Author Topic: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 4 (Complete) (Read 33103 times)

Oldmansour · « **Reply #450 on:** October 16, 2012, 05:37:40 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on October 16, 2012, 05:33:18 AM

>Glance back.

>A large predatory feline with gleaming silver-gold eyes is standing to the left of the tree you are currently standing behind, right behind you. It's spotted hide with grey, white and tawny fur indicates it is a snow leopard. And a rather large one.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #451 on:** October 16, 2012, 06:51:28 AM »

>"Hello."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #452 on:** October 16, 2012, 06:53:35 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on October 16, 2012, 06:51:28 AM

>"Hello."

>The leopard gazes at you with its quiet eyes.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #453 on:** October 16, 2012, 07:30:59 AM »

>"Are you the one that Hideo told me about?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #454 on:** October 16, 2012, 07:33:26 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on October 16, 2012, 07:30:59 AM

>"Are you the one that Hideo told me about?"

>The leopard does not speak. But it does nod.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #455 on:** October 16, 2012, 07:43:33 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, the Falling Star on October 16, 2012, 07:33:26 AM

>The leopard does not speak. But it does nod.

>"Ah, good. Um, are you able to speak as I do? I have some questions that are a bit more complex than a yes or a no answer."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #456 on:** October 16, 2012, 08:11:26 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on October 16, 2012, 07:43:33 AM

>"Ah, good. Um, are you able to speak as I do? I have some questions that are a bit more complex than a yes or a no answer."

>The leopard's eyes glint as they narrow slightly.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #457 on:** October 16, 2012, 04:59:46 PM »

>Sigh.
>"I'm not sure what that means, but let's proceed, shall we. Hideo has said that you've seen something unusual with regards to Satori?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #458 on:** October 16, 2012, 07:19:47 PM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on October 16, 2012, 04:59:46 PM

>Sigh.
>"I'm not sure what that means, but let's proceed, shall we. Hideo has said that you've seen something unusual with regards to Satori?"

>The cat growls when you mention Satori's name.
>Despite the angry predator's proximity, you note the reappearance of Hideo himself, coming up from behind the leopard. "You can talk like them here." he says. "This is a special time."
>The large cat hisses, but doesn't take her eyes of you. In a low, snarling voice, she finally asks you, "Why are you here?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #459 on:** October 17, 2012, 07:00:44 AM »

>"For several reasons. In part, because I am here with Kiku. In part, because I need to know what's happening in regards with Satori. But primarily, I am here because the barrier has chosen me as one of its representatives."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #460 on:** October 17, 2012, 07:22:37 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on October 17, 2012, 07:00:44 AM

>"For several reasons. In part, because I am here with Kiku. In part, because I need to know what's happening in regards with Satori. But primarily, I am here because the barrier has chosen me as one of its representatives."

>"You knew that." Hideo chides the leopard. "You know she wouldn't be here if He didn't wish it."
>The predatory cat hisses savagely. It doesn't seem to like Hideo anymore than it likes you.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #461 on:** October 17, 2012, 07:27:50 AM »

>"Normally, I wouldn't be here bothering you at all, and for that I offer my apologies. But this all contributes to a problem that we all face, and I cannot turn away from potentially learning something about it."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #462 on:** October 17, 2012, 07:33:16 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on October 17, 2012, 07:27:50 AM

>"Normally, I wouldn't be here bothering you at all, and for that I offer my apologies. But this all contributes to a problem that we all face, and I cannot turn away from potentially learning something about it."

>"So if you have HIS support, why do you call me?" the cat asks you bluntly.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #463 on:** October 17, 2012, 08:11:53 AM »

>"Because I have been told you know something, about Satori in particular."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #464 on:** October 17, 2012, 08:19:54 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on October 17, 2012, 08:11:53 AM

>"Because I have been told you know something, about Satori in particular."

>"I know many things."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #465 on:** October 17, 2012, 08:53:25 AM »

>Nod.
>"I've heard that things have been different within the shrine and around her, lately. Howso?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #466 on:** October 17, 2012, 09:30:15 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on October 17, 2012, 08:53:25 AM

>Nod.
>"I've heard that things have been different within the shrine and around her, lately. Howso?"

>"Why do you want to know?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #467 on:** October 17, 2012, 10:09:24 AM »

>"Because I am afraid she might in trouble."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #468 on:** October 17, 2012, 10:18:17 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on October 17, 2012, 10:09:24 AM

>"Because I am afraid she might in trouble."

>The large cat takes a step closer to you. You think, fleetingly, that you're glad Hideo mentioned the Tiger's favor of you.
>"Why do you say this?" Despite her proximity, you take comfort in the impression that her voice has lost some of its confrontational hostility, and has been replaced by what could be concern.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #469 on:** October 17, 2012, 10:30:11 AM »

>"It's difficult to explain. But, you understand that the Metal Tiger has asked us to avoid her, yes? There is...some problem, some issue that would lead her to falling astray if we were to meet. The problem is, she can no longer be avoided. So, we must find out what is wrong, and resolve it if we can."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #470 on:** October 17, 2012, 10:35:33 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on October 17, 2012, 10:30:11 AM

>"It's difficult to explain. But, you understand that the Metal Tiger has asked us to avoid her, yes? There is...some problem, some issue that would lead her to falling astray if we were to meet. The problem is, she can no longer be avoided. So, we must find out what is wrong, and resolve it if we can."

>The leopard regards you for several very long seconds, then lowers her head slightly.
>"You know she speaks true." Hideo speaks into the silence. "No one who is favored by the Father would lie to us."
>The feline remains silent for several seconds more, her mouth opening and closing once, before she looks back up at you. "You ask me to trust you."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #471 on:** October 17, 2012, 03:31:51 PM »

>"I do."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #472 on:** October 18, 2012, 03:19:11 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on October 17, 2012, 03:31:51 PM

>"I do."

>"Your kind only asks for trust when they want something for themselves."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #473 on:** October 18, 2012, 03:20:41 AM »

>"A reputation I hope to overcome."
>"It is for KIku that I do this."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #474 on:** October 18, 2012, 04:18:00 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on October 18, 2012, 03:20:41 AM

>"A reputation I hope to overcome."
>"It is for KIku that I do this."

>There is another pause before the leopard speaks again. "You want something from her, then."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #475 on:** October 18, 2012, 05:01:29 AM »

>"No. I do not mean to ask her for anything. I have no ulterior motives, no hidden goals. She now, unexpectedly, faces potential danger drom Satori, and I intend to see her through it safely."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #476 on:** October 18, 2012, 05:28:39 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on October 18, 2012, 05:01:29 AM

>"No. I do not mean to ask her for anything. I have no ulterior motives, no hidden goals. She now, unexpectedly, faces potential danger drom Satori, and I intend to see her through it safely."

>The large cat sniffs the air, and takes a step towards you, then another. Her cold eyes bore deeply into you. "You bear concern for someone outside your pack? Why?"

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #477 on:** October 18, 2012, 05:38:52 AM »

>"You ask why I would be concerned for her. I ask why I shouldn't be."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #478 on:** October 18, 2012, 05:53:44 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on October 18, 2012, 05:38:52 AM

>"You ask why I would be concerned for her. I ask why I shouldn't be."

>"No human has that kind of concern unless they have a reason based in their own selfishness."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #479 on:** October 18, 2012, 06:07:47 AM »

>"I disagree. Some of us are like that, but not all of us."