Author Topic: Yukari Quest! (Read 110750 times)

Omba · « **Reply #450 on:** October 13, 2011, 11:59:07 PM »

I didn't think of that solution and yes, it is. It's pretty much perfect.

Omba · « **Reply #451 on:** October 14, 2011, 12:00:10 AM »

> Watch Youmu for any peculiar reactions as we approach the tree.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #452 on:** October 14, 2011, 12:05:10 AM »

Quote from: Tamashii Kanjou on October 13, 2011, 11:55:48 PM

>Walk next to her and smile.

>"Then let us head out then."

>Let her walk forward first, before quickly picking up her Roukan blade; just the one sword.
>Follow her; try and make sure she doesn't spot we picked it up.

[More to your taste, Omba? This way, we have at least one sword we can hand to Youmu. And yes, I did think that too.]

>You give Youmu a reassuring smile.
>"Okay..."
>Youmu begins to walk forward.
>Before you follow her, you quickly pick up the Roukanken and hold it behind you, hiding it from Youmu's view as best you can.
>The two of you make your way to the Saigyou Ayakashi.
>"Yeah... It's definitely not as strong as it was before..."
>You eventually reach the tree, where Yuyuko is still sitting on the vines.
>As Yuyuko sees Youmu, you see a smile on her face.
>"Youmu, it's been so long! How have you been?"

Quote from: Omba on October 14, 2011, 12:00:10 AM

> Watch Youmu for any peculiar reactions as we approach the tree.

>Youmu seems to be slightly discomfortable, but as far as you can see it isn't as bad as it was the first time.
>Youmu looks somewhat shocked.
>"L-lady Yuyuko? Is that really you?"

>_

BT · « **Reply #453 on:** October 14, 2011, 12:08:28 AM »

>Be wary of death hugs.

This is a completely serious note. If Youmu starts losing it while Yuyuko is hugging her, she won't be letting go. She's one with the tree.

Tamashii Kanjou · « **Reply #454 on:** October 14, 2011, 12:10:11 AM »

That has been noted~ <3

>Keep close to Youmu; we need to be able to hold her back if something does happen.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #455 on:** October 14, 2011, 01:42:03 AM »

Quote from: BT on October 14, 2011, 12:08:28 AM

>Be wary of death hugs.

>You make sure to be careful of hugs or other ways that Yuyuko could grab you or Youmu.

Quote from: Tamashii Kanjou on October 14, 2011, 12:10:11 AM

>Keep close to Youmu; we need to be able to hold her back if something does happen.

>You make sure to stay close to Youmu, just in case something happens.
>"Youmu, it's been so long. How have you been?"
>"Lady Yuyuko... What... What happened to you?"
>"That's neither here nor there. How have you been, Youmu?"
>Youmu seems uncertain on how to respond.

>_

Omba · « **Reply #456 on:** October 14, 2011, 01:51:52 AM »

> Softly put a hand on Youmu's shoulder.
> "Just be honest with her", in the most reassuring voice we can muster.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #457 on:** October 14, 2011, 01:43:29 PM »

Quote from: Omba on October 14, 2011, 01:51:52 AM

> Softly put a hand on Youmu's shoulder.
> "Just be honest with her", in the most reassuring voice we can muster.

>You place a hand on Youmu's should and tell her that she should simply be honest.
>Youmu nods at you and you can see her bracing herself for something.
>"I haven't been well, not at all."
>"I can't take this world! Everything is wrong, things shouldn't be like this! Where did everyone go? What happened to the garden? What happened to the sky?"
>"... And what happened to you?"
>Yuyuko looks rather taken aback as Youmu begins to shout. You're rather surprised yourself.
>"Lady Yuyuko, why did you abandon me for that tree?"
>"But I didn't-"
>"Yes you did! You left me alone in this world so that you could be with that tree!"
>"Why? This world might have been bearable if you hadn't left me. Why? Do I not mean anything to you, lady Yuyuko?"
>"Am I not good enough for you? Is there something that that tree can do that I can't?"
>"Youmu..."
>"Tell me, Yuyuko! Why did you leave me?"
>Yuyuko looks towards you, she seems to be asking for your help.

