Wriggle is the mistress of bug kind, she could provide silk producing bugs to help with the project.
> Also, if possible, hitch a ride on the shark by grabbing on to the dull part of the fin blade.
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>QUICK, DIG CLAWS INTO WALL TO STOP FALLING. SLOWLY BUDGE YOUR WAY UP TO THE CEILING.
You contemplate trying to dig into the rock wall with your claws, but that wouldd just let it catch up to you.
>If that is not available, twist in the direction least likely to result in being finned.
>Land on feet.
Instead, you roll in the air to a side of the fin. It doesn't work perfectly, but you only get a minimal cut to the side.
> Also, if possible, hitch a ride on the shark by grabbing on to the dull part of the fin blade.
You don't even THINK that thing has a dull part of it's fins. You land on the ground with your feet. The shark bursts out of the wall above you and dives down at you.
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> Sidestep and KITTY KICK it in the eyes as it moves past.
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>Even better, CLAW STAB it in the eye, try and blind it completely. The most vunerable part of a shark is its eye :D
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> After we attack the shark, ask Yamame for a status report.
> Quickly check inventory.
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>Prioritize not getting sharked over going for the eye, though if the opportunity is there...
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>Even better, CLAW STAB it in the eye, try and blind it completely. The most vunerable part of a shark is its eye :D
Excuse me, but the most vulnerable part of a shark is none other than the nose. It uses it to navigate in the ocean depths (or in this case, the ground). It contains a VERY sensitive magnetic/electric sensing system, but this also makes it a weakspot. To disorient it, give it a good kick in the nose.
> Do just that. Give it the hardest kick you have in his nose.
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>Oh yeah, the nose. But if it is blinded then we can lure it into the net.
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> Sidestep and KITTY KICK it in the eyes as it moves past.
>Even better, CLAW STAB it in the eye, try and blind it completely. The most vunerable part of a shark is its eye :D
You sidestep, then lunge to gauge it's eyes out. You're just a bit too late to strike the eye, and end up sharpening your nails on it's TOUGH SCALES. You're not sure what it'd even take to cut those. It strikes back into the ground with a mighty crash, and you have to pull away from the debris. You're not sure where it'll come up next...
>Prioritize not getting sharked over going for the eye, though if the opportunity is there...
You luckily had the opportunity, not a good one, but one.
> Do just that. Give it the hardest kick you have in his nose.
You'd do that, but that'd have meant being in the way of shark crash. The eye was probably a better bet.
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>
DIGLETT USE MAGNITUDE
>Activate SUPER TENGU SPEED or KITTY PARKOUR to climb up the walls out of reach. Lets just hope the web is ready.
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>Try not to stay on the walls too long.
>Don't run in straight lines, try to zigzag it up.
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> Screw the rules
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>DIGLETT USE MAGNITUDE
>Activate SUPER TENGU SPEED or KITTY PARKOUR to climb up the walls out of reach. Lets just hope the web is ready.
>Try not to stay on the walls too long.
>Don't run in straight lines, try to zigzag it up.
You bolt up the wall in a zig zag, Still not seeing where the shark is. The web still isn't ready! You wait around the halfway point for a bit, before jumping away towards the ground. The shark bursts about a few second behind you! You and the shark hit the ground around the same time.
You're not sure how many times you can pull that off again before it gets you...
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>How echo-prone is this part of the tunnel?
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>And are there stones on the ground?
>If so, throw stones out everywhere to confuse Sharky.
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> Like I said earlier, it reacts heavily to disturbances in the electro magnetic field in it's surroundings. Perhaps by throwing stuff on the ground you can trick him into thinking the stuff is prey, and make him attack that and (temporarily) forget about you. You can use this to buy you some time. So throw anything useless you have in your inventory (like the box hat) at random places on the ground and hope this works.
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>throw kisume
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> Throw blood. It's a shark.
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>throw kisume's blood.
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>How echo-prone is this part of the tunnel?
Its a pretty large room, so its Echo-Prone indeed.
>And are there stones on the ground?
>If so, throw stones out everywhere to confuse Sharky.
> Like I said earlier, it reacts heavily to disturbances in the electro magnetic field in it's surroundings. Perhaps by throwing stuff on the ground you can trick him into thinking the stuff is prey, and make him attack that and (temporarily) forget about you. You can use this to buy you some time. So throw anything useless you have in your inventory (like the box hat) at random places on the ground and hope this works.
You're not sure what you'd throw, but you find a few stones and scoop them up, taking to the wall and scattering them on the ground. It...doesn't really work, you have to assume its because its not a normal shark. You get away from a near sharking with a nice cut to the side.
>throw kisume
> Throw blood. It's a shark.
>throw kisume's blood.
You toss some blood from your wound on the ground. It appears for a second to devour it.
...The ground suddenly ends up chopped into eight pieces for a moment, and a maze of cuts begins to crawl up the wall. You think you did bad.
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>Is the web ready yet?
>Dodge the shark by using your teleportation magic or whatever it is. SWITCHING PLACES REALLY QUICK.
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> Check inventory.
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>Is the web ready yet?
>Dodge the shark by using your teleportation magic or whatever it is. SWITCHING PLACES REALLY QUICK.
You're not sure why you forgot about your old tricks up until now! You approach the problem by using the cup shuffle trick. Once you touch there, You move elsewhere too fast for humans to comprehend. The shark isn't slow, but it still is ill-pressed to turn to hit it's foe. You can probably keep this up for a while.
The web is looking to near completion, But it still seems like it'll take a bit...
> Check inventory.
>Your inventory contains:
>Slightly Ripped and Dirty Dress [Worn]
You're not sure how long you've had this dress, but it is certainly showing its wear.
>Box Hat [Worn]
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 under hat]
A slightly Soggy Pin that Sanae treasured.
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>Keep it up if you can and fast forward until web is complete.
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>Keep it up if you can and fast forward until web is complete.
You manage to keep it up until Yamame gives the signal for the web. You make a dash for the Web, With the Shark Trailing. Using a well timed leap and quick switch, you manage to make the shark leap into the web!
...The web manages to hold. Its shaking terribly, but the shark hasn't managed to break it. You breathe a sigh of relief.
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>Descend into the crack the shark made.
>Thank yamame
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> Examine new area.
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>Before you go exploring, have a good look at the shark. See if you can figure out anything new about it. And reassure self that web will hold.
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>Descend into the crack the shark made.
>Thank yamame
Any cracks the shark made disappeared as soon as you looked away. What are you talking about.
You thank Yamame and the spiders for the web. "Well, We'd have to take care of it ourselves as well. This kind of disturbance would cause people to investigate..."
> Examine new area.
Its the same room. High ceiling, Pool in the middle, Death Land Shark...
>Before you go exploring, have a good look at the shark. See if you can figure out anything new about it. And reassure self that web will hold.
You take a look at the shark. Its tail, Fins, and Dorsal fin all seem to be blades instead of actual fins. Likewise, most of it's scales have been replaced with tiny metal plates. The only thing that doesn't appear to be armored are the eyes.
Its probably a good thing you didn't go for the nose, It'd have hurt.
The web however, you're not so sure on, it's thrashing, and if it lands in the water...
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>"Y...you guys tie it up really good, okay?"
>Now that there isn't so much drama going on, try to see if there is anything in the water.
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>"Y...you guys tie it up really good, okay?"
>Now that there isn't so much drama going on, try to see if there is anything in the water.
Yamame and the spiders get to work on doing that. You try to look through the water again, but its simply too murky...
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>Lament the lack of the a good dredging pool.
>Look around the chamber again; are there any obvious exits aside the one that we used to get in? Or parts of it we haven't been able to examine properly due to marine axe-murderers?
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>Lament the lack of the a good dredging pool.
>Look around the chamber again; are there any obvious exits aside the one that we used to get in? Or parts of it we haven't been able to examine properly due to marine axe-murderers?
You take a second look around, But its still just the main entrance, and the two riverfalls.
The one that is going up hurts your head to see, How the hell did this thing manage that?
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>Throw kisume in the water to make EX-Kisume
>Then EX-Kisume defeats Yukari
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> Oh well, no shark wrestling for us today. We should start by damming up the pool, first the inlet, then the outlet. Should be as simple as fixing a bunch of rocks in place with spiderweb.
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>Throw kisume in the water to make EX-Kisume
>Then EX-Kisume defeats Yukari
>No.
> Oh well, no shark wrestling for us today. We should start by damming up the pool, first the inlet, then the outlet. Should be as simple as fixing a bunch of rocks in place with spiderweb.
You decide the first step to fixing this would be to damn the pool up. You enlist some of the spiders to help you block up the two holes. The outlet is especially tricky, but you manage to do it. The water hitting the rocks end up pulled back to the pool...
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> Weird. Is the pool stable now, or is it going to overflow somehow?
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> Weird. Is the pool stable now, or is it going to overflow somehow?
The pool seems stable. The water still trys to escape, but no more is coming in...
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> Return to Yamame and ask about how the spiders aree holding off the shark. Also question her if she knows somebody who might have done this.
> After a little break, head with Roc (and possibly Yamame and/or Kisume) deeper into the Underground for potential survivors.
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> Return to Yamame and ask about how the spiders are holding off the shark. Also question her if she knows somebody who might have done this.
> After a little break, head with Roc (and possibly Yamame and/or Kisume) deeper into the Underground for potential survivors.
You ask Yamame how they're doing.
"Its tough, But I think we should have this thing wrapped up. ...What are we going to do about the water though? It won't get unpolluted, and clogging a part of the water system could end badly for us..."
You tell Yamame you're going to check out the rest of the underground, she nods with a sigh. "Who knows, You may find something we missed. Kisume'll go along with you, She knows the way."
You summon THE ROC and head deeper into the tunnels.
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>keep walking, until something interesting happens.
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>keep walking, until something interesting happens.
>Sure.
You reach the UNDERGROUND CITY.
To say this place is a dump would be putting it mildly. The entire town is completely wrecked. If the building isn't vaporized, it's remains are all over the street. Shingles, Pottery, Even some metal lines the roads of former hell. The only building remotely left standing is the palace.
There is a WHEELBARROW that is DESTROYED here. Its cracked in half, and the other half is missing. The metal is warped to be unrecognizable, and the wood handles are gone. The wheel rotates silently for no reason.
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>Jump onto ROC's back and fly over to the palace of the earth spirits if you can.
>_
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>Jump onto ROC's back and fly over to the palace of the earth spirits if you can.
>_
You get on THE ROC's back and fly towards the palace with Kisume in tow. You easily see how bad the destruction is from the 'sky'... You come to the palace. Its not knocked down but... Large chunks of it are missing, And most of the rooms are swept bare...
Its terrifying to look at. This place is truly the sight of an exploding hell raven.
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> Ask Kisume how it was possible for Utsuho to explode. She seemed to be doing so well before that. It just doesn't seem natural.
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> Ask Kisume how it was possible for Utsuho to explode. She seemed to be doing so well before that. It just doesn't seem natural.
Kisume shrugs. "I...dunno... I was out with yamame when the big boom happened..."
You figure SHE probably did something to cause it. You'd likely have to ask her to find out what exactly SHE did.
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> Enter palace and look out for a survivor or something of value. Don't really have to be on guard since anything threatening is probably eradicated by the explosion.
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> Enter palace and look out for a survivor or something of value. Don't really have to be on guard since anything threatening is probably eradicated by the explosion.
You fly in and begin to search the palace. Kisume and THE ROC follow close by. You weave through the palace for something of use. Mostly, some lucky, yet still burned, furniture. You do find the remains of a SPACE CAPE snagged on the edge of a broken wall. It seems scarily unharmed.
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> Touch it! Touch it! Perhaps it has a pocket dimension inside it, and you can use it as backpack! Also, it would look insanely badass on you.
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> Touch it! Touch it! Perhaps it has a pocket dimension inside it, and you can use it as backpack! Also, it would look insanely badass on you.
You can't help but reach out and touch it. It springs to life instantly and attaches itself to your back. You feel an odd thickening of the air around you for a second.
...You're not sure if this is a good thing.
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> Obviously! Pick up the cape and in a single motion drape it around our shoulders. Unless it does something weird.
> If it was indeed SHE who caused Utsuho to explode, then there's a myriad ways in which she could have done it.
> Utsuho could also have done so in self-defense, or in a moment of rage or otherwise strong emotional state.
[ack!edit] > Don't move, and carefully observe thickening of the air.
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> .....hmmmmm.....this is interesting. Point at something and concentrate your energy. If my theories are correct whatever you are pointing at will soon be obliterated with a nuclear blast. If it does, celebrate! You obtained nuclear powers! Now you aren't defenseless anymore!
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> Don't move, and carefully observe thickening of the air.
You stay there and try to observe the thickening, or cause it again. You don't appear to be able to cause it again... Perhaps you need to do something for it to stick. It left as soon as it came, whatever it was, you should have payed better attention...
> .....hmmmmm.....this is interesting. Point at something and concentrate your energy. If my theories are correct whatever you are pointing at will soon be obliterated with a nuclear blast. If it does, celebrate! You obtained nuclear powers! Now you aren't defenseless anymore!
You try to make something explode with Nuclear powers!
Unfortunately. Nothing happens. It wasn't the cape that gave Utsuho power, after all. It was that Red Eye... You wonder what happened to it, Maybe that was how she did it?
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> Test the cape for other functions (jump in the air to try and fly, or put something into the dimension inside it like a backpack/hyperspace arsenal).
> Scan your own mind for any changes (maybe Utsuho possesed you!)
> Otherwise, carry on observing the ruins.
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> Test the cape for other functions (jump in the air to try and fly, or put something into the dimension inside it like a backpack/hyperspace arsenal).
> Scan your own mind for any changes (maybe Utsuho possesed you!)
> Otherwise, carry on observing the ruins.
You try a few things and find no real change. You don't feel it affecting your thoughts either. Kisume asks what you're doing. You respond with the truth, and continuing looking around the ruins.
You don't find anything else.
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> Go examine the blast site, if there is one in particular.
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> Go examine the blast site, if there is one in particular.
You go outside and head to where you think the middle of the blast site would be. There is a small clearing free of all debris. The destruction starts outwards from the circle.
There doesn't seem to be anything here.
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> 'Welp, can't think of any other place to look, might as well make it outta that ghost town. Make one last trip to the Hell of Blazing Fires to give a quick look for activity (besides roaring flames).
> If nothing's there, take Kisume back to Yamame and ask Yamy about the situation and the living cape that's now around your neck.
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> 'Welp, can't think of any other place to look, might as well make it outta that ghost town. Make one last trip to the Hell of Blazing Fires to give a quick look for activity (besides roaring flames).
> If nothing's there, take Kisume back to Yamame and ask Yamy about the situation and the living cape that's now around your neck.
You only find roaring flames. You head back to Yamame and ask about the cape, after pointing it out. She blinks and rubs her head.
"I don't actually know, Shes always had it as far as I know... I didn't know it was special aside from that space effect, much less alive."
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> Give a prayer for Utsuho and Orin, we must respect our fallen comrads.
> Try to find an sort of Symbolism of Satori to pray at.
> continue with the investigation.
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> Give a prayer for Utsuho and Orin, we must respect our fallen comrads.
> Try to find an sort of Symbolism of Satori to pray at.
> continue with the investigation.
You pray a bit for the three, a bit late though.
You're not sure how to investigate this dirty water incident!
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> Look at quest, and figure out if one the quests possibly has a solution to this mess.
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> Look at quest, and figure out if one the quests possibly has a solution to this mess.
>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 shapeshift 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.
>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.
>Pit to Negative Infinity
The vertical tunnel Parsee used to guard has gone oddly endless. You're not sure why this is...
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> Check out the pit of endlessness.
> Ask Kisume or Yamame for some backstory on it.
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> Possible solution to the 'Get this Thing out of Me' and 'a Shiny New Miko' quest and several others: head to Makai, and meet up with resident demon goddess. Not only will she be a valuable and powerful ally, she is known to be able to create demons and humans alike. Maybe, using your kitty charms, you may be able to get her to create a new Shrine Maiden! (or at least remove the familliar)
EDIT: Oh, someone hit me to the punch. Well, after the backstory, consider going to Makai.
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> Check out the pit of endlessness.
> Ask Kisume or Yamame for some backstory on it.
You head to the pit with Kisume, and ask her a bit about it.
"I dunno much, Yamy doesn't either, but it always used to end with a puddle from the rivers at the bottom! Then the big boom happened and It became all dark and scary down there, And you can't reach the puddle..."
> Possible solution to the 'Get this Thing out of Me' and 'a Shiny New Miko' quest and several others: head to Makai, and meet up with resident demon goddess. Not only will she be a valuable and powerful ally, she is known to be able to create demons and humans alike. Maybe, using your kitty charms, you may be able to get her to create a new Shrine Maiden! (or at least remove the familliar)
You'd consider this if it was a good idea. Shinki doesn't do anything for free, you know this much. On top of that, Makai and Gensokyo relations have never been good since Reimu kicked her teeth in. Besides, if she hasn't taken advantage of Gensokyo's weakened state at the moment, its probably not good to cue her in on this. Involving a DEMON goddess is never a good idea.
You wonder what the hell you were thinking.
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> We must... MOUNT AN EXPEDITION!
> Gather Yamame and Kisume and head into the pit using a web like a rope to get back up.
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You'd consider this if it was a good idea. Shinki doesn't do anything for free, you know this much. On top of that, Makai and Gensokyo relations have never been good since Reimu kicked her teeth in. Besides, if she hasn't taken advantage of Gensokyo's weakened state at the moment, its probably not good to cue her in on this. Involving a DEMON goddess is never a good idea.
You wonder what the hell you were thinking.
Well, I thought she softened up in the mean time....but yeah, we're still talking about Satan God here.
And even if she obliges, it's going to be for a price, like you said. Said price might either be millions/billions of yen, your soul or your life. She's a demon creating, interdimensional business women. She might even be the real owner of Nightmare Enterprises/Holy Nightmare Corp! And that organization shows you need to be a king to be able to pay for demons.
EDIT: Great, the way this is going the only way to make a new, perfect, Hakurei bloodline miko is by asking HER. And that will never ever happen unless you manage to smack some sense into HER.
I'm noticing you are going out of your way to make sure there are no deus ex machinas in this text adventure.....
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> We must... MOUNT AN EXPEDITION!
> Gather Yamame and Kisume and head into the pit using a web like a rope to get back up.
This is how it must be!
You rush and explain your idea to Yamame childishly. She sweatdrops and shakes her head. "We've already tried that, Something is preventing us from reaching the bottom. Its not that easy. I think some kind of magic was placed on the pit..."
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>"What happens to things that you drop down there?"
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> Try to determine the current time. If it's still midday or early afternoon, take a moment to be amazed about how much you have been capable of doing in this short time.
> Try and remember who might still be alive, willing and capable of solving your inner familiar problem and the several other curses on the land. Shinki, Keine and Shikieiki are too big jerks to want to help you, Patchouli, Marisa, Yuuka and Alice are dead/missing, Remilia, Satori, Koishi, Suwako, Kanako, Sanae, Reimu, (possibly) Byakuren and her crew and Ran *sniff* are all deader than dead, the Eientei crew is in a fate WORSE than death and Yuyuko's state of being is unknown (though as a ghost, she's probably unharmed, being immaterial and all). Anyone with any form of decent arcane knowledge is gone! The only ones left with enough power to solve all this are Suika, who is depressed and can only solve political and physical problems, Mokou, who's state of being is unknown, and SHE, who's the cause of all this mess!
All stage 4-6 bosses are gone, and while the stage 1-3 bosses are doing their best, they can't possibly solve the curses alone or face HER when the time comes. Isn't there atleast one last help?
> On the subject of HER, what did she look like the last time you saw her?
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>Obviously the cape is protective against radiation, so call ROC back and hold kisume close.
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>"What happens to things that you drop down there?"
"They don't come back, and we can't see what happens at the bottom."
> Try to determine the current time. If it's still midday or early afternoon, take a moment to be amazed about how much you have been capable of doing in this short time.
> Try and remember who might still be alive, willing and capable of solving your inner familiar problem and the several other curses on the land. Shinki, Keine and Shikieiki are too big jerks to want to help you, Patchouli, Marisa Yuuka and Alice are dead/missing, Remilia, Satori, Koishi, Suwako, Kanako, Sanae, Reimu, (possibly) Byakuren and her crew and Ran *sniff* are all deader than dead, the Eientei crew is in a fate WORSE than death and Yuyuko's state of being is unknown (though as a ghost, she's probably unharmed, being immaterial and all). Anyone with any form of decent arcane knowledge is gone! The only ones left with enough power to solve all this are Suika, who is depressed and can only solve political and physical problems, Mokou, who's state of being is unknown, and SHE, who's the cause of all this mess!
