Author Topic: Yukari Quest, continued... Again?! (Read 194665 times)

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #570 on:** July 15, 2012, 01:57:57 AM »

>Right it.
>Make our way to Shiki's office and knock.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #571 on:** July 15, 2012, 06:23:27 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 15, 2012, 01:57:57 AM

>Right it.
>Make our way to Shiki's office and knock.

>You right the pew in the aisle before you leave the courtroom once more.
>You make your way to the offices and search for a bit until you find the one that you assume belongs to Shikieiki on the second floor.
>You knock on the door.
>"One moment."
>After a few moments, Shikieiki opens the door.
>"Yes?"

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #572 on:** July 15, 2012, 08:43:47 AM »

>Close the door, then open it again.
>If Shiki questions why we just closed and opened the door: "Just making sure you're not stuck in another time loop."
>"The door in the courtroom through which Utsuho exited is locked. It's likely that what I'm looking for is through there, as I have not found any trace of it anywhere else, so I would like to request permission to enter that area for my investigation."

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #573 on:** July 15, 2012, 11:06:18 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 15, 2012, 08:43:47 AM

>Close the door, then open it again.
>If Shiki questions why we just closed and opened the door: "Just making sure you're not stuck in another time loop."
>"The door in the courtroom through which Utsuho exited is locked. It's likely that what I'm looking for is through there, as I have not found any trace of it anywhere else, so I would like to request permission to enter that area for my investigation."

>You shut the door on Shikieiki before opening again.
>Shikieiki has her arms crossed, she does not seem amused.
>"I cannot grant you that permission."

>_

qMyon · « **Reply #574 on:** July 16, 2012, 12:50:19 AM »

>"May I ask why?"
>"If there is no way I can enter, is there any way I can at least question Utsuho's soul?"

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #575 on:** July 16, 2012, 02:53:06 AM »

Quote from: qMyon on July 16, 2012, 12:50:19 AM

>"May I ask why?"
>"If there is no way I can enter, is there any way I can at least question Utsuho's soul?"

>"Because it is not a place for anyone to enter."
>"There is not."

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #576 on:** July 16, 2012, 03:06:06 AM »

>"And which is preferable, making an exception to that rule or risking Higan's current state persisting for eternity?"

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #577 on:** July 16, 2012, 04:51:17 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 16, 2012, 03:06:06 AM

>"And which is preferable, making an exception to that rule or risking Higan's current state persisting for eternity?"

>"Is that antagonism truly necessary? Do you not understand that rules exist for a reason?"

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #578 on:** July 16, 2012, 06:11:24 AM »

>"Yes. But I also understand that sometimes exceptions are necessary. And in this instance, since Higan itself is at stake, I would contend that an exception is warrented.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #579 on:** July 16, 2012, 06:53:55 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 16, 2012, 06:11:24 AM

>"Yes. But I also understand that sometimes exceptions are necessary. And in this instance, since Higan itself is at stake, I would contend that an exception is warrented.

>"By entering that place, you would condemn yourself to an eternity in hell. Do you understand that?"

>_

qMyon · « **Reply #580 on:** July 16, 2012, 09:18:27 AM »

>"I understand, sort of."
>"Does this correspond with our own knowledge of how the afterlife works?
>"Is there anyone who could act as a messenger instead of my entering?"

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #581 on:** July 16, 2012, 09:40:27 AM »

Quote from: qMyon on July 16, 2012, 09:18:27 AM

>"I understand, sort of."
>"Does this correspond with our own knowledge of how the afterlife works?
>"Is there anyone who could act as a messenger instead of my entering?"

>"Good."
>You mainly know about stray souls and the like in Hakugyokurou, you have very little to do with the systems of hell.
>"Perhaps, if my staff were still around. Komachi may be able to assist in this regard."

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #582 on:** July 16, 2012, 02:03:20 PM »

>"You would likely need to give her the instruction yourself. She's been remarkably unwilling to help; it was all I could do to convince her to sign that statement."

