Elly Quest - Reaper in Red

[Raikaria]

>"I dunno, since your boss said so?"
>Nod. "Alright, so the goal's to cause a little Incident that'll cause trouble for the Red-White, and keep her on her toes. Anyone have any ideas as to just what should be done to accomplish this?"

> "Thank you for pointing out the obvious." Sakuya says.

> "So... we're making an incident... to keep you on your toes!" Yoshika says. You recall you wear red and white too.

> Everyone ignores Yoshika.

> "I am thinking we could combine Tenshi's power and Remilia's Red Magics to create a hybrid of the Scarlet Weather and Scarlet Mist incidents, which, while it seems harmful, actually isn't. Nue and Mamizou can disguise as Remilia and Tenshi to throw off the trail." Eirin begins.

> "This means whichever one Reimu thinks is behind the incident first, she'll be tricked by Nue or Mamizou first, which will irritate her. Then we keep messing with her, until she figures out that Remilia and Tenshi are both behind it. Only then she finds myself as she goes to confront them."

> "This will make her doubt what she thinks. Maybe I'm behind it, but why were Nue and Mamizou masquerading? She'll keep going, and that's when everyone will be gathered, with Reimu tired, confused, and irritated." Eirin finishes.

[Hanzo K.]

>Grin. "And that's when I show myself as the one who made all this possible by gathering everyone, yes?"
>Laugh a bit. "She won't expect something like that, which oughta be a nice little surprise."

[Raikaria]

>Grin. "And that's when I show myself as the one who made all this possible by gathering everyone, yes?"
>Laugh a bit. "She won't expect something like that, which oughta be a nice little surprise."

> "I'm not sure what would be worse, you showing up as the mastermind, or the prospect that Yuuka is behind it all and after going through everyone else Reimu would have to face HER too." Eirin says. "Another reason why you only show yourself at the end."

[Hanzo K.]

>Grin. "Well, this should be a good one, either way, eh?"

[Raikaria]

>Grin. "Well, this should be a good one, either way, eh?"

> "What do I do?" the tree youkai says.

> "And me?" Kogasa asks.

> "Meeee?" Yoshika groans

> "I hear no mention of myself in your plans either... Eirin." Sakuya says, avoiding eye contact.

> "That's up to Elly. You four have no set role in my plan, it's her incident, she's the boss. I'd think that she should decide what you four do." Eirin says.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Hmm...."
>Assume correct scheming pose. "This is going to take some more thinking."
>Nod. "Alright, kiddo? You'll be watching from the sidelines with me. As for you two, Yoshika and Kogasa, just get in her way when you can, that should work."
>Then look to Sakuya. "As for you, it's your job to recover people when and if they're defeated."

[Raikaria]

>"Hmm...."
>Assume correct scheming pose. "This is going to take some more thinking."
>Nod. "Alright, kiddo? You'll be watching from the sidelines with me. As for you two, Yoshika and Kogasa, just get in her way when you can, that should work."
>Then look to Sakuya. "As for you, it's your job to recover people when and if they're defeated."

> You assume a Gendo Pose.

> "I guess so, I don't know how to fight anyway." the tree youkai says.

> "We'll surprise people and be those two bosses not relevant to the plot!" Kogasa says. Yoshika looks confused.

-Somewhere Yukari shouts DAMMIT KOGASA and has to fix the fourth wall-

> "I shall also help Mistress. I can cover ground very quickly with my time control, and things may seem odd if I am not with Mistress. I can also be with the fake one to make it seem more realistic." Sakuya says.

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "That'll do it, gotta make the ruse a convincing one after all."
>Stand up from the seat, and appraise everyone's reactions. "Alright, everyone clear on the plan?"

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "That'll do it, gotta make the ruse a convincing one after all."
>Stand up from the seat, and appraise everyone's reactions. "Alright, everyone clear on the plan?"

> "Yes." Sakuya says.

> Everyone responds 'yes' in their own way, except Yoshika, who just groans, sounding confused, but Kogasa just says 'Stay with me.' and the Jiang-Shi then nods.

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Alright, anyone got a way me and the kid can watch things remotely?"
>Fistpalm. "We need to account for the other incident-resolvers though, we can't afford to have them interfere. It'll throw everything off."

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "Alright, anyone got a way me and the kid can watch things remotely?"
>Fistpalm. "We need to account for the other incident-resolvers though, we can't afford to have them interfere. It'll throw everything off."

> Everyone looks at each other.

> "Nope." Kogasa chimes up.

> "I do know someone who might be able to let you do that, but, it's... well... Yukari." Eirin says.

> "I'm sure Patchouli could help, but Reimu will almost certainly search my mansion anyway." Remilia says.

> "Marisa and Sanae? Well all you'd have to do is tell Marisa it's all a prank on Reimu and she'd probably join in. Sanae might be harder, because if Kanako or Suwako ordered her to stop the mist, she won't stop until she does." Sakuya explains, before adding, "Besides, I kinda want to fight that miko."

[Hanzo K.]

>Chuckle. "Ain't she always up for shenanigans though? Or did I read that Logbook wrong? I wouldn't be surprised if she's watching all this right now in fact."
>Nod. "So before we kick things off, we should square away at least Marisa by telling her we're messing with Reimu."

[Raikaria]

>Chuckle. "Ain't she always up for shenanigans though? Or did I read that Logbook wrong? I wouldn't be surprised if she's watching all this right now in fact."
>Nod. "So before we kick things off, we should square away at least Marisa by telling her we're messing with Reimu."

