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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #720 on: May 18, 2012, 09:10:38 AM »
>Can we sense anything here?
>"Please elaborate."

>Nothing beyond what you have detected already.
>"My natural senses are more acute in my natural form. But I cannot use my magic in that state." Kiku replies. "Or, were you aware that some youkai, such as myself, can change their form between what they are and what they were?"

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #721 on: May 18, 2012, 09:27:42 AM »
>"Interesting. I would certainly do my best to protect you, but let's have a proper look around first."
>Can we get to that open area from here? Proceed onward if we can, keeping ware of the water.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #722 on: May 19, 2012, 01:07:38 AM »
>"Interesting. I would certainly do my best to protect you, but let's have a proper look around first."
>Can we get to that open area from here? Proceed onward if we can, keeping ware of the water.

>Kiku nods. You think she looked slightly releived for a second there. "Agreed."
>Easily. The aisle you're standing in opens directly into that area. So you, with the tiger youkai following behind you, advance towards it.
>You find something which you would describe as a break room, more so than anything else. There are in fact three vending machines along the east wall, and a long table between the second and third machine, holding bread, bagels, a toaster, microwave, coffee maker, plates. A metal door is present between table and third machine, with the word "Pool" written in what appears to be black marker, by an untrained hand.
>There are eight circular tables in evidence, with four chairs on most, five at some. An softcover book has been left on one table, while newspapers are evident on two others.
>The western wall features two more metal doors, but these have multiple locks on them. A small pair of lights are present on the upper right corner of both doors, red and green. The red light on both is currently illuminated. The left door shows some damage, a decent dent present about two feet up from the floor, bowing out towards the room you're standing in. It is here that you see Magical Lily, poking curiously at the dent in the metal. An elevator is located between both doors.
>To the north, the chamber opens up to reveal more long metal shelves holding document boxes.

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #723 on: May 19, 2012, 12:15:47 PM »
>Frown. "Pool?"
>Go have a closer look at that.
>Are we sensing anything now that we are in the room proper?

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #724 on: May 19, 2012, 09:40:43 PM »
>Frown. "Pool?"
>Go have a closer look at that.
>Are we sensing anything now that we are in the room proper?

>"So it says." replies Kiku simply. She sniffs the air shortly, then frowns herself.
>You walk closer to the marked door to have a closer look at it. The word "Pool" does indeed seem to be hand-written, and somewhat poorly, in a marker. The word is faded somewhat, though whether through age or through some property of the metal, you cannot determine. The door is painted a dull green, contrasting it from the off-white paint on the walls surrounding it. This paint has chipped slightly at the base, and in the lower right corner, of the door. The door has no window, and a simple metal handle.
>Neither the door, nor this room, alerts your senses beyond what you have already sensed. Apart from the sensations you received from those water puddles, you can detect nothing beyond the pervasive feeling of being surrounded by black, sludgy water, which has pressed on you since you first entered the basement. This feeling hasn't gotten any lesser, but it hasn't gotten any worse, either.

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #725 on: May 20, 2012, 06:40:35 AM »
>Have a look at the metal doors; is there any indication of their destination or the purpose of the lights?
>Did anymore mention the last time someone was down there?

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #726 on: May 20, 2012, 07:06:54 AM »
>Have a look at the metal doors; is there any indication of their destination or the purpose of the lights?
>Did anymore mention the last time someone was down there?

>Turning away from the "pool" door, you have a look at the two doors on the other side of the room. Unlike the "pool" door, these appear to be devoid of writing. Taking a couple steps towards the closer door, while Kiku moves around and behind you towards the pool door, there does not appear to be any indication of writing on or around the lights, either. The only marks of any sort around the doors are plain black letters, A and B, over them.
>Lily is giving that dent in the A door an experimental push with her boot, then looks over in your direction. "What do you make of this?"
>Neither Hironobu nor Hatoko mentioned when anyone was down here last, specifically.