All stage 4-6 bosses are gone, and while the stage 1-3 bosses are doing their best, they can't possibly solve the curses alone or face HER when the time comes. Isn't there atleast one last help?
> On the subject of HER, what did she look like the last time you saw her?
You think you left around early morning, so its probably around midday. You're pretty sure having a flying hawk helps with travel. Or time is just on your side today...
You mentally make a nice list of casualties. SHE was pretty busy.
You're not sure how to describe her. Tired does however come to mind. You think she looks the same, she has stopped aging, after all.
>Obviously the cape is protective against radiation, so call ROC back and hold kisume close.
You're pretty sure no radiation is down here, but this is a possibility.
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> Hold on, there's a lot of assumptions on that list of casualties. Unless we see the body, put a [possibly] tag next to each of them.
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> Hold on, there's a lot of assumptions on that list of casualties. Unless we see the body, put a [possibly] tag next to each of them.
You make sure to take note of the ones you're not sure of. Which is... luckily a few. You should probably DO SOMETHING if you intend to figure out if they're alive or not, though.
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> Add a quest that involves breaking the magic around the pit.
> Bid Yamame and Kisume farewell and head for the Bamboo Forest.
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> Add a quest that involves breaking the magic around the pit.
> Bid Yamame and Kisume farewell and head for the Bamboo Forest.
You make it official on the Pit to Negative Infinity quest, You will solve this incident, your honor relies on it! For now, however, you bid farewell to the two while they bind up the shark some more, and head off for the Bamboo Forest.
The forest has as always, remained mostly unchecked by the events of the world. Despite the loss of Eientei, it continues to grow onwards to the sky. It is as always, very easy to get lost in. In fact, you seem to have wandered in and gotten yourself lost immediately! Pretty troublesome. You know Tewi and her band of rabbits still live here, but you're unsure of what happened to Reisen. You don't think Tewi'll tell you the truth if you asked, anyway.
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> Be cautious. Might be some traps set by the rabbits.
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> Be cautious. Might be some traps set by the rabbits.
You remain cautious as you trek through the forests. The rabbits are being led by the greatest prankster known to youkai. Surely, She'd have a trap or two set up for you! Once you see it, nothing will catch you!
You end up finding the Rabbit Encampment seeing absolutely no traps.
You're not sure what to say on that matter.
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> Continue with cautiousness.
> Make yourself known to avoid suspicion.
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> Continue with cautiousness.
> Make yourself known to avoid suspicion.
You cautiously head in and make yourself known. The rabbits all slowly turn and watch you. After which, a few scamper off to presumably fetch Tewi. Instead, they come back and fetch you.
Shes probably as lazy as ever. You cautiously follow the rabbits, who pretty much almost lead you through every trap in the camp, and end up in a small clearing with little going on, Tewi sitting on a top of a throne in the middle of it.
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> ... A throne?
> Greet Tewi.
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>Conquer this mortal earth, and show the world my power!
> Introduce ourselves politely and explain our mission.
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> ... A throne?
> Greet Tewi.
You're pretty sure its a throne. Made of Bamboo like everything else, but undeniably a throne.
You think shes gone a bit power crazy.
You greet Tewi. "Off with her head! Actually, no, I think we can keep this one. Heya Chen, hows the evil business been treating you?"
>Conquer this mortal earth, and show the world my power!
> Introduce ourselves politely and explain our mission.
You tell her basically that your day has consisted of running around and trying to fix things, namely, lack of a miko.
"Oh? You changed sides already? Man, it really must be boring over there. I mean, switching to good and trying to revive the Hakurei Shrine? I do have to wonder how bored you got to decide that."
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> "Not like I had anything to do with her crap anyway..."
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> "Not like I had anything to do with her crap anyway..."
"Well I believe you from the word go! Obviously you're a reformed and model citizen, whatever its worth these days. So yeah, whatcha need Chenny?"
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> Oh shit! Time paradox!
> I need to steal Sana's hat back from Pesco
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>"Do you have a mirror I can borrow? I need to cut my hair."
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>"Do you have a mirror I can borrow? I need to cut my hair."
> This isn't what we ask first of someone in power!
> "How have things been since the INCIDENT? I've come to the conclusion that something like this should never happen again, and I'm trying to gather allies."
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> 'Crack Pesco's nuts for me will ya?'
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> 'What did you mean with 'side of evil'? ....Tewi, what have you done during this incident?'
Tewi having her own army is never a good thing.
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> Oh shit! Time paradox!
> I need to steal Sana's hat back from Pesco
You're not sure why, but you think there was a time paradox.
>"Do you have a mirror I can borrow? I need to cut my hair."
> This isn't what we ask first of someone in power!
> "How have things been since the INCIDENT? I've come to the conclusion that something like this should never happen again, and I'm trying to gather allies."
You ponder asking about a mirror, but really you don't think she has one in the middle of a bamboo forest. You ask how shes been, and restate the whole thing about trying to prevent this happening again.
"Its been awesome! Its like an extended vacation with an army, and all the free time in the world. Really, no one cares about the bamboo anyway. We're more than ready to get rid of them if they do try anything, too. We just let you through because you're harmless on your own."
> 'Crack Pesco's nuts for me will ya?'
You're not sure who Pesco is, But Tewi understands and makes a note to crack them. You feel a bit of pity for that person. You can see she upgraded her hammer, and shes fingering it a bit...
> 'What did you mean with 'side of evil'? ....Tewi, what have you done during this incident?'
Tewi having her own army is never a good thing.
You're inclined to agree with that.
"Played the Damsel in Distress, of course! Straight to getting the nice kingdom at the end."
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> 'Momiji got sold out by Aya. Should we help her?'
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> 'Damsel in Distress? Who were the Prince and the Dragon?'
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> 'Momiji got sold out by Aya. Should we help her?'
You're pretty sure that can't happen, as well, Aya is busy being downtroddenly soldiery.
> 'Damsel in Distress? Who were the Prince and the Dragon?'
"You should know who the dragon is, Silly Evil Chen. The prince was obviously that rabbit over there."
She motions to an ordinary Rabbit. It waves.
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> But Momiji is going PUPPY EYES all over Ran
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> Say Tewi, have you seen anyone else beside your fellow rabbits? And is their something of the Eientei building left? Like Eirin's laboratory?'
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> But Momiji is going PUPPY EYES all over Ran
You're quite certain this is the wrong time frame for this!
> Say Tewi, have you seen anyone else beside your fellow rabbits? And is their something of the Eientei building left? Like Eirin's laboratory?'
"Just the usual! And less of the usual, given the situation. You think you guys would've left something down here, but nope, you guys just completely wiped it off the map."
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> You start to wonder why Tewi talks like the Cheshire Cat.
> Ask if Tewi would want to join the other forces of Gensokyo, like the Bug Kingdom, Fairy Squad or Spider Legion (or the Crowslut Tengu Empire if it needs to be).
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> You start to wonder why Tewi talks like the Cheshire Cat.
> Ask if Tewi would want to join the other forces of Gensokyo, like the Bug Kingdom, Fairy Squad or Spider Legion (or the Crowslut Tengu Empire if it needs to be).
You assume shes probably gotten lazy and traded her lies for crazyness.
You ask her about joining forces with the rest of Gensokyo.
"What, And deal with them? Its not like they've had reason to bother us before, so they can't now."
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> Ask if Tewi is having any problems, just for a quest, though you doubt she has any problems with her army.
> Ask if you could refresh yourself there, like eat a bit, take a rest and cut your hair.
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> Ask if Tewi is having any problems, just for a quest, though you doubt she has any problems with her army.
> Ask if you could refresh yourself there, like eat a bit, take a rest and cut your hair.
You ask Tewi if shes having any problems, also, for hospitality. Just for a bit.
"Nope! To both! Rabbits are surprisingly well behaved when you give them enough vacation time. Besides, I don't take care of that stuff."
You can tell she is a terrible leader.
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>commit treason
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>commit treason
You can't really commit treason without you know. Something to betray.
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>commit treason against tewi by hunting wabbits
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>commit treason against tewi by hunting wabbits
You contemplate if you should try and hunt some rabbits. You...really don't know why you would. You decide against it as such.
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> Ask if she has any spare dresses. Your current one isn't very modest, and doesn't match your new badass cape.
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> Ask if she has any spare dresses. Your current one isn't very modest, and doesn't match your new badass cape.
You realize you may want a new dress, your old one is torn and all. You ask Tewi if she has a spare.
"Nope! I could just get you something else, if you want though!"
...You have a feeling this could end in shenanigans. Do you accept?
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> On the one hand, shenanigans. On the other hand, Tewi.
> Go for it.
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> On the one hand, shenanigans. On the other hand, Tewi.
> Go for it.
I second this. Atleast WE can get a laugh out of this, and Tewi wouldn't do anything dangerous to dear Chen.....right?
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> On the one hand, shenanigans. On the other hand, Tewi.
> Go for it.
You figure you might as well. People'll talk otherwise. Tewi hops off her throne and motions for you to follow
You're not sure what just happened. Well, no, You are, but you feel like you shouldn't. Tewi grins on her throne and thumbs up. "Grade A, Look like a real villian, Chenny!" You do have to admit, this makes you feel rather snappily dressed.
You have LOST your Old Red Dress [Torn].
You've gained Reisen's Old Clothes. You are currently wearing these.
You're still not sure how Tewi got these, she probably stole them at some point and time. You're not sure why she hid them, though. It's also surprising they fit you, you didn't figure you grew that much. You feel silly with the BOX HAT on now, so you took it off. You've that pin anyway.
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> Makes you wonder if Reisen's missing because she fell in battle....or because she doesn't want anyone to see her lacking clothes...
> Thank Tewi, and ask her if your hair's alright.
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> Makes you wonder if Reisen's missing because she fell in battle....or because she doesn't want anyone to see her lacking clothes...
> Thank Tewi, and ask her if your hair's alright.
You're not really sure, You'd imagine she'd fight to the last for Eientei. Though, You do remember the rumors that got out about how she got here. You're rather certain these are rather old clothes though, Probably around the point where Eirin stole the moon.
You thank Tewi regardless, and ask how she thinks your hair is.
"Hmm. Doesn't fit you, at least, not that long. I do have to say you don't look half bad with it though."
You're not sure if shes sincere or not.
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> Equipment optimized!
Class Change: Kitty Traveler ----> Nuclear Agent! +50 bad-assery! +25 hygiene!
> Also, since you're hair is 'apparently' fine (though you aren't sure tro trust Tewi about this), does this mean the hair cut quest is complete?
> Say good bye to Tewi, and head back to Suika to discuss the situation underground.
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> Equipment optimized!
Class Change: Kitty Traveler ----> Nuclear Agent! +50 bad-assery! +25 hygiene!
> Also, since you're hair is 'apparently' fine (though you aren't sure to trust Tewi about this), does this mean the hair cut quest is complete?
> Say good bye to Tewi, and head back to Suika to discuss the situation underground.
You bid goodbye to Tewi. You make sure to avoid the traps on your way out.
Its the second part that keeps it from complete, mostly. You'll have to take care of it later.
You head to SUIKA'S PAD, Yuugi appears to be out for the moment, you exchange greetings and update her on the underground. You're sure Yamame wouldn't be THAT mad about little ol' Suika knowing.
"Huh, The Earth Spiders and the Bucketkai survived? I guess they were just far enough from the blast... That vertical tunnel sounds interesting, too. But what the hell is a land shark, and why did you catch it in a web?"
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> 'If we didn't it would have cut everyone up to pieces. Also, we wanted to examine the poluting water source it was guarding. That water source is making the lake so filthy, but we don't know how to clean it up. Do you have any ideas regarding this or the bottomless pit?'
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> 'If we didn't it would have cut everyone up to pieces. Also, we wanted to examine the poluting water source it was guarding. That water source is making the lake so filthy, but we don't know how to clean it up. Do you have any ideas regarding this or the bottomless pit?'
Suika huhms. You think you may have a-
"Pit is definitely magic. Pretty bad kind, Obviously made by something or someone. Normally this would be best used to protect yourself from being caught, but why over such a long time? At that, Who? Its a rare spell, so I don't know who'd be able to do it, but they'd be damn strong. May not be best to break it, at least, alone.
The Shark is easy. Its guarding a pit, normally I'd say that this is to lure in some food, but its definitely improperly aimed. None of the fairies would come down, and it'd be way too long before someone who would discovered it. At that, Its a familiar, they don't typically need to eat, sans demons, aye? So the poison is probably an unintended effect. Either the shark or something in that pool is causing it. The question is who would want to hide something there, for how long, and what?"
-sked and got exactly what you wanted in a surprising manner. You're frightened if this is due to her being less drunk.
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> 'Would the pool return to normal if we destroy the shark? .....Say, Suika, are you in for a fight against a certain aquatic predator?'
> 'You have some knowledge on making black holes, don't you? Isn't the endless pit basically the same thing? Can't you dispell it?'
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> 'Would the pool return to normal if we destroy the shark? .....Say, Suika, are you in for a fight against a certain aquatic predator?'
> 'You have some knowledge on making black holes, don't you? Isn't the endless pit basically the same thing? Can't you dispell it?'
You ask her about Destroying the shark.
"Possibly. It does just plain depend on what caused the pollution, You'll likely just have to check the water....though, diving right in is ill-advised."
You say something foolish next.
"Of course not. This is completely different, I make my black holes by making a mass dense enough to make one. Its completely different than this spell you mentioned."
Really, You should know better.
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Really, You should know better.
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> 'But all in all, I think the spiders will be be happy to have that menace of their backs. And you'll never know, perhaps it'll remove the pollution anyway. Or when the familliar is gone, the true culprit might show up to watch over it's devilish project or take revenge for the destruction of it's familliar. Then we can confront it! The familliar's destruction might even weaken the culprit, assuming it made a permanent, life-bonding contract.'
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> 'But all in all, I think the spiders will be be happy to have that menace of their backs. And you'll never know, perhaps it'll remove the pollution anyway. Or when the familliar is gone, the true culprit might show up to watch over it's devilish project or take revenge for the destruction of it's familliar. Then we can confront it! The familliar's destruction might even weaken the culprit, assuming it made a permanent, life-bonding contract.'
"Oh, Very true. Something tells me there is no life-bonding contract though. The culprit is probably dead, or at the very least, not up to date and aware of whats going on with the familiar."
You...are more than compelled to ask why.
"Think about it, You've bound up the familiar. If it was life-bonded, it would've sent a distress. They'd also be aware of the pollution, and given its been a while, Haven't tried to make whatever they're hiding more conspicuous. They've gone through the trouble to hide it in the former hell, but they're not addressing an issue that could lead to it being discovered? They either don't care, in which case making a permanent bond is pointless, or simply can't care anymore.
I'm not sure the pollution will just vanish, even with if it was familiar made, though..."
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>Were we able to make any good estimates on how deep the pool of corruption was from our previous attempts to look into it? How wide was it? We will need something to probe into it with if we are going to see what is in there causing the problem.
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> Really, really, really stupid idea: Just jump into the pit with Suika, and find out where it ends. Maybe, just maybe, you get to the culprit's dimension/hideout. Or you might find the lost objects. If climbing doesn't work, why not just jump in?
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>Were we able to make any good estimates on how deep the pool of corruption was from our previous attempts to look into it? How wide was it? We will need something to probe into it with if we are going to see what is in there causing the problem.
It was pretty circular, so you'd give it a.... 50m or so radius. Really, Moving around it was the hardest part of dodging the shark. How deep it is you don't know, but probably pretty damn deep. You probably will need SOME way to look in there, that much you know.
> Really, really, really stupid idea: Just jump into the pit with Suika, and find out where it ends. Maybe, just maybe, you get to the culprit's dimension/hideout. Or you might find the lost objects. If climbing doesn't work, why not just jump in?
I think you answered yourself in the first part. You figure you'd need a way to see through the water, none the less live through it. You're not sure if Suika would know any way to do that...
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I think you answered yourself in the first part. You figure you'd need a way to see through the water, none the less live through it. You're not sure if Suika would know any way to do that...
I was talking about the endless pit...not the pool.
But now I have an idea for the pool problem!
> Go look for Nitori, and ask her to come with you (along with diving equipment). She can inspect the pool for you! (or with you if she has many scuba sets). She's pretty scientific, so maybe she can even test a sample of the pool to see what's inside it.
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>Belay that. We are pretty sure Nitori is no more.
>Instead, ask if there's anything salvagable of Nitori's these days, and if she'd think it would help out situation.
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> Go look for Nitori, and ask her to come with you (along with diving equipment). She can inspect the pool for you! (or with you if she has many scuba sets). She's pretty scientific, so maybe she can even test a sample of the pool to see what's inside it.
>Belay that. We are pretty sure Nitori is no more.
>Instead, ask if there's anything salvagable of Nitori's these days, and if she'd think it would help out situation.
Yeah, Nitori is kinda dead.
You ask if they have anything of Nitori's that is salvagable, Suika shakes her head. "Crows plucked her straight bare when they found the body. They at least gave her the decency of clothing when they buried her, though."
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> 'Well, where is the stuff they salvaged? The gadgets have to still be in the village, since the Tengu never leave. It's not like they sold them....right?'
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> 'Well, where is the stuff they salvaged? The gadgets have to still be in the village, since the Tengu never leave. It's not like they sold them....right?'
Suika shrugs. "Girl was nice, but she made a helluva lot of war-based stuff. They're probably putting it to good use..."
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> Have a Nyaa-moment for Nitori
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> Have a Nyaa-moment for Nitori
You Nyaa mournfully for her. You think her spirit giggled, wherever it was.
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> On the subject of the Mountain residents, what about Hina? Didn't she have her own curse doll army? She could prove to be a valuable ally. The more, the merrier (and mightier).
> *lightbulb appears over head* Heeeeeyyyy......Hina absorbs curses....and the lake and pit look awfully look like they're cursed......so either she can help us with the problem (either absorbing or giving tips on how to disspell them) or she's the one who caused all this. (I knew she was suspicious! She with all her spinning....)
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> On the subject of the Mountain residents, what about Hina? Didn't she have her own curse doll army? She could prove to be a valuable ally. The more, the merrier (and mightier).
> *lightbulb appears over head* Heeeeeyyyy......Hina absorbs curses....and the lake and pit look awfully look like they're cursed......so either she can help us with the problem (either absorbing or giving tips on how to disspell them) or she's the one who caused all this. (I knew she was suspicious! She with all her spinning....)
You're not sure at all. Suika shrugs as well.
You don't think poison is bad luck. Just...deadly.
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You're not sure at all. Suika shrugs as well.
You don't think poison is bad luck. Just...deadly.
It's not a case of bad luck, but more a case of some arcane douchebag using a spell to poison the water and make the pit endless for a higher purpose/the lulz. Is it magical? Yes. Is it a bother for many people? Yes. Is it nigh impossible to solve by normal means? Yes. That sounds like a curse to me, and we better make use of that spinning sponge loli while we have the chance.
> Search for Hina pronto. Start at the mountains, I doubt she'd wander far off from her 'guard post'.
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It's not a case of bad luck, but more a case of some arcane douchebag using a spell to poison the water and make the pit endless for a higher purpose/the lulz. Is it magical? Yes. Is it a bother for many people? Yes. Is it nigh impossible to solve by normal means? Yes. That sounds like a curse to me, and we better make use of that spinning sponge loli while we have the chance.
> Search for Hina pronto. Start at the mountains, I doubt she'd wander far off from her 'guard post'.
You begin searching the mountains for Hina. You're not even sure if shes alive, but you figure this really is the best place to look for her. You don't really have much luck.
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You begin searching the mountains for Hina. You're not even sure if shes alive, but you figure this really is the best place to look for her. You don't really have much luck.
> The fact that we don't have much luck should logically mean Hina is sucking it all up somewhere close by, right? Or maybe we're just a black cat of ill omens... :'(
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> The fact that we don't have much luck should logically mean Hina is sucking it all up somewhere close by, right? Or maybe we're just a black cat of ill omens... :'(
Well, no, she could just not be here. At all.
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> The fact that we don't have much luck should logically mean Hina is sucking it all up somewhere close by, right? Or maybe we're just a black cat of ill omens... :'(
.....for the last time people Hina has NOTHING to do with luck! She's a CURSE Goddess, not a MISFORTUNE Goddess. BIG difference! She sucks up curses like people being turned into toads! If anything she CAUSES luck!
EDIT: > Oh, yeah, go back to village and ask Tengu if they've seen a spinning girl with christmas colors and a wierd hairdo.