>_

Tamashii Kanjou · « **Reply #458 on:** October 14, 2011, 01:52:24 PM »

>Squeeze Youmu's shoulder; not too rough, but enough to get her attention at least.

>In a calm voice...
>"Youmu... Ease up a little. She can't explain anything if you don't let her speak."

>Nod to Yuyuko once she has calmed a little.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #459 on:** October 14, 2011, 09:52:51 PM »

Quote from: Tamashii Kanjou on October 14, 2011, 01:52:24 PM

>Squeeze Youmu's shoulder; not too rough, but enough to get her attention at least.

>In a calm voice...
>"Youmu... Ease up a little. She can't explain anything if you don't let her speak."

>Nod to Yuyuko once she has calmed a little.

>You grab Youmu's attention and try to stop her before she goes any further with her words.
>"Ah..."
>Youmu takes a moment to take a deep breath, and you nod to Yuyuko.
>"But Youmu, I have been here the entire time."
>"I called for you, and you never came."
>"Aren't you the one that has forsaken me?"
>As Yuyuko speaks, you can feel Youmu shaking with your hand on her shoulder. Her hands are clenched into fists.

>_

Tamashii Kanjou · « **Reply #460 on:** October 14, 2011, 09:57:10 PM »

>This could get bad...
>We must not let Youmu lash out.

>"Yuyuko... Perhaps it would be best to explain 'everything' to her..."
>Glance at Youmu.
>"We don't want anything else to happen here now; right?"

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #461 on:** October 15, 2011, 12:12:05 AM »

Quote from: Tamashii Kanjou on October 14, 2011, 09:57:10 PM

>This could get bad...
>We must not let Youmu lash out.

>"Yuyuko... Perhaps it would be best to explain 'everything' to her..."
>Glance at Youmu.
>"We don't want anything else to happen here now; right?"

>You decide that the best course of action would be to try to defuse the situation right now.
>"I never abandoned you, Youmu. I've been here this entire time. You knew where I was, yet never came."
>"I don't know what happened to Hakugyokurou. Yukari tells me that she's working on fixing it."
>You take a quick look at Youmu, who clicks her tongue. She looks like she has several things on her mind right now.

>_

Tamashii Kanjou · « **Reply #462 on:** October 15, 2011, 01:23:51 AM »

>"I think I told you before, Yuyuko, that Youmu was..."

>Pause and sigh a little.

>"Oh what am I saying? I'm sure Youmu can say it herself."

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #463 on:** October 15, 2011, 04:25:51 AM »

Quote from: Tamashii Kanjou on October 15, 2011, 01:23:51 AM

>"I think I told you before, Yuyuko, that Youmu was..."

>Pause and sigh a little.

>"Oh what am I saying? I'm sure Youmu can say it herself."

>"She's here right now. Nothing has happened. What stopped her from coming earlier?"
>You sigh and let Youmu speak again.
>Youmu pushes past you to get closer to Yuyuko as she starts to yell again.
>"What do you mean, I was the one that abandoned you?"
>"What would you know when you've just kept yourself locked up here?"
>"Do I even mean anything to you anymore?"
>Yuyuko, again, seems unsure of how to deal with Youmu in her current state.
>"Of course you do, Youm-"
>"Do you care about anything that happens, as long as you can be with that goddamn tree?"
>"I wanted to see you."
>"I wondered about you. What had happened to you. Whether or not I could ever see you again."
>"But it looks like you didn't care at all!"
>"Then, you know what? I don't care either."
>"You can stay here with the tree for as long as you want."
>"I'm going to find a way out of here, with or without you, no matter what it takes."
>Youmu turns to leave and you see Yuyuko reach out after her.
>"Wait! Youmu!"
>Yuyuko flies foward, arm outstretched towards Youmu. You can see a few vines detach themselves from Yuyuko as she chases after Youmu.
>"Wai-"
>Suddenly, Yuyuko goes limp. More vines extend from the opening in the tree and start going towards Yuyuko.
>Youmu turns when Yuyuko stops mid-sentence to see the vines reaching towards Yuyuko.
>"Lady Yuyuko!"

