Author Topic: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 3 (Read 37391 times)

Oldmansour · « **Reply #420 on:** July 23, 2012, 02:38:12 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on July 23, 2012, 01:43:19 AM

>".. Are they twins, perhaps?"

>"Maybe?" Lily points at the woman's face. "Crazy one had that mark on the right side of her face."

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 23, 2012, 01:42:47 AM

>"I did."
>"Lily, Kiku, can you take care of things here? I'm going to go look for the one I fought."
>Assuming they agree, proceed to where we left the woman we fought.

>Kiku pauses in her process to give you a nod. "We shall not be long."
>You seperate from Lily and, after making sure the blonde doesn't fall over without your support, you take your leave of your fellow Heroes and make your way back towards the records level. The locker room, you note, is also devoid of water, though the damage from the exploding snakes remains quite evident. The sheet of lead Kiku created remains present as well, and is still as inert as when you passed by it before. The hallway is brighter lit, however, as the lights are no longer shrouded by that black cloud. Despite the fact that it's an ordinary hallway, it feels rather nice to be able to walk down a hall and not have to worry about something jumping out at you from the dark.

>When you reach the break room, after taking your time on the stairs (you swear there weren't that many going DOWN....), you find that the woman with the stripe on the right side of her face is indeed just where you left her. She appears to still be out, but her complexion is healthier than the ones below, and her head has shifted a bit since you last saw her.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #421 on:** July 23, 2012, 02:50:25 AM »

>Ponder if Old Man Saigyouji has come back yet? It would be nice to get some extra muscle involved with dragging these people up and looking them over.
>Look over Right Stripe, make sure she's okay.
>Ponder back, what did that one stone youma look like once we purified it?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #422 on:** July 23, 2012, 03:02:03 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on July 23, 2012, 02:50:25 AM

>Ponder if Old Man Saigyouji has come back yet? It would be nice to get some extra muscle involved with dragging these people up and looking them over.
>Look over Right Stripe, make sure she's okay.
>Ponder back, what did that one stone youma look like once we purified it?

>The CRA executive does not appear to be in evidence, but, if he's as devoted to this place as you surmised, then he's still upstairs.
>The woman appears to be in better shape than the people downstairs. You wouldn't be surprised if she regained consciousness soon.
>If you're referring to the youma you purified below, you didn't notice the object it left behind after it was bested. When you got a look at its youma form, however, the Dark Core appeared to be attached to some kind of old coin. Odds are, that coin is still back with Kiku and Lily.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #423 on:** July 23, 2012, 03:14:57 AM »

>Do we feel like we can still contact Lily from here, if so, send her a message. If not, break out the cell phone. Either way, tell her: "Try to what that youma was made from, while you're down there. I think it was a coin. I'm going to go find help."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #424 on:** July 23, 2012, 03:42:03 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on July 23, 2012, 03:14:57 AM

>Do we feel like we can still contact Lily from here, if so, send her a message. If not, break out the cell phone. Either way, tell her: "Try to what that youma was made from, while you're down there. I think it was a coin. I'm going to go find help."

>You do still have enough power to contact Lily, and do so. "A coin? Just a sec." Her contact breaks off, but her voice returns seconds later. "Is it an old coin? Kiku just found one."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #425 on:** July 23, 2012, 04:12:36 AM »

>"That's the one, I think. It would be best to turn it over to them."
>Okay, enough "resting". Let's go find the boss and get help.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #426 on:** July 23, 2012, 04:58:08 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on July 23, 2012, 04:12:36 AM

>"That's the one, I think. It would be best to turn it over to them."
>Okay, enough "resting". Let's go find the boss and get help.