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #727 on: May 20, 2012, 08:06:55 AM »
>Have a look at the dent Lily was examining.

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« Reply #728 on: May 20, 2012, 08:37:42 AM »
>Have a look at the dent Lily was examining.

>Upon closer examination, it looks about the right shape that would have resulted either from a heavy object impacting the other side, or someone very strong kicking it. It's not obvious which is the case, if either one.
>Lily would seem to agree with the latter thought process, as she backs up a couple steps. "If I didn't know better, I'd say someone tried to score from center on that kick."

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #729 on: May 20, 2012, 08:40:40 AM »
>Gingerly tap the door, to see if it's safe to touch.
>If so, run a hand over it, to see if we can feel any other dents.
>Does this door have a light? If so, what color is it?

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #730 on: May 20, 2012, 09:42:20 AM »
>Gingerly tap the door, to see if it's safe to touch.
>If so, run a hand over it, to see if we can feel any other dents.
>Does this door have a light? If so, what color is it?

>A touch apprehensive after what happened the last time you touched a door down here, you cross the floor and tentatively reach your hand out to brush the metal of this one, half expecting your fingers to encounter liquid metal again. This time, however, the metal remains just that- cold metal, and probably pretty thick, too, by the sound of it. It does not swallow your finger, nor ripple, nor give any sign at all of otherworldly malice. It's a bit of a relief, really. And not just for yourself, as you hear Lily let out a sigh of relief from behind you.
>Your probe the door with your hand, and you do find several imperfections in the metal door, some curving inwards, and some curving outwards. They're barely visible to the naked eye, apart from that large one. The inward-curving dings seem less smooth than the ones that curve outward.
>This door, like the one to your right, both have the red light above them illuminated.
>"You're mighty brave, Lotus." Lily praises you.

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #731 on: May 20, 2012, 10:07:59 AM »
>"Desperate is more apt, I think. I am not sure what to think about this, but I think I can feel some smaller dents like this one."
>Does it seem like water could have slipped through this door?

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #732 on: May 20, 2012, 10:43:19 AM »
>"Desperate is more apt, I think. I am not sure what to think about this, but I think I can feel some smaller dents like this one."
>Does it seem like water could have slipped through this door?

>"It is far too early for desperation, Lotus." Kiku admonishes you sternly from across the room. "Desperation is the last resort of those that have failed. We have not failed yet. We simply have failed to locate our enemy, and we will, in time." She produces a paper talisman and presses it against the Pool door. "No evil shall escape my sight." she states firmly.
>This door, and its neighbour, appear to be fairly airtight, with no obvious gaps around the doorframe. Water, however, can be pretty treacherous, so it's not entirely impossible.

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #733 on: May 20, 2012, 10:48:10 AM »
>Contemplate the chipped paint on the pool door. Does it suggest water damage?

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #734 on: May 20, 2012, 10:54:23 AM »
>Contemplate the chipped paint on the pool door. Does it suggest water damage?

>You'd guess it was rather caused by simple wear, or footwear hitting the bottom of it often enough to peel the paint slightly, rather than water damage.

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #735 on: May 20, 2012, 11:01:09 AM »
>"So, we have three doors to try. One is ominously marked pool, one seems to have something try to beat its way out, and one seems innocuous save for the red light..."

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« Reply #736 on: May 20, 2012, 08:45:57 PM »
>"So, we have three doors to try. One is ominously marked pool, one seems to have something try to beat its way out, and one seems innocuous save for the red light..."

>"And let's not forget that theory of yours about our enemies being in the sewers." Kiku states.
>"Sewers OR storm drains." Lily adds.
>"Whatever." the tiger youkai snaps at Lily, before turning her eyes back to you. "This door here is unlocked, what about those two?"

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #737 on: May 20, 2012, 08:54:46 PM »
>Can we tell if they are locked at a glance? Presumably the pounded-upon one is, unless it only opens from the outside...