>_

Tamashii Kanjou · « **Reply #464 on:** October 15, 2011, 09:28:23 AM »

>Assessment, and a very quick one at that!
>How good are we with a sword?
>Does Youmu look like she's in the right frame of mind to wield a sword?
>How many vines, roughly, are attached, and could we slice all off them in a single slash?

Okay, time to think carefully here. Cutting whatever vines are still attached to Yuyuko is an option; followed by running the f*** away, with Youmu repelling the vines if we hand her the sword.
We could also run now and leave Yuyuko behind to stay with the tree; but we may send Youmu into deep pit of despair because she'll think it's her fault once we get away.

Discuss~ I won't be back for another 4 - 5 hours.

BT · « **Reply #465 on:** October 15, 2011, 09:41:32 AM »

Apparently, we've been given a chance to free her. Of course we're going to take it. Youmu seems pissed, but I think she'd still use the sword well. The problem is... I think she's too far away at this point. Actually...

>How far away is Youmu from us?

We definitely want to cut down those vines. The question is, what do we do after that? We have a monster tree that's going to go berserk, and something tells me leaving Youmu behind to repel it is a terrible idea.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #466 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:17:36 AM »

Afterwards is simple: we get the hell away from the tree.

>We can't form a gap out of Hakugyokuro for whatever reason, but could we form a gap to another location within Hakugyokuro?

If we can do that, getting away is simple. If we can't, we'll just have to run for it.

Also, do remember that Youmu can move fast (200 Yojana in One Slash, anyone?). She could presumably get in, get Yuyuko, and get out really damn quickly.

BT · « **Reply #467 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:34:48 AM »

I was implying that we might want to 'save Hakugyokuro' too. I guess this isn't a priority for Yukari, but for Youmu(/Yuyuko?) it is.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #468 on:** October 15, 2011, 01:19:13 PM »

Quote from: Tamashii Kanjou on October 15, 2011, 09:28:23 AM

>Assessment, and a very quick one at that!
>How good are we with a sword?
>Does Youmu look like she's in the right frame of mind to wield a sword?
>How many vines, roughly, are attached, and could we slice all off them in a single slash?

>You quickly take in the situation around you.
>You are roughly ten meters from the tree. Yuyuko is roughly eight meters from the tree, but the vines are beginning to pull her back towards the tree, as well as there being more vines extending from the tree towards Yuyuko. Youmu is about twelve meters from the tree.
>You are skilled with most common weapons, including swords.
>Youmu looks somewhat panicked. You think that she should still be able to wield a sword properly though.
>There are still numerous vines attached to Yuyuko. Whether or not you could cut through them all depends on how tough they are. If they were normal vines, you could cut through them with ease.

Quote from: BT on October 15, 2011, 09:41:32 AM

>How far away is Youmu from us?

>Youmu is roughly two meters further from the tree than you.

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on October 15, 2011, 10:17:36 AM

>We can't form a gap out of Hakugyokuro for whatever reason, but could we form a gap to another location within Hakugyokuro?

>You cannot.

>_

Tamashii Kanjou · « **Reply #469 on:** October 15, 2011, 03:03:13 PM »

Okay, GymO has reminded me that Youmu, can indeed, strike very quickly; despite her being a little further away then us.
I've got the idea to call out Youmu, throw the sword to her, and tell her to cut the vines. The second she does, we need to be ready to...

A) Catch Yuyuko
then
B) Get moving asap.

Whether or not people think Youmu will react quick enough or not is for you guys to decide. We could cut it instead, but I have a feeling Youmu is key for this.

So, yes or no?

BT · « **Reply #470 on:** October 15, 2011, 03:21:55 PM »

She'll definitely be doing a better job at it than us...

Also, we can fire danmaku. Don't know what the effect will be, but it's an option.