>"I think I know who it belongs to, too." Lily pauses again. "Kiku's nearly done, we'll be there soon."
>That taken care of, you double check to make sure the former demon's servant/victim won't fall over, and then make your way over to the stairwell leading back to the surface. Your stomach rumbles again as you climb more stairs, but at least that sickly swamp smell is gone. Small favors.
>Sure enough, Hironobu is standing in the lobby, along with Hatoko and the bald-headed muscular man you saw before speaking with Hironobu the first time. The three of them are speaking among themselves, but the secretary Kikuri notices you come through the door. "She's back, Director." she advises the trio, all of whom aim their eyes at you. Hatoko seems rather alarmed at the sight of your battle damage.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #427 on:** July 23, 2012, 05:14:54 AM »

>"We have unconscious people, and need some help getting them all moved. It should be safe down there."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #428 on:** July 23, 2012, 05:18:45 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on July 23, 2012, 05:14:54 AM

>"We have unconscious people, and need some help getting them all moved. It should be safe down there."

>Kikuri, Hironobu, and the bald man all seem somewhat taken aback by your brief assessment of the situation below ground. Hatoko, however, steps forward, not missing a beat. "Are they hurt? How many people?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #429 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:02:36 AM »

>"Five, I think? They aren't externally wounded, but they will need to be examined and allowed to rest, at least."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #430 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:29:48 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on July 23, 2012, 06:02:36 AM

>"Five, I think? They aren't externally wounded, but they will need to be examined and allowed to rest, at least."

>The multicolored youkai nods, then starts issuing instructions. "I'll have beds prepared upstairs, and our on-site doctor notified. Kikuri, see to the latter. Shiyuu, go and assist this lady. I'll send Kakyo and Fuma to assist you."
>The bald man with the dark eyes nods mutely and walks towards you, as Hatoko continues, "What of you and your companions? Do you need medical attention?"

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #431 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:51:22 AM »

>"We should be fine."
>Lily, who is it that you believe that coin belongs to?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #432 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:55:28 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 23, 2012, 06:51:22 AM

>"We should be fine."

>"Very well."
>"Then, the situation has been resolved?" Hironobu asks you.

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 23, 2012, 06:51:22 AM

>Lily, who is it that you believe that coin belongs to?

>"When I was talking to her earlier, I noticed Kikuri was wearing a necklace of old coins. I thought there was a gap in the necklace, like one of 'em was missing, but I didn't get a really good look. Guess I was right."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #433 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:46:49 AM »

>"It is resolved."
>"Kikuri, we found a coin down there that we think belongs to you."
>To Kiku: "You have it, right? Show her."
>If it is Kikuri's: "Kikuri, the new youkai that we brought here, Marigold? She was born from an object I found in a situation similar to when we found the coin. I don't know if that will happen here, but you should be aware of the possibility."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #434 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:53:48 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 23, 2012, 07:46:49 AM

>"It is resolved."
>"Kikuri, we found a coin down there that we think belongs to you."
>To Kiku: "You have it, right? Show her."
>If it is Kikuri's: "Kikuri, the new youkai that we brought here, Marigold? She was born from an object I found in a situation similar to when we found the coin. I don't know if that will happen here, but you should be aware of the possibility."

>Hironobu is visibly relieved by this.
>The secretary's hand flashes to her neck. The necklace must be concealed by her blouse, as it is not visible evident. "An older brass one, from Old Bonn?"
>Lily, Kiku, and the coin in their possession, are still downstairs. They have not caught up to you yet.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #435 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:56:40 AM »

>"One of my companions has it. I'll have her show it to you."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #436 on:** July 23, 2012, 08:26:21 AM »

>You know what we've earned? A good sit down. Let's have a sit down on those stairs.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #437 on:** July 24, 2012, 03:00:22 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 23, 2012, 07:56:40 AM

>"One of my companions has it. I'll have her show it to you."

>Kikuri nods in anticipation.

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on July 23, 2012, 08:26:21 AM

>You know what we've earned? A good sit down. Let's have a sit down on those stairs.

