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

Oldmansour · « **Reply #540 on:** March 22, 2012, 04:14:07 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 22, 2012, 03:38:02 AM

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

>Taking a temporary leave of your allies, you step outside to retrieve another one. To your disappointment, however, you note a distinct absence of either her or her car.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #541 on:** March 22, 2012, 06:09:55 AM »

>Look around. Head toward a parking area if we see one.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #542 on:** March 22, 2012, 08:30:14 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 22, 2012, 06:09:55 AM

>Look around. Head toward a parking area if we see one.

>A scan of the streets around you reveals no sign of the kitsune's car, but the building does have parking lots, on the west side of the building. You jog over to get a better view of its contents. Most of the vehicles contained therein are much more basic-looking cards than Ran's was, and a couple of motorcycles. In fact, you recognize one bike in particular - a old Kirisame Master Spark with star patterns on its chassis and exaust. That's Marissa's bike. But there is no sign of Ran's car anywhere.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #543 on:** March 22, 2012, 09:05:01 AM »

>Another bystamder, not a good thing...
>Jog back to the group and explain. Omit Marisa for now, her being in the area doesn't imply she's at all involved.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #544 on:** March 22, 2012, 12:25:18 PM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 22, 2012, 09:05:01 AM

>Another bystamder, not a good thing...
>Jog back to the group and explain. Omit Marisa for now, her being in the area doesn't imply she's at all involved.

>That's all you need, one more person in harm's way. Let alone someone you care about. But there's no need to specifically mention her being here to the troops. Her presence is likely incidental, anyway. You know she volunteers here, and has for some time. Probably just her day.
>You return to Lily and the others, to find Lily and Chie talking quietly. Kiku has gone up to the receptionist and is engaged in conversation with her.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #545 on:** March 22, 2012, 08:03:58 PM »

>Oh, if she volunteers here...
>Can we hear what Kiku and the receptionist are talking about?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #546 on:** March 22, 2012, 11:11:53 PM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 22, 2012, 08:03:58 PM

>Oh, if she volunteers here...
>Can we hear what Kiku and the receptionist are talking about?

>She does. And enjoys it, too.
>Faintly. Both Kiku and the receptionist, Kikuri, are keeping their voices somewhat low. You catch Kikuri saying something about 'have to talk to....'

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #547 on:** March 23, 2012, 01:53:46 AM »

>Approach them! Try to catch what they are saying before we get there.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #548 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:09:29 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 23, 2012, 01:53:46 AM

>Approach them! Try to catch what they are saying before we get there.

>"... acceptable." You catch from Kiku as you walk towards the pair. "We would rather have this taken care of today, so, as soon as he is able?"
>You see Kikuri nod. "One moment, then." She turns away from the assumed-tiger youkai and picks up a telephone.
>Kiku steps away from the counter and turns to face you as you approach. She gives you a faint nod. "No Ran?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #549 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:14:17 AM »

>Shake our head.
>"I'm afraid she has left; I'm not sure if she'll be back."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #550 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:22:31 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 23, 2012, 02:14:17 AM

>Shake our head.
>"I'm afraid she has left; I'm not sure if she'll be back."

>"Then we'll have to make do without her help."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #551 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:26:42 AM »

>Nod and look to Kikuri. "Out of curiosity, has Miss Kirisame checked in today?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #552 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:27:55 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 23, 2012, 02:26:42 AM

>Nod and look to Kikuri. "Out of curiosity, has Miss Kirisame checked in today?"

>Kikuri is still speaking on the phone, and does not seem to notice your question.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #553 on:** March 23, 2012, 03:40:58 AM »

>More quietly to Kiku, "Any luck?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #554 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:37:44 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 23, 2012, 03:40:58 AM

>More quietly to Kiku, "Any luck?"

