Yukari Quest, continued?!

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"It is indeed. Ran helps me with so many things~ <3"

>Ah, they are all getting on fine, it seems. No signs of insanity, at least.

>Can we hear what they are doing or what they are saying?
>Wander into the kitchen anyhow.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"It is indeed. Ran helps me with so many things~ <3"

>Ah, they are all getting on fine, it seems. No signs of insanity, at least.

>Can we hear what they are doing or what they are saying?
>Wander into the kitchen anyhow.

>"She seems like a nice person."
>They're not fighting, at the very least.
>No sign of any death fleets here, cap'n. Nor are there any indigo or orange bombs lying around.
>You cannot make it out, though, from their tones, they don't seem to be talking about anything of importance.
>You walk into the kitchen to see Ran holding a knife, cutting some vegetables that Chen holds for her.
>Byakuren stands before a large pot, stirring its contents.
>They turn their heads as you enter.
>"Ah, master, we're almost done. Please just wait a bit longer."

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Pout a little.

>"Awww, do we have too? And our guests are so hungry right now~ <3"
>Wink at Ran.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Pout a little.

>"Awww, do we have too? And our guests are so hungry right now~ <3"
>Wink at Ran.

>You puff your cheeks and pout.
>"Yes, master, it will be done when it's done. Do not worry, we'll be finished shortly."
>Ran simply gives you a smile, whilst picking up the vegetables she and Chen were cutting and place them into the large pot.
>As they do this, Chen shouts "Yay! Curry! Curry!"
>"Miss Hijiri, I can take over from here, so if you wish to speak to your friends and my master, feel free to do so."
>"Are you sure?"
>"Yes, it is fine. I have enjoyed your company."
>"I share that sentiment. Then, I shall take my leave. Please keep up the good work."
>Byakuren let's go of the large wooden spoon, which Ran picks up to continue stirring the pot.
>Byakuren begins to head towards you.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"It seems you have my thanks once again."
>Smile and lead the peaceful lot (and Nazrin) to where we shall be sitting for food...

>We do have enough space to sit everyone down and eat... right?

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"It seems you have my thanks once again."
>Smile and lead the peaceful lot (and Nazrin) to where we shall be sitting for food...

>We do have enough space to sit everyone down and eat... right?

>"There is no need to thank me, master."
>You take Byakuren and her followers to your dining room. Once there, Nazrin, Shou, Ichirin and Minamitsu begin to talk amongst themselves.
>Byakuren pulls you aside to the corner of the room. You can see Nazrin watching you out of the corner of her eye.
>Byakuren asks, in a worried tone "Your shikigami's... injury. Is it recent? She seemed rather unused to working with one hand."
>It may be a bit crowded, but your dining room should suffice.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"She's had that for a while; though I don't remember how long for, for certain reasons. In her current form, it has been at least 2 days."
>Glance at Nazrin before resuming eye contact with Byakuren.
>"I know you've done quite the bit for me already, but if you have any way of assisting Ran, I'd be very grateful."

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"She's had that for a while; though I don't remember how long for, for certain reasons. In her current form, it has been at least 2 days."
>Glance at Nazrin before resuming eye contact with Byakuren.
>"I know you've done quite the bit for me already, but if you have any way of assisting Ran, I'd be very grateful."

>"I see. I suppose that that would explain her current unfamiliarity with her body."
>You take a quick peek at Nazrin, who notices you watching her and turns away quickly.
>"I shall see what I can do. At the very least, we can help her with her everyday tasks."
>Soon, Chen runs into the room, carrying two plates of Curry. Ran soon follows with another plate.
>"We shall get the rest shortly, in the meantime, please feel free to be seated."
>Ran and Chen place their plates onto the table in the centre of the room before leaving once more.
>After a two more trips, there is a plate of curry for each person, and everyone is seated around the table.

>_

[Shadoweh]

> Byakuren really is a nice person. Maybe you would make a nice couple~
> Once everyone is seated, begin. "So, you want to know about me myself~? I simply.. am. I've watched over this place I've nurtured for so many years. I've.. invited.. guests from far away lands to stay here, made it into my vision, a place where we can live in harmony. Talking about Gensokyo is the same as myself. This is why I must save it from what it's become. Though I have traveled to many places, only this one is my home."

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

> Byakuren really is a nice person. Maybe you would make a nice couple~
> Once everyone is seated, begin. "So, you want to know about me myself~? I simply.. am. I've watched over this place I've nurtured for so many years. I've.. invited.. guests from far away lands to stay here, made it into my vision, a place where we can live in harmony. Talking about Gensokyo is the same as myself. This is why I must save it from what it's become. Though I have traveled to many places, only this one is my home."

