Author Topic: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2 (Read 39220 times)

Oldmansour · « **Reply #510 on:** March 16, 2012, 06:24:58 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 16, 2012, 04:23:30 AM

Good point.

>Instead of the previous line, say this: "Then let us shift our methods. Kiku, your shrine has taken in many new youkai, such as Chie. You may be able to get access that we cannot. If nothing else, you can ask to be shown around the facility, and they may very well agree to this. One of us can accompany you. The other, I think, should check on our friend. A demon being where she is seems fairly suspicious. She may be an objective."

>"And what friend would that be?" Kiku asks you before Chie can respond. "You suspect the demons have a specific target in mind?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #511 on:** March 16, 2012, 06:48:32 AM »

>"I'm not certain they do, but it is possible that they do. Or it is plausible that they are aiming for whatever they can."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #512 on:** March 16, 2012, 10:58:21 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 16, 2012, 06:48:32 AM

>"I'm not certain they do, but it is possible that they do. Or it is plausible that they are aiming for whatever they can."

>Kiku seems somehow unsatisfied by your answer, but she says nothing about it. "Your idea is.... possible. It is not often that we have cause to check the records kept by the CRA of the youkai we take from them. And that would normally fall under Satori-sama's purview. Nevertheless, my status as eldersecondelder miko may allow me the same capacity. Failing that, however, there may be another option. Chie, how is the basement locked?"
>"Chie doesn't know. Never been there."
>Kiku considers that for a moment. "If the lock is conventional, it can be bypassed."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #513 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:53:18 PM »

>"Bypassed how?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #514 on:** March 16, 2012, 06:45:43 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 16, 2012, 01:53:18 PM

>"Bypassed how?"

>"By a strong set of claws and a knowledge of lockpicking, possessed by a tiger youkai."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #515 on:** March 17, 2012, 02:29:32 AM »

>What kind of youkai is Kiku?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #516 on:** March 17, 2012, 09:54:15 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 17, 2012, 02:29:32 AM

>What kind of youkai is Kiku?

>She's a feline youkai of some sort. Her hair, tail and skin are marked with thin black stripes, somewhat more pronounced on her hair and tail. She's never stated explicitly what she is, but tiger youkai would be a very good guess.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #517 on:** March 17, 2012, 02:28:11 PM »

>"Are you saying you could get us in?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #518 on:** March 17, 2012, 03:30:37 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 17, 2012, 02:28:11 PM

>"Are you saying you could get us in?"

>"Depending on if the locks down there are keyed. It wouldn't be my first choice, but if we have to, then I can."
>"But...." Chie says quietly, "Wouldn't that be... bad?"
>"Normally, Chie, I wouldn't even think about it. But if there is another evil spirit in the basement of that building, it's best that we confront it there. Before it threatens anyone else."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #519 on:** March 17, 2012, 03:54:52 PM »

>Nod. "We share the same sentiments then."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #520 on:** March 17, 2012, 06:29:54 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on March 17, 2012, 03:54:52 PM

>Nod. "We share the same sentiments then."

>Kiku seems somewhat pleased at your comment. "Of course, this may not even be necessary, Lotus. But if it becomes necessary, then you know our options."
>Chie takes a few steps closer to Kiku, a smile on her face. "Chie trusts Kiku to do what's right."
>Kiku gives the younger feline youkai a curious look. "Aren't you scared at all, Chie?"
>The pink-haired catgirl shakes her head. "I believe in you." The ghost of a smile passes across Kiku's face at Chie's simple words. And you feel, for a heartbeat, a flicker from your ring.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #521 on:** March 17, 2012, 06:33:14 PM »

>...Maybe one of them is...? We'd better discuss this with Lily.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #522 on:** March 17, 2012, 07:53:58 PM »

>FOcus on the ring. See if it can tell us which one it's reacting to.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #523 on:** March 17, 2012, 08:16:52 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on March 17, 2012, 06:33:14 PM

>...Maybe one of them is...? We'd better discuss this with Lily.

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 17, 2012, 07:53:58 PM

>FOcus on the ring. See if it can tell us which one it's reacting to.

>The sensation was little more than flicker; your ring tells you no more, despite your focus. It definitely reacted to one of them- it may even have reacted to BOTH of them- but you can't be certain which.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #524 on:** March 17, 2012, 08:32:45 PM »

>Definitely have to confer with Lily.
>"Shall we go then, Kiku?"

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #525 on:** March 18, 2012, 08:43:13 AM »

>"I suppose you should have a name to call my companion by. Hmm..."
>Appear thoughtful.
>"Well, let's go with a plant theme. I am Lotus, and she can be Lily."
>That foundation should deflect suspicion from recognizing the name.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #526 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:06:29 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 18, 2012, 08:43:13 AM

>"I suppose you should have a name to call my companion by. Hmm..."
>Appear thoughtful.
>"Well, let's go with a plant theme. I am Lotus, and she can be Lily."
>That foundation should deflect suspicion from recognizing the name.

