Author Topic: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 2 (Read 39162 times)

Oldmansour · « **Reply #90 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:43:20 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 01:07:42 AM

>Let Eagle finish up, then approach.
>"Sorry for the wait. We were combing over the store."

>"See that you are." the oni replies in a haughty, harshly accented voice, while tossing her short red hair with her free hand. Disengaging from the Eagle, she turns on her heel and walks down the road in your direction. You have to move to avoid colliding with her shoulder, as she moves with the attitude of one that thinks she owns the whole street. The winged, collared, youkai following her wearing a rather long-suffering expression, gives you an apologetic look as she follows her mistress.
>Eagle chuckles as she pushes off the building wall she'd been leaning against, beating her wings twice, experimentally. "Yeah, y'pretty much have to to find anything in there."
>She gestures with her head towards the bag in your hand. "Found something, I see."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #91 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:45:35 AM »

>"A book that might give me some insights into Marigold's condition. What was that about?"
>Nod toward the oni.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #92 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:51:41 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 01:45:35 AM

>"A book that might give me some insights into Marigold's condition. What was that about?"
>Nod toward the oni.

>She grins. "Kinda the same thing you hired me for. Now I'm keeping my eye out for somethin' lost by two people." She cups her chin with her hand thoughtfully, then shrugs slightly. "I don't suppose you happened to notice a... rather controversial kind of document while you were in Kourin's, did you?"
>"And what about your kid's condition? I didn't note anythin' wrong with her, beyond not having a name of her own."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #93 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:59:39 AM »

>"Condition in the sense of how she's going to view the world in general, I mean. Metaphysical condition."
>Did we see any documents like she described?

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #94 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:08:21 AM »

>"It's a book about newborn youkai. This volume deals with youkai born from inanimate objects."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #95 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:11:36 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 01:59:39 AM

>"Condition in the sense of how she's going to view the world in general, I mean. Metaphysical condition."
>Did we see any documents like she described?

>"There's a book on that now?"
>You saw a number of stray papers in that place, as well as a number of esoteric books, but in terms of....
>Actually, there was one that was more out of place than others.
>Certificate of Ownership: Lucretia D'koy.
>That certainly qualifies.

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on February 05, 2012, 02:08:21 AM

>"It's a book about newborn youkai. This volume deals with youkai born from inanimate objects."

>"Ahhh." She nods sagely. "Lookin' for parenting advice."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #96 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:12:40 AM »

>Nod.
>"Lucretia D'koy?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #97 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:17:59 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 02:12:40 AM

>Nod.
>"Lucretia D'koy?"

>She grins again. "'scuse me a minute. That's worth taking a gamble on."
>Without waiting, she moves past you, and into Kourin-dou.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #98 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:34:38 AM »

>"Mind if I tag along? I am sure he went easy on me, and would love to see him putting forth real effort."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #99 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:40:02 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 02:34:38 AM

>"Mind if I tag along? I am sure he went easy on me, and would love to see him putting forth real effort."

>She pauses at the door, grinning. "Suit y'self, but, I doubt you'll see much."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #100 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:21:52 AM »

>"You may be surprised."
>Follow!

Oldmansour · « **Reply #101 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:49:06 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 03:21:52 AM

>"You may be surprised."
>Follow!

>You re-enter Rinnosuke's shop a bit sooner than you'd expected, following behind Eagle. You get into the store in time to hear Rinnosuke say, "Here to sell again, miss Nagashima?"
>Eagle seems to be searching for that document. "Not this time, Kourin." She pauses, holding up the gold tiara you found earlier. "You sure it said 'D'koy'?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #102 on:** February 05, 2012, 04:44:41 AM »

>"It was a certificate, I believe."
>Point toward where we saw it.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #103 on:** February 05, 2012, 05:39:59 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 04:44:41 AM

>"It was a certificate, I believe."
>Point toward where we saw it.