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #583 on:** July 16, 2012, 02:28:34 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 16, 2012, 02:03:20 PM

>"You would likely need to give her the instruction yourself. She's been remarkably unwilling to help; it was all I could do to convince her to sign that statement."

>"Once I am done here, perhaps I shall have a word with her. Until then, perhaps you should ask her yourself, or search for someone else that can help."

>_

Shadoweh · « **Reply #584 on:** July 16, 2012, 02:31:00 PM »

We can't wait for her to be done, obviously. We'll have to talk to Komachi about going to hell then.

qMyon · « **Reply #585 on:** July 16, 2012, 02:59:43 PM »

>While we're here, might as well take a look at the book shelf. Anything on getting successful appeals?
>Was there anything around here besides the courthouse?
>"I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but would you write an order out for Komachi? It might be of help....persuading her to assist me"
>We seem to be doing a lot of writing lately. Maybe a notebook and pen should be a permanent feature in our bag...or gap.
>Any idea how much time has passed since we entered Higan? Orin might be a little worried.

Shadoweh · « **Reply #586 on:** July 16, 2012, 04:35:06 PM »

> We can't leave to check on Orin until everything goes back to normal though.

Darkoda · « **Reply #587 on:** July 16, 2012, 05:23:30 PM »

>And if we're looking up appeals, we'd need to go back to the library for that.
>We haven't told Komachi that Shikeki's out again as well. Maybe between that knowledge and the note she'd actually help.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #588 on:** July 17, 2012, 01:03:54 AM »

Quote from: qMyon on July 16, 2012, 02:59:43 PM

>While we're here, might as well take a look at the book shelf. Anything on getting successful appeals?
>Was there anything around here besides the courthouse?
>"I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but would you write an order out for Komachi? It might be of help....persuading her to assist me"
>We seem to be doing a lot of writing lately. Maybe a notebook and pen should be a permanent feature in our bag...or gap.
>Any idea how much time has passed since we entered Higan? Orin might be a little worried.

>You take a quick glance at the bookshelves in Shikieiki's office. Most of the books seem related to law. From your quick glance, there does not appear to be anything about past cases.
>Not as far as you could see, not that you could see very far without any light.
>"I shall see to her personally given the time, could you wait until then?"
>It could be useful to be able to write down notes and the like.
>A few hours at the least. She could be.

Quote from: Shadoweh on July 16, 2012, 04:35:06 PM

> We can't leave to check on Orin until everything goes back to normal though.

>Not that there's anything that you can do about Rin until you find a way out of here.

Quote from: Darkoda on July 16, 2012, 05:23:30 PM

>And if we're looking up appeals, we'd need to go back to the library for that.
>We haven't told Komachi that Shikeki's out again as well. Maybe between that knowledge and the note she'd actually help.

>You assume that the library would hold archives of past cases.
>That you have not, you wonder if you could use it as leverage in making Komachi help you.

>_

Darkoda · « **Reply #589 on:** July 17, 2012, 01:39:00 AM »

Well, unless there is anything else to be done here....

>"That will be fine. In the meantime, I'll see if I can find other clues or convince Komachi to help on her own."
>If that was all we came for, back to Komachi.

>If we knew what hell was like, could we manage something to let us pop Utsuho out of there at full power?
>On that note, could we summon a soul from hell or something like one would summon a demon?

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #590 on:** July 17, 2012, 02:42:10 AM »

Quote from: Darkoda on July 17, 2012, 01:39:00 AM

>"That will be fine. In the meantime, I'll see if I can find other clues or convince Komachi to help on her own."
>If that was all we came for, back to Komachi.

>If we knew what hell was like, could we manage something to let us pop Utsuho out of there at full power?
>On that note, could we summon a soul from hell or something like one would summon a demon?

