Author Topic: Magical Lotus, Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2 (Read 48551 times)

Oldmansour · « **Reply #810 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:20:38 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on December 30, 2011, 06:59:06 AM

>"It's a fox, actually. Something of an old friend."

>"A fox?" She actually sounds a little surprised, and turns to have a looks for herself. "Huh. That ain't one of the lucky ones. He one of the local animals, or just an old boyfriend?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #811 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:40:39 AM »

>"Hideo, they call him, I believe?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #812 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:24:45 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on December 30, 2011, 07:40:39 AM

>"Hideo, they call him, I believe?"

>Eagle ponders the name for a minute before nodding sharply. "Ah, yeah, that guy! Never seen him myself." She then seems to ponder again. "Old friend, eh? So he was the guy that took you and Lily on that merry little romp of yours?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #813 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:29:48 AM »

>"That's the one. He's over there."
>Gesture toward him.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #814 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:48:29 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on December 30, 2011, 08:29:48 AM

>"That's the one. He's over there."
>Gesture toward him.

>Eagle gives you a look. "I CAN see him, yknow."
>As you gesture towards the fox, it occurs to you that the faint sense of age is coming from him. He seems no different than before, but that is definately the sense you're getting.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #815 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:51:24 AM »

>Metal Tiger? Are you here?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #816 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:54:19 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on December 30, 2011, 08:51:24 AM

>Metal Tiger? Are you here?

>Go with my blessings, Hero of the Heart. And beware the serpent that was never mine.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #817 on:** December 30, 2011, 09:05:09 AM »

>And may you and yours have no difficulties during this time.
>Depart, once Eagle is done gawking at Hideo.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #818 on:** December 30, 2011, 09:33:41 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on December 30, 2011, 09:05:09 AM

>And may you and yours have no difficulties during this time.
>Depart, once Eagle is done gawking at Hideo.

>The Tiger's voice does not return, but Hideo's tail does wave back and forth, just once. Eagle chuckles wryly at the sight. "Think he came to say goodbye. Idn't that sweet."
>Passing underneath the gate, the sense of age fades entirely, and is gone when you reach the road, Eagle walking abreast from you, as you head down the road towards the little glass bus stop rest box. The Eagle, you note, seems a little more alert now.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #819 on:** December 30, 2011, 06:38:17 PM »

>"Is there anything I shall need to know about this, beforehand?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #820 on:** December 30, 2011, 10:04:51 PM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on December 30, 2011, 06:38:17 PM

>"Is there anything I shall need to know about this, beforehand?"

>"This what?" Eagle replies, her eyes scanning the plantlife to your right.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #821 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:09:44 PM »

>"This search."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #822 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:15:53 PM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on December 30, 2011, 11:09:44 PM

>"This search."

>"Ah, right, that." She casts her eyes about again once more, then continues, keeping her voice on the low side. "Well, that depends on where we go first. And THAT depends on which driver arrives first; I think it's Hol, but his schedule changes now and then. I've got some ideas in mind, some of which I actually do need an extra set of hands for, and at least one that doesn't."
>A strong breeze blows past you, and the Eagle turns her eyes towards the rustling plants again, her sentance trailing off. She mutters something else that you don't quite catch.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #823 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:29:10 PM »

>"Hm?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #824 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:59:12 PM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on December 30, 2011, 11:29:10 PM

>"Hm?"

>Your companion emits a quiet but high-pitched noise, akin to a short snarl. "Damn fox got me thrown off. Seein' the cats...." she mutters out loud. Then she snaps her wings, in a manner that reminds you of a human shaking their head, or slapping their cheeks. "Screw em, I'll figure out which one it is later."
>"Where was I? Oh, right, the plan. I also may need you to make a call or two for me, depending. I'm not allowed to have a cell for a while."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #825 on:** December 31, 2011, 12:25:15 AM »

>"What a strange probation requirement... But that is fine. And, don't worry about them. They're probably just assuming we're running off for some make-outs, if I've gauged how things around there work correctly."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #826 on:** December 31, 2011, 12:46:11 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on December 31, 2011, 12:25:15 AM

>"What a strange probation requirement... But that is fine. And, don't worry about them. They're probably just assuming we're running off for some make-outs, if I've gauged how things around there work correctly."