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> Oh, yeah, go back to village and ask Tengu if they've seen a spinning girl with christmas colors and a wierd hairdo.
You do that. A few of the mention how they haven't seen her around the mountains in ages, many say its probably for the better. You get the feeling she'd be treated rather poorly around here.
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.....why do all my plans fail?
> Head towards the Underground with Suika so she can destroy the shark and you can ask if the spiders have seen Hina. Use a detour though along the Forest of Magic and the Lake, and ask the insects and fairies along the way if they've seen our Curse Goddess.
> Also, if you get to see Wriggle, question her what she did to get the ability to youkai-ify bugs. After that ask her if she has any experience with familliar removal.
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> Curse explicitly. We might summon Hina by accident.
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.....why do all my plans fail?
> Head towards the Underground with Suika so she can destroy the shark and you can ask if the spiders have seen Hina. Use a dettour though along the Forest of Magic and the Lake, and ask the insects and fairies along the way if they've seen our Curse Goddess.
> Also, if you get to see Wriggle, question her what she did to get the ability to youkai-ify bugs. After that ask her if she has any experience with familliar removal.
>You're not thinking in the right vein, at times. You're not the only one.
Suika reminds you how the Tengu would pretty much have a shit fit. You may have to fry that fish yourself.
> Curse explicitly. We might summon Hina by accident.
Suika blinks in surprise. "I didn't think anyone could be that bad at swearin'."
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> Alright, in that case, go with Roc to the Insect Kingdom first and ask Wriggle about Hina, her bug army and the familliar problem. And have a nice chat with her.
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> We seem to be going all over the place with no obvious plans of what we're doing. So here's some objectives:
> 1. Get a clear glass container, and fill it with the water from the poisoned pool.
> 2. Get some rope and examine the bottomless pit for ourselves.
> "Suika, how are you doing with taking lead of the tengu?"
> 3. Investigate the Hakurei Shrine, or what's left of it.
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> Alright, in that case, go with Roc to the Insect Kingdom first and ask Wriggle about Hina, her bug army and the familliar problem. And have a nice chat with her.
You decide to go visit Wriggle.
> We seem to be going all over the place with no obvious plans of what we're doing. So here's some objectives:
> 1. Get a clear glass container, and fill it with the water from the poisoned pool.
> 2. Get some rope and examine the bottomless pit for ourselves.
> "Suika, how are you doing with taking lead of the tengu?"
> 3. Investigate the Hakurei Shrine, or what's left of it.
You make a note to try to find a clear glass container. And some rope.
You ask how Suika is doing. "Its... been a day or so, the whole tengu ain't gonna fall in line so soon."
You manage to get a clear glass container from Suika, but now rope.
You also want to head to the hakurei shrine, which should you go to first?
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> Well, we haven't been to the Hakurei Shrine yet, so let's go there and try and find something of interest. After that, we'll continue our path to the Forest of Magic.
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> Well, we haven't been to the Hakurei Shrine yet, so let's go there and try and find something of interest. After that, we'll continue our path to the Forest of Magic.
You decide to check out the Hakurei Shrine first.
You arrive at the HAKUREI SHRINE. You're suprised how good it looks. It looks obviously worn and uncared for, but its not falling about in any manner. It is mostly littered walkway-wise and missing a few shingles. You pause about ten seconds in.
You smell someone. Someone is currently here.
You also feel something is not right here. You do not believe this is very good given where here is.
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> Use your kitty abilities to stay in the shadows, and try looking through the window who this intruder might be. Use your kitty senses to make sure you don't get sneaked up from behind!
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> Use your kitty abilities to stay in the shadows, and try looking through the window who this intruder might be. Use your kitty senses to make sure you don't get sneaked up from behind!
You take to the trees with BLACK MAGIC. You don't spare a beat, you do not want to be seen. You go along them towards a window. You can't see well inside, but someone is kneeling. There is a sword nearby, and you only know a few people with swords.
One of them has two. And shes the only one you like.
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> Try and go for a closer look. Maybe our favorite has lost one sword or kept it at home or something. If it's our favorite, try and carefully to catch her attention (don't rush in or you'll probably get sliced in half in self defence). If it's the angelic brat, get the hell out of there.
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> Try and go for a closer look. Maybe our favorite has lost one sword or kept it at home or something. If it's our favorite, try and carefully to catch her attention (don't rush in or you'll probably get sliced in half in self defence). If it's the angelic brat, get the hell out of there.
You go closer. The feeling gets worse as you do. You get a clear shot, if only for a moment.
You don't know who this is. You've never met her.
But shes screwing around with the shrine. You don't think you'll grow to like her anytime soon.
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If only that cape could grant invisibilty.... :-\
Could this be Hina? No, absurd, if she was, she'll probably be spinning through the whole shrine. But an unknown figure with a swo-
Oh dear Shinki.....
Could it be.....Youki?
But judging from Chen's instincts, it's probably for the best to leave this figure alone.
Don't want to take any risks.
> Silently leave the shrine area and head for Wriggle's place.
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> Silently leave the shrine area and head for Wriggle's place.
You don't want to. You really don't want to let someone disgrace this place so, but...
You don't think you can handle it yet. You leave for the forest silently.
Wriggle and Cirno are still where you left them, though mostly chatting now, they wave to you after an extended moment.
"Hello Chen." "Heya Chen! Whats with the new duds?"
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> Politely greet them and explain your new
classchange outfit.
> Take a seat by Wriggle and Cirno and start a talk with them.
> First Question to Wriggle: How in the World did she manage to learn the ability to turn bugs into youkai?
> Second Question: Is she capable of using this power for other uses? Like removing familiars?
> Third Question: Has Wriggle seen Hina?
> Tell Wriggle about the intruder at Hakurei Shrine.
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> Politely greet them and explain your new classchange outfit.
> Take a seat by Wriggle and Cirno and start a talk with them.
> First Question to Wriggle: How in the World did she manage to learn the ability to turn bugs into youkai?
> Second Question: Is she capable of using this power for other uses? Like removing familiars?
> Third Question: Has Wriggle seen Hina?
> Tell Wriggle about the intruder at Hakurei Shrine.
You dive into the chat, you manage to get your own questions in, ofcourse. You also explain the outfit change, both agree it DOES look spiffy.
"Ah... It just... kind of happened, I suppose my power got 'stronger'. I don't really know why, but its been helpful. Its not general familiar control though, So I'm afraid I can't help.
Hina? Nope. Its like she just vanished."
Both of them go quiet when you mention the intruder.
"You're kidding..." "At the shrine? Chen, you're sure she was messing with the shrine? This could be serious."
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> Ask Wriggle what we should do. Perhaps we could ask her, Cirno and some bugs to tag along?
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> Ask Wriggle what we should do. Perhaps we could ask her, Cirno and some bugs to tag along?
"I can probably arrange some help." "'Course I'll come! Anyone messing with the shrine has to mess with the strongest too!"
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> With your new 'sisters in arms', head confidentaly to the Shrine. But once get there, try and stay a bit hidden for a surprise attack.
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> With your new 'sisters in arms', head confidentaly to the Shrine. But once get there, try and stay a bit hidden for a surprise attack.
You mention going to the shrine soon.
"It'll take a bit for me to see whos free, Cirno, Think you can get a few fairies to help?"
"Eh? What? C'mon, Why do we even need their help! I'm the strongest, You're the queen a bugs, and Chen is... Uh... A kitty!"
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> 'But Cirno, don't you wanna show the other fairies how strong you are? How can they admire your strength if they're all the way down at the lake? You can ask some fairies to come along and watch your grand performance! Come on, they'll love it! Daiyousei might even cut you some slack after she sees you curbstomping that intruder! What do you think, Cirno?'
(You're charm went up! Your manipulation went up!)
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> 'But Cirno, don't you wanna show the other fairies how strong you are? How can they admire your strength if they're all the way down at the lake? You can ask some fairies to come along and watch your grand performance! Come on, they'll love it! Daiyousei might even cut you some slack after she sees you curbstomping that intruder! What do you think, Cirno?'
(You're charm went up! Your manipulation went up!)
"...Hmm. Well, I do hate to brag, but it'd certainly be a show... Heck with it, I'm on it!"
She takes off like someone fed her sugar.
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> Fast-forward to Cirno's return.
> Strike a badass pose.
> "Time to rock."
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> March with your party to the shrine.
> Fast foward to shrine.
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> Fast-forward to Cirno's return.
> Strike a badass pose.
> "Time to rock."
> March with your party to the shrine.
> Fast foward to shrine.
You head towards the shrine, At the foot of the stairs you encounter a bit of an issue.
You seem to be the only one able to get in.
"This is odd, I've never met a barrier like this before." "And it won't budge! Even to me! How'd you get in, Chen?"
You think you know why, but you need an alibi.
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> 'Ummmm....uhhhh....this cape! This cape from the raven girl wrapped around my neck and uhhhh.... it nullifies certain magics! Like barriers! Look at it! It has um.. al those stars in it! It's defiantly magical! I have no connection to a certain somebody! Nuh-uh! No sirree!'
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> 'Ummmm....uhhhh....this cape! This cape from the raven girl wrapped around my neck and uhhhh.... it nullifies certain magics! Like barriers! Look at it! It has um.. al those stars in it! It's defiantly magical! I have no connection to a certain somebody! Nuh-uh! No sirree!'
...you somehow manage to fool most of them, you're pretty sure Wriggle suspects something though.
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> Try and approach the shrine carefully, but make sure you're capable of running back into the crowd of bugs and fairies at any time.
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> Try and approach the shrine carefully, but make sure you're capable of running back into the crowd of bugs and fairies at any time.
You go towards the shrine carefully. You don't think whoever it is has noticed the barrier being put to use.
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> Examine her hair colour if possible.
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> Oh geez, we're delving into PC-98 aren't we?
> Sneak attack the person when they aren't looking.
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> Oh geez, we're delving into PC-98 aren't we?
> Sneak attack the person when they aren't looking.
>Assess the person before launching any kind of attack.
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>assess ass
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>assess ass
>If any donkeys are found, plot to steal it.
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> Examine her hair colour if possible.
You can't get a good glimpse of her hair. You swear you see her glance this way everytime you get close enough...
> Oh geez, we're delving into PC-98 aren't we?
> Sneak attack the person when they aren't looking.
>Assess the person before launching any kind of attack.
You're really not sure, Normally you think you'd be able to take her but... Something doesn't seem right. You think it may be because shes messing with the shrine. Attacking her as you are could be a pretty bad mistake. You only have THE ROC and yourself, after all...
>assess ass
>If any donkeys are found, plot to steal it.
You don't see any donkeys.
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> Shake what your momma gave ya!
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> Summon Roc. If she strikes first he can defend you.
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> Shake what your momma gave ya!
Man, You really wish you had that shake and fire shitloads of bullets egg Ran gave you... Shame it hatched.
> Summon Roc. If she strikes first he can defend you.
You summon Roc in one of the trees, Motioning for him to be silent.
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> Hatched? into... what?
> Attemp to greet Mystery Swordsperson X in a peacful maner
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> Stay frosty.
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> Hatched? into... what?
> Attempt to greet Mystery Swordsperson X in a peacful maner
Into a bird, ofcourse.
You head down and attempt to go through the front door of the shrine towards the person. You greet her instead of sneaking up, she glances back at you with a semi-glare, remaining silent. THE ROC waits outside to help.
> Stay frosty.
You're not sure that glare is cold enough for that.
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> Introduce yourself, and ask Mystery Sworsperson X's Name
> Ask what they are doing here, and if they are the one wo set the barrier around the shrine
> "This shrine is... Verry important to me, could you please go somewhere else?"
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> Introduce yourself, and ask Mystery Sworsperson X's Name
> Ask what they are doing here, and if they are the one wo set the barrier around the shrine
> "This shrine is... Verry important to me, could you please go somewhere else?"
You try to be polite and introduce yourself. You get much of a cold shoulder for it, but her name.
"It is Meira."
You cut straight to the point and ask what the hell shes doing. She begins to stand up and grab her sword on that.
"I'm taking this shrine's power for my own, its easy pickings without it's maiden. The barrier is to keep pests like you out. I don't even know how you got in here. And I could care less if you're one of the old fools who think Hakurei was a god send. The only thing that matters is power, and she doesn't have any dead."
You're pretty sure this is hostile of her.
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> Hiss and make your hair stand up like a pissed cat
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>UNLEASH ROC
>Have ROC fly behind meira and then switch places with him by magic at the last moment and slash her to death before she can do anything
>_
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You try to be polite and introduce yourself. You get much of a cold shoulder for it, but her name.
"It is Meira."
You cut straight to the point and ask what the hell shes doing. She begins to stand up and grab her sword on that.
"I'm taking this shrine's power for my own, its easy pickings without it's maiden. The barrier is to keep pests like you out. I don't even know how you got in here. And I could care less if you're one of the old fools who think Hakurei was a god send. The only thing that matters is power, and she doesn't have any dead."
You're pretty sure this is hostile of her.
Wow, didn't see that one coming! Looks like she never gave up on getting the Hakurei Power after all!
But, wait....this actually solves our quest!
Meira is a human, and we need a human Shrine Maiden! She's apparently already absorbing the power of Hakurei, so maybe if we let her do her thing, the barrier will be restored! ....though, from the looks of it, she isn't a very nice Shrine Maiden, particulary against youkai....
> Try and ask her if she has any interest's in becoming the new barrier maiden.
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> Hiss and make your hair stand up like a pissed cat
You'd do that, but you're not a cat.
>UNLEASH ROC
>Have ROC fly behind meira and then switch places with him by magic at the last moment and slash her to death before she can do anything
For the last time, its not some replacement crap! You do call to the Roc though, as she starts to draw her sword.
Wow, didn't see that one coming! Looks like she never gave up on getting the Hakurei Power after all!
But, wait....this actually solves our quest!
Meira is a human, and we need a human Shrine Maiden! She's apparently already absorbing the power of Hakurei, so maybe if we let her do her thing, the barrier will be restored! ....though, from the looks of it, she isn't a very nice Shrine Maiden, particulary against youkai....
> Try and ask her if she has any interest's in becoming the new barrier maiden.
>Somehow I saw this coming.
"What? The last one was a starving pauper who got little respect. That sounds like the worst job in the world. I just want the power, I could care less about the job."
She seems to be surprised by your pitch though.
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>Get ROC to distract Meira so you can move really quickly behind Meira and then slash her to death before she can do anything
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> "I need someone with the Hakurei power in order to move forward with my plan on bringing... her, down. It would be of great help if you cooperated."
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Let's try out our manipulating prowess here.
> 'But that was because the last Hakurei Maiden was a big softy! And the path to the Shrine was filled with youkai, so humans didn't dare come close. You can change that! Show those humans and youkai who's boss! Give a nudge in the right direction, and they'll be bowing to you like a queen! Maybe even a Goddess! That way you'll be rich, famous AND powerful!
Hehehe, this way we get a new Shrine Maiden and we get to see those humans suffer for a bit too. Two birds, one stone.
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>Get ROC to distract Meira so you can move really quickly behind Meira and then slash her to death before she can do anything
You get THE ROC ready to distract her.
> "I need someone with the Hakurei power in order to move forward with my plan on bringing... her, down. It would be of great help if you cooperated."
"If you want to use me as a pawn, shouldn't tell me that."
> 'But that was because the last Hakurei Maiden was a big softy! And the path to the Shrine was filled with youkai, so humans didn't dare come close. You can change that! Show those humans and youkai who's boss! Give a nudge in the right direction, and they'll be bowing to you like a queen! Maybe even a Goddess! That way you'll be rich, famous AND powerful!
"The hell do I need to become the shrine maiden for that? Seriously, Why bother? You've pretty much told me what you want out of me, and I don't plan to play that way."
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> 'And what if I become your pawn, then?'
(if you can get on her good side you can strike her in the back when she doesn't expect it. Or you can keep going distracting her while rock tears her apart from behind))
Get on her good side, and we might be able to carefully change her mind to become the maiden after all.
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> 'And what if I become your pawn, then?'
(if you can get on her good side you can strike her in the back when she doesn't expect it. Or you can keep going distracting her while rock tears her apart from behind))
> We aren't exactly trying to kill her you know.
> "I imagine you must have some bad feelings towards the incident as well. After all, nobody got out of it unscathed. We're trying to put a force together to stop her once and for all."
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> We aren't exactly trying to kill her you know.
> "I imagine you must have some bad feelings towards the incident as well. After all, nobody got out of it unscathed. We're trying to put a force together to stop her once and for all."
Note: Nobody but the human village.
> 'Also, look at it this way: because the maiden died, you were able to take her power. If the sage dies....you might be able to take her power too.... how does omnipotence sound to you?'
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> 'And what if I become your pawn, then?'
(if you can get on her good side you can strike her in the back when she doesn't expect it. Or you can keep going distracting her while rock tears her apart from behind))
Get on her good side, and we might be able to carefully change her mind to become the maiden after all.
> We aren't exactly trying to kill her you know.
> "I imagine you must have some bad feelings towards the incident as well. After all, nobody got out of it unscathed. We're trying to put a force together to stop her once and for all."
Note: Nobody but the human village.
> 'Also, look at it this way: because the maiden died, you were able to take her power. If the sage dies....you might be able to take her power too.... how does omnipotence sound to you?'
"You're starting to just sound like crazy and confused. The hell are you talking about?"
She seems to be getting more and more impatient and annoyed. You probably interrupted her at a bad moment.
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> "Well, if you won't leave, or be good, than I guess I'll have to kick you out forcefully!"
> Engage her in combat.
> call her a crusty vagina. Too throw her off momentarily so we can get in a free hit.
> Try to take her sword.
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>PUPPY EYES
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> KITTY PARKOUR
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> "Well, if you won't leave, or be good, than I guess I'll have to kick you out forcefully!"
> Engage her in combat.
> call her a crusty vagina. Too throw her off momentarily so we can get in a free hit.
> Try to take her sword.
You skip to the fight already. You have a feeling this was probably the less stressfull outcome. You rush straight in and unsurprisingly, almost get cleaved and thrown straight on the defensive. You don't think she heard that, and grabbing what shes swinging isn't a smart idea.
This isn't going too well.
>PUPPY EYES
That is just a ridiculous idea.
> KITTY PARKOUR
You take up the wall to avoid a blow, It seems to hold and she can't seem to swing this high.
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> Jump up onto the Hakurei Shrine.
> Distract her a bit by shouting mean things, giving Roc a clear shot.
> It's Roc's time to shine. Go for a critical hit!
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> Kick of the wall, do a mid air flip and kick her in the face with both legs!
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> It's Roc's time to shrine. Go for a critical hit!
>Then cut all her hair off with your claws for embrassment, and for practice!
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>Then cut all her hair off with your claws for embrassment, and for practice!
Better yet, slip between her legs and cut her panties in half!
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> Jump up onto the Hakurei Shrine.
> Distract her a bit by shouting mean things, giving Roc a clear shot.
> It's Roc's time to shine. Go for a critical hit!
You're IN the shrine. You do shout mean things to distract her though. THE ROC gets ready to rush her.
> Kick of the wall, do a mid air flip and kick her in the face with both legs!
You attempt to kick down at her. Unfortunately, shes prepped and can swing up. If THE ROC hadn't sent her flying, You probably may be missing a limb or two.
>Then cut all her hair off with your claws for embrassment, and for practice!
You land on THE ROC and try to get her hair. Fail though.
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>SuperNya
>Just get her in a pincer movement and corner her, then take her down with punches kicks and claw slashes
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>SuperNya
>Just get her in a pincer movement and corner her, then take her down with punches kicks and claw slashes
You put her between you and THE ROC, She remains ready with her sword, You both go in once she has her back to you. She ducks under THE ROC's wing and slices him in the chest, rolling out of the way of your slash as THE ROC's wound explodes in a burst of light, sending several red and purple orbs into your face, and worsening his wound. You both tumble back.
You don't think that worked well.
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>Try to take a look at the surroundings. Is there any loose gravel or the like we could toss under her feet, or breakables we could hurl at her?
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You put her between you and THE ROC, She remains ready with her sword, You both go in once she has her back to you. She ducks under THE ROC's wing and slices her in the chest, rolling out of the way of your slash as THE ROC's wound explodes in a burst of light, sending several red and purple orbs into your face, and worsening his wound. You both tumble back.
You don't think that worked well.
Wasn't Roc a guy?
> Play dirty. Like Purvist said, throw stuff at her. If you find something like dust or shards, throw it into her eyes. This'll blind her and mske her susceptible to attack.
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>Try to take a look at the surroundings. Is there any loose gravel or the like we could toss under her feet, or breakables we could hurl at her?
