Yukari Quest!

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>What the-
>"Sanae? What are you doing here?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>What the-
>"Sanae? What are you doing here?"

>This is the Hakurei Shrine, isn't it?
>"My duties as a shrine maiden."
>"Do you have any business with myself or the owner of the shrine?"

>_

[Momijibot]

>"From the looks of things, both."
>This is VERY worrying.

>Unless she says she 'doesn't have the time to talk' or words to that effect,
>"If you don't mind me asking, how on earth did you become a Hakurei shrine maiden?"
>"And as a side note, who did up the shrine?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"From the looks of things, both."
>This is VERY worrying.

>Unless she says she 'doesn't have the time to talk' or words to that effect,
>"If you don't mind me asking, how on earth did you become a Hakurei shrine maiden?"
>"And as a side note, who did up the shrine?"

>"Is that so?"
>"Unfortunately, miss Hakurei does not wish to be disturbed right now."
>"I am available though, do you wish to come inside to discuss?"
>Sanae gestures for you to enter the shrine.
>Just what is going on here?
>"Let's talk inside, I will prepare some tea."

>_

[Momijibot]

>Follow her in.
>"Thank you for your time."
>Read her expression.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Follow her in.
>"Thank you for your time."
>Read her expression.

>You follow Sanae into the shrine, taking note of her expression as you do so.
>Sanae's expression appears to be blank, though you can't help but feel that she is repressing something.
>As you enter, you note that the interior of the shrine also looks a lot cleaner than what you remember.
>Sanae directs you to a small table with several cushions arranged around it.
>"Please just wait a moment, I'll go get the tea."
>Sanae begins to head towards a different section of the shrine.

>_

[Kasu]

> Glance around the room and wait.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

> Glance around the room and wait.

>You take a seat next to the table as you take a quick look around the room whilst you wait for Sanae to return.
>In front of you is a small wooden table. It doesn't look like it's used very often.
>There are a few wooden drawers aligned with one of the walls.
>The room is rather bare.
>Soon Sanae returns with a cup of tea in hand.
>Sanae places the tea in front of you.
>"What business do you have with me?"

>_

[Kasu]

> "Oh you know...  I recently got back from my "vacation" and I was just wondering what happened while I was gone."

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

> "Oh you know...  I recently got back from my "vacation" and I was just wondering what happened while I was gone."

>Sanae takes a seat opposite you before she asks.
>"Is there anything in particular that you would like to know?"

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Well, for starters I'd like you to answer my first question. After all, I'm pretty sure your shrine is on the mountain~"

>"Come to think of it... what exactly[/s] is Reimu doing?"

[Momijibot]

>"Come to think of it... what exactly[/s] is Reimu doing?"

>Reword the above as: "Come to think of it, it seems that Reimu's business has expanded beyond what I imagined...what kind of work and such is the Hakurei Shrine involved in nowadays?"
>So it sounds less like we're disgusted with her at this stage and more like we're the innocent old hag 17-year-old~ Reimu came to know us as.

I'm tempted to ask about Kanako and Suwako, but I'll bet a penny and a pint that their fates are exactly what is being repressed.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Well, for starters I'd like you to answer my first question. After all, I'm pretty sure your shrine is on the mountain~"

>"Like I have said, I am working as a shrine maiden here. The shrine on the mountain is no more."
>Sanae's voice falters for an instant as she mentions the other shrine.

>Reword the above as: "Come to think of it, it seems that Reimu's business has expanded beyond what I imagined...what kind of work and such is the Hakurei Shrine involved in nowadays?"
>So it sounds less like we're disgusted with her at this stage and more like we're the innocent old hag 17-year-old~ Reimu came to know us as.

>"The shrine simply helps all those in need."
>"Is that all you came for?"
>Just what the hell is Reimu thinking? You're going to give her a piece of your mind once you figure out just what is going on.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"No more? I'm afraid you'll have to be a little more... clearer then that."

>Take a sip of the tea.