>Your comment makes the Eagle slow, and an amused smile spreads across her face. "Don't suppose that was an offer?"
>"Naw, I'm just tuggin' your talon!" she chortles, but her smile again has that faint hint of mocking to it, for a second. "But this isn't the first time I've left the shrine with someone else since I started. Kiki's taken it upon herself, or gets one of the other lucky ones (she emphasizes the word 'lucky' with just a hint of bitterness) to shadow me. Make sure I don't "SHAAAAME the temple" and all that jazz. Not that I BLAME her, exactly, I just consider it a matter of pride to spot em before I get where I'm going." She pauses, rubbing her wristband thoughtfully. "Though now that you mention, I gotta wonder where scoring with the Morning Star ranks on the 'divine shame' charts, or whatever.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #827 on:** December 31, 2011, 12:50:45 AM »

>"Hmmm, I'd say about up there with waking up in a dumpster. But I suspect the only shame they're interested in is good gossip. Isn't it wonderful to be loved?""

Oldmansour · « **Reply #828 on:** December 31, 2011, 06:47:55 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on December 31, 2011, 12:50:45 AM

>"Hmmm, I'd say about up there with waking up in a dumpster. But I suspect the only shame they're interested in is good gossip. Isn't it wonderful to be loved?""

>The Eagle chuckles quietly. "I suppose it must be. Maybe you'll educate me on the subject."
>"I actually kinda like their gossip, if I'm honest with ya. They don't mean harm by it, and they never start no rumors. 'least they haven't since I've been there. Given some of the crews I've run with over the years, that's a refreshing change. And... Of course, it does yield the odd opportunity or two."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #829 on:** December 31, 2011, 07:48:03 AM »

>"Dare I ask about those opportunities?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #830 on:** December 31, 2011, 10:00:19 PM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on December 31, 2011, 07:48:03 AM

>"Dare I ask about those opportunities?"

>"I think you saw you one yourself, after you were done playing with Lily and the locals in the woods. I admit a simple 'did they or didn't they' wager isn't the most... imaginative venture, but it's always fun."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #831 on:** January 01, 2012, 12:49:41 AM »

>"And will I be seeing any of the take?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #832 on:** January 02, 2012, 06:55:23 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 01, 2012, 12:49:41 AM

>"And will I be seeing any of the take?"

>She blinks. "Beg your pardon?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #833 on:** January 02, 2012, 08:20:37 AM »

>Chuckle.
>"Just a joke."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #834 on:** January 02, 2012, 08:31:29 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 02, 2012, 08:20:37 AM

>Chuckle.
>"Just a joke."

>The winged woman eyes you for a moment longer, her expression somewhat dark. After that moment passes, though, her expression lightens.
>"Right. Some people joke about that kinda thing..." It seems she takes matters of money rather seriously.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #835 on:** January 02, 2012, 08:44:15 AM »

>"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to annoy you."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #836 on:** January 02, 2012, 09:02:16 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 02, 2012, 08:44:15 AM

>"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to annoy you."

>She nods slowly. "It's fine, it's... Well, let's just say I've gotten used to dealing with a.... shall we say, less polished class of person than you. You develop some instincts. Gotta adjust."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #837 on:** January 02, 2012, 09:50:23 AM »

>"I suppose so. I imagine there would be some things one doesn't joke about in such a crowd."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #838 on:** January 02, 2012, 10:41:31 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 02, 2012, 09:50:23 AM

>"I suppose so. I imagine there would be some things one doesn't joke about in such a crowd."

>She nods. "Got that right, Byakuren. Well... Then again, I suppose that's true for everyone, idn't it. I mean every group has their 'buttons', just some're bigger than others. Even you and Marissa, I'd wager."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #839 on:** January 02, 2012, 07:31:00 PM »

>"Oh certainly. And it would please me if you didn't try to dig too deeply to figure out what those buttons may be."