You don't see much, Reimu lived pretty spartan. Though you don't think by choice. You do however, see an old pillow and go for it. She seems to be going for THE ROC instead at the moment.
Wasn't Roc a girl?
> Play dirty. Like Purvist said, throw stuff at her. If you find something like dust or shards, throw it into her eyes. This'll blind her and mske her susceptible to attack.
You throw it at her, she notices and slices it, but gets sent flying out of the shrine for her trouble.
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> Rush out after her and kick her sword away from her!
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>Keep an eye out for more throwables or a nice healthy bludgeon.
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> Rush out after her and kick her sword away from her!
You recklessly rush after her, and end up kicking another orb for your sillyness. It kind of hurts. You fall back and onto your ass. THE ROC follows after.
Meira stands a bit away with her sword ready. She seems mildly annoyed.
>Keep an eye out for more throwables or a nice healthy bludgeon.
Out here you're far more hard-pressed. Theres rubble and shingles, and THE ROC could probably use a Stone Lantern as a bludgeon, but not much.
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>Let THE ROC occupy her attention. Then whip a shingle at her face. Given they are flat, it should fly pretty well.
>Make certain to wait until she is both occupied and you are unlikely to hit THE ROC, unless things get desperate.
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>Let THE ROC occupy her attention. Then whip a shingle at her face. Given they are flat, it should fly pretty well.
>Make certain to wait until she is both occupied and you are unlikely to hit THE ROC, unless things get desperate.
You send THE ROC in to bother her, and go for a shingle. He keeps her attention well, and you go in for a shingle toss. Unfortunately, this time she chooses to move away instead of slice it, letting her parry THE ROC.
You may need to throw more than one shingle.
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>Oblige her by tossing as numerous shingles when another good opportunity presents itself.
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You recklessly rush after her, and end up kicking another orb for your sillyness. It kind of hurts. You fall back and onto your ass. THE ROC follows after.
Meira stands a bit away with her sword ready. She seems mildly annoyed.
Out here you're far more hard-pressed. Theres rubble and shingles, and THE ROC could probably use a Stone Lantern as a bludgeon, but not much.
You know, it might have helped if you gave some more info about the situation. You could have told if she was on the ground or not, if her sword was out of her habnds, or WARN THAT SHE COULD SHOOT ENERGY ORBS. (The last instance with Roc being sliced made it sound like the orbs were shooting out of Roc's wound. Not so farfetched, since he's a being made of magic after all.)
I'm just starting to get annoyed that my plans are called 'silly' or 'idiotic', although they would be perfectly reasonable and even possible in certain situations. If the situations were a little bit more described and explained, I might be able to make plan that isn't 'silly'.
> Anyway, grab some more shingles, and throw several at a time at several moments (don't throw them all or she might be able to block it and leaving you immediatly without ammo. Better strike her at several angles in quick succesion.)
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>Oblige her by tossing as numerous shingles when another good opportunity presents itself.
You answer with the obvious solution. You get more shingles. She still happens to be keeping her attention on THE ROC. Hes not doing as well.
> Anyway, grab some more shingles, and throw several at a time at several moments (don't throw them all or she might be able to block it and leaving you immediatly without ammo. Better strike her at several angles in quick succesion.)
You wait for another good moment and throw more shingles in a harder pattern to dodge. She gets scraped by a few, but she does irritatingly well dodging them. It does however start to let THE ROC put some more pressure back on her. The main thing hes having trouble overcoming is the fact she can create orbs, while he can't attack from a distance.
Something about the area appears to seem off... It may just be you, though.
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> Check if the barrier is down due to lack of concentration.
> If it is, call out for Wriggle and co.
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> Continue your assualt of shingle throwing. When she let's her guard down, let Roc push her out of the barrier, allowing the fairies and bugs to mob her.
> If it fails, hide behind the shrine/jump on top the shrine to briefly examine the area on what could be off.
> If you manage to push her out anyway, you can look around the area without hiding.
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> Check if the barrier is down due to lack of concentration.
> If it is, call out for Wriggle and co.
You don't think it is, You suspect she made it tied to some objects.
> Continue your assualt of shingle throwing. When she let's her guard down, let Roc push her out of the barrier, allowing the fairies and bugs to mob her.
> If it fails, hide behind the shrine/jump on top the shrine to briefly examine the area on what could be off.
> If you manage to push her out anyway, you can look around the area without hiding.
You keep the pressure on her as much you can, and she starts to go back. She however, starts to hold her ground soon. You're not doing a thing different, so you expect she may have adapted...
You take to the top of the shrine and get to looking. ...You'd say its darker, but that'd be wrong. Something appears to be coloring the air. The barrier object aren't capable of being spotted like this due to it.
THE ROC sends a message of panic over your connection. Something has him frightened. He is losing ground with the fight.
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> Assess Roc's situation.
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> Assess Roc's situation.
Hes doing badly, hes a familiar and not about to die, but wounds do happen to effect him. At that, hes panicing at whatever the hell shes doing and going extremely defensive. The air is getting more colored. You don't think this will end too well for him.
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> "Roc! Get out of there!"
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> "Roc! Get out of there!"
You tell THE ROC to bail, he takes an opening and retreats to the roof with you. The air begins to worsen...
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> Chen: 'Well, you know what they say, Roc, when the sky becomes spontaneously ominous, you RUN LIKE HELL!'
Roc: 'I don't think that's a saying.'
Chen: 'WHO CARES! MAKE FOR THE MOB!'
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> Chen: 'Well, you know what they say, Roc, when the sky becomes spontaneously ominous, you RUN LIKE HELL!'
Roc: 'I don't think that's a saying.'
Chen: 'WHO CARES! MAKE FOR THE MOB!'
You'd go through this exchange, But THE ROC just chooses you're PROBABLY RIGHT on the second line. He picks you up and bails for the army. Meira glares after you, and you feel something TERRIBLE chasing.
It is almost completely dark now.
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> Go stand in between the army and tell Wriggle to let all the 'soldiers' get in formation and stand ground to try and defend against the blow (retreating with 50 or more girls wouldn't run so smoothly, and only let everyone get hit in the back). Whatever is coming, it's going to be a rough ride.
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> Go stand in between the army and tell Wriggle to let all the 'soldiers' get in formation and stand ground to try and defend against the blow (retreating with 50 or more girls wouldn't run so smoothly, and only let everyone get hit in the back). Whatever is coming, it's going to be a rough ride.
You don't think you'll actually have the time to do all this, so you shout for the army to brace themselves. You're not sure, but you think they get this. You only divine from a glance behind, whatever is coming after you, is about to get to you before you get out of the barrier.
You should probably do something.
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> Get Roc to dive sharply and fly across the ground to shake it off a bit.
> If that fails, make for the trees.
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> Get Roc to dive sharply and fly across the ground to shake it off a bit.
> If that fails, make for the trees.
You get THE ROC to take to a dive. You hear a roaring sound as whatever it is begins to follow you. Its still after you, but a burst of light confirms you're out of the barrier.
The Army is up ahead, Looking in surprise behind you. You can only suppose its whatever was chasing you.
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> Land in the army and take a look at what it is that was chasing you down.
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> Land in the army and take a look at what it is that was chasing you down.
I should probably reiterate, Probably still is chasing you.
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> "WE COULD USE SOME HELP UP HERE!"
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> "WE COULD USE SOME HELP UP HERE!"
You shout and have THE ROC keep moving, Everyone, Almost in sync, Moves away as Cirno steps forth. You're not sure exactly what you did, But once you pass her, You hear a shattering sound and ice is flying everywhere. And for some reason, So are you and everyone else.
You all eventually stop. Most everyone is uninjured. THE ROC returns to where he came from to recover.
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> What happened to Cirno, OH MY GOD WHAT HAPPENED TO CIRNO!?
? What was chaseing us? is it still there? Where's Meira?
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> What happened to Cirno, OH MY GOD WHAT HAPPENED TO CIRNO!?
? What was chaseing us? is it still there? Where's Meira?
You glance over, She seems to be holding up a victory sign with a grin. Still on the ground though. You think thats a good sign.
You don't see anything chasing you anymore. Meira is likely still at the shrine.
You query the army about what was after you. Wriggle answers.
"Something that should not exist. Whatever it was, it wasn't. Its... It was just like a bunch of nothing going after you. It did feel kind of like a familiar, but not."
"Looked like a lizard too."
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> Great, Meira shoots dragons. This is the worst day in the history of anything. ever. forever.
> THROW A FUCKING BIG ASS ROCK AT MEIRA
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> Great, Meira shoots dragons. This is the worst day in the history of anything. ever. forever.
> THROW A FUCKING BIG ASS ROCK AT MEIRA
You may say she shoots dragons, But it doesn't sound like they exactly saw that. You wonder why. This does suitably suck however.
You do not have sufficient rockthrowing skills!
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> Kimontonkou
> Flight of Idaten
> Flight of Idaten
> Flight of Idaten
> Switch in Conc'd Marisa and MASTER SPARK!!
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> I leave for a bit and we get into a fight we had no reason to have in the first place.
> Unsummon ROC, let the dude rest.
> Walk back up the the shrine, hands raised. If we get shot at, scamper, if not, proceed until we're in shouting distance.
> "Okay, you got me. How about this? You don't help me and don't become the new Shrine Maiden, and this world collapses, taking you with it. You feel you prefer that alternative?"
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Ohhhh, that's just straight ass bullshit. Meira can shoot freaking ELDTRICH ABOMINATIONS?! How can we possibly beat her?! ....though Cirno seems to really have become the strongest if she managed to destroy that thing herself. Maybe this summoning technique of Meira is based on Reimu's ability 'to summon the power of the gods', only cranked up to eleven into the ability 'to summon the power of the Great Old Ones.'
> I leave for a bit and we get into a fight we had no reason to have in the first place.
> Unsummon ROC, let the dude rest.
> Walk back up the the shrine, hands raised. If we get shot at, scamper, if not, proceed until we're in shouting distance.
> "Okay, you got me. How about this? You don't help me and don't become the new Shrine Maiden, and this world collapses, taking you with it. You feel you prefer that alternative?"
She's probably only going to say 'whatever' and try and leave the world.
> If Fightest plan fails....head to Youkai Mountain, to the Tengu Village. I think a certain Oni would be more than willing to let Meira hear a piece of her mind..... Nobody touches her girlfriend's Shrine!
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She's probably only going to say 'whatever' and try and leave the world.
> Good, then she'll be out of our hair. Which still needs cutting, actually.
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> Kimontonkou
> Flight of Idaten
> Flight of Idaten
> Flight of Idaten
> Switch in Conc'd Marisa and MASTER SPARK!!
Man, You miss that labyrinth. It had all that cool crap to use.
> I leave for a bit and we get into a fight we had no reason to have in the first place.
> Unsummon ROC, let the dude rest.
> Walk back up the the shrine, hands raised. If we get shot at, scamper, if not, proceed until we're in shouting distance.
> "Okay, you got me. How about this? You don't help me and don't become the new Shrine Maiden, and this world collapses, taking you with it. You feel you prefer that alternative?"
You dust off your hands. You'd unsummon THE ROC, but he already bailed. You then march straight off to the shrine again. You're pretty much sure you can feel the looks of disbelief. The air is still colored, but instead a sicking purple haze. You don't see anything coming at you, so you march right back outside of the shrine and shout.
You get silence for a few moments, and then perhaps the best laugh out of a villian you've ever heard. She comes straight out to look at you with a grin. "You really don't get it, do you? I thought when you ran even you could tell. NOTHING is going to stop me now, cat! With this and the barrier's power, the outside world will be incapable of destroying me anyway. Its just more to take over! So what if this stupid barrier collapses? I don't honestly give a shit about all of you! Go die if you want, I'll be fine!" She then laughs and waves a hand. You can't see it, but you can feel it. Its staring at you, hidden in the haze. Or maybe it IS the haze.
"Go ahead. I'm feeling charitable. You obviously aren't suicidal. You're just weak. So what if you can reach me? You can't HURT me.".
You turn around and walk away. You don't get doomblasted on your way back, so you have to assume shes letting you go. You reach the army again. You'd say they're fairly surprised.
> If Fightest plan fails....head to Youkai Mountain, to the Tengu Village. I think a certain Oni would be more than willing to let Meira hear a piece of her mind..... Nobody touches her girlfriend's Shrine!
You prepare to head to the Youkai mountain, Bidding Cirno and Wriggle farewell. ...You sweatdrop a few moments after you realize THE ROC isn't coming. Seems like he needs a vacation. You will be grounded for a bit, so going to the UNDERGROUND and TENGU VILLAGE will not be too possible.
> Good, then she'll be out of our hair. Which still needs cutting, actually.
Unfortunately, Both of that hasn't seemed to be true.
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> Fast foward to the Tengu Village.
> Have we already asked the fairies where Hina is? Meh, Cirno was there when we asked Wriggle. If they saw her Cirno would have told it....
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> Fast foward to the Tengu Village.
> Have we already asked the fairies where Hina is? Meh, Cirno was there when we asked Wriggle. If they saw her Cirno would have told it....
>You don't know the UNABLE in UNABLE TO GO TO do you.
You haven't, but you're pretty sure Cirno would've told you.
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>Go back and ask Cirno
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>Go back and ask Cirno
For the sake of it, You go back and ask Cirno.
"Eh? Nope. None of us saw 'er since the whole fiasco. Its like shes missing to the whole world... Or well, Dead."
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> Ask her how she became strong enough to defeat an eldtrich abomination.
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> Ask her how she became strong enough to defeat an eldritch abomination.
"Eh? What do you mean became, Eye'm the strongest!"
"I don't think she actually defeated it, though. You just put up a wall of Ice to slow it down, and it stopped after that. Right?"
"Uhhhh..."
"I'll give that was impressive though, Whatever that is... I don't think its something brute force would stop."
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> 'Say Wriggle, are there any magicians or sorcerors left in the forest of magic?'
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> So, this Meira person wants to see the world burn around her? Stupid girl. Let's give her what she wants.
> Start experimenting with the barrier. What can go through and what can't?
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> 'Say Wriggle, are there any magicians or sorcerors left in the forest of magic?'
Everyone looks at you with a look of surprise. You glance around awkwardly for a second or two before Cirno speaks up.
"C...Chen, that isn't a good joke, Y'know? I mean..."
Wriggle holds a hand up for Cirno to stop.
"Chen, You seriously don't remember who is left in the forest of magic?"
> So, this Meira person wants to see the world burn around her? Stupid girl. Let's give her what she wants.
> Start experimenting with the barrier. What can go through and what can't?
She does seem rather Self-Centered. You do try to see if a few rocks and such can go through- It seems like its a standard fair block most anything barrier. The obvious exceptions tend to be air.
"Chen! This is serious!"
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> 'Ummmm...is it a bad thing I don't know? I was kinda out of touch with the news for a while.... So, who's there?'
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> 'Ummmm...is it a bad thing I don't know? I was kinda out of touch with the news for a while.... So, who's there?'
Everyone looks at each other, than at Wriggle. Wriggle sighs and firmly grabs you by the shoulders.
"Chen. Marisa wants to KILL YOU. She has said if you ever step near the Forest of Magic again, she'll kill you. You've been going to the Forest without knowing this? We assumed she told you..."
Wait.
> "What?! Why!"
"I... We don't really know. If we bring you up, she just gets mad and unreasonable. I guess it has something to do with well...you know. She hasn't left the forest since, and while shes not exactly mean shes... Hell, its like she doesn't really care much about anything. You're pretty much the only thing outside of the forest she cares about, and she wants to see you -dead-. How haven't you heard of this?"
No. Wait. Didn't you know it was Dangerous? You're sure you knew, but... Why didn't you?
You know something isn't right with your memory now. Did SHE do something?
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> 'But I didn't even know she was alive! How should I have known she was out to murder me? And the one who caused this is gone now (lies), so should she really be keeping such a grudge?'
> 'Is there anything else I'm supposed to know? Like the fate of the other magicians and several youkai?'
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> Sigh. This was expected after those huge lapses. Put [unconfirmed] next to every casualty, even those we remember, except those that we've seen in the past day.
> Does smoke cross Meira's barrier?
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> 'But I didn't even know she was alive! How should I have known she was out to murder me? And the one who caused this is gone now (lies), so should she really be keeping such a grudge?'
> 'Is there anything else I'm supposed to know? Like the fate of the other magicians and several youkai?'
Wriggle nods with a sigh. "My thoughts exactly. Shes just...unreasonably stubborn about almost everything, really. And well... Nothing to the level of Marisa, I'm pretty sure. Jeez, I'm just glad you asked us."
> Sigh. This was expected after those huge lapses. Put [unconfirmed] next to every casualty, even those we remember, except those that we've seen in the past day.
> Does smoke cross Meira's barrier?
> Mwahaha.
You ponder, That would certainly let Suika in to help you. You try to start a fire at the base of the barrier with a little help. You get it going. ...It seems like only half the smoke gets through. The other half is repelled.
You're not sure if Suika could override that though... Or, Hell, If getting chopped in half kills an Oni. Given what Yuugi has done, You've reason to wonder.
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> Well, if smoke goes through, why not start a fire around the barrier and blow the smoke inside the barrier. That way Meira can't escape and she'll slowly suffocate.
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> Well, if smoke goes through, why not start a fire around the barrier and blow the smoke inside the barrier. That way Meira can't escape and she'll slowly suffocate.
Well, You'd certainly force her to come after you.
Given your track record so far, You're not sure that would end well. There might just be a better way to do this.
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> Well, onto Suika it is then.
> And if all plans fail, we'd still have an emergency plan, though that alternative would probably make everything worse.... ('Ohhhh, Mistress, there is a new wanna-be shrine hero who says you stink!')
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> "This is officially the second worst day of my life."
> Ponder if there is anyone else who holds a murderous grudge.
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> Well, onto Suika it is then.
> And if all plans fail, we'd still have an emergency plan, though that alternative would probably make everything worse.... ('Ohhhh, Mistress, there is a new wanna-be shrine hero who says you stink!')
You'd really hate to have to rely on her, especially with the panic it'd cause. You're sure Suika could...probably handle it? You hope?
For now though, You might want to work on something else while THE ROC rests. It'd be a terrible waste of time.
> "This is officially the second worst day of my life."
> Ponder if there is anyone else who holds a murderous grudge.
Wriggle chuckles. "I'm afraid of what it'll take to be the worst."
You're not sure. I mean, Marisa is a surprise. Why would anyone else hate you?
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> Go to the SDM and visit Demon. Maybe she can offer you a magic tome about disspelling barriers.
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> Go to the SDM and visit Demon. Maybe she can offer you a magic tome about disspelling barriers.
You head off for the SDM. You find Demon in the library, sipping her own cup of tea. Many more cups appear to have been added to the desk...
"Hello!"
You ask about books on barrier dispelling.
"Eh? What kind? Barriers can be difficult to break depending on the user and type, most do-all types fizzle without substantial magic power or a weak barrier."
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> 'A pretty powerful and invisible one. It seems pretty solid, no runes or crackling. The one who made it does fill it up with a dark, ominous mist before summoning beasts. It's also created through the power of the Shrine Maiden. The one who erected this barrier has stolen the Maiden's power. I hope you see the graveness of this situation.'
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> 'A pretty powerful and invisible one. It seems pretty solid, no runes or crackling. The one who made it does fill it up with a dark, ominous mist before summoning beasts. It's also created through the power of the Shrine Maiden. The one who erected this barrier has stolen the Maiden's power. I hope you see the graveness of this situation.'
"Eh?! That sound pretty bad! Hmm... I don't know, It sounds like a pretty high-level knockoff of the Shrine-Maiden's barriers. I don't think she exactly used those paper things for it, but given the situation that is probably it. Breaking it would be pretty tough, Even for mistress~
What kind of beasts did she summon, though? If you're able to break into her barrier, you could probably beat her up otherwise~"
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> 'I couldn't catch a glimps myself of it myself, but the other fairies and insects couldn't describe it. They said it was some kind of transdimensional abomination, vaguely shaped like a lizard. We could chase it awayy with an ice barrier, but the sheer evil it radiated clearly told me it's very powerful. The one who summoned the beast and erected the barrier isn't a joke either. The familiar you gave me got heavily injured because of her. She's human, yet worse than any youkai in existence....well, with one exception ofcourse.'
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> 'I couldn't catch a glimpse myself of it myself, but the other fairies and insects couldn't describe it. They said it was some kind of transdimensional abomination, vaguely shaped like a lizard. We could chase it away with an ice barrier, but the sheer evil it radiated clearly told me it's very powerful. The one who summoned the beast and erected the barrier isn't a joke either. The familiar you gave me got heavily injured because of her. She's human, yet worse than any youkai in existence....well, with one exception ofcourse.'