>"Very well then. Close the door behind you."
>You can see Shikieiki returning to her desk as you take your leave.
>You make your way out of the courthouse and back to where you left Komachi.
>Once you reach the river, you can see Komachi's boat drifting along the riverside. From the starlight, you can see that Komachi appears to be sleeping.
>Perhaps, you aren't sure.
>Though summoning is Ran's domain, you suppose that if you had your tools and enough time, such a feat would be possible.

>_

Darkoda · « **Reply #591 on:** July 17, 2012, 03:12:05 AM »

>So nothing's stopping us from just summoning (getting Ran to summon) Utsuho later and getting her out that way?
>"This really isn't a good time to be napping."

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #592 on:** July 17, 2012, 03:53:30 AM »

Quote from: Darkoda on July 17, 2012, 03:12:05 AM

>So nothing's stopping us from just summoning (getting Ran to summon) Utsuho later and getting her out that way?
>"This really isn't a good time to be napping."

>Whilst you could attempt to summon her, she would still be bound to hell. Nor would she possess free will.
>You hear snoring from the boat.

>_

Darkoda · « **Reply #593 on:** July 17, 2012, 05:16:10 AM »

>Ah well, one thing at a time. Fix Higan, then see about the appeals process.
>Call her name a bit louder. If that doesn't work, kick the boat. ~~Preferably enough to tip her into the river.~~

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #594 on:** July 17, 2012, 05:41:00 AM »

Quote from: Darkoda on July 17, 2012, 05:16:10 AM

>Ah well, one thing at a time. Fix Higan, then see about the appeals process.
>Call her name a bit louder. If that doesn't work, kick the boat. ~~Preferably enough to tip her into the river.~~

>You might as well focus on one thing at a time. Multitasking tends to reduce the overall quality of the end product, after all.
>You call Komachi's name once more, only to be met by snores once more.
>You decide to fly over to the boat and give it a good kick.
>You see the boat rock a great deal and panicked noises coming from Komachi as she struggles to maintain the balance of both herself and the boat.
>Once the boat stabilizes, Komachi lets out a sigh before looking at you.
>"What was that for?"

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #595 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:26:16 AM »

>"To wake you up."
>"Shikieiki has been released from the time loop I described previously. However, in doing so, she expedited the trial of Utsuho Reiuji, condemning Utsuho to hell. The door through which Utsuho was taken after this sentencing is locked. Shiki said that were I to pass through that door, I would be trapped in hell myself, but that you would be able to pass through and return."
>"Utsuho's soul is the only one that has entered Higan in the past two years. I believe something about her may be important in restoring Higan, and desire to speak with her. Shiki said that you would aid me in this."

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #596 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:34:08 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 17, 2012, 07:26:16 AM

>"To wake you up."
>"Shikieiki has been released from the time loop I described previously. However, in doing so, she expedited the trial of Utsuho Reiuji, condemning Utsuho to hell. The door through which Utsuho was taken after this sentencing is locked. Shiki said that were I to pass through that door, I would be trapped in hell myself, but that you would be able to pass through and return."
>"Utsuho's soul is the only one that has entered Higan in the past two years. I believe something about her may be important in restoring Higan, and desire to speak with her. Shiki said that you would aid me in this."

>"Couldn't you have done it in a more peaceful manner? You know, one that doesn't involve you trying to dump me into this river?"
>"I assume that that's around when the stars came back?"
>"That so..."
>"Well, yeah. Only sinners are sent there."
>"Give up on trying to talk to anyone down there. Most of them go insane pretty quickly. And I don't like the place anyway."

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #597 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:38:24 AM »

>Wait, the stars came back?
>It wasn't really that simple, was it?
>Test gapping abilites.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #598 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:40:56 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 17, 2012, 07:38:24 AM

>Wait, the stars came back?
>It wasn't really that simple, was it?
>Test gapping abilites.

>They did, it's how you could make out Komachi before.
>You wonder if Higan's problems could have been solved so simply. Shikieiki did mention that night never occurred in Higan...
>You try to open a gap, only to find that such a task is impossible for you.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #599 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:49:44 AM »

>"Is it normal for there to be stars here?"