Satori Quest II - Earth Spirit Festival

[Nekomata-chan]

>Nod. "It would probably be for the best is we had them helping out as well, though Alice might not be able to help entirely due to the events of yesterday."

>Marisa nearly bursts out laughing, "She probably won't be, but I'd like to see you try and stop her! Determined as hell sometimes, she is, ze."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Well, I was more referring to her weakened state being a hindrance to the effectiveness of her portion of the seals."
>Smirk. "Just a moment, this just dawned on me. But you had mentioned that there were people seeking it, yes?"
>"I just had a rather amusing idea. Though it requires that a false copy be made of the book."
>"You see, my idea is thusly. A false copy of the book is to be made. That false copy will not actually contain the spells within. But instead, various off-topic ramblings contributed by all of us."
>"That false copy will then be used as bait to lure out those who seek the book. And it is therein that we shall defeat them, and thus, thwart their plots."
>"A rather common gambit really, but this should work quite well in lieu of a better strategem. I came across a similar plot once while reading various books, to varying degrees of success."
>"But the point is, lay out the poisoned bait for the rats, and they will come in droves, only to be felled posthaste."
>"And then, we could also scatter throughout Gensokyo, copies of the false copy. So that anyone else foolish enough to attempt such a thing as locate the real book, would be stymied, and unable to find the real one easily. Essentially, making it as unto a needle in a haystack."
>"Of course, before this plan will be executed fully, the real book shall have to be sealed, that is a crucial thing. Key to not only the safety of Gensokyo, but my plot to lure out the ones who seek the book as well."

[Nekomata-chan]

>Nod. "Well, I was more referring to her weakened state being a hindrance to the effectiveness of her portion of the seals."

>Marisa nods, "Eh. She never uses all of her power anyway. The day she does, phew, hold on to your hats.."

>Smirk. "Just a moment, this just dawned on me. But you had mentioned that there were people seeking it, yes?"
>"I just had a rather amusing idea. Though it requires that a false copy be made of the book."

>Everyone looks at you, perplexed at your idea, but curious to hear more. Especially Reimu and Marisa.

>"You see, my idea is thusly. A false copy of the book is to be made. That false copy will not actually contain the spells within. But instead, various off-topic ramblings contributed by all of us."
>"That false copy will then be used as bait to lure out those who seek the book. And it is therein that we shall defeat them, and thus, thwart their plots."
>"A rather common gambit really, but this should work quite well in lieu of a better strategem. I came across a similar plot once while reading various books, to varying degrees of success."

>Reimu grins, "That... sounds like a brilliant idea. If we keep several copies near places that we all live near, we can spread rumours single-handedly to lure people there, and then take them down!"
>Patchouli grins, "It sounds perfect!"

>"But the point is, lay out the poisoned bait for the rats, and they will come in droves, only to be felled posthaste."
>"And then, we could also scatter throughout Gensokyo, copies of the false copy. So that anyone else foolish enough to attempt such a thing as locate the real book, would be stymied, and unable to find the real one easily. Essentially, making it as unto a needle in a haystack."

>Marisa grins, "And, when they do find 'em, we can track them all down and blast them out of existence!!"
>Remilia laughs, "You want to kill people for searching for a book? Well, it may cut off their efforts, if anything..."

>"Of course, before this plan will be executed fully, the real book shall have to be sealed, that is a crucial thing. Key to not only the safety of Gensokyo, but my plot to lure out the ones who seek the book as well."

>Yukari nods, solemnly, "Do you want me to get everyone else who knows about it?"

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Yes, now's the time for action, not words."

[Nekomata-chan]

>Nod. "Yes, now's the time for action, not words."

>Yukari nods, and disappears into a gap to fetch the others.
>After about a minute, several gaps appear.
>Through them walk Shikieiki Yamaxanadu, Suika Ibuki, Ran Yakumo, Yuyuko Saigyouji and Alice Margatroid.
>All with serious expressions.

[Hanzo K.]

>Look to them, nodding to each in turn.
>"Shame we all had to meet during such a serious time. It would have been better if we had met during a more happy occasion, but alas."
>"Now, I had a plan to stop those seeking the book. We will make a false copy of the book that does not contain anything the real one has. But instead, various ramblings and thoughts from all of us. Once that is done, and the real book is sealed, we will create copies of the false copy, and scatter them throughout Gensokyo. Once that is done, we merely need to wait for those who seek the book to find one of the copies..."
>Smirk. "...And it is with that bait that we will catch the rats."

[Nekomata-chan]

>Look to them, nodding to each in turn.
>"Shame we all had to meet during such a serious time. It would have been better if we had met during a more happy occasion, but alas."

>Alice shrugs, "Well, it isn't a shame. The book was found. We all have to be here regardless of the serious atmosphere."

