Yukari Quest, continued?!

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Then that leaves talking with Suwako when she wakes up again. We should at least find out why she's more determined to hold out compared to the first time.

>That could be a start. What would you do during the meantime, though?

>_

[Yonowaaru]

>We might as well take a look around, see what this Gensokyo is like. Speaking with Kanako at this moment might prove.. futile.
>How far would the Kappa and Tengu villages be from here?

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>We might as well take a look around, see what this Gensokyo is like. Speaking with Kanako at this moment might prove.. futile.
>How far would the Kappa and Tengu villages be from here?

>You decide that it might be a good idea to explore the rest of your surroundings. Who knows how a conversation with Kanako would go?
>Assuming that the geography is identical to the Gensokyo you came from, reaching those areas should take around 5 and 15 minutes by flight respectively.

>_

[BT]

>This isn't Gensokyo, but... let's try that anyway. Kappa town goes first.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>This isn't Gensokyo, but... let's try that anyway. Kappa town goes first.

>You fly for 15 minutes, heading towards where Kappa town was in Gensokyo. Once there, you find... nothing.
>The area is plain, with only a few trees growing.

>_

[BT]

5 to 15 minutes respectively... as it was worded, it was supposed to be the other way around. Oh well. :V

>Not even a source of water?
>Back up to Tengu village we go.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

Oops, I read them in the wrong order. I can't read in the morning.

>Not even a source of water?
>Back up to Tengu village we go.

>Nope.
>You fly back up the mountain to where the Tengu village should have been. Again, there is nothing of note here.

>_

[BT]

>Do we have any general idea as to where Kanako has gone off to?

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Do we have any general idea as to where Kanako has gone off to?

>You do not, however, you assume that she would be somewhat nearby if she's been waging war against Suwako for all this time.

>_

[BT]

I don't see much else going on. The 'problem' should be clear, anyway, so let's

>Go back to the shrine.

[Darkoda]

>Check to see if Suwako's awake. Whether we've been sent back in time or this is some alternate craziness, we know what we must do.
>Now how to do it without getting hit with an iron ring or onabashira is the question.

[BT]

Talking sense into Suwako shouldn't be that hard, unless this dimension is screwed up that badly.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Go back to the shrine.

>Deciding that there's nothing to see here, you head back to the shrine.
>Not before long, you find yourself standing on the Moriya shrine's grounds once more.
>The main entrance has been left open.

>Check to see if Suwako's awake. Whether we've been sent back in time or this is some alternate craziness, we know what we must do.
>Now how to do it without getting hit with an iron ring or onabashira is the question.

>You decide to go look for Suwako again. You knock on the door to her room, but receive no response.
>You sure do hope that's possible.

>_

[BT]

>Enter room.
>Check if something's changed.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Enter room.
>Check if something's changed.

>You unceremoniously enter Suwako's room.
>The wardrobe is open, and you can see some torn and muddy clothes lying around on the floor.
>There is no sign of Suwako in the room.

>_

[BT]

>Meh, we're here anyway.
>Inspect torn and muddy clothes for anything out of the ordinary.
>Inspect wardrobe for anything out of the ordinary.
>If nothing of worth pops up: exit room, head for the lake.

[Darkoda]

>Belay that; we already checked her room, and really, where would someone covered in dirt and grime go?
>Go back outside before we end up angering Suwako; we kinda need her in a good mood for this.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Meh, we're here anyway.
>Inspect torn and muddy clothes for anything out of the ordinary.
>Inspect wardrobe for anything out of the ordinary.
>If nothing of worth pops up: exit room, head for the lake.

>Belay that; we already checked her room, and really, where would someone covered in dirt and grime go?
>Go back outside before we end up angering Suwako; we kinda need her in a good mood for this.

>You consider searching Suwako's room once more, but decide against it. That would be far too rude.
>You turn to leave the room when you see Suwako, standing in front of you once more with nothing on but a pair of bloomers.
>Her arms are crossed and she looks rather angry. Her face is somewhat red. She seems to be waiting for you to say something.

>_

[Darkoda]

Oh boy.
>"Sorry about barging in, but I had something I wanted to tell you, and I was a bit concerned about your well-being after what happened."
>Technically true. Well more true than our usual fare anyway.
>Resist the urge to make any other comments.
>"Would you forget about this if I had a way to stop your war with Kanako?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Sorry about barging in, but I had something I wanted to tell you, and I was a bit concerned about your well-being after what happened."
>Technically true. Well more true than our usual fare anyway.
>Resist the urge to make any other comments.
>"Would you forget about this if I had a way to stop your war with Kanako?"