>"And don't think I simply came for no reason; checking up on Reimu was always my favourite pastime~"
>"Of course, I can see quite clearly that so much has changed; it's why I'm asking you what has happened here, starting with when the Border broke~"
>Look serious when mentioning the Border; the Border is VERY serious business.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"No more? I'm afraid you'll have to be a little more... clearer then that."

>Take a sip of the tea.

>"And don't think I simply came for no reason; checking up on Reimu was always my favourite pastime~"
>"Of course, I can see quite clearly that so much has changed; it's why I'm asking you what has happened here, starting with when the Border broke~"
>Look serious when mentioning the Border; the Border is VERY serious business.

>"Surely you know what the shrine does? Our duties have not changed."
>You sip your tea whilst you talk with Sanae.
>"As I have said before, miss Hakurei does not wish to be disturbed. Is your business here concluded?"
>You drop your cheerful demeanor as you begin to discuss the border. Sanae's expression does not change.
>"The only thing that has changed is that miss Hakurei now works to maintain the border's current state and prevent any future damage to the border, and that I have taken over for her regular duties."

>_

[Momijibot]

>"So let me get this straight. You are effectively the new Reimu, and Reimu is effectively a border keeper, right?"
>"I have to say, between the pair of you the shrine has certainly become nice. Where did you get the money for all this?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"So let me get this straight. You are effectively the new Reimu, and Reimu is effectively a border keeper, right?"
>"I have to say, between the pair of you the shrine has certainly become nice. Where did you get the money for all this?"

>"I perform most of the shrine maiden's duties, yes."
>"The funding has come from the good will of the people. In addition, it is rather amazing to see what hard work can achieve."

>_

[Yukarin]

"Question is though, has she been maintaining the borders well since I was gone?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

"Question is though, has she been maintaining the borders well since I was gone?"

>"Borders are your field of expertise, are they not?"

>_

[Yukarin]

"Well, I'm kinda lazy to check now, so that's why I asked you."

We need to hide that fact that we aren't strong enough yet.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

"Well, I'm kinda lazy to check now, so that's why I asked you."

We need to hide that fact that we aren't strong enough yet.

>"I could not say for certain whether or not miss Hakurei is doing a good job. I know next to nothing about borders."
>You don't want to flaunt the fact that you've been weakened or anything now, do you?

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Well in that case, perhaps I should evaluate that myself~"

>Sip that tea; no point wasting that.

>"To save me the effort of going there, could you tell me the condition of the mountain? Surely the tengu and kappa must have reacted to this along the way."

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Well in that case, perhaps I should evaluate that myself~"

>Sip that tea; no point wasting that.

>"To save me the effort of going there, could you tell me the condition of the mountain? Surely the tengu and kappa must have reacted to this along the way."

>"It is not up to me to decide what you do."
>You continue to drink the tea, you're not going to let the first tea you've had in years go to waste.
>"The tengu are the same as always, and the kappa have all but disappeared. Or so I hear. I have not been to the mountain personally in quite some time."

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Disappeared? Well, we can't leave that alone now, can we~"

>Finish off that tea.

>"I shall trouble you no further. Thank you for the tea~"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Disappeared? Well, we can't leave that alone now, can we~"

>Finish off that tea.

>"I shall trouble you no further. Thank you for the tea~"

>"Many share your sentiments regarding the kappa. There used to be organized searches for them."
>You drink what remains of the tea, you've missed this taste.
>"Take care, the Hakurei Shrine is always open to listen to any troubles or worries that you may have."
>"Would you care to leave a donation as a token of your appreciation?"

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Inventory
>How is our gap-charge meter?

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Inventory
>How is our gap-charge meter?

>You have in your possession the clothes you are wearing and a small, paper fan.
>You feel as though you could safely open a gap now.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

Right, whoever is reading this, decision time.

Use the gap and go to Youkai Mountain or save the gap for something else? I mean, if people want to go elsewhere first, or think of something else, then go ahead and suggest it.

I'm off to bed soon, you see~

[Kasu]

I say we keep the gap for now.  It'll be useful if we need to escape somewhere.

[yuyukos]

Can we use our one-shot gap to help Alice? She might be useful and I don't like leaving threads hanging. Maybe we can threaten Rinnosuke with our gaps?