>"Yeah, that's what she said, all right." Eagle replies, setting the tiara down and heading in the direction you pointed out to her.
>"Looking for something specific, then?" Rinnosuke directs towards Eagle.
>"As a matter of fact..." Eagle trails off, lifting a paint tray and putting it to one side. "I just found it." she declares, lifting the paper in question. She then chuckles, glancing over her shoulder at you. "Woulda been nice if Chen's locket was this easy to come by, eh, Byakuren."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #104 on:** February 05, 2012, 05:57:29 AM »

>"I'll take what victories we can get."
>Look to Rinnosuke, and say, "How did you come by this item?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #105 on:** February 05, 2012, 06:20:11 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 05:57:29 AM

>"I'll take what victories we can get."
>Look to Rinnosuke, and say, "How did you come by this item?"

>"I... didn't know it was there. Was is that?" he asks, adjusting his glasses.
>"A certificate of ownership for one pretty little duck youkai, formerly owned by a rather careless rich oni from Bonn. I'm not at liberty to discuss how she lost it, but, as for how it ended up in this place, I have no earthly idea."
>"Nor do I." Rinnosuke intones, his voice taking on a rather dark timbre. "I don't deal in slaves."
>"Well, I'll be happy to take it off your hands, then." Eagle says as she tucks the document inside her jacket. "Get it back to where it belongs."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #106 on:** February 05, 2012, 06:23:43 AM »

>"How much?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #107 on:** February 05, 2012, 06:33:02 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 06:23:43 AM

>"How much?"

>Eagle and Rinnosuke exchange a look. They look like neither one knows if you were talking to them, or the other person.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #108 on:** February 05, 2012, 06:42:44 AM »

>This to Rinnosuke.
>"It's in your shop, is it not? So you'd get to name the price? How much?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #109 on:** February 05, 2012, 06:52:53 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 06:42:44 AM

>This to Rinnosuke.
>"It's in your shop, is it not? So you'd get to name the price? How much?"

>"Believe me, young lady, I do not want it."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #110 on:** February 05, 2012, 06:59:26 AM »

>"I'll give you a [dollar equivalent]"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #111 on:** February 05, 2012, 07:08:47 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 06:59:26 AM

>"I'll give you a [dollar equivalent]"

>Yamato uses dollars and cents.
>Rinnosuke holds up his hand. "That won't be necessary."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #112 on:** February 05, 2012, 07:11:19 AM »

>"It will be. I wish to purchase it legitimately. It is not enough to say I have found it."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #113 on:** February 05, 2012, 07:23:17 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 07:11:19 AM

>"It will be. I wish to purchase it legitimately. It is not enough to say I have found it."

>"Byakuren," Eagle interrupts. "You found it first, but I'm the one holding it. And according to oni law, that means I own it. Especially since Rinnosuke here put aside any claim of ownership." She draws in a breath, then nods to Rinnosuke. "You're a man of principals. I respect that."
>Rinnosuke bows simply in reply.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #114 on:** February 05, 2012, 07:30:53 AM »

>"It is as you say, I suppose."
>Frown, and ponder for a moment before saying, "What was the nature of the agreement?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #115 on:** February 05, 2012, 07:32:11 AM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 07:30:53 AM

>"It is as you say, I suppose."
>Frown, and ponder for a moment before saying, "What was the nature of the agreement?"

>She nods. And from your own expertise in oni law, you know it to be true.
>"You mean my agreement with the princess?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #116 on:** February 05, 2012, 05:34:32 PM »

>Nod.
>Start to leave the store, if she seems to be done.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #117 on:** February 05, 2012, 08:47:06 PM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 05:34:32 PM

>Nod.
>Start to leave the store, if she seems to be done.

>"Well, it's funny you mention," she says, moving to follow you. "This paper here wasn't even part of our deal, was just something she mentioned in passing. I figured I'd ask if you found it here for a laugh." She opens the door for you. "Never imagined it'd actually BE here."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #118 on:** February 05, 2012, 09:09:20 PM »

>"I figured. I assume this is what she uses to claim ownership over that youkai?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #119 on:** February 05, 2012, 09:13:42 PM »

Quote from: Funkapurvis on February 05, 2012, 09:09:20 PM

>"I figured. I assume this is what she uses to claim ownership over that youkai?"

>"In the same way you have a paper that gives you ownership of Rin Kaenbyou."