Yukari Quest, continued?!

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Whilst it does seem somewhat silly to ask, I'd like to actually hear it from each of you. A lovable 'gap' like me may like watching and listening, but after 2 years, a refresh is always nice... somewhat."
>Whoever is closest to us, look at them.
>"Let's start with you~ <3 "

>...

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Whilst it does seem somewhat silly to ask, I'd like to actually hear it from each of you. A lovable 'gap' like me may like watching and listening, but after 2 years, a refresh is always nice... somewhat."
>Whoever is closest to us, look at them.
>"Let's start with you~ <3 "

>You look at Aya and ask her what she does around the lab.
>"Well, I uh..."
>Aya scratches her head.
>"I guess I sleep a lot for the time being. I'm kind of a wreck after spending so much time out of commission."
>You hear a voice come from your left, so you turn to face Rin.
>"I'm working on a particular project with Nitori, since it falls under my area of expertise. Master helps out by saying what I can't explain."
>Rin looks towards Satori, who nods.
>This time, Yuuko begins speaking.
>"Well, 'sis and I just help out the professor with whatever she's doing."
>Finally, Nitori talks.
>"As you know, I'm working on several projects to try and fix the mess I've caused."
>"Hatate spends most of her time taking care of Aya, though she helps out where she can. She's also made a terrarium, which is rather useful."

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Nod along.
>"Okay then. Down to business we go, then~ <3"

>To Aya.
>"Seeing as you haven't been outside in quite some time, how do you fancy getting out for once? I'm sure you can do a great deal for all of us outside of here, that way."

>To Satori.
>"I know that what you've requested of me is certainly going to take up your role here, but is there anything you can do? What about Former Hell; anything of use you could think of there?"

>To Yuuko.
>"I guess asking either you or... Fuuko, was it?"
>Turn to the other kappa; wait for her to nod or say something.
>"To do anything away from Nitori would slow down any progress that can be made here. Plus..."
>To Nitori.
>"I think she needs you two around more then any of us; and not just for helping... am I right?"

>Observe how the three react, before smiling a little.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Nod along.
>"Okay then. Down to business we go, then~ <3"

>To Aya.
>"Seeing as you haven't been outside in quite some time, how do you fancy getting out for once? I'm sure you can do a great deal for all of us outside of here, that way."

>To Satori.
>"I know that what you've requested of me is certainly going to take up your role here, but is there anything you can do? What about Former Hell; anything of use you could think of there?"

>To Yuuko.
>"I guess asking either you or... Fuuko, was it?"
>Turn to the other kappa; wait for her to nod or say something.
>"To do anything away from Nitori would slow down any progress that can be made here. Plus..."
>To Nitori.
>"I think she needs you two around more then any of us; and not just for helping... am I right?"

>Observe how the three react, before smiling a little.

>Everyone in the room straightens up a bit, focused on you.
>Aya sits there, wondering for a moment.
>"Hmm... I guess it would be pretty nice to see what's happened since I've been out of commission."
>"I don't really know what I'd be able to do, though."
>"Not to mention Hatate would probably chew me out if I were to leave without telling her about it."
>The satori responds in a disinterested manner.
>"You're already aware of my abilities. If you need them, do not hesitate to ask."
>"It has been a rather long time since I have been near the underground hell."
>Fuuko nods to confirm her name.
>"Yeah, it probably would, not that we're actually making much progress."
>Yuuko tilts her head.
>"What do you mean?"
>Fuuko gives her sister a strange look.
>Nitori blushes slightly.
>You give Yuuko a knowing smile.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Ah... Even at times like these, these kappa are so adorable.
>"Oh? What's with that look, hmm? Surely you weren't taking things out of context~ <3"
>If either one of them blushs, pouts, or stutters something, let out a little giggle.

>Back to Satori, in the meantime; while our lovely kappa steam up a little.
>"My question to you wasn't about your ability, Satori; it was about the underground. My reason for asking was in case whatever has happened up here has effected down there as well. Even if you haven't been there for quite some time, do you remember anything from before you left it?"