>"Now, I had a plan to stop those seeking the book. We will make a false copy of the book that does not contain anything the real one has. But instead, various ramblings and thoughts from all of us. Once that is done, and the real book is sealed, we will create copies of the false copy, and scatter them throughout Gensokyo. Once that is done, we merely need to wait for those who seek the book to find one of the copies..."
>Smirk. "...And it is with that bait that we will catch the rats."

>Shikieiki cracks a small smile, "I like the plan. It will certainly be a good idea to smoke out the potential sinners in Gensokyo."
>Yuyuko giggles, "I do hope that some of them come to visit me~! It will be nice to talk to them~!"
>Suika suddenly has a very pensive expression, "Yo, Eiki... when people get reincarnated, they don't have any memory of their past life, do they? We can't let people like that get reincarnated, right?!"
>Shikieiki quietly gasps, "You're right... I'm sure I can make an arrangement. Although there are never supposed to be any memories from your past life, there have been occasions where people find snippets of past-life memories... we can work around that."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod, with a smirk. "Well, shall we get to business then?"
>Look to Eiki. "I actually had some other things I wanted to discuss with you afterwards, so this works out to a point.

[Nekomata-chan]

>Nod, with a smirk. "Well, shall we get to business then?"
>Look to Eiki. "I actually had some other things I wanted to discuss with you afterwards, so this works out to a point.

>Everyone nods in agreement.
>Patchouli looks around, "So, for those who weren't here when it was discussed, the protocols are as follows: we are all going to contribute, one-by-one, to seal this book away. That way, it needs all of us to unseal it systematically. Make sure not to hold back on anything."
>Marisa grins at Alice, "Hear that?"
>Alice frowns, "Shut up."
>Marisa recoils, "Okay..."
>Patchouli frowns, "As I was saying... we need to make sure that we give our all for this. We cannot afford to allow any possible holes or loops that a possible thief can get through. We are some of the strongest people in Gensokyo, so that won't be difficult, but we cannot afford to be complacent."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Well then, the time for talk is over for now. It is time to begin the sealing."

[Nekomata-chan]

>Nod. "Well then, the time for talk is over for now. It is time to begin the sealing."

>Patchouli nods, "Everyone gather around in a circle."

>Everyone gathers around the book, in a circle.

>Patchouli nods again, more assertively, "Begin!"

[Hanzo K.]

>Alright, we're already in our place, so let's begin by adding in our seal.

[Nekomata-chan]

>Alright, we're already in our place, so let's begin by adding in our seal.

>You contribute your own seal. You are the first one to do it.
>Patchouli, then Marisa, then Alice, then Shikieiki, then Reimu, then Koakuma, then Yuyuko, then Ran, then Yukari, then Suika all add their own seals gradually.

>Then, when all of you have contributed for about 3 minutes, the book suddenly glows brightly, and appears to be encased in a heat-radiating, rainbow-pulsating magical box with 11 thick and impenetrable layers.

[Hanzo K.]

>"And now we place the 12th seal, the one that requires all of us to place a seal at the exact same time, affording another 12 layers of security."

[Nekomata-chan]

>"And now we place the 12th seal, the one that requires all of us to place a seal at the exact same time, affording another 12 layers of security."

>Everyone nods, and you all focus at the same time to put an additional seal on the book.

>It takes a bit longer, but soon the magical layer grows a lot thicker.

[Hanzo K.]

>Once we finish; "Phew...That was a mite exhausting, wasn't it? We can make the false copies later, after we find a place to keep the Sealed Book."
>Then sigh with that sort of worn-out, but relieved smile. "But now that the truly important goal has been accomplished, we can turn our thoughts to more happy discussion, no?"

[Nekomata-chan]

>Once we finish; "Phew...That was a mite exhausting, wasn't it? We can make the false copies later, after we find a place to keep the Sealed Book."
>Then sigh with that sort of worn-out, but relieved smile. "But now that the truly important goal has been accomplished, we can turn our thoughts to more happy discussion, no?"

>Suika grins, "Or get drunk."
>Shikieiki looks at Suika with a blank expression, "Are you serious? Alcohol is extremely bad for y-"
>Reimu giggles, "Kid's got unlimited sake, you're not stopping her."

[Hanzo K.]

>Chuckle. "It's an Oni thing. They've got exceptionally resilient bodies, even for Youkai. Which is why they can drink as much as they do without adverse effects. I suspect that they have a liver that can withstand an endless amount of liquor."
>Head over to Eiki. "Anyways, I was actually planning on visiting you before all this happened. You see, in nine days from now, I am hosting a massive festival here in the underground. And since I knew you to be of good character, you would be perfect for being a judge for some of the various higher-end contests that will be happening. There are two in particular that you would be suited to. the Danmaku Contest, which Miss Knowledge will also be working as a judge for. And the Battle Festa, which is a large combat tournament designed for the more combative sorts, and is slated to be the highlight attraction."
>Smirk. "After all, you know how the old saying goes, 'The right person/tool for the right job'."