"So you never saw it? ...transdimensional? Wait, How is it possible she has something like that? I'd buy it being blended by the colored mist, but something like what you're describing sound sheerly odd."
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> Plan to get rid of Meira: smoke her out. If she comes after us, just leave, she's only one person, we're an army of bugs and fairies. She'll tire out before we do. Surround the barrier, then start fires just outside across the whole circumference, the barrier will keep some of the smoke inside itself, allowing it to accumulate. Don't even bother fighting her.
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> "I'd ask Marisa for help with this, but I just learned she's got some kind of murderous vendetta against me... Have you heard anything about me before or after the incident? I may have had some lapses in memory..."
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> 'I'm not sure how she was capable of making that thing, but I think she corrupted the Maiden's power to summon the power of the gods, bringing in horrific beings instead. The Bug Queen described it quite accurately as 'something that should have never existed'. To think she can do this with the Maiden's power. I knew the Maiden was strong, but this is ridiculous! A person like her should never have this might....'
I'm happy Meira doesn't know Fantasy Heaven, or else she'll be effectively invincible.......She doesn't know about it, right? ....Right?
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> Plan to get rid of Meira: smoke her out. If she comes after us, just leave, she's only one person, we're an army of bugs and fairies. She'll tire out before we do. Surround the barrier, then start fires just outside across the whole circumference, the barrier will keep some of the smoke inside itself, allowing it to accumulate. Don't even bother fighting her.
You're not even sure she'd need to leave the barrier, that thing was capable of getting far enough to hit the ice wall, after all.
> "I'd ask Marisa for help with this, but I just learned she's got some kind of murderous vendetta against me... Have you heard anything about me before or after the incident? I may have had some lapses in memory..."
"Eh? Well... No, Not really. I've been having to take care of the library while Mistress is out~ I don't get vacations, you know!"
> 'I'm not sure how she was capable of making that thing, but I think she corrupted the Maiden's power to summon the power of the gods, bringing in horrific beings instead. The Bug Queen described it quite accurately as 'something that should have never existed'. To think she can do this with the Maiden's power. I knew the Maiden was strong, but this is ridiculous! A person like her should never have this might....'
I'm happy Meira doesn't know Fantasy Dream, or else she'll be effectively invincible.......She doesn't know about it, right? ....Right?
"Hmm... No, No. I don't think its like that, the power to use a god's might is generally a two-way thing. You need a god's approval to wield their power. While they're certainly horrific gods out there, I don't think any would actually summon themselves if you called on them. I think this is something else. She probably can't use the power of the god's, at least, not yet."
> Mwahaha.
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> "Hah... It seems like things just won't get any better... Do you have an idea of what the monstrosity could be then?"
> Make mental note to attempt to open the basement door again on your way out.
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You're not even sure she'd need to leave the barrier, that thing was capable of getting far enough to hit the ice wall, after all.
> Shrug. It seems to need her concentration to target, so it's much the same thing. Even if it doesn't need her concentration to target, it's still unidirectional, and can't cover the entire circumference by itself. If it's omnidirectional and independent, then we abandon this whole Hakurei Shrine thing, and come up with another plan.
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> Mwahaha.
Oh dear Shinki, I'm starting to give you ideas, aren't I? :-[
> Like Kasu said, ask what Demon thinks it is.
> 'Is there anything powerful enough to destroy such a thing? Would an Oni be enough? And if we only slay the usurper, would it dissapear?'
> 'Also, Demon, I want to ask you something about this mansion once we're done talking about the monster.'
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> "Hah... It seems like things just won't get any better... Do you have an idea of what the monstrosity could be then?"
> Make mental note to attempt to open the basement door again on your way out.
Demon sips her tea before continuing.
"Well, Its kind of obvious. Its either a Shikigami or a Familiar. Most shikigami tend to have more conventional powers however, and are almost never stronger than their owner. So chances are it is some kind of familiar. The issue is it breaks standard fare, It seems to have a shape, but doesn't seem to have one, right?
Like this, It is probably more a manifestation of a familiar that is failing for some reason. Either the contract is messed up, or the familiar itself is distorted in some way. Whatever this is still seems to be able to manifest despite this however, and is effectively not there or non-existent. So you can't force it to disappear via wounds, just by owner control."
> Shrug. It seems to need her concentration to target, so it's much the same thing. Even if it doesn't need her concentration to target, it's still unidirectional, and can't cover the entire circumference by itself. If it's omnidirectional and independent, then we abandon this whole Hakurei Shrine thing, and come up with another plan.
It'd take a while, but you might be able to pull this off. If it really is like a familiar though...
Oh dear Shinki, I'm starting to give you ideas, aren't I? :-[
> Like Kasu said, ask what Demon thinks it is.
> 'Is there anything powerful enough to destroy such a thing? Would an Oni be enough? And if we only slay the usurper, would it dissapear?'
> 'Also, Demon, I want to ask you something about this mansion once we're done talking about the monster.'
> Mwahaha.
"You might be able to completely distort it's presence, but it'd be pretty tough to manage. If you managed to kill it's summoner, its going to disappear for sure. And sure, What about it?"
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> Yep, this voice wants to go with the smoke-her-out plan. Simplest, with least play on uncertainties. Although we'll need to test the response capabilities of the familiar first. Of course, backup plans involving Oni are always welcome.
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> 'Well, Demon, my late Mistress once told me a fairy tale. No not the Gap Youkai, my real mistress, Ran. She told me of a horrible monster that lived in the basement of an abandoned mansion. This beast was merciless, and kidnapped people if they were bad. She told me that if I ever brought mice again into the house, the monster would come and kidnap me. Demon...the thing in the basement.....is that the monster?'
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> Yep, this voice wants to go with the smoke-her-out plan. Simplest, with least play on uncertainties. Although we'll need to test the response capabilities of the familiar first. Of course, backup plans involving Oni are always welcome.
Count me in. It'll give us bonus points in cunning!
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> Yep, this voice wants to go with the smoke-her-out plan. Simplest, with least play on uncertainties. Although we'll need to test the response capabilities of the familiar first. Of course, backup plans involving Oni are always welcome.
You make a note to get this started then.
> 'Well, Demon, my late Mistress once told me a fairy tale. No not the Gap Youkai, my real mistress, Ran. She told me of a horrible monster that lived in the basement of an abandoned mansion. This beast was merciless, and kidnapped people if they were bad. She told me that if I ever brought mice again into the house, the monster would come and kidnap me. Demon...the thing in the basement.....is that the monster?'
"W...well, its just a fairy tale and... Just don't go in the basement!"
Demon looks panicked at your question.
Count me in. It'll give us bonus points in cunning!
> Whadda you think this is, King's Quest?
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Demon sips her tea before continuing.
"Well, Its kind of obvious. Its either a Shikigami or a Familiar. Most shikigami tend to have more conventional powers however, and are almost never stronger than their owner. So chances are it is some kind of familiar. The issue is it breaks standard fare, It seems to have a shape, but doesn't seem to have one, right?
Like this, It is probably more a manifestation of a familiar that is failing for some reason. Either the contract is messed up, or the familiar itself is distorted in some way. Whatever this is still seems to be able to manifest despite this however, and is effectively not there or non-existent. So you can't force it to disappear via wounds, just by owner control."
It'd take a while, but you might be able to pull this off. If it really is like a familiar though...
I'm starting to get the impression Meira is using Fantasy Heaven on her 'familiar'.
> Ask if Demon has anymore advise on the situation, and if she could provide us with a tome that might help us in the upcoming battle.
> Bid Demon farewell, and promise her to keep a look out for her mistress and to stay out of the basement.
> Stay. Out. Of. The. Basement. We don't want to be kidnapped by the Boogieman, do we? Instead, if we manage to capture Meira, throw her into the basement >:D
> Check Roc if he's healed.
> If so, head for Tengu Village to ask Suika for backup.
EDIT: > Could Demon possibly know something about Shark familiars, poisoned lakes and endless pits?
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I'm starting to get the impression Meira is using Fantasy Heaven on her 'familiar'.
> Ask if Demon has anymore advise on the situation, and if she could provide us with a tome that might help us in the upcoming battle.
> Bid Demon farewell, and promise her to keep a look out for her mistress and to stay out of the basement.
> Stay. Out. Of. The. Basement. We don't want to be kidnapped by the Boogieman, do we? Instead, if we manage to capture Meira, throw her into the basement >:D
> Check Roc if he's healed.
> If so, head for Tengu Village to ask Suika for backup.
"Well. I'd try to work on the broken familiar if you're going to fight her. Maybe get rid of what shes using to summon it? I don't think messing up a contract you're connected to is usually a smart idea. Other than that, I'd just hope you're strong enough to fight her. I don't know any other good tomes you'd learn easily..."
You bid farewell to Demon and leave rather quickly. That basement frightens you.
THE ROC appears to be still out. This is rather inconvenient to have to rely on him. If only you had alternatives...
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> Ponder what Meira would use as her contract item. A hidden amulet or scroll? A stone? The Shrine itself? Her sword?
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> Ponder what Meira would use as her contract item. A hidden amulet or scroll? A stone? The Shrine itself? Her sword?
It'd probably be something portable, like your pentagram stone. It also needs to be on her person. This could be a wide variety of objects, though her sword isn't an impossibility.
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> Run over to the bugs and fairies and start sharing your 'smoke out the usurper' plan with them.
Every time I say usurper I suddenly picture Meira with Zant's helmet....
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> Run over to the bugs and fairies and start sharing your 'smoke out the usurper' plan with them.
Every time I say usurper I suddenly picture Meira with Zant's helmet....
You head over to what remains of the group- Cirno and Wriggle are still there- and pitch the idea to them. They get the idea and begining making more detailed versions. In the end, its Fairies making fires around the barrier, with Bugs ready to rush Meira if she comes out. It'll take a while for them to get everything ready.
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> In between this time, head for Tengu Village. Even if Roc isn't ready yet, you can already start walking to the direction. Better than just standing there doing nothing. Once Roc is up and running again, fly to Tengu Village.
> Skip forward to Tengu Village and meet up with Suika.
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> In between this time, head for Tengu Village. Even if Roc isn't ready yet, you can already start walking to the direction. Better than just standing there doing nothing. Once Roc is up and running again, fly to Tengu Village.
> Skip forward to Tengu Village and meet up with Suika.
Eventually you get to the Tengu Village and meet up with Suika. She waves.
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> 'Suika, you're not gonna like this....but someone nicked Reimu's shrine. And her powers. And her favorite tea cup.' *brace for inevitable explosion of rage*
> Explain the situation in it's entirety to Suika, and tell her about the plan. Ask if she would want to help.
> Also, ask if the Tengu could forge a weapon for you, like a sword or knife. Would help against Lady Slash-a-lot.
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> 'Suika, you're not gonna like this....but someone nicked Reimu's shrine. And her powers. And her favorite tea cup.' *brace for inevitable explosion of rage*
> Explain the situation in it's entirety to Suika, and tell her about the plan. Ask if she would want to help.
> Also, ask if the Tengu could forge a weapon for you, like a sword or knife. Would help against Lady Slash-a-lot.
Suika blinks, then takes a swig from her gourd. "Its going to be one of those days, innit."
You explain the situation to Suika. "Ah, Jeez. Shes messing with the damn barrier? And shes got some kind of unstoppable doom boat. Who the hell is this Meira broad, And why haven't we heard of her before? I'm in for helping, aye, aye."
You pitch the idea about getting you a weapon.
"Eh? Don't- Oh, Right. Swords kinda beat out claws don't they. Uhhhh. Maybe, I might be able to pick you up something from their armory."
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> Nyaaa in glee for getting Suika to help and for getting a weapon.
I'm surprised Suika took it so well. Also, she now did start taking swigs again, which is good according to Yuugi, right?
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> Nyaaa in glee for getting Suika to help and for getting a weapon.
You Nyaa. Suika gives an Oni Laugh.
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> Head for the armory with Suika and obtain the most badass looking sword you can carry.
> Ask Suika about SDM's basement.
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> Head for the armory with Suika and obtain the most badass looking sword you can carry.
> Ask Suika about SDM's basement.
You and Suika head to the armory. Unsurprisingly, its filled with a bunch of spare swords. You pick out the least damaged and newest looking one. Its of a different make then most of the swords you've seen.
Suika raises a brow. "Sure you want that one? Tengu 'parently found it somewhere. Most find it hard to wield."
You ask about the basement.
"Ah? I heard Marisa went down there once. Dunno what happened there.
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> Oooooo. This sword may have some kinda power. =D
> Head for the shrine.
> "By the way Suika... Were you aware Marisa has a vendetta against me?"
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> Examine sword. Is it a kantana? Is it ethereal or blazing red? Does it have some initials on it? Like Y.K. or T.H.? (or in reverse if you go for Japanese spelling). Perhaps even Myon or Tenko?
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> Oooooo. This sword may have some kinda power. =D
> Head for the shrine.
> "By the way Suika... Were you aware Marisa has a vendetta against me?"
It might. You don't know.
Its only been a while, Are you sure you wish to leave now?
"Wait what? I dinn't know she was alive, Why would I know that?"
> Examine sword. Is it a kantana? Is it ethereal or blazing red? Does it have some initials on it? Like Y.K. or T.H.? (or in reverse if you go for Japanese spelling). Perhaps even Myon or Tenko?
Well. No. Its definitely not a Katana. Its completely unlike any weapon you've seen before. Its too thick, and it doesn't swing like any Katana. Its like it's weight is supposed to give it cutting power or something.
Well, Whatever. You're sure it'll come in handy.
You obtain the ODD SWORD.
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> A nice scimitar or falchion then. That's quite useful.
> Head back to the shrine anyway, this whole "bugs rush her" bit is, ha, bugging me. It's going to lead to more casualties - it's good to have the fairies start the fires, since they're essentially indestructible, but both fairies and bugs should scamper when Meira comes out. Only when she's weakened, either through fatigue or smoke inhalation, should the bugs even think of going for her. Tell this to the Anti-Meira Force High Command (i.e. Wriggle and Cirno) and continue on our way. We have Marisa to deal with.
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We have Marisa to deal with.
Woah, woah, so are we going to check the Anti-Meira Force or confront Marisa? Even with Suika on our side I think facing Marisa is a bit risky. She's a lot more nimble than Meira after all, and she can disintegrate everything with Master Spark....
Though we could just stay in the shadows while Suika talks to her and tells her about the Meira problem. When Suika manages to sweet talk Marisa a bit it may be possible to meet her in person (it's inevitable after all). Hopefully she would think Meira to be a larger problem than poor lil' Chen. With Marisa along with us Meira won't stand a chance!
> Do what Fightest instructed. First meet up with the AMF, then find Marisa and urge her to join us.
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> A nice scimitar or falchion then. That's quite useful.
> Head back to the shrine anyway, this whole "bugs rush her" bit is, ha, bugging me. It's going to lead to more casualties - it's good to have the fairies start the fires, since they're essentially indestructible, but both fairies and bugs should scamper when Meira comes out. Only when she's weakened, either through fatigue or smoke inhalation, should the bugs even think of going for her. Tell this to the Anti-Meira Force High Command (i.e. Wriggle and Cirno) and continue on our way. We have Marisa to deal with.
You're not sure what this is, but crap this thing is heavy. Pretty long too.
You head back to the shrine, They've not started doing much yet, instead they seem to be gathering some wood boards. A few fire seem to be put out around the barrier though, so you think they tried it. You check in with Wriggle and Cirno and pitch the changes you thought of.
"...That would actually be smarter... Oh, Also, We found a small snag in the barrier plan. It has a roof to protect against something flying in, but its actually porous enough to allow air in and out. We're going to try and cover it with wood to get over that."
> Do what Fightest instructed. First meet up with the AMF, then find Marisa and urge her to join us.
You consider trying to get Marisa on your side. I mean, She can't have gotten that stubborn, Right?
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Just as planned. Kukukuku.
> Anyway, head with Suika and Roc to the Forest of Magic, and search for Marisa's cabin. Be VERY, VERY CAUTIOUS, and stick close to Suika and Roc. Once we find her, let Suika do the talking first while you hide yourself (like underneath Roc's wings).
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> Fortunately, if Marisa hasn't changed much beyond wanting us dead, she will try to Master Spark us. Master Spark is non-homing and unidirectional, tracking at best, so we should be able to use our KITTY BLACK MAGIC to stay out of its way should everything go to pot.
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> Anyway, head with Suika and Roc to the Forest of Magic, and search for Marisa's cabin. Be VERY, VERY CAUTIOUS, and stick close to Suika and Roc. Once we find her, let Suika do the talking first while you hide yourself (like underneath Roc's wings).
You make sure not to tell Wriggle much other than you're going to try and get some more help. You're pretty sure she'd disagree with this.
You, Suika, and THE ROC all head into the Forest in search of Marisa. You remain cautious and stay as best hidden as you can. You don't think she'd suddenly become a tracker or anything.
...right?
> Fortunately, if Marisa hasn't changed much beyond wanting us dead, she will try to Master Spark us. Master Spark is non-homing and unidirectional, tracking at best, so we should be able to use our KITTY BLACK MAGIC to stay out of its way should everything go to pot.
You are confident in your ability to run the fuck away, so it should be fine. It takes a while, but eventually, you're pretty sure the three of you find Marisa. You let Suika do the talking and stay out of sight.
You can't catch what exactly is going on, but you hear a lot of shouting before what sounds vaguely like someone hitting the ground. Suika storms back afterwards, motioning for you to follow after.
You're not sure, but you think it didn't end too well.
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> Follow Suika to the depths of hell and back
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> Find a quite place to talk to Suika what happened....and ask her if we need to call first aid for Marisa. On second thought, ask her how far Marisa flew back from that punch. Chuckle if it was pretty far.
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> Follow Suika to the depths of hell and back
You consider going down to the UNDERGROUND and back with Suika, But you're not sure why you'd do that!
> Find a quite place to talk to Suika what happened....and ask her if we need to call first aid for Marisa. On second thought, ask her how far Marisa flew back from that punch. Chuckle if it was pretty far.
You ask Suika what happened once you're far enough. She scoffs at the mention of Marisa.
"She didn't even care. I can't believe it, its bad enough that she doesn't care what kind of danger it is, she really doesn't care about anything anymore. 'Oh, someone else will take care of it, its just another incident.'... What the hell is she getting at! Its like she doesn't care anymore.
How far she flew? Not damn near far enough... Bah, She didn't break anything, she'll live."
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> Head back to the Anti-Meira Force First Command, and take a look at the progress.
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> Head back to the Anti-Meira Force First Command, and take a look at the progress.
You head back to Wriggle and the rest. it seems like they're just about getting ready to start placing the makeshift roof over the barrier. Some Fairies seem worried about the colored air, which is now leaking out of the top barrier, but they're being reassured you came out just fine. It seems like it's just starting to get started.
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> Why did we leave Marisa? Go right back there once Meira is dealt with, one way or another.
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> Why did we leave Marisa? Go right back there once Meira is dealt with, one way or another.
Reason 1: She didn't want to comply, rather let everything go to hell.
Reason 2: She would probably kill you when she sees you.
Reason 3: She's probably knocked out cold from being punched in the face by an Oni.
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> Why did we leave Marisa? Go right back there once Meira is dealt with, one way or another.
I'm pretty sure we both remember the spring incident.
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> Pff, she's our best source of information on what actually happened. And Suika coulda held her down. We gots information to gather!
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> Pff, she's our best source of information on what actually happened. And Suika coulda held her down. We gots information to gather!
>If you insist. What do you have planned for the current, then.
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> Anyway, let's leave the wiccan psycho for after the grand battle. Order the army to stand in formation. Let the bugs and several fairies hide for in the buhes so they can perform an ambush, do the same with you and Roc in the trees and let Suika and the remaining fairies take on the front. Unless, ofcourse, you can figure more convenient positions. I'm not a very good strategist.
> By the way, is it starting to get dark, or is Meira asleep? Would give us a better chance to light the flames succesfully.
> When everyone's in position, let the bitch burn.
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> Anyway, let's leave the wiccan psycho for after the grand battle. Order the army to stand in formation. Let the bugs and several fairies hide for in the bushes so they can perform an ambush, do the same with you and Roc in the trees and let Suika and the remaining fairies take on the front. Unless, ofcourse, you can figure more convenient positions. I'm not a very good strategist.
> By the way, is it starting to get dark, or is Meira asleep? Would give us a better chance to light the flames succesfully.
> When everyone's in position, let the bitch burn.