Yes, this is fine.

Tamashii Kanjou · « **Reply #471 on:** October 15, 2011, 03:25:42 PM »

>"Youmu!"

>Throw the sword to Youmu.

>"Cut the vines! Cut her free now!"

>Be ready to catch Yuyuko the second she's free from the vines; then get to running once we have her.
>Prepare some danmaku if the vines come for us.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #472 on:** October 15, 2011, 07:02:06 PM »

Quote from: Tamashii Kanjou on October 15, 2011, 03:25:42 PM

>"Youmu!"

>Throw the sword to Youmu.

>"Cut the vines! Cut her free now!"

>Be ready to catch Yuyuko the second she's free from the vines; then get to running once we have her.
>Prepare some danmaku if the vines come for us.

>Youmu quickly turns towards you.
>"What?"
>You toss the Roukanken towards her, much to her surprise. Youmu fumbles slightly, but manages to grab the sword as you shout for her to sever Yuyuko from the tree.
>When you look at Youmu again, holding the sword, she looks calm and composed.
>Youmu then proceeds to disappear, reappearing in an instant beside Yuyuko, sheathing her blade. When did she draw it, anyway?
>Once the sword's hilt touches the sheath, the vines all begin to fall apart and Yuyuko begins to fall to the ground.
>You catch the falling Yuyuko, and the vines immediately begin to shoot towards Youmu and yourself.
>Youmu leaps back instinctively.

>_

Tamashii Kanjou · « **Reply #473 on:** October 15, 2011, 07:09:29 PM »

>Back-track! Get away from that tree and back-track AS IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDED ON IT!

>Danmaku. Now! In any which way possible as long as it keeps those vines away from us and Youmu.
>"With me, Youmu! Don't let your guard down!"

>Move, shoot, move, shoot!

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #474 on:** October 15, 2011, 09:59:36 PM »

Quote from: Tamashii Kanjou on October 15, 2011, 07:09:29 PM

>Back-track! Get away from that tree and back-track AS IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDED ON IT!

>Danmaku. Now! In any which way possible as long as it keeps those vines away from us and Youmu.
>"With me, Youmu! Don't let your guard down!"

>Move, shoot, move, shoot!

>You need to get as much distance between yourself and the tree as fast as you can, you run away from the tree as fast as you can whilst carrying Yuyuko.
>You shift Yuyuko around so that you can carry her with one arm over your shoulder and fire off a wall of danmaku with your free hand.
>The vines are slowed slightly the danmaku, and you repeat the process of firing off danmaku whilst running several times.
>After about you fire off two rounds of danmaku, it seems that you've managed to get far enough away that the tree's vines have stopped chasing you.
>You catch up to Youmu, who came to a stop after the vines had stopped chasing the two of you, when another surge of the tree's aura passes by the two of you.
>Youmu clutches her head and falters slightly.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #475 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:37:25 PM »

>Carry her in one arm and Yuyuko in the other, and keep moving.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #476 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:51:39 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on October 15, 2011, 10:37:25 PM

>Carry her in one arm and Yuyuko in the other, and keep moving.

>You hurry over to Youmu's side and offer her some support, which she takes.
>The three of you head back to Hakugyokurou.
>Once inside, Youmu enters the room to the left and takes a seat, still holding her head with one of her arms.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #477 on:** October 15, 2011, 11:41:25 PM »

>Follow her in there and put Yuyuko in a seat.
>"Are you okay, Youmu?"

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #478 on:** October 16, 2011, 12:11:19 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on October 15, 2011, 11:41:25 PM

>Follow her in there and put Yuyuko in a seat.
>"Are you okay, Youmu?"

>You find another seat for Yuyuko, before you address Youmu.
>"Yeah... I just... Haven't heard anything like that before..."
>Youmu takes a look at Yuyuko.
>"What really did happen to her...?"

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #479 on:** October 16, 2011, 12:32:21 AM »

>"I don't know."
>"Yuyuko, how are you doing?"
>How does Yuyuko look?