>Would you? There's only one way to find out, you know.
>"Well, we'll look forward to working with you."
>The eight of you enjoy your dinner, talking about trivial matters as you eat your food. Once everyone has finished eating, Ran and Chen begin to collect the plates.
>Everyone is still sitting around the table, each with a cup of tea.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"As I do with you all; some more then others~ <3"
>Give a nice wink to Nazrin.

>"Of course, all of that aside, we have a dear friend of mine causing trouble; and we can't have that at all. I understand you want your revenge on her, but we all need some rest before we can do that. And I certainly wouldn't go charging in once you have, either. If she had the ability to seal you all away at the same time, then we need more people to the cause..."

>Take a sip of tea.

>"And that is what I'll be getting on with tomorrow. What will each of you do? Before one answers for all, I'd like an answer from your own mouth; if that's not too hard."

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"As I do with you all; some more then others~ <3"
>Give a nice wink to Nazrin.

>"Of course, all of that aside, we have a dear friend of mine causing trouble; and we can't have that at all. I understand you want your revenge on her, but we all need some rest before we can do that. And I certainly wouldn't go charging in once you have, either. If she had the ability to seal you all away at the same time, then we need more people to the cause..."

>Take a sip of tea.

>"And that is what I'll be getting on with tomorrow. What will each of you do? Before one answers for all, I'd like an answer from your own mouth; if that's not too hard."

>Nazrin chokes on her tea as you wink at her. Shou works to calm her down.
>Byakuren and Shou simply nod at your words.
>Minamitsu crosses her arms and leans back in her chair.
>"Well, it's not like we can wait forever. The sooner, the better. You know? Still, I guess you have a point there..."
>"We'll be here whenever you're ready, anyway."
>You take a small sip of your tea before asking about everyone's plans for the next day.
>Byakuren answers first.
>"As I have said before, I shall be searching for Nue. I would be much obliged if you could assist me with this task, Nazrin."
>"M-Me? With you? And we'll be alone together?"
>Nazrin coughs.
>"I mean... Of course, Hijiri."
>Shou chuckles.
>"I do not have much to do, myself. Is there anything that I could possibly assist you or your shikigami with?"
>Minamitsu answers for both herself and Ichirin.
>"We want to check out our temple again, see if we can't get it turned back into a ship. After all, if we're going to take down that human, it would be better to have a mobile fortress like the Palanquin, wouldn't it?"
>"... That, and I want my ship back. What kind of captain doesn't have a ship?"
>Ichirin pats Minamitsu on the back as she says this.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Giggle a bit at Nazrin.
>"Seems your little mouse is eager to assist. You must cherish her abilities very well~ <3"

>Nod at Murasa.
>"That sounds like a good idea; it certainly would be handy. Though I'd suggest being careful, however; there's no telling if, and when, that miko will make another move."
>"As for helping Ran and Chen, I certainly wouldn't mind it. Until Ran is back to her usual self, I'd like it if someone assisted where possible."

>Glance at Ichirin.
>"Though... I do believe I didn't hear from someone there."

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Giggle a bit at Nazrin.
>"Seems your little mouse is eager to assist. You must cherish her abilities very well~ <3"

>Nod at Murasa.
>"That sounds like a good idea; it certainly would be handy. Though I'd suggest being careful, however; there's no telling if, and when, that miko will make another move."
>"As for helping Ran and Chen, I certainly wouldn't mind it. Until Ran is back to her usual self, I'd like it if someone assisted where possible."

>Glance at Ichirin.
>"Though... I do believe I didn't hear from someone there."

>"Yes. She is extremely helpful."
>Nazrin simply blushes a bit.
>"Don't worry, we're only going to check it out first. We'll be careful."
>"I see."
>Shou turns to Ran and Chen.
>"I hope that I can be of assistance."

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Nod and nod again, before taking another bit of our tea.

>"I'm sure you will be; just don't let her tell you to sit down. Ran can be pretty stubborn~ <3"

>Finish our tea and stand up.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Nod and nod again, before taking another bit of our tea.

>"I'm sure you will be; just don't let her tell you to sit down. Ran can be pretty stubborn~ <3"

>Finish our tea and stand up.

>You drink more of your tea as you listen to Byakuren and her follower's plans for the immediate future.
>Shou gives a small smile.
>"I hope we get to know each other better."
>You finish off your tea and rise to your feet. Everyone else does the same, and begin to head towards the door. Perhaps you should get some sleep soon, too?

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

"Good night, everyone..."

>Ah, time to act... hehe.

>"Sorry, Nazrin! Can I have a quick word with you before you leave?"
>Smile.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

"Good night, everyone..."

