Author Topic: Remilia Quest (Read 74977 times)

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #390 on:** August 14, 2012, 06:46:51 AM »

>Let's see what fate has to say on that. Perhaps we might even be able to nudge it in a different direction if it's not to our liking.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #391 on:** August 14, 2012, 06:59:47 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 14, 2012, 06:46:51 AM

>Let's see what fate has to say on that. Perhaps we might even be able to nudge it in a different direction if it's not to our liking.

>You peel back the mists of fate for the next few days, as this incident will likely be resolved within that span, to see if Wriggle will be assaulted by these Sins as Suirei was.
>Your senses reveal two circumstances in which she would be at risk:
>In the event she remains behind here at the Myoren Temple, but Byakuren accompanies you on your travels to find Sakuya and this Countess, Envy will possess her, or another figure you cannot identify. You cannot be certain of this outcome, however, as it is dependent on Byakuren accompanying you, and you yourself are not 100% of that just yet.
>In the event she accompanies you on your quest to find the Countess, she will become possessed by another one of the Sins. You can't make out which one.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #392 on:** August 14, 2012, 07:05:55 AM »

>Frown. "...Alright, there are two outcomes. One of which has you staying here, and Byakuren comes along in your stead. If such a thing comes to pass, either Envy, or one of the others will do so. And the alternate outcome isn't so good either. If you come along, you'll still get possessed."
>Sigh. "However, the first outcome is wholly dependent on Byakuren coming along."
>"Now, There's a chance that I can alter the outcome into a more favorable one."

>What would we need in order to nudge things in a better direction?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #393 on:** August 14, 2012, 08:32:35 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 14, 2012, 07:05:55 AM

>Frown. "...Alright, there are two outcomes. One of which has you staying here, and Byakuren comes along in your stead. If such a thing comes to pass, either Envy, or one of the others will do so. And the alternate outcome isn't so good either. If you come along, you'll still get possessed."
>Sigh. "However, the first outcome is wholly dependent on Byakuren coming along."
>"Now, There's a chance that I can alter the outcome into a more favorable one."

>What would we need in order to nudge things in a better direction?

>You don't really need material reagents in order to push on someone's fate. But, your ability to do so depends on the situation and the people involved. Different alterations require varying degrees of concentration and effort, assuming you can even push on the fate of the beings involved or not. You would need to alter Wriggle's fate herself, though. For instance, you would not be able to make Envy possess someone else if Wriggle remains at the temple, or alter Byakuren's fate to ensure she goes with you (not without her consent anyway) but you could alter Wriggle's fate to not be at the temple. Basically, you would need to alter Wriggle's fate herself, not the fate of anyone else involved in the event in question.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #394 on:** August 14, 2012, 08:38:13 AM »

>"...Alright. If you'd like, I can see about pushing your fate in a better direction, because what I saw was not good."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #395 on:** August 14, 2012, 09:12:59 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 14, 2012, 08:38:13 AM

>"...Alright. If you'd like, I can see about pushing your fate in a better direction, because what I saw was not good."

>Wriggle swallows. "Push it how? In what direction? Where?"

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #396 on:** August 14, 2012, 09:16:55 AM »

>"A more favorable one. You see, I saw that if you were to stay here at the temple, and Byakuren came with me, you would be possessed by Envy, or one of the other Sins."
>"If you were to come along, you would also be possessed by one of the Sins. So you can see why I'm offering you the chance to have your fate adjusted."
>Now, in what sort of direction could we push her fate in if she accepted? it would be nice if she could still come along, but not get possessed. Or at the very least, be in a situation where the Sin could be expelled within the minute.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #397 on:** August 15, 2012, 12:43:09 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 14, 2012, 09:16:55 AM

>Now, in what sort of direction could we push her fate in if she accepted? it would be nice if she could still come along, but not get possessed. Or at the very least, be in a situation where the Sin could be expelled within the minute.

