Author Topic: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 4 (Complete) (Read 33074 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #30 on:** September 05, 2012, 03:17:48 AM »

>"You're welcome, but please do not think of them as merely kind words."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #31 on:** September 05, 2012, 04:29:54 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 05, 2012, 03:17:48 AM

>"You're welcome, but please do not think of them as merely kind words."

>Kiku seems a bit uncertain for a moment, then nods. "I believe I understand." She casts her eyes slightly downwards. "You are a... sincere person, Byakuren. You're quite different from nearly every human I've ever had contact with."
>Lily smiles broadly and throws her arm around your shoulder in a half hug. "Better believe it! Byakuren's got a great big heart."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #32 on:** September 05, 2012, 04:55:43 PM »

>Chuckle. "Now you're both just being too kind."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #33 on:** September 06, 2012, 03:02:28 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 05, 2012, 04:55:43 PM

>Chuckle. "Now you're both just being too kind."

>Lily laughs a golden laugh. "Well, Lily has a big heart, too."
>Kiku seems slightly unsure of how to react in the face of such casual affection.
>Your blonde waitress emerges from the back again, rolling out a metal cart with a trio of plates upon it, but she heads to your table empty handed. She addresses you with a smile, "It'll be just a few minutes more, miss, for your steak to finish. Can I get you another drink in the meantime?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #34 on:** September 06, 2012, 03:19:35 AM »

>"Just some more water. I need to keep a clear head tomorrow."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #35 on:** September 06, 2012, 04:15:10 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 06, 2012, 03:19:35 AM

>"Just some more water. I need to keep a clear head tomorrow."

>"Sure."
>Stephanie tops off your glass and Lily's, then returns to her cart, proceeding to carry a pair of plates over to the tall woman in red and the short blonde. The green haired girl in the school uniform stands from the oni's table and rejoins her companions as Stephanie brings her her meal.
>Kiku sits back in her seat, lost in thought again. Considering her words from before, you decide to give the tiger youkai a few minutes to mull things over in her mind, as Lily dives into her own offering.

>About four minutes later, the door opens again and the Eagle strides into the place.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #36 on:** September 06, 2012, 04:24:13 AM »

>"There she is."
>Wave to Eagle.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #37 on:** September 06, 2012, 04:57:15 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 06, 2012, 04:24:13 AM

>"There she is."
>Wave to Eagle.

>Kiku jerks upright and quickly removes the gold ring from her hand, tucking it into her sleeve as you wave the Eagle over to you.
>She smirks and heads your way as a strikingly attractive youkai follows in after her. This one has short tawny hair and dark green eyes, a short stubby tail protruding out behind her, clad in a faded brown leather trenchcoat, a long dull orange skirt with brown and black trim, a feline form stitched on the lower left side, and a white blouse. A pair of feline ears mount her head, each ear having a point tuft of black hair topping them. Though a pretty girl, there is an intensity about her that makes her somewhat unapproachable. She and Eagle exchange a quick word, and the feline remains where she is as the Eagle makes her way over towards you and your friends.
>Her casual smirk matches her her gait as her eyes land upon Kiku. "I knew you were followin' us, Kiki." she gloats. Kiku scowls but says nothing. "But I never thought I'd be seein' ya here." Eagle turns to Byakuren. "Ya musta made one hell of an impression of her, girl."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #38 on:** September 06, 2012, 05:20:41 AM »

>"We helped each other, much as you and I did. Please, make yourself comfortable. May I ask who your friend is?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #39 on:** September 06, 2012, 05:33:50 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 06, 2012, 05:20:41 AM

>"We helped each other, much as you and I did. Please, make yourself comfortable. May I ask who your friend is?"

>She tilts her head back towards the feline youkai. "That right there is Lynx, one of my Manari sisters." She flares her wings out slightly, and Lynx moves from her current location towards you. "'hawk'll be here too, in a minute. Dragonhawk, that is. 's how I got here 's fast as I did, 'hawk was out for a cruise. Got lucky."
>There is not enough room at your booth to accomdate both members of the Manari, let alone the third on her way in, so the Eagle removes her leather jacket and places it over the back of a chair at the table closest to your right.
>"So what exactly did you do t'assist miss Morning Star here?" Eagle asks Kiku as Lynx falls in behind her.
>"None of your business." Kiku says shortly, her tone very clear she'd much rather not be here at the moment.
>Eagle chuckles as Lynx frowns sharply. "'zat so?" Eagle asks you.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #40 on:** September 06, 2012, 05:35:44 AM »

>"It would be difficult to go into details, as then they would be known. I think you can appreciate the need to keep some things from being widely known, even among people you trust."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #41 on:** September 06, 2012, 05:57:23 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 06, 2012, 05:35:44 AM

>"It would be difficult to go into details, as then they would be known. I think you can appreciate the need to keep some things from being widely known, even among people you trust."

