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

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #780 on:** August 15, 2012, 02:42:26 AM »

>"Times like this are when such joys are especially important. They remind you of what it is one seeks to preserve and exalt in the most basic of ways."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #781 on:** August 15, 2012, 06:07:35 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 15, 2012, 02:42:26 AM

>"Times like this are when such joys are especially important. They remind you of what it is one seeks to preserve and exalt in the most basic of ways."

>"You sound like a line from a Kinomoto poem..."
>"I didn't know you read poetry, Kiku." Lily says with some surprise.
>Kiku fidgets for an instant. "From time to time..."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #782 on:** August 15, 2012, 06:46:09 AM »

>Do we know much about poetry?
>"Thank you, Kiku."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #783 on:** August 15, 2012, 10:26:16 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 15, 2012, 06:46:09 AM

>Do we know much about poetry?

>Quite a bit, actually. You've always enjoyed poetry, from the older works of ancient Athenia to the more contemporary works of recent history.
>The poet Kiku refers to is one Fujirou Kinomoto, one of the more renowned poets of the past thousand years. He didn't have many works, but those that flowed from his quill (he was odd among his peers for that) were praised around the world for their beauty and uplifting soul. His life was tragically cut short during the first Lunar War four centuries ago. His most famous work, Someday the Dream will End, is still read at War Memorial services to this day.
>The exact poem Kiku's referring to, however, escapes you at present.

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 15, 2012, 06:46:09 AM

>"Thank you, Kiku."

>The striped youkai nods once. And then clears her throat quietly. "But, uh, that's.... enough of that. We have a-a dinner, to attend to."
>Lily giggles.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #784 on:** August 15, 2012, 11:01:22 AM »

>"Yes, let's."
>Continue on toward the attending!

Oldmansour · « **Reply #785 on:** August 16, 2012, 02:39:51 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 15, 2012, 11:01:22 AM

>"Yes, let's."
>Continue on toward the attending!

>After having a rather nice moment with the tiger of the Tiger shrine (which you note has also brought a big smile to Lily's face) the three of you resume your course towards the indicated eatery Marissa recommended you to.
>After another minute or so, the large star-shaped sign Marissa mentioned comes into your field of view, down a left turn in the road.
>Lily places a hand on your shoulder after you make the required turn, and points to a small alley between a small antique store and what seems to be a sporting goods store. "Think we should change back before we get there?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #786 on:** August 16, 2012, 02:55:24 AM »

>"Yes, let's."
>Do so!

Oldmansour · « **Reply #787 on:** August 16, 2012, 03:58:36 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 16, 2012, 02:55:24 AM

>"Yes, let's."
>Do so!

>You hang a left turn and duck down the indicated alley, after making sure the coast is clear. Kiku remains at the mouth of the alley to ensure the coast remains clear. There's another store in the alley, on the back side of the antique store, seems to be a wedding supply store. But the windows are dark and unlit, and it appears to be closed, and unoccupied. The alley way ends in a chainlink fence seperating you from another street, which also seems to be devoid of people, at the moment. It seems safe enough.
>Lily raises her ring up, and a violet glow suffuses her being. The light pops with a shower of sparkles and feathers, revealing Lily White in her civilian outfit.
>You follow suit, and will yourself back to your 'normal' persona. The process is much simpler and less stressful than when you detransformed the last time. In a passing glow of rainbow colored light, Magical Lotus gives way to Byakuren Hijiri.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #788 on:** August 16, 2012, 04:08:37 AM »

>How are we feeling in the aftermath of that?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #789 on:** August 16, 2012, 04:17:02 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 16, 2012, 04:08:37 AM

>How are we feeling in the aftermath of that?

>You're still hungry, and still very fatigued, but no worse now that you've returned to your normal form.
>Lily's wings seem a little droopier, but seems otherwise all right.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #790 on:** August 16, 2012, 04:33:57 AM »

>Hopefully some appetizers will perk Lily up.
>Enter!

Oldmansour · « **Reply #791 on:** August 16, 2012, 07:33:41 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 16, 2012, 04:33:57 AM

>Hopefully some appetizers will perk Lily up.
>Enter!

>Kiku assures you that no one saw you or Lily, and the three of you set off again.
>The only people you see on the streets between the alley and your destination are a pair of male oni walking the opposite direction on the other side of the road, passing a hefty flask back and forth between them. They take no notice of you or your companions.
>The exterior of the building is oblong shaped, brown wood exterior broken by several windows along the south-facing wall allowing the diners to see out. The entrance is on the east side of the building, away from the parking lot, which sits to the north end.
>As Kiku pulls the door open for you to enter, your cell phone rings.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #792 on:** August 16, 2012, 07:45:49 AM »

>"I need to take this, I'll join you both in a minute, alright?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #793 on:** August 16, 2012, 08:41:45 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 16, 2012, 07:45:49 AM

>"I need to take this, I'll join you both in a minute, alright?"