>You can see Suwako's expression grow darker as you talk.
>"And that gives you the right to barge into my room? Into the the private sanctuary of a god? Give me a good reason why I shouldn't crush you right now."
>Suwako remains silent for a moment.
>"Go on."

>_

[Darkoda]

>"Remember wen I mentioned that there was probably something different here from what originally happened?"
>Well she likely won't want to crush us over this soon; she'll have other reasons.
>"Well, originally, your fight with Kanako only lasted about half a day. You chose to give up instead of dragging things out, and soon after the both of you teamed up when it became apparent that neither of you could get by alone."
>"I'm not saying that you have to surrender, but I might be able to convince Kanako to skip to the cooperation part. And if I'm wrong, well she'd likely not let me just walk away either."
>Of course, the general hope was that Suwako would like us enough to stop us from getting crushed while doing the convincing.....

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Remember wen I mentioned that there was probably something different here from what originally happened?"
>Well she likely won't want to crush us over this soon; she'll have other reasons.
>"Well, originally, your fight with Kanako only lasted about half a day. You chose to give up instead of dragging things out, and soon after the both of you teamed up when it became apparent that neither of you could get by alone."
>"I'm not saying that you have to surrender, but I might be able to convince Kanako to skip to the cooperation part. And if I'm wrong, well she'd likely not let me just walk away either."
>Of course, the general hope was that Suwako would like us enough to stop us from getting crushed while doing the convincing.....

>Suwako nods.
>You wouldn't want to get into an unnecessary fight with Suwako now, would you?
>"Half a day? I guess I was pretty good in your timeline, then."
>"Wait, what do you mean, 'gave up'? Why would I do something as ridiculous as that?"
>"And this 'co-operate' rubbish? Aren't you just telling me to surrender to her?"
>"Get out of my sight. And tell your goddess that I'd have never expected such underhanded tactics from her."
>You get the feeling that your plan isn't unfolding the way you had wanted it to.

>_

[Darkoda]

>Okay, goddess or not, we're the ones who have reason to be ticked off here.
>"I'm telling you that neither of you are going to get anywhere if you keep burning away your faith fighting. At this rate, you both might end up killing each other, and I am not telling your descendant that she lost her family again because they were both too busy trying to destroy each other."
>"You think you have it bad? I had to see the bubbly shrine maiden that had recently joined Gensokyo reduced to a broken shell, looking like she was a few moments from ending it all. Even the slightest hint of bringing you two up nearly had her breaking down, and I was hoping that those she cared about most would be willing to at least make an attempt to save her."
>"Whatever you may think of me, as a goddess shouldn't you be able to at least look into a willing person's mind and tell if they're being honest? Because you're free to check and see just what I'm talking about for yourself."

>Note to self; have we even any sign of life while we've been here? Even animals? An entire mountain having nothing, not one shrine visitor, not one youkai at this age?

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Okay, goddess or not, we're the ones who have reason to be ticked off here.
>"I'm telling you that neither of you are going to get anywhere if you keep burning away your faith fighting. At this rate, you both might end up killing each other, and I am not telling your descendant that she lost her family again because they were both too busy trying to destroy each other."
>"You think you have it bad? I had to see the bubbly shrine maiden that had recently joined Gensokyo reduced to a broken shell, looking like she was a few moments from ending it all. Even the slightest hint of bringing you two up nearly had her breaking down, and I was hoping that those she cared about most would be willing to at least make an attempt to save her."
>"Whatever you may think of me, as a goddess shouldn't you be able to at least look into a willing person's mind and tell if they're being honest? Because you're free to check and see just what I'm talking about for yourself."

>Note to self; have we even any sign of life while we've been here? Even animals? An entire mountain having nothing, not one shrine visitor, not one youkai at this age?

>Just who does she think she is?
>"I told you to get out of my sight. I will not give up this shrine. Why should I? It's my shrine!"
>"So, what are you saying? You wrecked your world so now you want to come mess up this one, too?"
>"If you really want to help, why don't you convince your goddess to stop?"
>"Just what do you think a god is? We're not mind readers, you know."
>You have not seen any other being other than yourself, Kanako, and Suwako.