>"Maybe." She tilts her head back towards Kikuri. "I told her I needed to see the records pertaining to a youkai that's recently come to the temple. One who's behavoir has Satori suspicious. That sort of thing is over her head, but she did agree to inform one of the ones in charge here. Hironobu Saigyoji."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #555 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:02:36 AM »

>"I...might be able to help a bit. As I just mentioned, someone I know is here. She can probably vouch for us."
>Glance back toward Lily and Chie. If they don't seem to be in earshot, say, "Do you intend to take Chie with us?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #556 on:** March 23, 2012, 09:58:36 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 23, 2012, 08:02:36 AM

>"I...might be able to help a bit. As I just mentioned, someone I know is here. She can probably vouch for us."
>Glance back toward Lily and Chie. If they don't seem to be in earshot, say, "Do you intend to take Chie with us?"

>"There is another here that knows you, Lotus?"
>They do not appear to be in earshot, but you recall Chie has very sharp ears. She is likely to hear you, except maybe if you whisper directly into Kiku's ears. From what you know of feline youkai, however, you'd probably want to ask her permission before doing that, however. Do you wish to say this regardless?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #557 on:** March 23, 2012, 10:26:45 AM »

>Let's not push the issue yet if Chie will overhear.
>"In a sense, there is."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #558 on:** March 23, 2012, 11:40:01 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 23, 2012, 10:26:45 AM

>Let's not push the issue yet if Chie will overhear.
>"In a sense, there is."

>You decide to set the issue of Chie aside for the moment.
>Kiku looks towards Lily. "Another like yourselves?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #559 on:** March 23, 2012, 09:16:03 PM »

>Shake head. "No, rather a personal friend. I don't think she knows who I am."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #560 on:** March 24, 2012, 02:42:42 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 23, 2012, 09:16:03 PM

>Shake head. "No, rather a personal friend. I don't think she knows who I am."

>Kiku seems a touch confused. "If she does not know you as you are now, how do you expect her to vouch for you?"

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #561 on:** March 24, 2012, 05:33:57 AM »

>"Um... that's actually a good point."
>Wait for a reply to the request for basement access.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #562 on:** March 24, 2012, 10:32:03 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 24, 2012, 05:33:57 AM

>"Um... that's actually a good point."
>Wait for a reply to the request for basement access.

>Don't say this. Instead say, "It won't be hard to let her know."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #563 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:33:27 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 24, 2012, 05:33:57 AM

>"Um... that's actually a good point."
>Wait for a reply to the request for basement access.

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 24, 2012, 10:32:03 AM

>Don't say this. Instead say, "It won't be hard to let her know."

>You consider admitting to Kiku that she made a good point, but opt for something else instead.
>"Are you sure you want to?"
>It turns out you needn't wait too long, because Kikuri hangs up her phone, and gives Kiku a polite smile as the youkai turns at the sound. "Saigyouji-san would prefer to discuss the matter in person. He will be down shortly."
>"A wise decision. Thank you." Kiku responds.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #564 on:** March 25, 2012, 08:54:15 AM »

>"Thank you very much."
>Smile to Kiku, "You amaze me yet again."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #565 on:** March 25, 2012, 10:38:20 PM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 25, 2012, 08:54:15 AM

>"Thank you very much."
>Smile to Kiku, "You amaze me yet again."

>"I do my duty. No more, no less." She pauses, then adds in a quieter voice, "But don't be TOO amazed, Lotus. We still have to convince Saigyouji-san to give us access. And if you have any suggestions on how we should explain your presense, on what is supposed to be a temple matter, I'm certainly willing to entertain them."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #566 on:** March 26, 2012, 12:22:52 AM »

>"Is it unlikely that your faith and mine would work together for the common good?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #567 on:** March 26, 2012, 12:37:13 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 26, 2012, 12:22:52 AM

>"Is it unlikely that your faith and mine would work together for the common good?"

>"I didn't know you represented a faith."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #568 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:36:20 AM »

>"I consider myself a representative of the Buddha's teachings, in any event. But more to the point, is there any reason why you wouldn't consider asking for additional help with a troublesome opponent?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #569 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:11:49 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on March 26, 2012, 01:36:20 AM

>"I consider myself a representative of the Buddha's teachings, in any event. But more to the point, is there any reason why you wouldn't consider asking for additional help with a troublesome opponent?"

>"The temple handles its own affairs. It is extremely rare that we have ever settled internal affairs by enlisting outside help, at least in all the years I've been there. And if I had become the elder like I was supposed to have-rumored to have become of our shrine, then I would have adopted a similar principal."