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

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #660 on:** August 03, 2012, 07:20:43 AM »

I'm not looking for a shortcut. Doing it with Lily gave us and her a far better understanding of each other than we could have gotten through any other means. That's what I'm going for here.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #661 on:** August 03, 2012, 07:31:04 AM »

>Actually, before we do this...do we still have the hunger?

Don't need Kiku catching that shit. Beating her off with a chair isn't a good way to make friends. ,,,Probably.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #662 on:** August 03, 2012, 07:38:00 AM »

Yeah, that's a good thought.

>If we are still hungry, what's the nearest place we can go for food?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #663 on:** August 03, 2012, 07:43:38 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 03, 2012, 07:31:04 AM

>Actually, before we do this...do we still have the hunger?

>You are still hungry.

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on August 03, 2012, 07:38:00 AM

>If we are still hungry, what's the nearest place we can go for food?

>You're actually not too familiar with the layout of this part of town, this being the first time in a long time you've been up this way. And you had a lot on your mind when Ran was driving you over, so you didn't notice any eateries around. That said, however, it shouldn't be too hard to find a decent place to grab a big bite around here, and the workers here would more than likely have plenty of advice to offer. Especially Marissa, assuming she hasn't gone off to flirt with someone else.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #664 on:** August 03, 2012, 07:47:07 AM »

>"I'd like to talk more, but when I tried to purify that tainted water-the water you turned to metal-I became extremely hungry. I don't know how much longer I can go without eating something; I've only managed to make it this long because I found a little something while I was by myself. I really need to get something to eat, so I'd like to ask you and Lily to accompany me."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #665 on:** August 03, 2012, 08:04:40 AM »

>Before we say this: Did we get any relief from what we had eaten before? Or was the hunger still the same?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #666 on:** August 03, 2012, 08:10:16 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 03, 2012, 08:04:40 AM

>Before we say this: Did we get any relief from what we had eaten before? Or was the hunger still the same?

>You felt some slight relief from the bagel you hastily consumed, but any sustenance it gave you was used up in the fights with the youma and its demon creator.

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on August 03, 2012, 07:47:07 AM

>"I'd like to talk more, but when I tried to purify that tainted water-the water you turned to metal-I became extremely hungry. I don't know how much longer I can go without eating something; I've only managed to make it this long because I found a little something while I was by myself. I really need to get something to eat, so I'd like to ask you and Lily to accompany me."

>Kiku inhales deeply, exhales slowly. "Truth to tell, I could use something to eat myself. I do not feel entirely hungry, but, I know I am." Kiku gives you a nod. "I believe I can accompany you that much longer, at least. But, I should not be too long. Satori will want to know what has transpired here."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #667 on:** August 03, 2012, 08:11:45 AM »

>"Yes, Satori is going to be...another problem we'll have to deal with. In short order."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #668 on:** August 03, 2012, 08:18:08 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 03, 2012, 08:11:45 AM

>"Yes, Satori is going to be...another problem we'll have to deal with. In short order."

>Kiku's eyes narrow. "Explain yourself."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #669 on:** August 03, 2012, 08:23:40 AM »

>Offer a smile. "No no, surely you don't think I mean anything bad. But as it stands, she is something of a potential problem for us. We're going to have to find a way to deal with that problem soon, before the enemy can exploit it. It was easy enough to transfer away Lily, and I can avoid the shrine. But, you don't have that luxury. And once she sees your thoughts..."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #670 on:** August 03, 2012, 08:31:45 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 03, 2012, 08:23:40 AM

>Offer a smile. "No no, surely you don't think I mean anything bad. But as it stands, she is something of a potential problem for us. We're going to have to find a way to deal with that problem soon, before the enemy can exploit it. It was easy enough to transfer away Lily, and I can avoid the shrine. But, you don't have that luxury. And once she sees your thoughts..."

>Kiku's eyes do not change. "I may have had a very bad experience today, Lotus, and been opened to powers and beings I didn't even know existed. You saved me from my own fears, and you know this evil better than I. I am willing to accept a lot of things, but I will not stand here and listen to you call the Elder of my temple a 'problem', or insinuate that she is a threat to me in any way."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #671 on:** August 03, 2012, 09:16:16 AM »

>Does she know we met the Metal Tiger today?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #672 on:** August 03, 2012, 09:19:37 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 03, 2012, 09:16:16 AM

>Does she know we met the Metal Tiger today?