>"If anyone would know..." Lynx says in a sly voice, glancing sideways at her friend.
>Eagle seems to take that as a compliment, smirking and chuckling. Lynx turns her deep green eyes upon you next. "In case she hasn't said so, Morning Star, we owe you some thanks. The good faith you've shown to Eagle is not given to us Manari very often. We appreciate it when it is given."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #42 on:** September 06, 2012, 04:41:22 PM »

>Wave a hand. "It's only a fraction of what I owe her. There's no need to compliment basic politeness."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #43 on:** September 06, 2012, 11:57:43 PM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 06, 2012, 04:41:22 PM

>Wave a hand. "It's only a fraction of what I owe her. There's no need to compliment basic politeness."

>"Mornin' Star here never been a con, nor Manari." Eagle remarks to her friend.
>"Obviously." Lynx replies to Eagle before fielding your comment. "When you're Manari, basic politeness doesn't come your way often." She shrugs faintly. "That's the name we've built for ourselves. But that doesn't mean we don't appreciate it when we get it."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #44 on:** September 06, 2012, 11:59:13 PM »

>Smile. "More people should be willing to give others the benefit of the doubt, because who knows? They might find a valuable friend and ally if they do."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #45 on:** September 07, 2012, 12:30:55 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on September 06, 2012, 11:59:13 PM

>Smile. "More people should be willing to give others the benefit of the doubt, because who knows? They might find a valuable friend and ally if they do."

>"That's an idealistic way of looking at it." Lynx says, but her tone is one of.... not 'admiration', but something related to it.
>"She's an idealistic person, like I told ya, Lynx." Eagle remarks.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #46 on:** September 07, 2012, 01:18:11 AM »

>Smile. "I prefer to think it is quite practical, if the results I've seen now have anything to say about it."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #47 on:** September 07, 2012, 03:14:31 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 07, 2012, 01:18:11 AM

>Smile. "I prefer to think it is quite practical, if the results I've seen now have anything to say about it."

>Lynx grins. "And speaking of results, it's not often someone outdoes Eagle when they're after the same thing."
>That, you note, makes Kiku's scowl curl into a smirk.

>At this point, a woman whom you presume to be the third member of the Manari enters the restaurant, marked by her unorthodox wings. The prominent green bone structure of them is bat-like in appearance, and yet, angular feathers are spaced inbetween, a peachy color closer to the body, a vivid purple on the outer edges. There seems to be an odd coloration at her temples, and she sports a dark green and black crop top shirt. Her shorts are dominantly green with brown undertrim, matching her shoes, and her arms are sheathed in fingerless gloves of black and green leather up to her elbows. She's also quite muscular, not BUILT, but definitely strong.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #48 on:** September 07, 2012, 04:33:28 AM »

>Have we any idea whom this beefy youkai is?
>"A friend of yours?"
>Gesture toward Beefwing

Oldmansour · « **Reply #49 on:** September 07, 2012, 04:43:16 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 07, 2012, 04:33:28 AM

>Have we any idea whom this beefy youkai is?
>"A friend of yours?"
>Gesture toward Beefwing

>You've never seen her before, you don't think. And she's distinctive enough that you'd remember.
>Eagle glances back over her shoulder as Lynx nods. "Dragonhawk." Her ears twitch once, briefly. "I should warn you, though, she's not the most social of us, so, don't be surprised if she doesn't seem as outgoing as Eagle or myself."
>The oddly-winged youkai trods over towards her Manari comrades. The coloring at her temples, you note, is a pair of red patches starting at the corners of her temples and tracking back into her hairline. She seems to have a tattoo, as well, on the sides of her neck, but this is mostly covered by her severe black hair, which falls down to just below her shoulders. A silver chain is around her neck, grasping a black jewel. Her eyes are a brilliant, piercing shade of blue. If Lynx is 'somewhat unapproachable', this one is 'better steer clear'.
>You note an odd silence descend upon the restaurant as she joins the other two Manari. The conversations at the other tables all become much quieter, or cease altogether.
>Lily seems distinctly uncomfortable at the sight of Dragonhawk's predatory presence.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #50 on:** September 07, 2012, 04:48:16 AM »

>Even the oni? Dang.
>"Good evening. You are Dragonhawk, yes?"