>Strictly speaking, you don't really NEED her permission to manipulate her fate, now that you know it. It just makes things a bit easier, makes the process less energy consuming.
>Manipulating her fate to make this possession short, or harmless, is possible. You could manipulate the fabric of her being to make her resistant to possession by otherworldly forces at the appropriate time, either rendering her completely immune, or making her an unsuitable host which would reject the parasite after mere seconds. You could make this permanent, if you wanted, but that might have consequences you haven't forseen at this point.
>You could also push her fate so that she wasn't in the right room at the right time. For instance, if she was fated to be possessed by Envy in, say, the kitchen of the temple, then you could push her fate so that she was in the bathroom when Envy was there, and thus, the opportunity would pass. It's not a guarantee, but it is easy to do.
>And of course, you could be a bit radical, and push her fate so that she and Mystia go home together, and spend the night together. Takes a bit more energy, but, using one's imagination is encouraged. And makes a better show.

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 14, 2012, 09:16:55 AM

>"A more favorable one. You see, I saw that if you were to stay here at the temple, and Byakuren came with me, you would be possessed by Envy, or one of the other Sins."
>"If you were to come along, you would also be possessed by one of the Sins. So you can see why I'm offering you the chance to have your fate adjusted."

>"Well, uh..."
>As Wriggle stews, Mystia asks you, "Well, what if she just went home? Didn't stay here, didn't go with you?"

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #398 on:** August 15, 2012, 01:04:23 AM »

>"Hmm....let's see about that then, but I'll need another hair, or a nail clipping."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #399 on:** August 15, 2012, 02:11:44 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 15, 2012, 01:04:23 AM

>"Hmm....let's see about that then, but I'll need another hair, or a nail clipping."

>Wriggle forks over another pair of green hairs.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #400 on:** August 15, 2012, 02:13:30 AM »

>"Well, this means you'll get an extra question I suppose."
>Now, let's use a hair for the question Mystia had. Wriggle's already given permission, so let's give it a look-see.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #401 on:** August 15, 2012, 02:42:04 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 15, 2012, 02:13:30 AM

>"Well, this means you'll get an extra question I suppose."
>Now, let's use a hair for the question Mystia had. Wriggle's already given permission, so let's give it a look-see.

>Utilizing the first of Wriggle's hairs, you peer into the future again. In the event that Wriggle simply goes home, then she will be in no risk of possession from the Sins.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #402 on:** August 15, 2012, 02:53:12 AM »

>Smile a bit. "Well, this is a light of cheer, I must say."
>"If she just goes home, she won't be at risk."
>Smirk, "Now, since there's an extra hair, how about another question?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #403 on:** August 15, 2012, 05:48:10 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 15, 2012, 02:53:12 AM

>Smile a bit. "Well, this is a light of cheer, I must say."
>"If she just goes home, she won't be at risk."
>Smirk, "Now, since there's an extra hair, how about another question?"

>Both Wriggle and Mystia breathe a sigh of relief.
>"Well... Now that that's answered, I'm not sure what else I wanna ask."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #404 on:** August 15, 2012, 05:51:24 AM »

>Smirk deviously, with just a hint of playfulness. "You could ask something simple. Like say, if you and your bird friend are to 'hook up' in the future?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #405 on:** August 15, 2012, 07:19:22 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 15, 2012, 05:51:24 AM

>Smirk deviously, with just a hint of playfulness. "You could ask something simple. Like say, if you and your bird friend are to 'hook up' in the future?"

>Wriggle turns as pale as a ghost, and Mystia's face flushes redder than some tomatoes you've seen. Both of them open and close their mouths, but seem quite at a loss for words. Even Kikomi blushes slightly.
>Byakuren, for her part, places a hand to her chin, closes her eyes, smiles, and says, "Ara ara."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #406 on:** August 15, 2012, 07:42:09 AM »

>Chuckle a little. "Sorry about that, but I couldn't resist toying around with you two for a moment. It's in my nature you know."
>Then laugh a little. "Does anybody have a mirror? These two have a rather nice color contrast with each other that they simply must see~!"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #407 on:** August 16, 2012, 03:22:52 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 15, 2012, 07:42:09 AM

>Chuckle a little. "Sorry about that, but I couldn't resist toying around with you two for a moment. It's in my nature you know."
>Then laugh a little. "Does anybody have a mirror? These two have a rather nice color contrast with each other that they simply must see~!"