> "Quite the opposite. Yukari spends approximately 23 hours a day asleep." Sakuya says.

> "True, giving Marisa a heads-up might be smart. In fact, giving Sanae a heads-up BEFORE we make the skies go red and the weather wacky might be prudent to prevent Kanako bossing her about." Eirin says.

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Alright. I'll make for Marisa's then. Sakuya, you handle that other miko, 'kay? Have a little match with her if you want, whatever. It's all up to you, just so long as she's not a factor anymore. We'll kick things off once everyone's back together."
>Beat.
>"...Where's Marisa's place again?"

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "Alright. I'll make for Marisa's then. Sakuya, you handle that other miko, 'kay? Have a little match with her if you want, whatever. It's all up to you, just so long as she's not a factor anymore. We'll kick things off once everyone's back together."
>Beat.
>"...Where's Marisa's place again?"

> "You realize if I lose I can't stop her, right?" Sakuya says.

> "You won't lose Sakuya." Remilia says.

> "Marisa lives in the Forest of Magic." Eirin says.

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "That's why I'm leaving how to go about that up to you. I can tell you know what to do in almost any given situation, so I'm trusting your judgement on that."
>Grin. "Bein' a gatekeeper means you gotta be able to read a person's intent after all."
>"Okay then, Kiddo, you'll stay here with the others while I make sure Marisa doesn't end up as a spanner in the works. I'm pretty sure that the library around here's got some books you might be interested in anyhow. It sure feels like it's got just about everything you could ask for in a book."

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>Unless she hates books. Paper being made from trees, and all that.

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "That's why I'm leaving how to go about that up to you. I can tell you know what to do in almost any given situation, so I'm trusting your judgement on that."
>Grin. "Bein' a gatekeeper means you gotta be able to read a person's intent after all."
>"Okay then, Kiddo, you'll stay here with the others while I make sure Marisa doesn't end up as a spanner in the works. I'm pretty sure that the library around here's got some books you might be interested in anyhow. It sure feels like it's got just about everything you could ask for in a book."

> Sakuya looks proud.

> "If that's the case China would be a lot better socially." Remilia says.

>Unless she hates books. Paper being made from trees, and all that.

> The tree youkai doesn't seem bothered from the mention of books. "I guess you'll get me when it's time to do something."

[Hanzo K.]

>Shrug. "Then again, bein' a good meatshield works too."
>"Alright, everyone clear on the plan? Good. Now, Sakuya, let's set to taking care of the wild elements that might throw the scheme off. And good luck with your end of things."
>Let's roll for the Forest of Magic!

[Raikaria]

>Shrug. "Then again, bein' a good meatshield works too."
>"Alright, everyone clear on the plan? Good. Now, Sakuya, let's set to taking care of the wild elements that might throw the scheme off. And good luck with your end of things."
>Let's roll for the Forest of Magic!

> "Uuuuuu~" you hear Meiling cry from outside.

> Sakuya vanishes.

> You head towards the Forest of Magic, with the Tree Youkai tagging along.

> "If we're going to a magic forest maybe there will be more tree youkai, or maybe I'll see something that reminds me what kind of tree I am!" she says.

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "That's as good a plan as any. Just be careful though, if Marisa's still as she was the last time we met, she's going to be of the 'shoot first, ask later' mindset."
>Let's roll!

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "That's as good a plan as any. Just be careful though, if Marisa's still as she was the last time we met, she's going to be of the 'shoot first, ask later' mindset."
>Let's roll!

> "Shoot first ask questions later? Might be interesting to watch." the tree youkai says.

> You arrive at the Forest of Magic. Unfortunately you don't know exactly where Marisa's house is in this place.

[Hanzo K.]

>SIgh, then facepalm. "Hey, think you can ask the trees about any houses or something in here? Because I got no idea where she is."

[Raikaria]

>SIgh, then facepalm. "Hey, think you can ask the trees about any houses or something in here? Because I got no idea where she is."

> "Trees don't speak." the tree youkai says.

> "However..." she begins, as what seem to be roots, thin roots, extend from her legs swiftly.

> "Ah, I bumped into something that's like a house." she says after a few minutes.

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Arrite, let's head there then. Lead the way."
>Let's follow the kid!

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "Arrite, let's head there then. Lead the way."
>Let's follow the kid!

> You follow the tree youkai until you reach a building. There is a sign saying "Certainly not Marisa's House. Go away Sakuya. Patchy's books are not here." next to it.

[Hanzo K.]

>Give the kid an amused look with a raised eyebrow. "Kid, I get the feelin' this is the place. Seems she hasn't changed since the last time I fought her a while back."

[Raikaria]

>Give the kid an amused look with a raised eyebrow. "Kid, I get the feelin' this is the place. Seems she hasn't changed since the last time I fought her a while back."

> "I wouldn't know if she's changed or not." the tree youkai says.

> The door opens, and a witch steps out. She looks a *little* different to how you recall her, but there is no doubt that this is Marisa.

> "Why's Kanzami's gatekeeper here ~ze?"

[Hanzo K.]

>Grin. "Been a while, hasn't it? Came to give you a little heads-up, don't worry if things go weird today, s'just a little prank on the red-white."

[Raikaria]

>Grin. "Been a while, hasn't it? Came to give you a little heads-up, don't worry if things go weird today, s'just a little prank on the red-white."

> "Not long enough. I'd rather not have anything to do with your boss again." Marisa says, tipping her hat.

> "What's that supposed to mean? What kind of weird? Why would you prank yourself?"