>

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Ah... Even at times like these, these kappa are so adorable.
>"Oh? What's with that look, hmm? Surely you weren't taking things out of context~ <3"
>If either one of them blushs, pouts, or stutters something, let out a little giggle.

>Back to Satori, in the meantime; while our lovely kappa steam up a little.
>"My question to you wasn't about your ability, Satori; it was about the underground. My reason for asking was in case whatever has happened up here has effected down there as well. Even if you haven't been there for quite some time, do you remember anything from before you left it?"

>They are, aren't they?
>"What context? What is she talking about?"
>Yuuko looks towards Fuuko, who whispers something back to her. You can see Yuuko's face getting redder as she listens to her sister.
>You promptly start giggling at Yuuko's expense, who puffs her cheeks out and looks at you with an angry look.
>Satori turns her gaze from Fuuko and Yuuko to you.
>"Of course I do. The people changed. Everyone wanted to pretend that things were normal, but I can tell you that their hearts were anything but normal."

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>How is Nitori reacting to this... reaction from Yuuko?

>Nod at Satori.
>"I understand. I do intend to assist the underground as I go along; so once we're done with Utsuho, I'd be happy to lend any help I can spare."

>Look back towards the ever-blushing Yuuko.
>"Besides, I want people to be happy again like the good old times."
>Glance at Satori with the following thought:
>It's why seeing scenes like this in the middle of such troubling times is a nice feeling, is it not?

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>How is Nitori reacting to this... reaction from Yuuko?

>Nod at Satori.
>"I understand. I do intend to assist the underground as I go along; so once we're done with Utsuho, I'd be happy to lend any help I can spare."

>Look back towards the ever-blushing Yuuko.
>"Besides, I want people to be happy again like the good old times."
>Glance at Satori with the following thought:
>It's why seeing scenes like this in the middle of such troubling times is a nice feeling, is it not?

>Nitori, along with everyone else in the room, gives Yuuko a smile, which only seems to anger her further. Fuuko gives her a hug, patting her on the back and whispering something else in her ear. You can see Yuuko beginning to calm down.
>You give Satori a nod.
>"I think that striking at the source of the current world's state would be the most prudent way of bringing back the world we once lived in."
>The satori looks back at Yuuko, still with a smile on her face, before giving you another nod.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"If you're on about a certain shrine maiden, diving straight into her is not advised; given how the Myouren group were handled when they did so."
>"That and I would like to get some more of my abilities back before facing her; in the very likely chance I'll need to use them."

>"On that note, it would probably be best to get to work. I will need to venture into the Human Village soon to keep a friend of mine updated on current going-ons; so if anyone wishes to tag alone, please, say so now."

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"If you're on about a certain shrine maiden, diving straight into her is not advised; given how the Myouren group were handled when they did so."
>"That and I would like to get some more of my abilities back before facing her; in the very likely chance I'll need to use them."

>"On that note, it would probably be best to get to work. I will need to venture into the Human Village soon to keep a friend of mine updated on current going-ons; so if anyone wishes to tag alone, please, say so now."

>"Indeed, but it still seems like the best course of action."
>"Best of luck to you in that regard. It seems like you'll need it."
>Nobody offers to accompany you for now.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"When the time comes, I would hope that I would have some help. Tackling her on my own isn't something I'd like to do, given what everyone has been saying about her."

>Off the gap and onto our feet.
>Try not to fall on our face or something. And any invisible stairs for that matter.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"When the time comes, I would hope that I would have some help. Tackling her on my own isn't something I'd like to do, given what everyone has been saying about her."

>Off the gap and onto our feet.
>Try not to fall on our face or something. And any invisible stairs for that matter.

>Nitori nods.
>"When the time comes, we'll help out however we can."
>You get back onto your feet, taking extra care not to trip as you do so.
>Where to?