>"I'll... I'll mirror YOU!" Mystia squawks, a puff of steam coming off the top of her head.
>Byakuren, still smiling, indicates behind you. "Perhaps we should hold off on the mirror for a moment? I believe Reisen and the others are approaching."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #408 on:** August 16, 2012, 03:36:44 AM »

>Chuckle a little. It's good to tease people sometimes.
>"That's true, we'll sit tight until she gets here."
>Let's wait until Reisen arrives.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #409 on:** August 16, 2012, 04:14:36 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 16, 2012, 03:36:44 AM

>Chuckle a little. It's good to tease people sometimes.
>"That's true, we'll sit tight until she gets here."
>Let's wait until Reisen arrives.

>Mystia still sputters as you turn to watch the approaching form of Reisen, and the two forms alongside her. They seem to be the lantern bearing pair that were escorting the human procession back to the village.
>Kikomi turns her eyes in that direction as well, and holds her hands atop her eyes, for some reason. "Isn't that the, uh.... The nurse rabbit from the forest?"

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #410 on:** August 16, 2012, 04:34:24 AM »

>Nod. "Yes, I once fought her back during the Imperishable Night Incident. She agreed to help gather information on Sakuya's whereabouts."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #411 on:** August 16, 2012, 04:38:19 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 16, 2012, 04:34:24 AM

>Nod. "Yes, I once fought her back during the Imperishable Night Incident. She agreed to help gather information on Sakuya's whereabouts."

>"Imperish... That was when the moon went all weird, right?"

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #412 on:** August 16, 2012, 04:49:14 AM »

>Nod. "That it was. It was a rather nice night if you look past the moon having been incorrect."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #413 on:** August 16, 2012, 04:55:40 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 16, 2012, 04:49:14 AM

>Nod. "That it was. It was a rather nice night if you look past the moon having been incorrect."

>"Not for me." the kappa frowns. "I had a prototype spotlight blow up on me that night. I was picking glass out of my hair for days."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #414 on:** August 16, 2012, 05:11:05 AM »

>Wince slightly. "That can't have been enjoyable."
>"At any rate though, it's almost time to prepare to depart. I should check everyone's fates to see if they'll be possessed though, as a precaution."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #415 on:** August 16, 2012, 06:48:44 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 16, 2012, 05:11:05 AM

>Wince slightly. "That can't have been enjoyable."
>"At any rate though, it's almost time to prepare to depart. I should check everyone's fates to see if they'll be possessed though, as a precaution."

>"Well, I've been in worse explosions." Kikomi grins with a weird pride. "Comes with the territory. Can't be a builder without a few booms."
>"But that's a good idea." The braided kappa forks over one of her blue hairs.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #416 on:** August 16, 2012, 06:55:03 AM »

>Nod. "That goes for everyone else coming along as well. better safe than sorry after all."
>Let's see if our new ally will be possessed like her friend was.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #417 on:** August 16, 2012, 07:31:34 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 16, 2012, 06:55:03 AM

>Nod. "That goes for everyone else coming along as well. better safe than sorry after all."
>Let's see if our new ally will be possessed like her friend was.

>Utilizing the kappa's hair, you peer into her future to see if she will become possessed as Suirei was within the next 24 hours.
>You see that, within what appears to be a church of some kind, she will indeed become possessed by one of the Sins, the sin of Lust. However, this will only come to pass if Kikomi chooses to be possessed. Lust will not take her against her will.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #418 on:** August 16, 2012, 07:42:13 AM »

>"Well, this is quite interesting. I saw you, and Lust, in a church. However, if you refuse, she won't take you. I suppose it's a 'Deal With The Devil' matter."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #419 on:** August 16, 2012, 08:47:53 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on August 16, 2012, 07:42:13 AM

>"Well, this is quite interesting. I saw you, and Lust, in a church. However, if you refuse, she won't take you. I suppose it's a 'Deal With The Devil' matter."

>Kikomi barks out a laugh. "As if I'd ever choose to let one of those things inside me." She pauses then, frowning slightly. "But where you find a 'church' in Gensokyo? Does the Moriya shrine count as a church?"