>_

[Darkoda]

>"My goddess? I recall Kanako trying to hit me with an onabashira. Twice in fact. I do intend to try convincing her to stop as well though; like I said before, I want you two at peace, not you surrendering."
>"Mess up this world? That's an odd statement...do you recall seeing any sign of life on this mountain recently outside of Kanako and me? Even an insect? Because I haven't."
>Do leave the shrine though. It is hers, as she said.
>"Can't a god tell when someone has faith in them? My faith is in both of you making peace."
>Well nothing better to do than wait for Kanako to show up and tackle them both at once.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"My goddess? I recall Kanako trying to hit me with an onabashira. Twice in fact. I do intend to try convincing her to stop as well though; like I said before, I want you two at peace, not you surrendering."
>"Mess up this world? That's an odd statement...do you recall seeing any sign of life on this mountain recently outside of Kanako and me? Even an insect? Because I haven't."
>Do leave the shrine though. It is hers, as she said.
>"Can't a god tell when someone has faith in them? My faith is in both of you making peace."
>Well nothing better to do than wait for Kanako to show up and tackle them both at once.

>"Then why don't you prove that you're not under her by convincing her to stop trying to take over this shrine?"
>"You already said that your world was ruined. Now you're here, meddling with this one."
>"I assume that most creatures would have the common sense to stay away from a battle between the gods. Unlike you."
>You suppose that she is entitled to her shrine.
>"Aren't you contradicting yourself right there?"
>You wonder how long that would take.

>_

[Darkoda]

>"Sure, that was the intention after all. It's simply easier for me to wait for her to show up here again since it's the only place I know that she's guaranteed to be."
>"Not ruined, damaged. Whatever wounds Gensokyo has now, I will fix it."
>There's too many lives at stake to consider failing.
>"You can't let yourself be bound by common sense~"
> Even a godly battle doesn't explain the sheer lack of life as far as the eye can see on top of a mountain, but let's leave that alone for now.
>"Oh? I don't see how wanting you two to make peace contradicts anything."
>We're arguing with a god in bloomers over the most insane topics. If this wasn't so serious, it would be hilarious.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Sure, that was the intention after all. It's simply easier for me to wait for her to show up here again since it's the only place I know that she's guaranteed to be."
>"Not ruined, damaged. Whatever wounds Gensokyo has now, I will fix it."
>There's too many lives at stake to consider failing.
>"You can't let yourself be bound by common sense~"
> Even a godly battle doesn't explain the sheer lack of life as far as the eye can see on top of a mountain, but let's leave that alone for now.
>"Oh? I don't see how wanting you two to make peace contradicts anything."
>We're arguing with a god in bloomers over the most insane topics. If this wasn't so serious, it would be hilarious.

>"You know, she's set up camp on the other side of this mountain."
>"Do whatever it is you want to do, just leave me alone. I really want that rest."
>You have to fix Gensokyo. You will bring back those peaceful days.
>"Right, right. Go away now."
>You decide to ignore commenting further on the lack of life for the time being.
>"Yes, we live off the faith of the people. Yet you say that you have not faith in a god, but in a goal that you want to achieve instead. So how on earth would I know? Now get out."
>You'd think that a god would care more about their appearance. Speaking of which, Suwako looks rather annoyed.

>_

[Darkoda]

>"Well that's convenient."
>How did we miss that the first trip down the mountain?
>"Sweet Dreams~"
>Make with the getting out, then wander to the other side of the mountain. Watch out for onabashira.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Well that's convenient."
>How did we miss that the first trip down the mountain?
>"Sweet Dreams~"
>Make with the getting out, then wander to the other side of the mountain. Watch out for onabashira.

>"Now get out and don't come back unless you manage to talk her out of coming here again."
>Well, you did only go down one side of the mountain.
>Suwako says nothing and walks into her room, slamming the door behind her.
>You leave shrine with haste and fly to the mountain's peak. From here, you look over the entire mountain, and see what appears to be Kanako surrounded by a ring of onbashira.
>As you fly closer, you can feel the wind picking up.
>Soon, you're standing on the ground right outside the ring of onbashira, looking up at Kanako who is sitting cross-legged in the air, back towards you.
>"So. What lowly manner of being dares to approach a god with no sign of even the smallest offering?"

>_