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« Reply #738 on: May 20, 2012, 09:04:08 PM »
>Can we tell if they are locked at a glance? Presumably the pounded-upon one is, unless it only opens from the outside...

>Both doors feature the same type of electronic locking device that the entrance to the basement had. Much like the lights mounted in the top corner of the doors, both of these locks have a green light and a red light, and both of these also have their red lights lit. If they're anything like the common stoplight, you'd guess this indicates 'locked'.

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #739 on: May 20, 2012, 09:37:15 PM »
>"I suppose checking the unlocked one would be easiest. Shall we?"

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #740 on: May 20, 2012, 10:12:00 PM »
>"I suppose checking the unlocked one would be easiest. Shall we?"

>Kiku nods. "I took a quick scan beyond the door. I detected more metal that descended again after a foot or so. A staircase, I believe. I think there's a sub-basement down there."
>"What about Saigyouji-san?" Lily counters. "He'd probably be worried if he found us all up and gone when he comes back."

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #741 on: May 20, 2012, 10:19:18 PM »
>"That's a good point, Lily. Would you stay behind and tell him? I'm sure you will hear us if anything happens, and vice versa if anything happens up here."

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #742 on: May 21, 2012, 03:52:38 AM »
>I don't suppose you would have any advice for us at the moment, would you, Purpose?

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #743 on: May 21, 2012, 04:07:59 AM »
>"That's a good point, Lily. Would you stay behind and tell him? I'm sure you will hear us if anything happens, and vice versa if anything happens up here."

>Lily looks worried for a moment, then nods her head. "All right, Lotus, if you think it's safe." She points at the two doors. "And I'll ask him what's up with these doors here."
>Kiku produces a small piece of paper shaped like a little person, with a little line of orange around its waist, then walks towards Lily. "I know you and Lotus have a means of communicating with each other, but this shikigami will allow you to communicate with me, and I with you." Lily accepts the paper. "Should the need arise." Kiku finishes.
>"Cool!"
>"Indeed." Kiku marks dryly.

>I don't suppose you would have any advice for us at the moment, would you, Purpose?

>The Purpose's voice that returns to you is more muffled than normal, like it's whispering through a door to you.
>Be wary of your youkai companion, Lotus. The demon can taste her fear. That fear is a weapon that the enemy will use, if given the chance.

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #744 on: May 21, 2012, 07:04:17 AM »
>Can you give us any clues as to the demon's current location? We are having difficulty finding it.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #745 on: May 22, 2012, 03:55:28 AM »
>Can you give us any clues as to the demon's current location? We are having difficulty finding it.

>The Purpose's voice responds, but even duller this time. And there is another sound that rings in your head as it speaks, rising in volume. The sound of the waves on the beach on a stormy day, growing louder, and louder...
>I am afraid that she is concealed from me, as well. I believe she is somewhere below you. Directly below you, not directly, I cannot determine. But... Something is wrong...

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #746 on: May 22, 2012, 05:08:08 AM »
>"I think our enemy has begun attempting something, though I do not know what. Stay alert."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #747 on: May 22, 2012, 05:42:01 AM »
>"I think our enemy has begun attempting something, though I do not know what. Stay alert."

>At your words, Kiku immediately widens her stance and produces another ofuda, her eyes sweeping the area, her ears perked. Lily spreads her wings wide and starts looking around as well.
>Breaking contact with the Purpose, the roaring sounds of waves begins to fade from your mind. A fact which you are rather grateful for, honestly. But as they fade, another voice comes into your mind. A casual, almost friendly voice, but one that leaves a foul sensation in your mind as it whispers "It's not too late, you know. You could still join us."

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #748 on: May 22, 2012, 05:51:48 AM »
>I have seen what you do, and desire only to stop it.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2
« Reply #749 on: May 22, 2012, 06:30:08 AM »
>I have seen what you do, and desire only to stop it.

>Reality doesn't care what you desire...
>The slimy presense slinks away from your mind.
>"I don't see anything." Lily announces.
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