>Applying a little lateral thinking to Lily's title, you identify her to Kiku. Her expression is unchanging, but she does nod quietly. Chie, however, seems to buy it completely, as she asks you, "Lotus and Lily are flower youkai?"
>"We don't need to know that, Chie." Kiku admonishes her sister. Chie's ears and tail droop slightly. "Sorry, Kiku."

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 17, 2012, 08:32:45 PM

>Definitely have to confer with Lily.
>"Shall we go then, Kiku?"

>Lily will definitely be interested in that little flicker.
>The tiger youkai nods solemnly. "I am prepared."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #527 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:57:51 AM »

>Look to Chie, "Don't worry, you did nothing wrong. But yes, for now it's best that you not know anything about me."
>Head inside and link up with Lily.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #528 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:46:44 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 19, 2012, 07:57:51 AM

>Look to Chie, "Don't worry, you did nothing wrong. But yes, for now it's best that you not know anything about me."
>Head inside and link up with Lily.

>"Why?" Chie asks you as you and Kiku head back inside, following behind you.
>"Because, Chie, the less we, or more specifically, I, know about Lotus, the less information our enemies will be able to learn about her from me. And the same is true for her." Kiku informs her.
>"Oh. Kiku smart."
>Kiku lets another of those quiet breaths out. "Experienced, Chie. I've lived this life longer than you."

>Magical Lily is standing with her arms folded about halfway between the door and the desk, a contemplative look on her face. You note Kiku cough sharply as she enters the building, wrinkling her face as that vile stench floats across her nose. Chie, however, does not react at all.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #529 on:** March 21, 2012, 03:06:39 AM »

>"Have you found anything, Lily?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #530 on:** March 21, 2012, 03:41:28 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 21, 2012, 03:06:39 AM

>"Have you found anything, Lily?"

>"The building does have a basement, Lotus. They use it for record keeping, mostly. But it's off limits to the public. Which includes us." She looks to your side to Kiku. To her credit, she doesn't give any outward sign of recognizing her, or Chie, for that matter. "You're the... ally Lotus here told me about?"
>"And you would be Lily." Kiku replies. She gives your partner a formal bow.
>"Oh, no need for that." Lily says casually. "We're all on the same side here." she adds with a smile.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #531 on:** March 21, 2012, 05:23:13 AM »

>"I assume you couldn't convince them to make an exception. Where is the way in?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #532 on:** March 21, 2012, 06:17:50 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 21, 2012, 05:23:13 AM

>"I assume you couldn't convince them to make an exception. Where is the way in?"

>"She didn't say."
>Chie supplies, "Stairs. That door." She points at the door on the west wall marked 'exit'. "No elevator down."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #533 on:** March 21, 2012, 07:59:26 AM »

What do you think, Guy? Do you think we could convince them to let us in via saying there's a Youma in there and citing current events and maybe having Ran vouch for us?

We could break in? But I'm kinda uncomfortable with that, given Byakuren. Or rather, I'm uncomfortable doing it without trying a civilized route first. The problem being that the civilized route has a chance of getting us in more problems.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #534 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:57:19 PM »

Let's try habing Ran and Kiku talk our way in first. We can break in as a last resort.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #535 on:** March 22, 2012, 12:09:18 AM »

>"We'll probably need Miss Yakumo's help to get in, then. Where is she?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #536 on:** March 22, 2012, 01:03:55 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 22, 2012, 12:09:18 AM

>"We'll probably need Miss Yakumo's help to get in, then. Where is she?"

>"What good would Yakumo-san be?" Kiku asks you

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #537 on:** March 22, 2012, 01:39:06 AM »

>"She has a reputation that we do not. In particular, there's a good chance that whomever we talk with will recognize her to some degree, and she can speak from personal experience about Youma, all of which would give us an air of legitimacy."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #538 on:** March 22, 2012, 03:14:03 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 22, 2012, 01:39:06 AM

>"She has a reputation that we do not. In particular, there's a good chance that whomever we talk with will recognize her to some degree, and she can speak from personal experience about Youma, all of which would give us an air of legitimacy."

>"Makes sense. I don't know how much influence she would have here, if any, but she is well known about town, and she does have more experience with the enemy than we do." She points back towards the door with her thumb. "She got a call from her store while you were inside first, I assume from that oni. Since I didn't hear her pull away before we came inside, I assume she's still out there."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #539 on:** March 22, 2012, 03:38:02 AM »

>Nod.
>"Alright. I'll be back with her in a moment."
>Outside!