>Kiku nods.
>Lily adds, "We'll save you a seat."
>Your companions enter the restaurant before you.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #794 on:** August 16, 2012, 09:04:36 AM »

>Answer the phone: "Hello?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #795 on:** August 16, 2012, 09:36:53 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 16, 2012, 09:04:36 AM

>Answer the phone: "Hello?"

>The Eagle's voice returns, "Miss Morning Star. I'd been wonderin' when you'd reach out and touch me."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #796 on:** August 16, 2012, 09:47:00 AM »

>"I'm sorry it took so long, things went rather crazy. Then I had to go deal with further crazy things."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #797 on:** August 16, 2012, 09:55:47 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 16, 2012, 09:47:00 AM

>"I'm sorry it took so long, things went rather crazy. Then I had to go deal with further crazy things."

>"If you're as smart as I think you are, I'll bet you found a way to make those things turn out profitable."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #798 on:** August 16, 2012, 10:04:07 AM »

>"I wouldn't say profitable, but they turned out for the best. I am sorry that I left you waiting for hours, but there wasn't time to arrange for someone to contact you."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #799 on:** August 16, 2012, 10:18:01 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 16, 2012, 10:04:07 AM

>"I wouldn't say profitable, but they turned out for the best. I am sorry that I left you waiting for hours, but there wasn't time to arrange for someone to contact you."

>"I had a feelin' that was the case. You didn't strike me as the type to run out on someone you're in business with. 'least not without a mighty good reason, and you made it clear when we went our separate ways that you were dealin' with whatever it was that you didn't want me to be a part of."
>"This phone I got here ain't the best in the world, but, from what I can gather from yer voice, I'd guess that, whatever this problem was, you got it resolved, but it weren't easy."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #800 on:** August 16, 2012, 10:28:16 AM »

>"Yes, it was a pain. But it's over and dealt with. Let us set things right between ourselves, shall we?"
>What is this place we're at again? And where is it? How far it it from the vicinity of the jeweler's?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #801 on:** August 17, 2012, 03:32:40 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 16, 2012, 10:28:16 AM

>"Yes, it was a pain. But it's over and dealt with. Let us set things right between ourselves, shall we?"
>What is this place we're at again? And where is it? How far it it from the vicinity of the jeweler's?

>"'Set things right'? I didn't think there were anything set wrong."
>You are standing outside Szenska's Restaurant. It is about a ten minute walk to the northest from the CRA. From Ran's.... You're not sure. It's a ways. It was about 20 minutes, maybe half an hour, car ride from Ran's the CRA, add another ten minute walk on top of it.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #802 on:** August 17, 2012, 03:44:20 AM »

>"Well, I did sort of leave you behind."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #803 on:** August 17, 2012, 03:54:51 AM »

>"And there is the matter of your payment to discuss. I did find what I was looking for."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #804 on:** August 17, 2012, 04:04:48 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on August 17, 2012, 03:44:20 AM

>"Well, I did sort of leave you behind."

>"Ah, don't sweat that. Like I said, I'd been thinking it was for a good reason. Albeit one I can't say I wholly understand, but, if you're right, that's for the better fer me. 'course, that don't mean I ain't curious."

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 17, 2012, 03:54:51 AM

>"And there is the matter of your payment to discuss. I did find what I was looking for."

>"So ya tracked down that locket, did ya? Now this don't happen too often, someone hires me for a job then does a better job at it than me." She sounds impressed.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #805 on:** August 17, 2012, 04:08:36 AM »

>"You led me in the proper direction, which I wouldn't have found on my own, at least not when I needed to be there, so the credit is yours. As for the details...it would be problematic if you knew, because others may find that you know, and then come after you to learn it."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #806 on:** August 17, 2012, 04:27:24 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 17, 2012, 04:08:36 AM

>"You led me in the proper direction, which I wouldn't have found on my own, at least not when I needed to be there, so the credit is yours. As for the details...it would be problematic if you knew, because others may find that you know, and then come after you to learn it."

>"I do gotta ask, though. Where did you find the thing?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #807 on:** August 17, 2012, 04:43:42 AM »

>"It was in the store, and the focus of a lot of trouble when we got there."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #808 on:** August 17, 2012, 04:48:12 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 17, 2012, 04:43:42 AM

>"It was in the store, and the focus of a lot of trouble when we got there."

>"It was in.... What, someone in the store swipe it out from under little Chen's nose?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #809 on:** August 17, 2012, 05:25:52 AM »

>"I am not entirely certain how it ended up there, whether it was swiped and came back or simply lost. I didn't really have time to ask."