>Your message delivered, you turn back through the door leading downstairs, the large man called Shiyuu reaching out ahead and pushing the door open, holding it open for you. Thanking him, you reenter the stairwell, and promptly plop yourself down on the stairs the first chance you get. Man, that sit down's been a long time coming. You exhale slowly, and you swear the breath withers as it leaves your body. The tall man pats you gently on the shoulder as he walks past, his touch surprisingly soft for one that looks as buff as he.
>As he descends the stairs, the sound of a door opening below sounds. That'll be your two friends, then, and sure enough, Kiku and Lily ascend the stairs seconds later, Lily holding Kiku's hand for support.
>"Twins." Lily says as she and Kiku pause on the stairs in front of you.
>"The one that you two fought seems healthier than the one that was petrified." Kiku continues. "I expect she'll regain consciousness soon."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #438 on:** July 24, 2012, 03:03:26 AM »

>Be cautious about what you say around others.
>"Everyone's okay, then?"
>"Show Kikuri the coin."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #439 on:** July 24, 2012, 03:14:29 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on July 24, 2012, 03:03:26 AM

>Be cautious about what you say around others.
>"Everyone's okay, then?"
>"Show Kikuri the coin."

>Kiku and Lily exchange a look, then Kiku gives you a nod, and moves past you up the stairs.
>"Kiku said they'd all had their energy sucked out of them." Lily informs you as Kiku passes through the door and into the lobby. "Especially the... girl with the stripe. She said they'll be fine, after a day or two. Kinda like me, actually, and Kyo... the others from a few days ago."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #440 on:** July 24, 2012, 03:21:32 AM »

>Nod to Lily. "That's good, they can probably be expected to make a full recovery."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #441 on:** July 24, 2012, 03:24:08 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on July 24, 2012, 03:21:32 AM

>Nod to Lily. "That's good, they can probably be expected to make a full recovery."

>Lily climbs the few stairs between you and plops down next to you, even more heavily than when you sat down. "I kinda... don't think it's hit me yet. I mean... We won. We really won."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #442 on:** July 24, 2012, 03:40:45 AM »

>Nod. Make she no one's coming up on us.
>"I think I'm a bit less rattled, but I didn't have to deal with this one alone, which did a lot to put my mind at ease. Are you alright, otherwise?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #443 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:01:05 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on July 24, 2012, 03:40:45 AM

>Nod. Make she no one's coming up on us.
>"I think I'm a bit less rattled, but I didn't have to deal with this one alone, which did a lot to put my mind at ease. Are you alright, otherwise?"

>Double checking the sights and sounds around you reveal no one other than Lily in your immediate proximity.
>Lily tries to smile, but her fatigue keeps it from fully forming. "I think so. I mean.... when we...." She hesitates, a tear forming in the corner of her bright blue eye. "The fighting, that was scary, but I could handle it. I trusted you, and I trust my power. But after the... when we..."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #444 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:24:27 AM »

>"It's okay. The Champion of Water won't be going anywhere."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #445 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:33:30 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on July 24, 2012, 04:24:27 AM

>"It's okay. The Champion of Water won't be going anywhere."

>Lily sniffles, and nods fiercely. "And we can deal with the rest of them that way, too! It worked on water, it can work on... whatever the other five are."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #446 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:52:21 AM »

>"I think we can aim for better than that, with more time to acclimate ourselves."
>Frown.
>"I wonder if Kiku is going to have to leave the shrine now, as well?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #447 on:** July 24, 2012, 05:08:29 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on July 24, 2012, 04:52:21 AM

>"I think we can aim for better than that, with more time to acclimate ourselves."
>Frown.
>"I wonder if Kiku is going to have to leave the shrine now, as well?"

>Lily seems confused for a moment, then her brain catches up. "Oh, yeah! That... yeah, that might be a problem. Convincing her to leave... that might be a bigger problem..."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #448 on:** July 24, 2012, 05:51:23 AM »

>"We'll have to reach some kind of amicable solution. I wonder if it's possible to do something about Satori between the three of us?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #449 on:** July 24, 2012, 06:05:09 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on July 24, 2012, 05:51:23 AM

>"We'll have to reach some kind of amicable solution. I wonder if it's possible to do something about Satori between the three of us?"

>The suggestion of yet another conflict makes Lily's face and wings droop. "You mean now?"