You get things ready. The bugs take to an ambushing position with any spare fairies, and the wooden shields are placed on top. You imagine the colored air is still making it seem dark in there. You all light the fires.
Heavy silence fills the air as the fires burn. You don't know how long it'll be before the smoke fills the barrier.
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> Barrier's not too big in volume, and the bonfires are surrounding the barrier's circumference completely, so it'll start filling up pretty quick, especially if we're making them extra-smokey bonfires by piling wet foliage and crap on them when they get going.
> In fact, don't forget to notify the fairies to make them extra-smokey bonfires when they get going.
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> Barrier's not too big in volume, and the bonfires are surrounding the barrier's circumference completely, so it'll start filling up pretty quick, especially if we're making them extra-smokey bonfires by piling wet foliage and crap on them when they get going.
> In fact, don't forget to notify the fairies to make them extra-smokey bonfires when they get going.
You don't forget, you think it ends up paying off.
Of course, Your pay off is a huge thing of nothing trying to claw away the wooden shields on top of the barrier. You're not sure if this is really good pay off.
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> Paying off a debt is always a good thing
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> If it's starting to come slightly through let the fairies blast it to let it tumble back in the barrier. Any spare fairies must then throw more foliage on the openings to restore the fire and shields.
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> Paying off a debt is always a good thing
And this bitch owes you [1] Hakurei Shrine.
> If it's starting to come slightly through let the fairies blast it to let it tumble back in the barrier. Any spare fairies must then throw more foliage on the openings to restore the fire and shields.
You try and get the fairies to get it back down, But as Demon said, it doesn't appear to be stopped much. It doesn't get to clearing many of the shields before stopping. ...You actually wonder if she died already.
And then the barrier goes down. You can't tell what she did, but the colored air and smoke goes everywhere the moment it goes down. The wood shields follow and hit a few fairies, Nothing too bad.
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> This is a bit of a dillemma. Stay outside of the smoke cloud so you can see were she'll appear, or charge in to attack before she erects the barrier again? Well, most of the smoke probably already dispersed, so charge! Don't let her escape!
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> How about a compromise?
> "Suika, charge!"
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> Be the Fightest fighter that ever fought.
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> How about a compromise?
> "Suika, charge!"
A fine strategy.
> Let some of the fairies follow her too for support. The fairies have lived long enough near the pollution to gain some resistance to noxious fumes.
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> Oh, go on, send half our fairies along with Suika, they're approximately indestructible, and we need the shrine bad.
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> If it is possible, try and only weaken Meira, not kill her. Then we can throw her into the SDM basement >:D
But because she's not going to let go of the power soon and because she's a nemesis for all of Gensokyo, it's probably the best to finish her off right here, right now.
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> This is a bit of a dillemma. Stay outside of the smoke cloud so you can see were she'll appear, or charge in to attack before she erects the barrier again? Well, most of the smoke probably already dispersed, so charge! Don't let her escape!
> How about a compromise?
> "Suika, charge!"
You like this compromise, and Suika agrees, Dashing into the explosion of air.
A fine strategy.
> Let some of the fairies follow her too for support. The fairies have lived long enough near the pollution to gain some resistance to noxious fumes.
You're actually pretty sure this colored air isn't poisonous. Come to think of it, The lake should be emitting fumes. Why didn't you smell those before?
> Oh, go on, send half our fairies along with Suika, they're approximately indestructible, and we need the shrine bad.
You send the fairies anyway.
> If it is possible, try and only weaken Meira, not kill her. Then we can throw her into the SDM basement >:D
But because she's not going to let go of the power soon and because she's a nemesis for all of Gensokyo, it's probably the best to finish her off right here, right now.
You suppose you can get on with a lynch.
The answer of what shes doing is answered rather quickly by a flying Suika. And a few fairies. It doesn't seem like shes planning to up that barrier anytime.
In fact, right on top of that thing makes it seem like shes right down for a fight this time.
Well that takes care of one thing.
>_
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> Don't you ignore my posts >:(
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> Don't you ignore my posts >:(
Oh. Sure.
> Be the Fightest fighter that ever fought.
We went through this. You'll take on Marisa, But the Dual Sword-chucker is -out- of the question.
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> This is it! Grab our chance! Everybody pile on the swordslut!
> While everyone is attacking, keep yourself busy by trying to destroy various objects around the shrine and hope the familliar dissapears.
> Let Suika start using some fire breath or Missing Purple Power!
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> This is it! Grab our chance! Everybody pile on the swordslut!
> While everyone is attacking, keep yourself busy by trying to destroy various objects around the shrine and hope the familliar dissapears.
> Let Suika start using some fire breath or Missing Purple Power!
You rally!
Unsurprisingly most of the mooks are knocked away by the...thing. Didn't Fightest warn you about that? Most are still okay, luckily.
You decide to try and slip around to the shrine to try and find something with a contract on it. You're not sure, but she may have enough control to not need it near her.
Wriggle, Cirno, And Suika all engage Meira. Suika decides to try and match that thing in size and begins growing. Wriggle just walks up calmly, and Cirno gets a giant icicle ready to be tossed. Meira does her best Laharl impression.
You're not sure who is going to win that one.
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Laharl impression as in manic grin, arms folded and really annoying laugh?
Also, did Fightest warn us? I thought he said to just charge in, with the indestructable fairies and all.
> Anyway, keep searching for that contract item, and often take a peek at the main fight to see if there is an opening in Meira's defenses.
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Also, we need a badass battle theme for during this fight. Any suggestions?
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Laharl impression as in manic grin, arms folded and really annoying laugh?
Also, did Fightest warn us? I thought he said to just charge in, with the indestructable fairies and all.
> Anyway, keep searching for that contract item, and often take a peek at the main fight to see if there is an opening in Meira's defenses.
> Well, He did, guess he rethought it though. And of course.
You keep turning the shrine inside out for the contract item, But you don't find it. You suppose it probably is on her person.
You turn back to the battle.
Turns out Demon wasn't kidding about that thing not being stoppable, Even Suika can't keep it at bay. She does however, manage to keep it focused on her. This has allowed Wriggle to get up on the Hydra thing's back. She currently seems to be going at it with Meira. You have to guess she has some kind of protection on her feet, because shes kicking Meira's sword to block.
Cirno is still trying to beat the thing up. You kind of should have expected she'd do this.
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his has allowed Wriggle to get up on the Hydra thing's back. She currently seems to be going at it with Meira. You have to guess she has some kind of protection on her feet, because shes kicking Meira's sword to block.
I see what you did there. Also, Wriggle Kick FTW. Hooray for badass Wriggle!
> Try and catch Cirno's attention and tell her to aim at Meira. She needs to freeze her sword so that Wriggle can break it with a kick! Or just tell her to freeze anything suspicious on her.
> Can the beast be grabbed? Then let Suika put it in a headlock or other movement restricting wrestling move. That'll keep it at bay for a few moments.....hopefully.....
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-i-LhRudP4
Found a badass background theme fitting for the fight BTW (atleasty, I hope it fits, I'm imagining it pretty dynamically).
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Also, we need a badass battle theme for during this fight. Any suggestions?
> Woops missed this. Unfortunately, Some hobo stole all our sounds.
> Try and catch Cirno's attention and tell her to aim at Meira. She needs to freeze her sword so that Wriggle can break it with a kick! Or just tell her to freeze anything suspicious on her.
> Can the beast be grabbed? Then let Suika put it in a headlock or other movement restricting wrestling move. That'll keep it at bay for a few moments.....hopefully.....
You try and get Cirno to aim at Meira. "Eh? But this giant thing still needs freezing! That'll just end it prematurely!"
You're pretty sure Suika is trying to grab the thing already, but shes having some obvious troubles. Shes doing good keeping it at bay for now, though...
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> The objective was for Meira to leave the barrier, or bring it down. That she did it earlier accelerates the desired result of bringing her down, although it does mean we have an inevitable fight on our hands.
> "Cirno, good job, you got it winded, now concentrate your fire on the girl. And by fire I mean ice!"
> If Cirno pays attention, wait until she finishes a volley, then order all available fairies to cling to Meira. If not, order all available fairies to cling to Meira immediately. Have some of the bugs do a sweep of the temple for clues and miscellanea regarding the INCIDENT.
> Encourage Suika.
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I have the sudden urge to smack Cirno....
> Let the bugs (who are physically stronger than fairies) help Suika fend off the beast, and the fairies (who are better at magic) aim their fire at Meira from all angles. She can't a block a barage of attacks from 360 degrees around her right? And even if she does, she'd probably get kicked in the gut by Wriggle if she concentrated on that.
> When there is an opening, let Roc's claws dig into Meira's back.
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>Are Kitty senses suffcient for determining what kind of object has a contract placed on it, given having experience with one? If so, get close to Meira and find it. She can't pay attention to too many things at once without getting screwed over.
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She can't a block a barage of attacks from 360 degrees around her right?
> When there is an opening, let Roc's claws dig into Meira's back.
> The former is going to cause us casualties by friendly crossfire, instead arrange the fairies in a hemisphere with Meira at the centre, then open fire. The latter, however, is wholeheartedly endorsed.
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> The objective was for Meira to leave the barrier, or bring it down. That she did it earlier accelerates the desired result of bringing her down, although it does mean we have an inevitable fight on our hands.
> "Cirno, good job, you got it winded, now concentrate your fire on the girl. And by fire I mean ice!"
> If Cirno pays attention, wait until she finishes a volley, then order all available fairies to cling to Meira. If not, order all available fairies to cling to Meira immediately. Have some of the bugs do a sweep of the temple for clues and miscellanea regarding the INCIDENT.
> Encourage Suika.
You suppose she is definitely out of the shrine now. You just need to keep her out.
Cirno finally relents. "Well, I suppose having the strongest and Suika on it is just plain mean. Alright, time to put a cow on ice!" She shifts her attention to Meira, and with a warning, chucks a huge piece of ice right at her. Wriggle gets away, of course, and Meira just cuts it.
That however, Does keep her from noticing all the fairies approaching her. And you thought Cirno didn't get basic tactics. She flails and try to beat away the fairies.
> Let the bugs (who are physically stronger than fairies) help Suika fend off the beast, and the fairies (who are better at magic) aim their fire at Meira from all angles. She can't a block a barage of attacks from 360 degrees around her right? And even if she does, she'd probably get kicked in the gut by Wriggle if she concentrated on that.
> When there is an opening, let Roc's claws dig into Meira's back.
> The former is going to cause us casualties by friendly crossfire, instead arrange the fairies in a hemisphere with Meira at the centre, then open fire. The latter, however, is wholeheartedly endorsed.
The fairies go away with Ease, but the distraction remains long enough for Wriggle to get a kick in for her face and get away, as the fairies form a hemisphere and open fire with whatever they can. You get on THE ROC and time it right to have him dig straight into her back. Payback is a bitch, eh?
Suika keeps on holding off the thing, while the bugs try to find a way to help her out. They also search the shrine, though you already did.
>Are Kitty senses suffcient for determining what kind of object has a contract placed on it, given having experience with one? If so, get close to Meira and find it. She can't pay attention to too many things at once without getting screwed over.
Being sufficient in Familiar use allows you to determine if an object has a contract. And on THE ROC's back, you can sense it.
It figures, it IS her sword. You really have to wonder why you would ever choose such a poor item.
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>Ponder a method of getting the word to the people doing the real fighting without letting Meira know that they figured it out.
>Quickly realize that isn't feasible short of suddenly becoming a better satori than Satori. Instead, tell it to THE ROC, and ask if he could swoop and grab it without cutting his feet up.
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> What's wrong with letting her know we've figured it out? She'll get desperate, and desperate people make fatal mistakes.
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> What's wrong with letting her know we've figured it out? She'll get desperate, and desperate people make fatal mistakes.
>If she feels threatened. Might just inspire her to stop holding out on a trick. And if she does get desperate, there's less chance of the optimal mistake of an opening to disarm.
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>Ponder a method of getting the word to the people doing the real fighting without letting Meira know that they figured it out.
>Quickly realize that isn't feasible short of suddenly becoming a better satori than Satori. Instead, tell it to THE ROC, and ask if he could swoop and grab it without cutting his feet up.
You ask the suplexing god hawk if he could grab a sword.
What are you thinking. Of course he can.
> What's wrong with letting her know we've figured it out? She'll get desperate, and desperate people make fatal mistakes.
You shout to everyone to get that damn sword. She looks confused for a second, and then the fairies attack.
The sight is grizzly, you settle for watching the Claws of THE ROC grab the sword and swee-
And get shocked by some kind of odd discharge. Whatever that was, It unsummoned him instantly. You fall onto the back of the thing.
You can't say you could have been expecting that. Meira manages to knock the fairies away.
>If she feels threatened. Might just inspire her to stop holding out on a trick. And if she does get desperate, there's less chance of the optimal mistake of an opening to disarm.
She certainly seems confused rather than annoyed. Maybe she doesn't get it.
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>Try to get onto stable ground, whilst profaning.
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> Hmm, worth a try...
> If this voice recall correctly, us, Meira and Wriggle are on the back of the thing, correct?
> Next time Meira swings at Wriggle with a downward swing, use KITTY PARKOUR to jump on the back or flat of her blade, attempt to use our weight to drive it down into the back of the thing.
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> Let Wriggle close in again and start kicking. Let the fairies regroup and start using small fire on her. While she's busy with that, CUT OF HER FREAKING SWORD ARM!
BTW, I chuckled at Meira getting a roundhouse kick to the face.
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>Try to get onto stable ground, whilst profaning.
You pull yourself together on the back. Both Wriggle and Meira say the same thing.
"Are those even swears?"
They then turn to each other and start fighting again.
> Hmm, worth a try...
> If this voice recall correctly, us, Meira and Wriggle are on the back of the thing, correct?
> Next time Meira swings at Wriggle with a downward swing, use KITTY PARKOUR to jump on the back or flat of her blade, attempt to use our weight to drive it down into the back of the thing.
You're pretty sure that is right, yes.
You back away and wait for a good swing. Once she swings down, you use a bit of BLACK MAGIC to flip perfectly onto her blade and push it straight down. You don't feel it enter anything, despite clearly doing so, and jump back off the blade. Wriggle kicks her clear away from the sword.
> Let Wriggle close in again and start kicking. Let the fairies regroup and start using small fire on her. While she's busy with that, CUT OF HER FREAKING SWORD ARM!
You settle for the next best thing.
You swing the Odd-Sword at the 'stuck' sword. It should go flying.
Instead, You end up breaking it.
There is a brief moment of silence before an explosion of colored air.
You can't see anything, but you're pretty sure you're falling, so the thing is likely gone.
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Wow, I thought Meira's blade would be more durable. Bet her bitchiness coroded it. Or maybe the ODD SWORD is just that good.
> Use Kitty Parkour (or any other kitty power) to safely land on your feet.
> Rename the ODD SWORD the Nyamune!
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>Do one better. Use KITTY PARKOUR to land on Meira.
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Wow, I thought Meira's blade would be more durable. Bet her bitchiness coroded it. Or maybe the ODD SWORD is just that good.
> Use Kitty Parkour (or any other kitty power) to safely land on your feet.
> Rename the ODD SWORD the Nyamune!
You're sure its a given Cats fall on their feet, why would this even be a power?
You feel the strange odd to rename the sword to Nyamune. So you do.
>Do one better. Use KITTY PARKOUR to land on Meira.
You attempt to land on Meira! Unfortunately, you just land on a Giant Suika foot. Nice view of her flying away though.
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> After her! After her! After her! All troops, catch that cowardly wench!
EDIT: I had to use all my will power to not say 'off with her head' Queen of Hearts style.
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> After her! After her! After her! All troops, catch that cowardly wench!
You manage to get out that you should probably try to catch her before she makes more trouble. Wriggle nods to the bug troops, and they all fly off after her.
You don't think she'll be much more trouble. Hopefully.
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> Give her the same treatment like the land shark nonetheless. The bugs can make silk that would probably work just as good as the spider webs. And rolled up into a silk cocoon would assure she doesn't screw around again.
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> Give her the same treatment like the land shark nonetheless. The bugs can make silk that would probably work just as good as the spider webs. And rolled up into a silk cocoon would assure she doesn't screw around again.
You make a note for Wriggle to send some land spiders or related after her as well. Suika finally shrinks back to normal size, and Cirno stretches.
"Well! That was easy, Unstoppable god lizard thing my ass! We whooped it good!"
"I still wouldn't say that, you were having trouble, right, Suika?" "Admittedly, Aye, that thing is a right bit nasty... Doesn't help its practically intangible."
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>Assess collateral damage.
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> Re-summon Roc.
> "So... Anyone have an idea to what the hell happened regarding her sword?"
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>Assess collateral damage.
Given that...thing, wasn't even like it was there, it turns out nothing bad occured to the shrine. Suika did stomp the area around it up right nicely though.
> Re-summon Roc.
> "So... Anyone have an idea to what the hell happened regarding her sword?"
You call back THE ROC. He appears to be slightly dazed, but uninjured.
"Pretty sure you broke it, Chen."
"Yeah, Not only that, You managed to take out that huge thing along with it, So that makes it probably the contract item. Is the contract- Or well, Mess of a contract, still on the item?... Its...smoking or something."
"Eeew, Reminds me of the lake."
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>Examine that busted up sword.
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> Ponder whether swinging by the SDM with Suika and Cirno would bother Devil or not.
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>Examine that busted up sword.
You examine the hell out of it.
>Its a busted up sword, what the hell else is there to say about it? Oh. There is a MESSED-UP CONTRACT in it, but you don't feel like risking fucking yourself up enough to use it in this state. You'd have to fix the contract first.
> Ponder whether swinging by the SDM with Suika and Cirno would bother Devil or not.
You're somewhat certain she may not mind, but you don't actually know if she wants people to know shes still alive or not.
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> Bring the sword fragments to Devil, along with Cirno and Suika.
> However, ask for her permission for allowing them to enter (make it seem like you're searching for something in order to make it seem like you aren't meeting with someone).
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> Bring the sword fragments to Devil, along with Cirno and Suika.
> However, ask for her permission for allowing them to enter (make it seem like you're searching for something in order to make it seem like you aren't meeting with someone).
You head to Demon, asking Cirno and Suika to follow along with you. After a little sneakyness, you invite the two in to speak with Demon alongside yourself.
"Eh?! Hey! You're that red-haired librarian!" "Huh? Ya know her, Cirno?"
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> "As you can see, the mansion wasn't haunted. But on another note, can you look over these sword fragments for us?
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> "As you can see, the mansion wasn't haunted. But on another note, can you look over these sword fragments for us?
"Well duh! Everyone knows ghosts don't exist, but she damn well might as well be one! Didn't everyone in the mansion die?! Whats she here for?"
"Oh I'm waiting fo- Sword fragments?"
Demon takes them and begins examining them.
Cirno and Suika look at you at the same time. They probably want an explanation.
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> Explain to Cirno and Suika about Devil's knowledge of familiars and the like (include an explanation about Patchouli, but keep it quiet).
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> Explain to Cirno and Suika about Devil's knowledge of familiars and the like (include an explanation about Patchouli, but keep it quiet).
You work an explanation in between explaining why you came here. Both Cirno and Suika frown at this. While Demon is busy, Suika keeps to a low volume.
"Hold on, Chen, Ain't this pretty you know... Cruel? I can't see why you're not telling her..."
"Everyone knows Chenny, Its not like some miracle happened, 'eck I saw her corpse fly into the lake myself."
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> "I tried bringing up the topic myself, but shes dead-set on the fact that Patchouli is still alive... Apparently the shikigami contract never disappeared, which is extremely odd to say the least."
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> "I tried bringing up the topic myself, but shes dead-set on the fact that Patchouli is still alive... Apparently the shikigami contract never disappeared, which is extremely odd to say the least."
"Aye, Or maybe she never noticed... Could be a bit crazy in the head following the shock."
"Nah! No way, Shes a demon, she'd never do something that wasn't evil unless under contract. Shes prolly using you Chenny! She'll bring that thing down to Makai and unleash the crazy broad on ya! Lets kick her out!"
"Woah woah woah, Hold on Cirno, Isn't that a bit far fetched?"
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> "Calm down, Cirno, I'm not kicking out anyone who could be my ally. Ugh, that stupid girl could have been helpful. Maybe we can still get her to come 'round."
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"Well duh! Everyone knows ghosts don't exist,
....Cirno, we need to talk.
"Nah! No way, Shes a demon, she'd never do something that wasn't evil unless under contract. Shes prolly using you Chenny! She'll bring that thing down to Makai and unleash the crazy broad on ya! Lets kick her out!"
> 'Crazy broad? Who do you mean? The Demon Goddess? Or Meira's...thing? It looked pretty genderless, so I wouldn't call it a broad'.
