Author Topic: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2 (Read 39163 times)

Oldmansour · « **Reply #150 on:** February 07, 2012, 07:52:02 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 07, 2012, 07:48:27 AM

>"This is true. But I'm also not interested in benefiting from it."

>"A girl still has to get by in the world, Byakuren. I know, you probably think 'doing good is it's own reward', but, that doesn't mean you can look for a little something on top of that, now, does it?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #151 on:** February 07, 2012, 07:59:01 AM »

>"I have no interest in taking more than the oni or the slaves. It would cheapen the deed. I can get by in other ways."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #152 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:24:44 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 07, 2012, 07:59:01 AM

>"I have no interest in taking more than the oni or the slaves. It would cheapen the deed. I can get by in other ways."

>"All right, suit yourself." the Eagle replies, holding her hands up in front of her. "Personally, I think you're wasting an opportunity, but, that's your code. You didn't preach at me, so, I'll extend you the same courtesy. Fair is fair."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #153 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:49:51 AM »

>Nod. "No worries about it. For now, let's focus on the task at hand. And perhaps the best way to convince our oni friend that a truly strong person selects emancipation."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #154 on:** February 07, 2012, 10:43:35 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 07, 2012, 08:49:51 AM

>Nod. "No worries about it. For now, let's focus on the task at hand. And perhaps the best way to convince our oni friend that a truly strong person selects emancipation."

>The two of you pause at a set of streetlights.
>"Just one last question on the matter, if you don't mind. In the event that me, or one of my Manari sisters, ever ends up in a similar position to yours, would you mind if one of us looks you up, for a character reference? I think you associate with better people than we do, in general, people that would make better masters."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #155 on:** February 07, 2012, 07:12:00 PM »

>"Maybe. I am hesitant about just passing out slave certificates for a number of reasons, I don't know how many people are willing to take the risk than an oni might challenge them for it."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #156 on:** February 07, 2012, 10:33:42 PM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 07, 2012, 07:12:00 PM

>"Maybe. I am hesitant about just passing out slave certificates for a number of reasons, I don't know how many people are willing to take the risk than an oni might challenge them for it."

>She nods in agreement. "Fair point. That's a pretty big risk, too, depending on the oni in question. I know a few that're a lot less patient, shall we say, than the one you beat. I myself have come out on the wrong end of an argument with an oni, just once, but that was enough. I sure ain't about to blame anyone for not wanting to take that particular risk."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #157 on:** February 07, 2012, 10:41:57 PM »

>"Still, it's something to keep in mind."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #158 on:** February 07, 2012, 10:46:32 PM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 07, 2012, 10:41:57 PM

>"Still, it's something to keep in mind."

>"That's all I ask."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #159 on:** February 07, 2012, 11:03:39 PM »

>Nod.
>Proceed!

Oldmansour · « **Reply #160 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:19:39 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 07, 2012, 11:03:39 PM

>Nod.
>Proceed!

>Eagle's ideas attended to, you accelerate your pace towards the jewel shop. There's not a great deal of distance left to cover, Kourin's being within fairly convenient walking distance from the prestigious jewelers. and sure enough, after a handful of minutes, the store comes within sight.
>This being a sunday near sundown, the sidewalks and streets are mostly bare, save the occasional car probably containing someone going home from work.
>As soon as you lay eyes on the entrance to Ran's, however, you have a sense that something is wrong.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #161 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:21:47 AM »

>Take a moment to try to figure out what feels wrong.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #162 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:45:50 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 08, 2012, 12:21:47 AM

>Take a moment to try to figure out what feels wrong.