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #51 on:** September 07, 2012, 04:49:55 AM »

>If even the Oni went quiet, then she's one tough customer.
>...I'd hate to see a Demon get a hold of her.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #52 on:** September 07, 2012, 05:50:15 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 07, 2012, 04:48:16 AM

>Even the oni? Dang.

Quote from: Hanzo K. on September 07, 2012, 04:49:55 AM

>If even the Oni went quiet, then she's one tough customer.

>Even the Oni. Which puts you slightly on guard. Quiet Oni means trouble as often as not.

Quote from: Hanzo K. on September 07, 2012, 04:49:55 AM

>...I'd hate to see a Demon get a hold of her.

>If a demon could take an ordinary woman and make her as dangerous as that striped-faced woman from the CRA, this youkai would be in another league.

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 07, 2012, 04:48:16 AM

>"Good evening. You are Dragonhawk, yes?"

>The new arrival locks her eyes upon you. After looking into the eyes of a demon, Dragonhawk isn't all THAT bad. But it's still a somewhat unsettling experience.
>Your question is answered by a very small nod. "Yes." she intones.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #53 on:** September 07, 2012, 02:00:10 PM »

>Friendly smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you."
>"I assume the three of you are here for dinner after Eagle and I conclude today's business?"
>Were the Manari allowed to gather, legally,after whatever got Eagle on probation?
>...What even was a Manari? A nationality/ethnicity?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #54 on:** September 07, 2012, 11:33:13 PM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 07, 2012, 02:00:10 PM

>Friendly smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you."
>"I assume the three of you are here for dinner after Eagle and I conclude today's business?"
>Were the Manari allowed to gather, legally,after whatever got Eagle on probation?
>...What even was a Manari? A nationality/ethnicity?

>The Dragonhawk merely vocalizes an 'mmm' sound.
>Lynx gives you a nod. "We're still welcome here. Well, most of us are." she adds with a small smirk.
>"Might change in a minute or two, though, girls." Eagle comments, jerking her thumb back towards the Oni table. Three of which are looking in the direction of the Manari. Konngara, however, merely looks unamused.
>Eagle never mentioned if that was a part of their probation or not.
>The Manari were a quartet of female youkai, who were in the third year during your first year at Mayoiga high. They took their name from an old Moscovich word meaning 'Predators'. They took the name literally. The four were a traveling thunderstorm, spreading trouble and mayhem wherever they went. A gang of bullies of the highest order, they made life miserable for everyone around them. They attended school at their leisure, up until principal Unzan challenged them all to a 4 on 1 wrestling match, and won. After that, they at least tried to clean their act up a little. From what you recall, they had little success. The four of them have a reputation on par with most gangs.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #55 on:** September 08, 2012, 03:52:53 AM »

>Roit, thanks!
>"Let's not worry about them right now. Would it be alright if I spoke with Eagle for a few moments and conclude our business?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #56 on:** September 08, 2012, 04:00:42 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 08, 2012, 03:52:53 AM

>Roit, thanks!
>"Let's not worry about them right now. Would it be alright if I spoke with Eagle for a few moments and conclude our business?"

>Dragonhawk merely nods, but Lynx is a bit more vocal. "It's fine by us, but, you sure you'd rather do that now, before your bill from here comes?" She and Eagle exchange a look, which Eagle nods at, so Lynx continues. "I can tell you for a fact, Eagle's not gonna be cheap, considering how things went down between you two."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #57 on:** September 08, 2012, 04:50:24 AM »

>"Well, if I can't afford it now, I would at least like to make some arrangements."
>We do have our bank card, right? How hard is it to find a usable ATM around here?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #58 on:** September 08, 2012, 05:31:16 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on September 08, 2012, 04:50:24 AM

>"Well, if I can't afford it now, I would at least like to make some arrangements."
>We do have our bank card, right? How hard is it to find a usable ATM around here?

>Lynx nods sagely. "We're always open to arrangements."
>"Well, not always." Eagle counters. "Depends on who I'm dealin' with." She gives you a generous smile. "But I got no doubt Byakuren's good fer it. I'm sure we can work somethin' out."
>At this point, Kiku's scowl darkens even more. She holds her tongue, but it seems to be becoming difficult for her.
>You do have your bank card, and ATMs aren't entirely uncommon around town. Most restaurants of this size have one, so you glance around to see if there is one here. None are visible, but there is a sign for an ATM beneath the Washroom sign.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #59 on:** September 08, 2012, 05:40:29 AM »

>"Well then. What kind of compensation are you asking for?"