['Complete'] Rumia Quest V: The Further Adventures

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"You must be the fourth Deva."

[Raikaria]

>"You must be the fourth Deva."

> "Someone paid attention in history class." the oni says, with a sly grin. "Kanakuma... the Oni that refuses to leave the mountains."

[Hanzo K.]

>Laugh a bit. "I wondered if I'd find you. I was actually thinkin' about lookin' for you after Yuugi mentioned ya. Funny how things worked out, eh?"
>"So, seen anything weird in the area? Someone stuck some weird device somewhere in Gensokyo about eight months back, it's been sucking up the magic in an effort for someone from another world to bring magic back to her world."
>Sigh. "Crazy broad doesn't get it does she? When magic's gone, it's gone for keeps. S'why gensokyo's a thing in the first place after all."

[Raikaria]

>Laugh a bit. "I wondered if I'd find you. I was actually thinkin' about lookin' for you after Yuugi mentioned ya. Funny how things worked out, eh?"
>"So, seen anything weird in the area? Someone stuck some weird device somewhere in Gensokyo about eight months back, it's been sucking up the magic in an effort for someone from another world to bring magic back to her world."
>Sigh. "Crazy broad doesn't get it does she? When magic's gone, it's gone for keeps. S'why gensokyo's a thing in the first place after all."

> "Yuugi eh? How's she doing without me? I think she decided to go Underground." the oni asks.

> "I've seen suspicious activities since you defeated the giant robot two years ago. Keep heading through the mountains, away from the familiar lands you know. I think what you see is on the very border."

> "Her aim is not draining all magic, but returning magic to her world, the issue is she may not know the repercussions of what forces she is dealing with. Magic is not something that can be fully understood by science... it is forever changing."

[Hanzo K.]

>Grin. "Yuugi's doin' great, she got a cushy job working as a bodyguard to the Satori that runs the show down in the Underground. And Suika's as lively as ever, she's crashing with the current Hakurei, Reimu. And even got a vacation house up where the Celestials live! And as for Kasen? Oh, she's around. Decided to become a Hermit she has! Yuugi said that she was always the most hermit-like of you guys."
>Sigh. "I figured it was something that crazy though, so it's up to folks like me to knock some sense into her."
>Shrug. "But I gotta ask though, why'd you drop off the map like that? Yuugi was pretty worried about you when you just up and vanished. And if Yuugi was worried, I'd be willin' to bet Suika was too."

[Raikaria]

>Grin. "Yuugi's doin' great, she got a cushy job working as a bodyguard to the Satori that runs the show down in the Underground. And Suika's as lively as ever, she's crashing with the current Hakurei, Reimu. And even got a vacation house up where the Celestials live! And as for Kasen? Oh, she's around. Decided to become a Hermit she has! Yuugi said that she was always the most hermit-like of you guys."
>Sigh. "I figured it was something that crazy though, so it's up to folks like me to knock some sense into her."
>Shrug. "But I gotta ask though, why'd you drop off the map like that? Yuugi was pretty worried about you when you just up and vanished. And if Yuugi was worried, I'd be willin' to bet Suika was too."

> "Good, that those two are going alright." Kanakuma says.

> When you mention Kasen, you are suddenly pinned to a wall by your neck, the Oni moving like a blurr, and you hear heavy breathing... something you've never heard any Oni doing before.

> "Do not mention the traitor around me, unless you are telling me where you can find her." she hisses, before she lets you down.

> "Yes, magic forever changes, science cannot capture it, except for fleeting moments."

> "The answer is simple, although shameful for an Oni, as it is weakness, it is also something for us who rule the mountains to be proud of. I have a chronic respiratory illness. I need to breathe the thinner air up in the higher altitudes. For me, breathing in at ground level is like if I dipped your head in water, and made you breathe. It is like drowning for me. I do not leave because it is impossible for me."

> The Oni coughs. "Even so... this altitude is less than ideal. Youkai Mountain is the only place in Gensokyo that rises high enough for me to breathe properly. Not enough to drown me, but I'm still frailer than I would be... and breathing is an issue at times, especially when I exert myself."

[Hanzo K.]

>Work out the kinks in our neck, then nod. "Ah, I know someone with a problem like that too, Magician y'know. Real quiet and sharp sort, you'd probably get along pretty good with her."
>Didn't they find a means of reducing her problem too?
>"Anyhow, from what I understand from what little I got from Yuugi, she might have felt she was right, like a lot of folks with kind-yet-misguided goals do. I haven't gotten her side of the story yet though, just Yuugi's."
>Nod. "No sense in drawing conclusions without all the info, eh?"
>Chuckle a bit, and lean back against the wall while looking at the cave's entrance. "Heh, Rumia the Meddler...More and more these days, that little nickname's startin' to fit, y'know? Meddling in Lunarian business, meddling in Makaian business, meddling in Human business, and now here I am tryin' to get the Four Deva back together and on relatively decent terms like the old days...Talk about an impossible task, eh?"