>Ah, time to act... hehe.

>"Sorry, Nazrin! Can I have a quick word with you before you leave?"
>Smile.

>Everyone returns your gesture as they leave the room.
>Before you turn in yourself, though, you want to do something.
>"Huh, me? What do you want?"
>Nazrin begins to walk over to you as everyone else leaves, a wary look on her face.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Oh, nothing much. I just wanted to clear a couple of things with you..."

>Grin a little.

>"Or at least, pick out certain things I couldn't help but notice between how you act around Byakuren~ <3"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Oh, nothing much. I just wanted to clear a couple of things with you..."

>Grin a little.

>"Or at least, pick out certain things I couldn't help but notice between how you act around Byakuren~ <3"

>"Such as?"
>"How I act around Byakuren? I have no idea what you're talking about! I think that I should get some sleep like everyone else."

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"I do believe you're lying~ <3"

>"Then why don't you tell me why you're so red? Or why you stuttered over your words when she asked you for your help?"

>"To me, it sounds like you need a little kick in the right direction~ <3"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"I do believe you're lying~ <3"

>"Then why don't you tell me why you're so red? Or why you stuttered over your words when she asked you for your help?"

>"To me, it sounds like you need a little kick in the right direction~ <3"

>"I do believe you can shut it."
>"It's hot, okay?"
>"I don't know, why do you care?"
>"I have no idea what you're talking about!"

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"I care because I do. And also remember who is the one who can see any boundary; such as light and dark, and truth and lies~"
>Wink at the end of that line.
>"But that's only part of the reason why I called you away for. Byakuren assisted me in releasing you all from your seals; but I feel like Byakuren may not have fully recovered as a result."
>A little bit of a lie, but who's going to know. ^^

>"That's why you need to keep your eyes on her. No one wants to see something happen to her..."
>Lower the voice.
>"Do you?"

Ah, even when we're serious TRO-LL-ING!

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"I care because I do. And also remember who is the one who can see any boundary; such as light and dark, and truth and lies~"
>Wink at the end of that line.
>"But that's only part of the reason why I called you away for. Byakuren assisted me in releasing you all from your seals; but I feel like Byakuren may not have fully recovered as a result."
>A little bit of a lie, but who's going to know. ^^

>"That's why you need to keep your eyes on her. No one wants to see something happen to her..."
>Lower the voice.
>"Do you?"

>"I'm not going to fall for your tricks, okay?"
>"She what? But she seemed fine..."
>"Then again... Putting on a brave face and pretending that nothings wrong sounds like something that she would do..."
>Indeed, aside from Byakuren herself.
>"Don't worry about that, I've always got my eyes on her."
>Nazrin's face goes a bit redder as she realizes what she just said.
>"... And everyone else too, of course! Don't misunderstand me!"
>"Of course not! What's wrong with you?"

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Ohhh? Always, huh? You must like Byakuren a great deal."
>Smile a little and let her go away.
>"Well, you run along now. Be sure to tell her how you feel~ <3"

>Avoid anything thrown at us in the process. No bombs!

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Ohhh? Always, huh? You must like Byakuren a great deal."
>Smile a little and let her go away.
>"Well, you run along now. Be sure to tell her how you feel~ <3"

>Avoid anything thrown at us in the process. No bombs!

>"Shut up and go die!"
>Nazrin runs out of the room before you can finish talking.
>You are now alone with Ran and Chen.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Sigh a little.
>"Seems like I've lost my touch a little."

>Look towards Ran and Chen; how do they look?

>"It has been quite a day..."
>Stretch a little.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Sigh a little.
>"Seems like I've lost my touch a little."

>Look towards Ran and Chen; how do they look?

>"It has been quite a day..."
>Stretch a little.

>You give a small sigh.
>"I would not worry about it, master."
>Ran looks a bit tired, but fine otherwise. Chen looks as energetic as usual.
>"Indeed, master. I imagine that things will only get more hectic as the time passes."
>You stretch a bit. You have had a rather long day, after all.
>"Ah, and Chen. Could you please make sure that our guests find everything to their liking?"
>"Sure thing!"
>Chen runs out of the room.

>_

[Shadoweh]

Ahaha. Nazrin is so tsundere it hurts.
Not to interupt you, but if Shou's going to be staying behind with Ran, she can at least help her work out and get used to her body again. Chen too. Shou's a good drill sergeant!

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Wait a second or two to make sure Chen has gone.
>Look up at Ran.

>"I never did ask how things have been today... So be honest with me Ran; how hard has it been?"

[Ah, hello there Shadoweh. And yeah, I was getting to that, actually. ^^]
[And I know, right? It's why I played typical Trollkari there. It's so fun~ <3]