>Not to your knowledge.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #673 on:** August 03, 2012, 09:29:51 AM »

>"Because I am merely repeating what I've been told. I met the Metal Tiger today, and it was wary of her."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #674 on:** August 03, 2012, 09:42:19 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 03, 2012, 09:29:51 AM

>"Because I am merely repeating what I've been told. I met the Metal Tiger today, and it was wary of her."

>Kiku bristles. "First you tell me that the eldersecondelder of my temple is a threat to me, and now you expect me to believe that you have met our God, MY God, when no shrine maiden has? Your power is undeniable, Lotus, but you are stretching your credibility very thin."
>"Unless...." Her tail swishes thougtfully. "Unless that smoke you inhaled has made you hallucinate. Or, perhaps, affected your memory."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #675 on:** August 03, 2012, 09:57:13 AM »

>"Do you think I would be untruthful with you, after all that's happened? And if you think I am mistaken, would it be enough for Lily to confirm it for you?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #676 on:** August 03, 2012, 10:02:25 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 03, 2012, 09:57:13 AM

>"Do you think I would be untruthful with you, after all that's happened? And if you think I am mistaken, would it be enough for Lily to confirm it for you?"

>"LILY. Lily White has been in the presence of the Metal Tiger as well?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #677 on:** August 03, 2012, 10:19:17 AM »

>"No. But she knows that I have. And she saw the animals in the forest reacting to it's presence."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #678 on:** August 03, 2012, 10:43:08 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 03, 2012, 10:19:17 AM

>"No. But she knows that I have. And she saw the animals in the forest reacting to it's presence."

>The Metal shrine maiden still seems kind of bristley, but she does consider your words. "So grandiose a claim is not one I can easily believe. Even from one like you. I'm sorry, it's simply not in me. I find it much more likely that your memory has somehow been affected by the ooze we encountered."
>"However..." she adds, somewhat more heavily. "Given all that has happened here today, and that the Morning Star is said to be honest as a rule, I... can suspend my disbelief a little. Lily, despite being merely a civilian, was never exposed to the ooze, and by estimation, is not prone to lies, though exaggeration is not out of character for her. I will hear what she has to say on the matter."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #679 on:** August 03, 2012, 05:38:42 PM »

>"I know of a way that you can be certain that everything I say is true, but it isn't something I want to do until I've eaten. Let's go find Lily, then find a place to eat."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #680 on:** August 03, 2012, 08:07:13 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on August 03, 2012, 05:38:42 PM

>"I know of a way that you can be certain that everything I say is true, but it isn't something I want to do until I've eaten. Let's go find Lily, then find a place to eat."

>"Agreed."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #681 on:** August 03, 2012, 08:32:04 PM »

>Depart the room with Kiku.

If at all possible, I think we should find some way to wrangle Eagle before eating. She's been waiting on us for ages by this point, likely. Related to that, it'd be super nice if Ran were around to give us a ride.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #682 on:** August 03, 2012, 09:56:27 PM »

Yeah, definitely get in touch with Eagle.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #683 on:** August 03, 2012, 11:30:41 PM »

Agreed.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #684 on:** August 04, 2012, 03:41:28 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 03, 2012, 08:32:04 PM

>Depart the room with Kiku.

>You depart Hatoko's office with Kiku in tow.
>Lily and Chie are standing down the hallway to the right, and Marissa is standing with them. Marissa currently has her arm draped over Chie's shoulder, and Lily is standing in front of them.
>Marissa catches your exit from Hatoko's office, and nods her head in your direction to Lily.
>The winged blonde turns to look you and waves.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #685 on:** August 04, 2012, 04:07:34 AM »

>Wave back.
>"Lily, I don't suppose you know if our ride is still here? We still owe Eagle a little check-up, and her lack of a cellphone makes this difficult."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #686 on:** August 04, 2012, 04:13:16 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 04, 2012, 04:07:34 AM

>Wave back.
>"Lily, I don't suppose you know if our ride is still here? We still owe Eagle a little check-up, and her lack of a cellphone makes this difficult."

>Lily blinks. "We had a ride?" Then her mouth opens in recognition. "Oh yeah, you two came here with Yakumo-san, almost forgot about that." She pauses then, as something else occurs to her. "Didn't you say she left before we went downstairs?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #687 on:** August 04, 2012, 06:44:45 AM »

>"I can't remember, it feels like it's been ages."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #688 on:** August 04, 2012, 07:10:08 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 04, 2012, 06:44:45 AM

>"I can't remember, it feels like it's been ages."

>Kiku confirms Lily's question with a nod. "You mentioned that before we saw Saigyouji-san."
>"Eagle?" Marissa blurts. "Not the Manari Miser?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #689 on:** August 04, 2012, 07:16:58 AM »

>"That's not very nice."