Author Topic: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 3 (Read 37381 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #750 on:** August 07, 2012, 07:22:50 AM »

I'd also like to make sure things are okay with Storm Eagle, since we left her out to dry.

This said, I do think it'd be IC to deal with the Satori issue sooner rather than later, given what we were warned about, and getting some closure with Kiku.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #751 on:** August 07, 2012, 02:44:15 PM »

Works for me.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #752 on:** August 08, 2012, 01:22:06 AM »

Very good, then.
I'm out of town for the next few days, so, internet access will be spotty, at best. But I'll update when I can.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #753 on:** August 08, 2012, 04:52:13 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 07, 2012, 06:41:00 AM

>Walk! Enjoy the night air!
>"We did it."

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 07, 2012, 06:50:11 AM

>"...Peace certainly is a wonderful thing. It's that sort of thing that we three must fight to protect."

>You and your weary band set off in a northwesterly direction, which you believe to be the way indicated by Marissa's directions. You note that the area around the CRA is bordered by grass, flowers and trees, giving the building a bit of seperation from the businesses around it.
>The streets are rather quiet tonight. This is not unusual, it is a sunday night, after all, and the majority of businesses around close up shop early on sundays. And this suits you just fine, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the fresh, cool night air.

>"Yeah." Lily answers you. "But, I'm just as glad we don't have to fight anymore tonight."
>"Perseverance, Lily." Kiku replies. "If another threat arises in the next five minutes, or two years from now, we must be prepared."
>"Chie." Kiku continues, adressing her junior Sister. "I want you to return to the temple ahead of me. Inform Komeji-sama of what happened today. I shall return later myself and make a full report, after these individuals and I discuss some unfinished business."
>"Okay, Kiku." The pink-haired miko stops and gives you and Lily a bow. "Thank you for assisting my Sister Kiku today."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #754 on:** August 08, 2012, 06:18:05 AM »

>"She assisted us as much as we assisted her."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #755 on:** August 13, 2012, 06:22:57 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 08, 2012, 06:18:05 AM

>"She assisted us as much as we assisted her."

>"Couldn't have done it without her." Lily agrees.
>Chie gives you both a smile, then, after checking both ways, crosses the street and heads in a westerly direction.
>Kiku visibly hesitates, then calls after her, "And be careful of large dogs." Chie responds with a wave, and continues on her way.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #756 on:** August 13, 2012, 06:25:29 AM »

>"Does she tend to have problems with those? Or cause problems for them?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #757 on:** August 13, 2012, 06:34:24 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 13, 2012, 06:25:29 AM

>"Does she tend to have problems with those? Or cause problems for them?"

>"What?" Kiku asks quietly, as though the thought hadn't occurred to her before. "Well, no, not that I know of. But, she is still... young. It does no harm in offering a reminder of things, now and again."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #758 on:** August 13, 2012, 06:47:31 AM »

>"Ah. I imagined she might well have problems getting chased by them. Or chasing them down herself."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #759 on:** August 13, 2012, 07:11:27 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 13, 2012, 06:47:31 AM

>"Ah. I imagined she might well have problems getting chased by them. Or chasing them down herself."

>"I should hope this was not the case. I was simply... being cautious."
>Lily, however, looks between Kiku and Chie, and grins. "Aww, you're worried about her, aren'cha?"
>Kiku winces at Lily's warm tone of voice, but does not deny the claim.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #760 on:** August 13, 2012, 07:20:40 AM »

>"It's good that someone worries about her."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #761 on:** August 13, 2012, 08:03:21 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 13, 2012, 07:20:40 AM

>"It's good that someone worries about her."

>"The safety of my sisters is my foremost responsibility. In all forms."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #762 on:** August 13, 2012, 08:10:22 AM »

>"I think you do much more for her than safety, whether you know it or not."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #763 on:** August 13, 2012, 08:37:32 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 13, 2012, 08:10:22 AM

>"I think you do much more for her than safety, whether you know it or not."

>Kiku snorts. "Please. I am the second of the temple. I maintain discipline and security at the temple, and handle all the issues that Komeji-sama does not. That is all. What I am.... WHO I am, affords no more than that. And no less."
>Lily looks at her with a curious expression. "Well, if that's true, then why'd she stick around the CRA, even knowing she knew she couldn't help you down there?"
>"I... do not know."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #764 on:** August 13, 2012, 09:17:28 AM »

>"She appreciates you, Kiku."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #765 on:** August 13, 2012, 09:34:11 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 13, 2012, 09:17:28 AM

>"She appreciates you, Kiku."

>Kiku casts her gaze after the retreating form of Chie. "Perhaps. In her own... childish way. But she is young."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #766 on:** August 13, 2012, 10:11:08 AM »

>"That doesn't make the appreciation any less sincere, or what you provide for her any less welcome."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #767 on:** August 13, 2012, 10:21:52 PM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 13, 2012, 10:11:08 AM

>"That doesn't make the appreciation any less sincere, or what you provide for her any less welcome."

>"I do... no more than what I should. I desire no appreciation, nor affection."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #768 on:** August 13, 2012, 10:37:37 PM »

>"Really? Why not?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #769 on:** August 14, 2012, 12:00:58 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 13, 2012, 10:37:37 PM

>"Really? Why not?"

>A shadow passes over Kiku's eyes as she lowers her head slightly. She does not answer your question.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #770 on:** August 14, 2012, 12:15:26 AM »

>Glance toward Lily.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #771 on:** August 14, 2012, 12:29:39 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 14, 2012, 12:15:26 AM

>Glance toward Lily.

>Lily catches your eye, but merely flutters her wings in a kind of shrug.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #772 on:** August 14, 2012, 12:36:41 AM »

>Just put a hand on Kiku's shoulder. "You don't have to say anything if you don't want to. We won't be upset."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #773 on:** August 14, 2012, 02:06:45 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 14, 2012, 12:36:41 AM

>Just put a hand on Kiku's shoulder. "You don't have to say anything if you don't want to. We won't be upset."

>She nods faintly.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #774 on:** August 14, 2012, 02:21:29 AM »

>"However, whether or not you desire it, I think you deserve it as much as anyone."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #775 on:** August 14, 2012, 02:41:52 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 14, 2012, 02:21:29 AM

>"However, whether or not you desire it, I think you deserve it as much as anyone."

>Kiku's voice is somewhat heavy, and slightly quiet, "You are kind, Lotus."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #776 on:** August 14, 2012, 03:01:24 AM »

>"Perhaps so, but it's something more elemental than kindness. You are a person, just as anyone else. That's a good enough reason."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #777 on:** August 14, 2012, 03:58:10 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 14, 2012, 03:01:24 AM

>"Perhaps so, but it's something more elemental than kindness. You are a person, just as anyone else. That's a good enough reason."

>Kiku again says nothing, but slowly places her hand over yours. It takes a few seconds, but her mouth gradually offers up a small, uncertain smile.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #778 on:** August 14, 2012, 04:35:06 AM »

>Smile back.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #779 on:** August 15, 2012, 02:34:28 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 14, 2012, 04:35:06 AM

>Smile back.

>This is actually the first time you've seen the metal miko smile since you performed for her and her Sisters outside the shrine, with Eagle. She may not wear a smile very often (and it shows), but it looks a lot better on her face than her usual dour, downright sour, expression.