[Raikaria]

>Work out the kinks in our neck, then nod. "Ah, I know someone with a problem like that too, Magician y'know. Real quiet and sharp sort, you'd probably get along pretty good with her."
>Didn't they find a means of reducing her problem too?
>"Anyhow, from what I understand from what little I got from Yuugi, she might have felt she was right, like a lot of folks with kind-yet-misguided goals do. I haven't gotten her side of the story yet though, just Yuugi's."
>Nod. "No sense in drawing conclusions without all the info, eh?"
>Chuckle a bit, and lean back against the wall while looking at the cave's entrance. "Heh, Rumia the Meddler...More and more these days, that little nickname's startin' to fit, y'know? Meddling in Lunarian business, meddling in Makaian business, meddling in Human business, and now here I am tryin' to get the Four Deva back together and on relatively decent terms like the old days...Talk about an impossible task, eh?"

> "Interesting."

> Technically, Patchouli has a similar problem, not the same. In fact, she has multiple problems, Anemia and Asthma. What Kanakuma mentioned is neither. Still, Eirin has helped her situation to improve, at least to the degree she can recite her spells on all but her worst days, and communicate with Daiyouisei for an extended period.

> "I never said what she did was wrong or right. I am not a Yama, it is not my place to decide that. I called her a traitor. That is hard fact." the Oni says. "Back when we ruled over the mountain it was a time of fear, but respect, for the Oni."

> "Attempting to reconcile a traitor with those she caused to leave their power over others, and their homes, forcing them to hide underground. I'm afraid that is an impossible task, especially when the traitor doesn't want anything to do with us either." Kanakuma says, before coughing again.

> "Anyway, I think that what you seek is further in the range. I do not know what it is. Before you leave, however, I shall permit you to ask three questions, which I shall answer to the best of my ability, after which I think I shall have to rest myself, conversation at this altitude is not my forte, however much I relish this chance."

[Hanzo K.]

>"Shame the cloud-guys don't want the secret out, otherwise I'd ask if you have any messages you want me to pass along."

[Raikaria]

>"Shame the cloud-guys don't want the secret out, otherwise I'd ask if you have any messages you want me to pass along."

> "I don't want the secret out either. Otherwise Yuugi and Sukia will find out and try and take me from here... and then they'll find out about my condition. They don't know. I hid it. I was born and lived on Youkai Mountain, after all."

[Hanzo K.]

Well you guys, got any ideas on what to ask her?

[Raikaria]

[Truth be told I was imagining you'd be full of questions for the wise Oni, which is why I limited it to three]

[Raikaria]

[Am I to take it you have no questions?]

[Hanzo K.]

I'm waiting to see if anyone else has questions. :V

[Raikaria]

Well it's been 3 and a bit days... I don't think anyone else does.

[Hanzo K.]

Alright, I think I have one possible question.

>"Okay. I know you're big on secrecy and stuff, but would you want to meet with someone I know who can probably help lessen your little problem? She's a damn good doctor who used to work up on the moon. She's the one who's been helping another friend of mine with her problems, and when you mentioned your problem with breathing, that reminded me of her."

[Raikaria]

Alright, I think I have one possible question.

>"Okay. I know you're big on secrecy and stuff, but would you want to meet with someone I know who can probably help lessen your little problem? She's a damn good doctor who used to work up on the moon. She's the one who's been helping another friend of mine with her problems, and when you mentioned your problem with breathing, that reminded me of her."

> "That is an attempt to help, so I won't count that as a question." the oni says.

> "I am not sure how much use a doctor would be in curing a genetic disorder. I was born with this, it is not an illness. Maybe lessening the symptoms would be possible... but I myself haven't figured out how to do that. I don't worry about a doctor, they're sworn to keep secrecy about their patients if they wish it so."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Well if anyone can pull it off, Doc Yagokoro can. She's pretty damn good, maybe even the best."
>Then shrug. "Well, it kinda started with a question though, but eh, details."

[GuyYouMetOnline]

I don't have any questions.

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "Well if anyone can pull it off, Doc Yagokoro can. She's pretty damn good, maybe even the best."
>Then shrug. "Well, it kinda started with a question though, but eh, details."

> "Indeed. However, I cannot send a message to her, I have no means. I cannot go to meet her, I would suffocate." the Oni explains.

> "Yes, it started with a question, but the intent was not to find out information."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "I can tell her about you if that's alright."
>Shrug. "Well, you kinda already answered something I'd been wonderin'. That is, you said Suika and Yuugi don't know about your condition."
>Fistpalm. "That got me to thinkin', if you problems were lessened at least, you might be able to meet up with 'em again. Yuugi was pretty worried after all, as i mentioned earlier."

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "I can tell her about you if that's alright."
>Shrug. "Well, you kinda already answered something I'd been wonderin'. That is, you said Suika and Yuugi don't know about your condition."
>Fistpalm. "That got me to thinkin', if you problems were lessened at least, you might be able to meet up with 'em again. Yuugi was pretty worried after all, as i mentioned earlier."

> "I have no issue, provided she is the only one you tell, the only one to hear."