>The building itself seems to be exuding a foul aura, especially around the doors, but around the windows as well, to a lesser extent.
>Taking a moment to concentrate, you feel a cold shudder run down your spine. It feels disturbingly identical to the feel of the air around the yellow-skinned youkai, and the bat that confronted you after you beat it.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #163 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:53:20 AM »

>Hold out a hand to stop Eagle. Or if she is ahead of us, put a hand on her shoulder.
>"I need you to trust me for a little while."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #164 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:14:51 AM »

>"It would seem that my fears were justified. I can already tell; we've run in to exactly what I was worried about. Stay behind me."
>Call Lily.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #165 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:19:01 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on February 08, 2012, 01:14:51 AM

>"It would seem that my fears were justified. I can already tell; we've run in to exactly what I was worried about. Stay behind me."
>Call Lily.

>Rather than this. say, "You may remember when I predicted that Marigold was going was come. This is a similar situation. I need you to leave. Go a few blocks and wait for me."
>If she complies, call Lily.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #166 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:20:51 AM »

>No. Keep her with us. We don't want her on her own. That would make her too inviting a target.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #167 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:30:45 AM »

We're a more inviting target. If she leaves, she has a chance not to get caught up in things. If she stays, she is definitely caught up, we have to worry about friendly fire, and hostage situations. Best to get her out of the war zone and play the odds; better 50% than 75%; we know there's something in there, we only suspect there is something a few blocks away.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #168 on:** February 08, 2012, 02:07:00 AM »

The enemy will no doubt recognize us, and may well target the Eagle to get at us. My plan is to wait with her until Lily arrives, then have Lily take her away and protect her while we go in.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #169 on:** February 08, 2012, 02:20:44 AM »

That would be a good plan, but Lily's in another part of town, I'm pretty sure. By the time she gets here, it may be too late. to do whatever objective we need to achieve. Better to send Eagle off, alert Lily, then act before any harm can be done.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #170 on:** February 08, 2012, 02:22:35 AM »

Let's call Lily first and see how long it'll take her to get here. If it'll take a while, we'll go with your plan.

>"Hold on, please, Eagle. I need to make a call."
>Call Lily.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #171 on:** February 08, 2012, 02:40:55 AM »

Good idea.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #172 on:** February 08, 2012, 02:49:09 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on February 08, 2012, 02:22:35 AM

>"Hold on, please, Eagle. I need to make a call."
>Call Lily.

>The Eagle pauses in her tracks. "Aight, but, I can get a head start while ya do. Was gonna check the alley first."
>You produce your cell phone and dial Lily's number. After four and a half rings, the chipper blonde answers. "Hellolo~"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #173 on:** February 08, 2012, 03:02:51 AM »

>Look to Eagle while ringing. "Don't. Stay with me."
>Once Lily picks up, "Lily, this is important, where are you?"

Problem with the idea: Lily is likely going to have to bring Marigold, unless they're already at the center.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #174 on:** February 08, 2012, 03:11:28 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 08, 2012, 03:02:51 AM

>Look to Eagle while ringing. "Don't. Stay with me."
>Once Lily picks up, "Lily, this is important, where are you?"

>The winged woman quirks an eyebrow. Then she looks around the area. "What's got you spooked?"
>"At the CRA. Why?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #175 on:** February 08, 2012, 03:17:31 AM »

>How far is that from here? How quickly do we think Lily could be here?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #176 on:** February 08, 2012, 03:23:50 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 08, 2012, 03:17:31 AM

>How far is that from here? How quickly do we think Lily could be here?

>You're not actually sure where the CRA office here in town is. You've never had cause to go there before.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #177 on:** February 08, 2012, 03:32:35 AM »

>"I'm at Ran's, and there's a... situation. A you-and-me kind of situation. How long would it take you to get here?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #178 on:** February 08, 2012, 03:40:22 AM »

>And in where here actually is.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #179 on:** February 08, 2012, 04:12:19 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on February 08, 2012, 03:32:35 AM

>"I'm at Ran's, and there's a... situation. A you-and-me kind of situation. How long would it take you to get here?"

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 08, 2012, 03:40:22 AM

>And in where here actually is.

>Lily takes a moment or two to answer.
>"Uh.... Sunday... schedules.... Might take an hour, give or take. But, uh... I'm not sure I should leave, right now."