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> 'Well fine, if you wanna tell her, go ahead, try and resist those innocent puppy eyes. I tried. When you look in them you wouldn't dare tell the truth...'
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> "Calm down, Cirno, I'm not kicking out anyone who could be my ally. Ugh, that stupid girl could have been helpful. Maybe we can still get her to come 'round."
"But shes a demon! C'mon, You know nothing good is going to come out of that."
"She did stay here for god knows how long though, We can't assume shes just here for trouble..."
> 'Crazy broad? Who do you mean? The Demon Goddess? Or Meira's...thing? It looked pretty genderless, so I wouldn't call it a broad'.
"The crazy Makai overlord! Duh! They say she drinks tar for tea, and eats wood for dessert!"
"Reimu said she prefers Earl Grey and Chocolate, Actually. Still a bit loopy at times and not too trustworthy, but not that crazy."
"...Well she had to look good for Reimu, Of course!"
> 'Well fine, if you wanna tell her, go ahead, try and resist those innocent puppy eyes. I tried. When you look in them you wouldn't dare tell the truth...'
"...See! Shes brainwashing you!"
"Cirno!"
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"Reimu said she prefers Earl Grey and Chocolate, Actually. Still a bit loopy at times and not too trustworthy, but not that crazy."
"...Well she had to look good for Reimu, Of course!"
Shinki is super civilised :V
> Look how Demon's doing with the blade fragments.
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> Look how Demon's doing with the blade fragments.
You decide to see how Demon is doing while the two bicker.
She appears to be running a few experiments with the 'smoke' that is coming from the blade. You're not sure exactly why. It seems to just be normal residue from whatever.
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> Ask if she found out something yet.
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> Ask if she found out something yet.
You ask her how its going.
"Eh? ...Okay, I think. I'm not getting much of anything out of it though. I didn't think a messed up contract would ruin my read so much..."
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> Return to the conversation with Suika, and tell her about the familiar in the Underground and if she could exterminate it.
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> Return to the conversation with Suika, and tell her about the familiar in the Underground and if she could exterminate it.
"Cirno, I- Eh? ...A shark, In the Underground? Ya gotta be kiddin- Ohhh, A familiar. Suppose that'd make sense. Don't know a thing that can take me on hand to hand, so I suppose I can take care a' that shark while I'm down here. Sure."
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> Try and think positive, We are slowly working our way towards makeing Gensokyo less horrible!
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> Try and think positive, We are slowly working our way towards making Gensokyo less horrible!
You are certainly far into the process. You can definitely feel good about that.
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Achievements till now:
- Saved the Hakurei Shrine from a power hungry broad.
- Said power hungry broad is now on her way to getting cocooned.
- Stopped a land shark and on our way to destroy it.
- Making a start in connecting the Fairy, Bug, Spider and Tengu Villages.
Did I miss anything?
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> Hey, hey, we might need that power-hungry broad. Her ambition is certainly a quality we can use, and she is our first candidate for Hakurei Shrine Maiden. For the moment though, if DEMON is finished with her examination:
> Head back to Marisa. Use Suika to hold her down if necessary. We've PTSD to cure.
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Achievements till now:
- Saved the Hakurei Shrine from a power hungry broad.
- Said power hungry broad is now on her way to getting cocooned.
- Stopped a land shark and on our way to destroy it.
- Making a start in connecting the Fairy, Bug, Spider and Tengu Villages.
Did I miss anything?
we're about to do a SWEET BACKFLIP
> do a SWEET BACKFLIP
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> Hey, hey, we might need that power-hungry broad. Her ambition is certainly a quality we can use, and she is our first candidate for Hakurei Shrine Maiden. For the moment though, if DEMON is finished with her examination:
> Head back to Marisa. Use Suika to hold her down if necessary. We've PTSD to cure.
You wait for Demon to finish while the two argue. Eventually she gives up and hands you back the broken sword.
"I'm not sure whats up with it exactly, But the chances are its leaking out magic- Which is why its coloring the area around it. It could probably color anything- See? The inside of the sword is the same color as the air it's leaking. Its probably because the contract is damaged- But I don't think I can fix it, Maybe you missed a few shards of the contract?"
You thank Demon for her help and get ready to leave. Cirno heads back to the Lake to meet up with Daiyousei.
> do a SWEET BACKFLIP
You do a pretty nice backflip. You're not sure why.
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> Should we tell Demon the truth?
> If not, just bid her goodbye and leave the mansion.
> Head for the Anti-Meira Force and ask if they caught Meira or found anything suspicious in the Shrine. Ask if they found some sword shards.
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> Should we tell Demon the truth?
> If not, just bid her goodbye and leave the mansion.
> Head for the Anti-Meira Force and ask if they caught Meira or found anything suspicious in the Shrine. Ask if they found some sword shards.
> What're you asking me for, I'm just a parser.
You bid goodbye and head back to check how the Meira situation is. Wriggle appears to be there, conversing with, of all people, FUJIWARA NO MOKOU. You suppose all the smoke attracted her.
You feel like a climax was ruined somehow. You also quickly check around for more shards- Since they'd be emitting colored air, they'd be easy to find. You don't find any. This means you have all the shards that were in the sword- So are there more out there?
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> Have a chat with Mokou about where she has been all this time (and how long she partied when she discovered Kaguya's floating in space).
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> Examine Mouko. Just what happened to her that was SO HORRIBL YOU DIDN'T WANT TO REMEMBER IT. aside from being bored for all of never ending eternity
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> Oh yeah, I remember one of the quests again! When you have a private moment with Suika, give her a hug.
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> I thought Mokou was in space too...
> Ask Mokou to accompany us to meet Marisa and see what the hell we did that was so horrible.
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> I thought Mokou was in space too...
> Ask Mokou to accompany us to meet Marisa and see what the hell we did that was so horrible.
Only the Eientei crew (minus the rabbits) was sent to space. Mokou isn's a part of them, she was still in the woods during Yukari's attack. Kaguya and Eirin are the ones who are now asphyxiating every 30 seconds.
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> Have a chat with Mokou about where she has been all this time (and how long she partied when she discovered Kaguya's floating in space).
You head over to chat with Mokou and Wriggle. Suika decides to sweep over the shrine again quickly.
"Eh? Oh, I heard you where out again, didn't expect I'd meet you so soon. 'Ey Chen." "You're back already? Hello Chen."
You greet them both in return. You ask Mokou how its been going- You'd ask how she feels about the space neet, but you have a feeling her joy was slightly overshadowed by THE INCIDENT.
"Pretty good. Aside from the Tengu still giving me crap, I've not been having trouble with most of the factions. Finding food is a bit tougher than before now I can't steal from the princess and her royal lackeys... Workin' for Kourin makes it easier though. Overall, just around out here."
You don't need to guess why she doesn't go to the Human Village, even if the cow would try and convince them to allow her in.
> Examine Mokou. Just what happened to her that was SO HORRIBLE YOU DIDN'T WANT TO REMEMBER IT. aside from being bored for all of never ending eternity
You examine Mokou. As per standard immortality and all, she hasn't really changed at all. The only real difference is her missing RIGHT ARM. SHE met up with Mokou on the way to Eientei, not by coincidence mind you, and the two ended up fighting. SHE decided she wanted some practice on trying to properly kill an immortal for good. SHE got bored once she managed to make her right arm come back. You're not sure if Mokou'll ever get it back, even if SHE had a sudden change of heart.
It ofcourse, wasn't the worst part for her. But the thought of that makes you angry. You have a feeling Mokou wouldn't be pleased if you got angry on her sake.
> Oh yeah, I remember one of the quests again! When you have a private moment with Suika, give her a hug.
You're not sure you could withstand the impact of a grand ONI HUG. In fact, you're almost sure you couldn't. Oni have never had non-oni lovers sheerly for this terrible curse.
> I thought Mokou was in space too...
> Ask Mokou to accompany us to meet Marisa and see what the hell we did that was so horrible.
You figure Wriggle was going to find out at some point, so you pitch the idea of Mokou helping you with Marisa. Both frown.
"Chen! You're not seriously going to- Even with Suika, that isn't a good idea!"
"...I'm inclined to agree, Marisa still hasn't gotten over things. I'm all for you two getting past this, But I don't think I should interfere with it. This is kinda something you need to get over with just the two of ya.
...though I am also going to agree its really dangerous, Are you sure you're strong enough to do it as you are? She may be trapping herself in a box, but shes definitely not gotten weaker."
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> "Wait wait wait... Do you know what I did that made her hate me?"
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> "Wait wait wait... Do you know what I did that made her hate me?"
"No, Not really. But I have a feeling it has something to do with THE INCIDENT. ...If you're not quite sure yourself, I think it'd be better if Marisa told you. She probably can't do that if you're dead, though."
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> "Wait wait wait... Do you know what I did that made her hate me?"
I don't think it's because what you did but what SHE did. Since your the only living connection to HER left (remember, everyone thinks she's finished) she tries to get revenge for Reimu, Patchy, Alice, Nitori and everyone else by destroying you. Also, as a familiar, you gain some abilities of your master, so maybe Marisa's afraid for the rise for a second border youkai. This is complete nonsense ofcourse.
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> Sigh.
> "Well lets try to make this as painless as possible."
> Summon Roc if not already summoned.
> Head for the Forest of Magic.
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> Sigh.
> "Well lets try to make this as painless as possible."
> Summon Roc if not already summoned.
> Head for the Forest of Magic.
You summon THE ROC and bid the two farewell.
"Chen! Come on, You can't really be trying this- She'll kill you for god's sake!"
"G'luck."
You head towards the Forest of Magic. Once you're in, you're pretty sure confrontation may end up impossible to avoid. Are you sure you want to do this now?
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Well, I would like to draw back and solve other matters first that don't involve being disintegrated, but everyone else on this thread wants this, so I don't have much of a choice.
> Face the Disc One Final Boss (aka Marisa)
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> Be more cautious than usual.
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Well, I would like to draw back and solve other matters first that don't involve being disintegrated, but everyone else on this thread wants this, so I don't have much of a choice.
> Face the Disc One Final Boss (aka Marisa)
You get ready to head in to find Marisa. You wait a bit, But it seems like Suika was intercepted by Mokou. You were kind of hoping you'd have her help for this.
You head into the Forest with THE ROC.
> Be more cautious than usual.
You remain cautiously near THE ROC still though, keeping an eye and ear out for enemy Zes. If shes trying to find you at the moment, shes either not doing well or hasn't noticed you.
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> Head for Marisa's House. She'll undoubtly appear there eventually. Maybe she gone off doing some business. Maybe, just maybe, she didn't bring her hakkero, and you can snatch it from her house, severely lessening her threat level.
> Stay close to Roc and keep stealthy.
You get ready to head in to find Marisa. You wait a bit, But it seems like Suika was intercepted by Mokou. You were kind of hoping you'd have her help for this.
Gee, thanks Mokou.... :-\
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> Head for Marisa's House. She'll undoubtly appear there eventually. Maybe she gone off doing some business. Maybe, just maybe, she didn't bring her hakkero, and you can snatch it from her house, severely lessening her threat level.
> Stay close to Roc and keep stealthy.
You keep close to THE ROC and head towards Marisa's house. You aren't attacked on the way, but that is probably because she is sweeping outside her house.
She glances up at you when you come towards her. You officially probably can not escape now.
THE ROC prepares to defend you as she lifts her broom up quietly.
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> Tell Marisa that you mean her no harm, and only wish to talk things out.
> Is she isn't allready trying to obliterate us, explain that we want to find a way to get Gensokyo back to the way it was befor THE INCEDENT, and that we need her help.
> Examine the MARISA
> Examine your surroundings
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> Hold up your arms to show you come in peace. Drop the Nyamune if you have to. However, be prepared to use Kitty Black Magic when Marisa charges her Master Spark (use your switch place technique).
> Try and carefully start talking to Marisa, regarding her vendetta and the events before hand. Also, tell her you lost your memory concerning this all.
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> Tell Marisa that you mean her no harm, and only wish to talk things out.
> Is she isn't already trying to obliterate us, explain that we want to find a way to get Gensokyo back to the way it was before THE INCIDENT, and that we need her help.
> Examine the MARISA
> Examine your surroundings
> Hold up your arms to show you come in peace. Drop the Nyamune if you have to. However, be prepared to use Kitty Black Magic when Marisa charges her Master Spark (use your switch place technique).
> Try and carefully start talking to Marisa, regarding her vendetta and the events before hand. Also, tell her you lost your memory concerning this all.
You try and get out that you don't want to fight, and you just want to try and fix things. You even put NYAMUNE down to show you don't mean any harm. She just glares at you and levels her broom.
"I told you. Never come here. I would kill you on sight. I don't care for any excuse you have. Besides, You seem to realize perfectly well I'd kill you."
You don't think shes too interested in your plan. She doesn't seem to be readying to Master Spark you though.
You EXAMINE Marisa. Its only given that shes human, But she definitely seems far more grown up. She hasn't given up her trademark look though, just made bigger versions to accompany her size. You wager shes probably early twenties now, has it really been so long? She has her WITCH BROOM at ready.
Marisa's house seems to have followed her to the point- Grown in size, probably with the help of the bugs, but still the same old lovable house.
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>"And what is killing me going to do, anyways? Is it going to bring anyone back or change anything?"
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>"And what is killing me going to do, anyways? Is it going to bring anyone back or change anything?"
"I told you I'd kill you if I saw you here again, I wouldn't want to be a liar now, would I? Besides, If there is one person who should have died with her, its you. No one else."
Marisa calmly begins to get on her broom. You can't tell if shes being cocky or she actually wants to see you start things. You're almost certain she doesn't want you to get away.
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>"And what is killing me going to do, anyways? Is it going to bring anyone back or change anything?"
> "I'm not the border youkai afterall. By this time I hardly have any connection to her anymore. Only in fairy tales does everything go back to normal by beating the villain, and she's already defeated. Marisa, does this really have a point? Do you really think this'll take away the sorrow?"
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> "Actually, Marisa, I've known you as the biggest liar in Gensokyo, second only to Tewi. Saying you're going to keep your promise is a pretty empty threat."
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> "Actually, Marisa, I've known you as the biggest liar in Gensokyo, second only to Tewi. Saying you're going to keep your promise is a pretty empty threat."
>Belay this. No point in taunting her. Instead add in:
>"You really think it's going to achieve anything while there's maniacs out there poisoning the lake and trying to steal the shrine's power and who knows what else. I'm not here to fight you, like I said."
>Do stay wary for spells. Go into dodge mode if she starts throwing them. Goddamnit if Yukari and Ran could take her, we can at least dodge.
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> "I'm not the border youkai afterall. By this time I hardly have any connection to her anymore. Only in fairy tales does everything go back to normal by beating the villain, and she's already defeated. Marisa, does this really have a point? Do you really think this'll take away the sorrow?"
"Yes."
> "Actually, Marisa, I've known you as the biggest liar in Gensokyo, second only to Tewi. Saying you're going to keep your promise is a pretty empty threat."
>Belay this. No point in taunting her. Instead add in:
>"You really think it's going to achieve anything while there's maniacs out there poisoning the lake and trying to steal the shrine's power and who knows what else. I'm not here to fight you, like I said."
>Do stay wary for spells. Go into dodge mode if she starts throwing them. Goddamnit if Yukari and Ran could take her, we can at least dodge.
"Someone else will take care of the other incidents. But you? No one else wants you. As far as I'm concerned, You may as well be my own personal incident." You catch the glow on the tail of her broom as she says this. You can only guess that its a Reverie coming at you.
You only barely manage to use your BLACK MAGIC to get away before Marisa shoots straight through where you were, and pretty far past into the forest. Exploding stars shoot from her path at you and THE ROC. You think that means you didn't convince her.
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>Try very hard to keep fear out of your voice. Because geddamn.
>"What's it going to charge, Marisa! Answer me that!"
>Stay ready to dodge.
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>Try very hard to keep fear out of your voice. Because geddamn.
>"What's it going to charge, Marisa! Answer me that!"
>Stay ready to dodge.
You're not sure if you expected to exactly win here, But dying just became a very real possibility.
You're not quite sure if she even heard you, but you stay on your toes as she comes in for two more rounds, having to use Black Magic to avoid both. The star appear to be weak enough for THE ROC to knock away, but you have a feeling thats not the point of Reverie anymore.
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> When she comes at us, stand our ground and try to grab her out of the air. or get ROC to do it.
> Ask her why she hates us so much
> Try to explain that you can bearly remember anything about the incedent, and honestly have little to no idea what's going on
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> "Explain what I did to you? SHE killed Ran! Ran was the only thing like a mother to me!"
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> "Well, Marisa, give me an example of the new incident solvers! Reimu's gone, Sanae's gone, Sakuya's gone, the humans don't care, the leaders don't have the time or even the abilities to solve them, Mokou is severely crippled, who does that leave Marisa? YOU! And even if you don't help, do you know how you're going to be remembered in the history books? Reimu the Protector, Suika the Savior, Mokou the Survivor. And you? Marisa the Coward. That's even lower than Yukari the Tyrant!"
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> When she comes at us, stand our ground and try to grab her out of the air. or get ROC to do it.
> Ask her why she hates us so much
> Try to explain that you can bearly remember anything about the incedent, and honestly have little to no idea what's going on
> "Explain what I did to you? SHE killed Ran! Ran was the only thing like a mother to me!"
> "Well, Marisa, give me an example of the new incident solvers! Reimu's gone, Sanae's gone, Sakuya's gone, the humans don't care, the leaders don't have the time or even the abilities to solve them, Mokou is severely crippled, who does that leave Marisa? YOU! And even if you don't help, do you know how you're going to be remembered in the history books? Reimu the Protector, Suika the Savior, Mokou the Survivor. And you? Marisa the Coward. That's even lower than Yukari the Tyrant!"
You shout. You can't help it, its infuriating. You'd curse if you could, You'd curse Marisa if you could, you shout every last word with hatred flowing through you.
You blink once, and open to see Marisa glaring at you. Right in front of you. You make a mistake and stumble back in surprise.
"Shut up. I've heard it before, and I don't need you telling me it."
You're not sure exactly what it is you tripped up, But its probably the magical equivalent of a trap wire. You can see shes made the design of a Hakkero around you.
A crapload of Stars explode upwards out of the ground. You're knocked upwards along with NYAMUNE and THE ROC. The stars don't really hurt too much, but you're sent up higher than you'd like by them. You catch THE ROC and pull yourself on. You catch NYAMUNE next.
You suppose Marisa will have to have it her way then. You're not at all fine with that.
You also wish she'd stop cheating. When the hell did she learn how to do that?!
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>Ask THE ROC how confident he feels about his maneuverability in the face of the things he just had to deal with.
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>Ask THE ROC how confident he feels about his maneuverability in the face of the things he just had to deal with.
You get something such around the meaning of 'We are so dead you do not even know' or 'A-Ok, Captain! Lets fire the proton torpedos!'
You're not sure which, but you think it may be bad either way.
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> FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF-
> Examine surroundings.
> Pray to Ran.
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>In particular, look for somewhere where she can't fly effectively.
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> FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF-
> Examine surroundings.
> Pray to Ran.
You find she boosted you up above the forest. With a hail of stars. ...That was actually pretty smart, You don't think you're dealing with the same Marisa.
You wish she'd be here to help, for sure.
>In particular, look for somewhere where she can't fly effectively.
You're not sure if the forest even stopped her, But up here? You're pretty much a duck in a pond.
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>Then get down into that forest at once. The really dense bits.
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>Then get down into that forest at once. The really dense bits.
You tell THE ROC to make a dive straight for the forest, He obliges in kind by shooting straight for a dense patch of the forest. You're still not seeing movement from Marisa.
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> can we still use danmaku? maybe if we remind her of how things used to be (with a duel) she'll be less of a bitch!
> wait no that's a retarded idea, I apologise, I'll go kill myself now.
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> can we still use danmaku? maybe if we remind her of how things used to be (with a duel) she'll be less of a bitch!
> wait no that's a retarded idea, I apologise, I'll go kill myself now.
You could, But paintball magic isn't a good idea at times like this.
Seriously. She'd kill you anyway.
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>Now that we're under the canopy, look for a good dense area, someplace where flight would be goddamned suicidal, and head for it. Once you're close enough, dismiss THE ROC for now, and hoof it. Just be ready for Marisa to do something and have to dive out of the road.
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>Now that we're under the canopy, look for a good dense area, someplace where flight would be goddamned suicidal, and head for it. Once you're close enough, dismiss THE ROC for now, and hoof it. Just be ready for Marisa to do something and have to dive out of the road.