> "Yes, I figured that Yuugi would be missin' me... she and I were good pals."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Well, there's odds that there might be a need to bring in another person she knows, on the off chance that her own abilities aren't quite up to snuff."
>Pause.
>"Waaaaait....Abilities...."
>"This just hit me. But the whole problem is that the air's too thick. Now, who do we know that can change that? Our little buddy Suika can mess with density, so she might be able to do something like lowering the air density around you. And, if it needs her to keep focused on that, then there might be a way to make some kinda charm or item for that, maybe with Yuugi's power, and the Doc's mind."
>Sigh. "I know it'll probably mean them finding out, but if it works out, then you won't have to worry anymore. And knowing how easygoing those two are, it'll be like water under the bridge. Hell, I've kinda gained respect from Yuugi, says I'm one of the rare few she's met who can actually knock her back a bit."
>Grin slightly. "See, past few times I've ran into her, she's asked to see how strong I've gotten by letting me have a free shot, so I put as much as I can into it, which impresses her. And then there was earlier today where I brought a friend of mine to have a drinkin' contest with her. It was a pretty close one I tell ya, she was all wobbly and had a bit of trouble talkin'. Of course Yuugi won though, but what a show that was! Not too many can keep up with an Oni after all."
>Laugh it up! "Man, good times!"

[Raikaria]

>Nod. "Well, there's odds that there might be a need to bring in another person she knows, on the off chance that her own abilities aren't quite up to snuff."
>Pause.
>"Waaaaait....Abilities...."
>"This just hit me. But the whole problem is that the air's too thick. Now, who do we know that can change that? Our little buddy Suika can mess with density, so she might be able to do something like lowering the air density around you. And, if it needs her to keep focused on that, then there might be a way to make some kinda charm or item for that, maybe with Yuugi's power, and the Doc's mind."
>Sigh. "I know it'll probably mean them finding out, but if it works out, then you won't have to worry anymore. And knowing how easygoing those two are, it'll be like water under the bridge. Hell, I've kinda gained respect from Yuugi, says I'm one of the rare few she's met who can actually knock her back a bit."
>Grin slightly. "See, past few times I've ran into her, she's asked to see how strong I've gotten by letting me have a free shot, so I put as much as I can into it, which impresses her. And then there was earlier today where I brought a friend of mine to have a drinkin' contest with her. It was a pretty close one I tell ya, she was all wobbly and had a bit of trouble talkin'. Of course Yuugi won though, but what a show that was! Not too many can keep up with an Oni after all."
>Laugh it up! "Man, good times!"

> "Sukia would need to constantly focus on changing the density around me, and keep near enough that she doesn't wear herself out. It's not feasible. Not to mention when she sleeps she's not using her powers. You can't simply seal an Oni's power into a charm either."

> "Interesting. Maybe you're stronger than you look. I'd challenge you to a fight, but, well, I'm not exactly in peak condition, and my style isn't traditional for an Oni anyway." the Oni says, before elaborating, "I don't just rely on sheer brawn or powers, but my noggin."

[Hanzo K.]

>"Well, I was thinkin' that the doc could figure something out, She's probably the smartest person around short of Yukari or you."
>"Besides, I was thinkin' more along the lines of replicating it. See, there's gotta be a way to do somethin' like that, since another friend of mine copies spellcards and stuff."

[Raikaria]

>"Well, I was thinkin' that the doc could figure something out, She's probably the smartest person around short of Yukari or you."
>"Besides, I was thinkin' more along the lines of replicating it. See, there's gotta be a way to do somethin' like that, since another friend of mine copies spellcards and stuff."

> "Copying danmaku patterns and copying the actual powers themselves are two entirely different things." Kanakuma says.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Hmm....Well, I'm sure that with the doc workin' on it, she'll figure something out. Who knows, maybe these Magic Absorbers hold the key? I mean, they suck up magic, so maybe there's a way to use them to put a little of Suika's power into something you can then use to thin the air around you."

[Raikaria]

>"Hmm....Well, I'm sure that with the doc workin' on it, she'll figure something out. Who knows, maybe these Magic Absorbers hold the key? I mean, they suck up magic, so maybe there's a way to use them to put a little of Suika's power into something you can then use to thin the air around you."

> "Now you're straying into the realm of technology and science. You're talking to the wrong person about that stuff."

[Hanzo K.]

>Shrug. "Gensokyo's been mixing the two lately y'know. Of course I'm keepin' my eye on it though, Gensokyo's made to preserve magic after all. Can't get too advanced in that field."
>Nod. "But who knows? That might be the key to fixing a lot of problems folks have."
>"So, is there anything you want me to pass along?"

[Raikaria]

>Shrug. "Gensokyo's been mixing the two lately y'know. Of course I'm keepin' my eye on it though, Gensokyo's made to preserve magic after all. Can't get too advanced in that field."
>Nod. "But who knows? That might be the key to fixing a lot of problems folks have."
>"So, is there anything you want me to pass along?"

> "Yes, the Kappa always licked their technology, I guess it's primarily them."

> "Magic and technology can work together... but the balance needs to be right to avoid eroding magic."

> "... Tell Yuugi and Suika where I am.  Maybe I should explain to them why I can't come with them..." the Oni says, after thinking.