[Nekomata-chan]

>Chuckle. "It's an Oni thing. They've got exceptionally resilient bodies, even for Youkai. Which is why they can drink as much as they do without adverse effects. I suspect that they have a liver that can withstand an endless amount of liquor."

>Shikieiki raises an eyebrow, "Yes, I know, but it's a bad message to the younger, more impressionable generation-"
>Marisa cuts her off, "No kid is impersonating Suika. Heck, the little drunkard's not far off from a kid herself."

>Head over to Eiki. "Anyways, I was actually planning on visiting you before all this happened. You see, in nine days from now, I am hosting a massive festival here in the underground. And since I knew you to be of good character, you would be perfect for being a judge for some of the various higher-end contests that will be happening. There are two in particular that you would be suited to. the Danmaku Contest, which Miss Knowledge will also be working as a judge for. And the Battle Festa, which is a large combat tournament designed for the more combative sorts, and is slated to be the highlight attraction."
>Smirk. "After all, you know how the old saying goes, 'The right person/tool for the right job'."

>Shikieiki smiles, "That Battle Festa certainly sounds like a fun event. It has been a while since I participated in any way in a festival... I'll have to lug Komachi over, too. There is no point in her sitting there and doing nothing. If she's going to slack off, she may as well be around here doing it."

[Hanzo K.]

>Smile. "So, which would you like to officiate for? If you choose to be on the Judge's Panel for the Danmaku Contest, you'll be working with Miss Knowledge."
>Nod. "And I think that I may know of another who would suit that sort of position as well. But according to what I've heard, she is just as likely to want to be a contestant in the Battle Festa as well."
>Look to Yukari. "You know of whom I speak. The Flower Youkai, Miss Kazami."

[Nekomata-chan]

>Smile. "So, which would you like to officiate for? If you choose to be on the Judge's Panel for the Danmaku Contest, you'll be working with Miss Knowledge."

>Shikieiki thinks for a while, "Hm... the Danmaku Contest certainly sounds like an interesting event. I'd like to be on the Judge's Panel for that, if that is fine."

>Nod. "And I think that I may know of another who would suit that sort of position as well. But according to what I've heard, she is just as likely to want to be a contestant in the Battle Festa as well."
>Look to Yukari. "You know of whom I speak. The Flower Youkai, Miss Kazami."

>Yukari raises her eyebrows with a grin, "Yuuka? Nice idea. She would probably be incredibly overpowered in the Battle Festa. It may be better to make her a judge~"

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod to Eiki. "Good to have you on the team then, this will certainly ensure that the contest is judged fairly."
>"Well, I have heard that she believes that danmaku is all about beauty and elegance."
>Glance at Marisa with a smirk. "Unlike a certain other individual who is currently present."

[Nekomata-chan]

>Nod to Eiki. "Good to have you on the team then, this will certainly ensure that the contest is judged fairly."

>Shikieiki smiles, "Glad to be of assistance."

>"Well, I have heard that she believes that danmaku is all about beauty and elegance."
>Glance at Marisa with a smirk. "Unlike a certain other individual who is currently present."

>Marisa grins, "Hey, come on! Some of my danmaku is pretty."
>Alice sighs, "Marisa, making a massively destructive laser 'prettier' by making it a rainbow-coloured one doesn't actually make it pretty."
>Marisa whines, "Alice, get it right! It's love coloured!"
>Reimu almost bursts out laughing, "Yeah, totally! Murderous love. Sounds like Yuuka's thing."

[Hanzo K.]

>Chuckle. "Well then, I suppose I should see about enlisting Miss Kazami as the third member of the Judge's Panel then. If you would be so kind as to politely invite her, Yukari?"
>We might be a bit worn out, but we can at least handle diplomatic things.

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>In response to Reimu: "Well, she did steal it from Yuuka."

[Nekomata-chan]

>Chuckle. "Well then, I suppose I should see about enlisting Miss Kazami as the third member of the Judge's Panel then. If you would be so kind as to politely invite her, Yukari?"
>We might be a bit worn out, but we can at least handle diplomatic things.

>Yukari grins, "I'll just be a moment~"
>She disappears into a gap, with a wave.

>In response to Reimu: "Well, she did steal it from Yuuka."

>Marisa gasps, "Did not! It was all legitimate! All above-board, no stealing involved!"
>Shikieiki cracks a small smile, "Would you care to share how legitimate it was, or shall I?"
>Marisa cowers a bit, "Uh, no, I'm... fine."

[Hanzo K.]

>Chuckle. "It's probably not too different from my Recollection Spellcards, now that I think of it."
>Ah, while they're here, we may as well add some of their cards to our collection. We can probably get more of Patchy's cards now, since she's on good terms with us.

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>No, don't try it with Patchy. She may still have her protective spell up; don't risk it.

[Hanzo K.]

She probably dropped it earlier though, after we informed her the limits of our ability.
Or did you not read that part? If not, then you should probably do that.

[GuyYouMetOnline]

I did, but there was nothing indicating she actually dropped it. We should at least ask her first.