You bail into the thickest part you can, unsummoning THE ROC.
There is no feasible way Marisa should be able to fly here.
She decides to address this issue by blowing a few trees down.
You bolt the hell out of there.
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>All according to plan; she's gotta run herself out eventually.
>Keep to the dense bits as much as possible. Run when destruction rains from the wherever.
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>All according to plan; she's gotta run herself out eventually.
>Keep to the dense bits as much as possible. Run when destruction rains from the wherever.
You keep to the dense areas until theres no dense areas left to keep to. She blows them up in short order.
You think Wriggle is going to be pretty pissed.
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>Go someplace less dense. Assess Marisa' condition if possible.
>How far away to the entrance to the undergound? Or Scarlet Devil Mansion? Or are we too lost for that kind of thing?
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>Go someplace less dense. Assess Marisa' condition if possible.
>How far away to the entrance to the undergound? Or Scarlet Devil Mansion? Or are we too lost for that kind of thing?
You take off for a less dense place, but you've still lost sight of Marisa. Given the lack of explosions, you imagine she either tired out for some reason, or shes far better off at the moment for flying capabilities.
The Lake and SDM are fairly near the forest, but the underground is much farther from here. You'd be in open field too...
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> Stay here, in dodge mode. We need to tire her out. At some point she'll start talking.
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> Too bad we can't reach the SDM safely, or else we could open the basement door and get Marisa close to it (Hey, Marisa, guess who? *eyes glitter in the darkness*)
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> Stay here, in dodge mode. We need to tire her out. At some point she'll start talking.
You keep yourself ready and stay in the forest. You don't move too much- If you run around too much, you'll just both get tired. That would defeat the entire point of the plan.
> Too bad we can't reach the SDM safely, or else we could open the basement door and get Marisa close to it (Hey, Marisa, guess who? *eyes glitter in the darkness*)
Reiteration: You could reach the SDM. She'd probably notice you, but its close to the forest. The underground is pretty much a stupid try though.
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>Opening the basement would probably be a bad idea in any event. Sealed things tend to be less friendly than unsealed things.
>Watch, wait, and keep dodging as needs be.
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>Opening the basement would probably be a bad idea in any event. Sealed things tend to be less friendly than unsealed things.
>Watch, wait, and keep dodging as needs be.
Not as if you had much luck getting to the basement door anyway.
You watch and wait. You're not sure what exactly shes up to. You don't think she even has anything that takes this long to fire. You're also pretty sure she hasn't gotten lost yet.
You swear you can make out a faint set of green lights around the forest though...
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>Watch them from your current position, but keep listening and looking around every so many moments to be certain it's not just a distraction.
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>Watch them from your current position, but keep listening and looking around every so many moments to be certain it's not just a distraction.
You keep watch of the lights. A lot more of them start to pop up around the forest. In fact, the entire forest seems to be alight now...
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> Well, she's probably gearing up for some sort of flush-us-out attack. Is her house nearby? I'd wager it would have some protective wards that we might take advantage of.
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> Well, she's probably gearing up for some sort of flush-us-out attack. Is her house nearby? I'd wager it would have some protective wards that we might take advantage of.
You figure its probably some massive attack to flush you out. You're not exactly sure where her house is anymore, though. You could probably find it with time, But something tells me the green lasers coming at you from afar won't wait.
Instead you opt to jump into a tree. You've been waiting to dodge for a while now, what would a bunch of easily seen lasers do?
Marisa answers by smacking you with her broom.
Apparently, she managed to copy Byakuren's style of play as well. Because that was a really really nice swing.
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>"Ack!"
>If possible, grab the broom.
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> Roll out of the way of any oncomeing attacks, and get your ass up
> ake a deffensive stance, but don't attack her, we don't want to resort to violence.
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> She's in melee, quick, attempt to grapple, bring out ROC as well.
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> Since we don't want to use violence, but still want to subdue her/let her lose her battle cool, just hit her where it hurts: cut her hat in half.
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>"Ack!"
>If possible, grab the broom.
You splutter out a surprised shout on the first swing.
Luckily, she comes in for a second. You grab onto the broom and go with the flow this time, grabbing onto the broom's stick. You flip yourself onto the broom with perfect balance.
> Roll out of the way of any oncoming attacks, and get your ass up
> Take a defensive stance, but don't attack her, we don't want to resort to violence.
Marisa responds with a kick Meiling would be proud of. You respond by rolling around the broom by your feet.
You're not quite sure how that was even possible, but you're not about to complain. You keep defensive.
> She's in melee, quick, attempt to grapple, bring out ROC as well.
Then you decide better- You call THE ROC back into the fray. He bats away a few stars Marisa attempts to fire at you, and lets you get in close to swipe for her arms. Proving herself a jack of one or two trades, she responds with another kick.
> Since we don't want to use violence, but still want to subdue her/let her lose her battle cool, just hit her where it hurts: cut her hat in half.
You flip through the kick and swing Nyamune down at Marisa. She swings around her broom in a Barrel Roll. But you get your target.
A single witch hat left in the wind.
You have slain 1 MARISA HAT.
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> Keep dodging.
> "Where did you learn those moves?"
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> If possible, let Roc try and render her relatively harmless by letting him grabbing her by both arms, making her unable to aim at us with spells. When Roc has her arms caught, he can lift her off her broom. The broom would spiral down into the forest, and since Marisa can't fly without it, she's pretty much stuck there in the air in Roc's grip. If she blasted him she would tumble down below and probably break a lot of bones.
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> Keep dodging.
> "Where did you learn those moves?"
You grab the edge of her broom and try and toss yourself forward from it. You half manage and grab a few inches ahead of you. Marisa growls and spirals a few times, trying to shake you off of it, or at least onto a part she can shoot at you. You hold fast.
You shout your query, taunt or not, to Marisa. She only seems to growl lightly in recognizance.
You don't think shes feeling too talkative.
> If possible, let Roc try and render her relatively harmless by letting him grabbing her by both arms, making her unable to aim at us with spells. When Roc has her arms caught, he can lift her off her broom. The broom would spiral down into the forest, and since Marisa can't fly without it, she's pretty much stuck there in the air in Roc's grip. If she blasted him she would tumble down below and probably break a lot of bones.
You have THE ROC attempt to grapple her. He manages and pulls her off her broom, which goes sailing away with you for a moment. Then it gets yanked back and clocks the THE ROC upside the head, loosening his grip enough for Marisa to get a kick into his birdy gut.
You let go and get on THE ROC's back, while Marisa grabs her broom and charges straight underneath you, probably going to loop around.
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>If it seems possible, leap back down onto the broom again.
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> Yeah, seems like we have Befriend (tm).
> Quickly have ROC climb, then dive at Marisa when she is making her pass, keeping the sun at our backs. Just prior to impact, unsummon ROC, curl up, and let ourselves be flung at Marisa's face. After all, we've had practice doing this very thing with Ran.
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> Yeah, seems like we have Befriend (tm).
> Quickly have ROC climb, then dive at Marisa when she is making her pass, keeping the sun at our backs. Just prior to impact, unsummon ROC, curl up, and let ourselves be flung at Marisa's face. After all, we've had practice doing this very thing with Ran.
> NEKO SPINDASH!
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>If it seems possible, leap back down onto the broom again.
You think you might be able to do this.
> Yeah, seems like we have Befriend (tm).
> Quickly have ROC climb, then dive at Marisa when she is making her pass, keeping the sun at our backs. Just prior to impact, unsummon ROC, curl up, and let ourselves be flung at Marisa's face. After all, we've had practice doing this very thing with Ran.
So you decide to try it in the old fashioned way. It wasn't exactly the funnest ride, but the CHEN BALL always seemed to work for Ran.
You have THE ROC bank towards the sun, Shutting your eyes and letting THE ROC take navigation through a hailstorm of stars. He then dives straight towards Marisa with a bit of a spin, before you unsummon him and curl up.
You feel a few shots graze you, but you're rewarded with a nice thunk and a grasp of wood.
You think Marisa fell off again. Maybe shes gotten worse with age.
> NEKO SPINDASH!
You're not on the ground! You can not spindash!
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> Perform a few more twirls in the air, grab Marisa's broom if it happens to be in reach and casually land on your feet with kitty grace. ....While Marisa smacks on the ground behind you.
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> This voice feels like a jerk to do this, but...
> Destroy Marisa's broom while we have the chance.
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> Destroy Marisa's broom while we have the chance.
Aw... You beat me to it.
> Ponder telling Marisa that Yukari is alive. After all, Marisa is trying to kill us because she thinks that Yukari is dead, and that we're the closest thing to her right?
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> Perform a few more twirls in the air, grab Marisa's broom if it happens to be in reach and casually land on your feet with kitty grace. ....While Marisa smacks on the ground behind you.
You tuck in and do a few more spins, holding tight to Marisa's broom as you land on the ground. It's pull is strong, but you know within a few moments, Marisa is going to hit the ground and lose concentration.
Annnyyy moment now.
Just a second or two.
9.8m/s2 in action, pulling the witch to the ground.
You can't help but look back after a few moments.
Oh. Apparently she doesn't NEED her broom to fly anymore.
A laser strikes you in the chest while you're caught offguard. You can't say you were expected to know this.
> This voice feels like a jerk to do this, but...
> Destroy Marisa's broom while we have the chance.
You should have done that, But you think she'd be quite a bit madder if you did.
> Ponder telling Marisa that Yukari is alive. After all, Marisa is trying to kill us because she thinks that Yukari is dead, and that we're the closest thing to her right?
Well, You THINK this is the reason. You don't think she'll be much happier to know this though.
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> Eh, tell her, it might knock some of the wind out of her sails.
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> Eh, tell her, it might knock some of the wind out of her sails.
You decide to tell her, but you can't manage much more of a sputter of words at the moment. You catch a tree and try to catch your breath while Marisa zooms past for another loop.
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> Get into a position where she can hear you, and where you can talk in complete sentences.
> "YUKARI ISN'T DEAD DAMMIT!"
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> this was a retarded idea. Marisa is going to SUPER DUPER MURDER US
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> Get into a position where she can hear you, and where you can talk in complete sentences.
> "YUKARI ISN'T DEAD DAMMIT!"
You're trying, but this new bombing run trick shes trying isn't making it any easier. You think you'll have to get her to stop for a moment before you can get her to listen.
That is perfectly fine with you, at this point. You just need to decide how.
> this was a retarded idea. Marisa is going to SUPER DUPER MURDER US
You think she'll do that anyway.
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> Re-summon Roc stealthily and get him to hide in the trees until he's got a good shot at Marisa's blind spot.
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> Re-summon Roc stealthily and get him to hide in the trees until he's got a good shot at Marisa's blind spot.
You get back on THE ROC and hide in the trees.
You shoot after Marisa the moment she gets near enough. THE ROC swings his wings wildly a few times before looping down at Marisa. You don't quite get her.
You do however, get an exploding star to the face. Oww.
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> use a makeshift magic attack, maybe she doesn't know our danmaku is useless, and will wast her bombs on nothing
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> use a makeshift magic attack, maybe she doesn't know our danmaku is useless, and will waste her bombs on nothing
You decide there is only one good use for magic paintball, and that is, of course, magic paintball.
You fire a round of Danmaku unexpectedly. Marisa doesn't exactly realize it and ducks and weaves through it. This is pretty much your one opening.
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> This is our chance! Let's finish this! Roc, grab her and hold her in position!!
> Nuklear......Galactic.........NEKO.......KIIIIIIIIIIICK!!!!!!!
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> Kick her in the uterus.
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> This is our chance! Let's finish this! Roc, grab her and hold her in position!!
> Nuclear......Galactic.........NEKO.......KIIIIIIIIIIICK!!!!!!!
You leap off THE ROC as he circles around and grabs her by the arms. You plummet towards the two with your foot outstretched.
You feel the urge to declare a spellcard as you make contact, but those don't exist anymore.
> Kick her in the uterus.
You think you got her in the stomach, actually.
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> Give her a barrage of kicks.
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> Was it a critical hit/is she knocked out? ....if not, kick her a few more times for good measure.
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>In lieu of a spellcard cry, shout, "STOP BEING SO GODDAMNED STUPID YOU BIG STUPIDHEAD!"
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>In lieu of a spellcard cry, shout, "STOP BEING SO GODDAMNED STUPID YOU BIG STUPIDHEAD!"
[Verbal Assualt] Big Stupid Head
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> Give her a barrage of kicks.
> Was it a critical hit/is she knocked out? ....if not, kick her a few more times for good measure.
You don't think one kick is enough. You can't push yourself away enough to do this properly, but you try your best and keep on kicking her.
>In lieu of a spellcard cry, shout, "STOP BEING SO GODDAMNED STUPID YOU BIG STUPIDHEAD!"
You yell at her as well. You're quite sure shes hearing you NOW.
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>Keep them blows coming.
>"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!? YOU'RE ACTING JUST LIKE SHE DID YOU BIG DUMB TURD!"
>It's not trading out frustrations on Yukari herself, but goddamn it ought to be a nice release about now.
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> JESUS, CHEN, DON'T KILL THE POOR WITCH!!
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>Keep them blows coming.
>"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!? YOU'RE ACTING JUST LIKE SHE DID YOU BIG DUMB TURD!"
>It's not trading out frustrations on Yukari herself, but goddamn it ought to be a nice release about now.
You keep on kicking and shouting. You don't care if she is trying to say something, It'll probably be mean and nasty. What the hell is she getting at!
> JESUS, CHEN, DON'T KILL THE POOR WITCH!!
You'll try not to kill her too badly.
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> STOP! STOP! Give her one last chance to speak.
> "C'mon speak. The only way we can ever bring back Gensokyo is with a new human shrine maiden. You're the only candidate we have. Please.....for Reimu?"
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> Chen, listen to me, I am you.
> You are being JUST LIKE HER(marisa, not HER her) this is a bad thing.
> you are being a bad kitty.
> stop being a bad kitty
> it's ok to cry.
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> Chen, listen to me, I am you.
> You are being JUST LIKE HER(marisa, not HER her) this is a bad thing.
> you are being a bad kitty.
> stop being a bad kitty
> it's ok to cry.
> STOP! STOP! Give her one last chance to speak.
> "C'mon speak. The only way we can ever bring back Gensokyo is with a new human shrine maiden. You're the only candidate we have. Please.....for Reimu?"
You try to calm yourself down. You're over reacting a bit. You stop kicking her and let her catch her breath. You then try to explain things to her.
Shes rather quiet, You think shes listening this time.
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> 'Marisa.....I am telling you the truth....when I say that we need you. We ALL need you. The youkai, the humans, Suika, even me. Without you....everything in Gensokyo....everything you've come to know, to love, will vanish forever. Marisa...if you take on the task of Hakurei, everything will be restored...only then will there be a happy end. Only then will the sorrow go away. It's the only way, Marisa....'
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> "Please....................."
> " I don't want to fight anymore............"
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> 'Reimu, Alice and Patchy, they're all still with you. They never were really gone. They're in you heart. They still believe in you. How do you think you can make Reimu and all the others as happy as possible, to show everything wasn't for nought? By taking on her task, Marisa. To continue her legacy. To restore Gensokyo.'
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> 'And Marisa......even if the will of your loved ones isn't capable of making you want to live life again, to give it all your fullest, then I know there is one thing that will, Marisa.'
> 'The tyrant is still alive Marisa.'
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> 'Marisa.....I am telling you the truth....when I say that we need you. We ALL need you. The youkai, the humans, Suika, even me. Without you....everything in Gensokyo....everything you've come to know, to love, will vanish forever. Marisa...if you take on the task of Hakurei, everything will be restored...only then will there be a happy end. Only then will the sorrow go away. It's the only way, Marisa....'
> "Please....................."
> " I don't want to fight anymore............"
> 'Reimu, Alice and Patchy, they're all still with you. They never were really gone. They're in you heart. They still believe in you. How do you think you can make Reimu and all the others as happy as possible, to show everything wasn't for nought? By taking on her task, Marisa. To continue her legacy. To restore Gensokyo.'
> 'And Marisa......even if the will of your loved ones isn't capable of making you want to live life again, to give it all your fullest, then I know there is one thing that will, Marisa.'
> 'The tyrant is still alive Marisa.'
You pressure her a bit, lay on the ideas even more. You're pretty sure shes listening, Just not answering. Eventually you think shes saying a few things.
You can't really catch them, But you're pretty sure they were something like 'Big Bang'.
Everything goes blue and you feel like you got hit by a few trains. You can't feel THE ROC, You can hardly see right now.
You try and pull yourself together. Shes throwing something that looks like a Hakkero on a string. She seems to be yelling at you about what you said. She doesn't seem happy. Shes also repeating something. Whats that?
It sounds like 'This is' what is? What is this foFZzzzzzzzt
You are CHEN YAKUMO! You are Gensokyo's number one super kitty. You are RAN YAKUMO'S Shikigami.
You are currently heading to the Scarlet Devil Mansion with HER for reasons you're not quite sure about!
You think its an errand. Oh! Hey! Its Meiling! Shes doing her job pretty well. She greets the two of you.
>_
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> Ummmm....explore flashback?
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I'm such a heartless bastard for laughing at this. DX
> Hurray! A flashback!
> Observe intently.
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>"Hi Meiling!"
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SHIT! HANG ON HOLD UP.
Why'd we tell her SHE is still alive? I mean, incentive, yes, but we still need people to trust us. Well. Whatever. I see where this flashback is going.
> Explore
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> Ummmm....explore flashback?
Flashback? That is a silly idea! This is the present, of course!
I'm such a heartless bastard for laughing at this. DX
> Hurray! A flashback!
> Observe intently.
I told you! This isn't a flash back! That'd be silly.
You do observe the two. They seem to be discussing the finer points of living in a mansion, You're not sure why. You don't think any of you would want to move into a big mansion like this! They're just making small talk, really.
You do believe you may want to see how the SDM is looking today if you're allowed to by[/i] HER.
>"Hi Meiling!"
You say Hi to Meiling! She smiles and pats you on the head. Shes such a good door gaurd, It'd be a shame if something happened to her.
"...Meiling!"
"Well, Anyway, You see, Meiling. I've come to make a surprise visit with Chen." "Thats fine and all, But Remi doesn't want anyone coming in uninvi-"
"Chen. Kill her please." "Say wha-"
Red. You're pretty sure you got some of it in your eyes. Its all you can really see. Oh, You suppose you can see the guard too. Her face looks rather funny! Shes pretty shocked! "...t? Che-" You pull out the still beating heart. It takes a few minutes for the body to slump down.
"Good girl, Now stay here Chen." You decide to play with the hat a bit! Its a funny hat with a nice star.
The Hakkero slams you up into the air, you don't know why you couldn't dodge it. Funny, you can't feel anything? Why can't you move?
"...Nazirn! Byakuren!"
"-sama! Byakuren-sama! Answer me! Please!" You wonder why the weird-hair person is laying down! You only scratched their throat! It should heal!
Ooo! A mouse! You can't resist chasing it, you're sure SHE won't mind you playing a bit.
It squeals so delightfully, its almost as if its human! Oh, well, Ran taught you to never play with your food. Time to dig in!
You get hit by a few more things. Huh? Why are these sticking, what is this you're strapped to? A barrier? Why would she be protecting you?
"And most importantly..."
...Huh?
"...This..."
...Why?
"...is..."
There is blood on your hands. Blood on your hands. Why, Why? Who, who does this heart your piercing belong to? Who does this red-stained shirt belong to?
"...for..."
"REIMU!"
Reimu? You know that. You can't be. You can't be.
"Ch...en?"
You look up. This black hair can't be. Those eyes can't be. That look can't be.
"...why?"
This cold corpse on your hand can't be Reimu can it?
Wait. This is to keep you from moving.
"So just shut up and die damnit!"
Roc? Demon? Yamame? Daiyousei? Kisume?
"Final..."
Wriggle? Cirno? Suika? Anyone? Someone?
"Master..."
...Ran?
"SPARK!"
Darkness overcomes you.
You>Hey there! This is your friend the Parser!
>Just here to let you know you've been playing CHEN'S DAY OUT way too long! You should probably give it a break!
>And by probably, We mean we're going to force you! CHEN'S DAY OUT will be autosaved, But we're cutting you off.
>Its for the best, we swear.
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SHIT! HANG ON HOLD UP.
Why'd we tell her SHE is still alive? I mean, incentive, yes, but we still need people to trust us. Well. Whatever. I see where this flashback is going.
> Explore
Well, several others in this thread already suggested to just tell het in the fight. I just followed the lead. In some shows and games the rival makes a Face Heel Turn after hearing the Big Bad is still alive. Apparently it didn't work here....