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>We may want to go check on Hatate and Momiji; just in case anything has happened... or exploded.
>Motion for Nitori to follow us.
>If she looks confused or puzzzled:
>>"With me please; my lovely kappa~ <3 "

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>We may want to go check on Hatate and Momiji; just in case anything has happened... or exploded.
>Motion for Nitori to follow us.
>If she looks confused or puzzzled:
>>"With me please; my lovely kappa~ <3 "

>That probably would be a good idea.
>As you leave the room, you motion for Nitori to follow you.
>She does so, with a slightly confused look on her face.
>The two of you leave the room to see Hatate also coming out into corridor with a tired expression.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Oh. This might make things a little easier.
>Wave to Hatate; though if anything, she looks like she may need a little support.
>"How did things go?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Oh. This might make things a little easier.
>Wave to Hatate; though if anything, she looks like she may need a little support.
>"How did things go?"

>It certainly might.
>You give Hatate a wave, which she returns with a small smile.
>"It went... alright, I suppose."
>"She wants to be left alone for the time being."
>"I think that I might want some rest too."

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Yeah... You do look quite beat."
>"How did she take... things; out of curiosity?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Yeah... You do look quite beat."
>"How did she take... things; out of curiosity?"

>"I just want to think about some of the things she said."
>"Surprisingly well, given the circumstances."
>"Anyway, I'll be off for now."

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Okay. You rest well..."
>Go to walk away, before turning back to Hatate.
>"Oh, you may want to tell Aya what you're doing though; she was asking where you were earlier."

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Okay. You rest well..."
>Go to walk away, before turning back to Hatate.
>"Oh, you may want to tell Aya what you're doing though; she was asking where you were earlier."

>"Yeah, thanks."
>Hatate gives you and Nitori a wave before she begins to walk down the corridor. Though she stops when you speak once more.
>"Aya is up? Mmm...."
>Hatate pauses for a moment.
>"Tell her that I'm in my room if she wants to see me."
>With that, Hatate continues walking down the corridor.

>_

[Darkoda]

>So, do we head to Higan, investigate the seal at what's left of Moriya shrine, or head back home?

>Do we have enough power to enter that lake portal?

>By the way, what time is it?

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>So, do we head to Higan, investigate the seal at what's left of Moriya shrine, or head back home?

>Do we have enough power to enter that lake portal?

>By the way, what time is it?

>As Hatate leaves your view, you consider what you should do with the rest of the day.
>Unless you use your powers for something unrelated, you should be able to.
>You estimate the current time to be around 11:30AM.

>_

[Darkoda]

>To the lake then. Might as well see just what happened while we're here.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>To the lake then. Might as well see just what happened while we're here.

>You leave the laboratory and fly up, past the Moriya Shrine, to the lake once more.
>Again, nothing is happening here. It would be a rather tranquil scene, if not for the ominous tear in the middle of the lake.

>_

[Darkoda]

>Open that lake portal

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Open that lake portal

>You fly over the lake, hovering over the tear suspended over the surface.
>You concentrate as you reach into the tear, creating an opening for yourself.

>_

[Darkoda]

>Can we tell where the portal leads to without entering?
>Will the portal stay open on its own, or will we need to open it again when leaving?

>Assuming we can't tell, into the lion's den; hopefully it's nothing as bad as what happened to Yuyuko.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Can we tell where the portal leads to without entering?
>Will the portal stay open on its own, or will we need to open it again when leaving?

>Assuming we can't tell, into the lion's den; hopefully it's nothing as bad as what happened to Yuyuko.

>You cannot.
>You doubt that it would remain open for long.
>You'd have to deal with this at some point, anyway.
>Praying for the best, you drop into the portal.
>Once, on the other side, you quickly take in your surroundings.
>At first glance, it would appear as though you ended up in the same area.
>You are still above the surface of the lake, however, the sky is dark.
>You can feel rain falling upon you, and the wind is blowing extraordinarily hard.
>You can hear thunder rumbling through the skies.
>There are also several onbashira sticking haphazardly out of the lake.
>As with the time you entered the Netherworld, you do not think that you are able to use your boundary related abilities.
>You can sense something flying towards you from your right.

>_

[BT]

>"That didn't take long".
>Glance at & inspect 'something'.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"That didn't take long".
>Glance at & inspect 'something'.

>That, it did not.
>You quickly turn your head to see that the object flying towards you appears to be an onbashira.

>_