Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3

[Oldmansour]

>Smile
>"I appreciate your enthusiasm. Though merely knowing whether they've recently been closed to the public or not may be sufficient. But I suppose we can decide that at the time."

>"So which one do I visit first?"

[DracoOmega]

>"I thought that we would go together. And I think... the Black Tortoise Shrine."

[Oldmansour]

>"I thought that we would go together. And I think... the Black Tortoise Shrine."

>"I can handle it for ya, Mistress. Ya can rest up if you're still tired, an' I cin handle the leg work for a while." She clenches her raised, newly-ringed, fist. "An' I got the power now to keep myself safe if things go bad. Just gimme a couple hours, I can cover all three."

[DracoOmega]

>Smile again.
>"I do appreciate the offer, Rin. And I have faith in you. But while you are so new to your power, I would feel much better accompanying you, in case something does in fact go wrong. And if it doesn't, then I'll have simply had a calm and uneventful outing - not the worst thing in the world. I caught a little nap, remember; I'll be fine."

[Oldmansour]

>Smile again.
>"I do appreciate the offer, Rin. And I have faith in you. But while you are so new to your power, I would feel much better accompanying you, in case something does in fact go wrong. And if it doesn't, then I'll have simply had a calm and uneventful outing - not the worst thing in the world. I caught a little nap, remember; I'll be fine."

>Rin's mouth twists for a moment, but she can't seem to find a way to object to that. "Well, if you're sure."

[DracoOmega]

>We do feel rested enough for a casual jaunt around town on the bus or something, yes?

[Oldmansour]

>We do feel rested enough for a casual jaunt around town on the bus or something, yes?

>Indeed you do. You're good until your normal bedtime, barring something exceedingly tiring happening.

[DracoOmega]

>"I'll be fine, Orin. And I think it better policy in general for all of us to work in groups, if circumstances allow. We are much stronger together than alone."

[Oldmansour]

>"I'll be fine, Orin. And I think it better policy in general for all of us to work in groups, if circumstances allow. We are much stronger together than alone."

>Rin scratches her nose once. "Makes sense. I just figured that, since I was full up that I could handle a little of the legwork myself, but, you're right, runnin' in a pack's safer than a lone cat."
>"Plus, yeah, I guess I don't know everythin' bout this ring yet either." she adds, examining the jewelry again. "Tell me somethin', you said you made the rings for Kiku and Lily. Can their rings do it too? Or mine?"

[DracoOmega]

>"I... suppose I do not know. Even if my case, it did not feel like a deliberate act, so much as their rings coming forth from mine, unbidden. So I could barely guess whether the other rings could do likewise."

[Oldmansour]

>"I... suppose I do not know. Even if my case, it did not feel like a deliberate act, so much as their rings coming forth from mine, unbidden. So I could barely guess whether the other rings could do likewise."

>"Now dat's weird." Rin thinks, then shrugs. "But then again, they are magic rings, so a bit'a weird's only normal, I guess. Patchouli'd know more'n me, but we cin't ask her. 'less she gits her own ring, ofcourse."

[DracoOmega]

>"I believe the power of these rings is very strange, even as magic goes; at least others with more familiarity than I have said as much."
>"And yes, while I would appreciate Patchouli's knowledge, I am not sure how prudent it would be to consult her just yet."

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"I do intend to tell the others at some point, but I'm not sure when the right time for that will be."

[Oldmansour]

>"I believe the power of these rings is very strange, even as magic goes; at least others with more familiarity than I have said as much."
>"And yes, while I would appreciate Patchouli's knowledge, I am not sure how prudent it would be to consult her just yet."

>"I do intend to tell the others at some point, but I'm not sure when the right time for that will be."

>"Well, we might have dis all fixed 'fore it ever comes up."
>"Though, speakin' a times..." she pauses for a moment, then adds, "You said dat ya never had a lotta control over when these rings came out. So, how can ya tell when someone's about ta get theirs? Was dere some kinda sign when mine was 'bout ta come out?"

[DracoOmega]

>"I could feel a reaction within my ring and colors swirled within it. I... think it resonates with emotion and will. I have seen it react in subtler ways to other people, without reaching this point, but am still not entirely sure how to interpret all of it."

[Oldmansour]

>"I could feel a reaction within my ring and colors swirled within it. I... think it resonates with emotion and will. I have seen it react in subtler ways to other people, without reaching this point, but am still not entirely sure how to interpret all of it."

>Rin nods. "If mine starts doing somethin' like that, I'll tell you right away."

[DracoOmega]

>"Thank you. That would be good to know."
>"Do you have any other questions before we head out?"

[Oldmansour]

>"Thank you. That would be good to know."
>"Do you have any other questions before we head out?"

>Rin flicks her tails briefly. "Still kinda curious how the cheerleader got her ring."

[DracoOmega]

>"The Metal Tiger showed her a vision - a vision of the precious things in this world and great black wave enveloping and bringing them to ruin. She said that she could not witness that and choose anything other than resisting it. I think it was her will to safeguard the good that coaxed her ring from mine - in some ways, perhaps not all that unlike with you, Rin."

[Oldmansour]

>"The Metal Tiger showed her a vision - a vision of the precious things in this world and great black wave enveloping and bringing them to ruin. She said that she could not witness that and choose anything other than resisting it. I think it was her will to safeguard the good that coaxed her ring from mine - in some ways, perhaps not all that unlike with you, Rin."

>Rin smiles. "Yeah. I can relate to that."
>"Think you'll meet the Turtle, too, at his house?"

[DracoOmega]

>"I would hesitate to presume, but if the Metal Tiger chose to show Himself to me, then I suppose it is possible. It has been a very... unique few days."

[Oldmansour]

>"I would hesitate to presume, but if the Metal Tiger chose to show Himself to me, then I suppose it is possible. It has been a very... unique few days."

>"Guess we'll find out when we get there."
>"Oh yeah." she adds, taking a step back and looking at your legs. "I suggest a longer skirt, or pants. Wind's mighty cold out there."

[DracoOmega]

>"Yes, that sounds like a good idea."
>"Are there any other questions on your mind at the moment, or should I go get changed?"

[Oldmansour]

>"Yes, that sounds like a good idea."
>"Are there any other questions on your mind at the moment, or should I go get changed?"

>Rin considers your question. "I think I'm good, but I'll tell ya right away if I think'a somethin' else."

[DracoOmega]

>Nod
>"Please do."
>Go pick up some warmer clothes, suitable for the current weather, and get changed

[Oldmansour]

>Nod
>"Please do."
>Go pick up some warmer clothes, suitable for the current weather, and get changed

>Taking leave from your servant, you return to your room and select a longer, thicker skirt for your upcoming excursion. You select the practical dark grey skirt with the white stripes on the side.
>As you are changing, you hear a knock upon your door. Rin calls out, "Comin'!" Moments later, the door opens and you hear a second set of footsteps within your apartment.
>"Ah, Patchouli...!" you hear Rin say, but she is interrupted by Patchouli's voice, as she calls,
>"Byakuren, I need to borrow your Rin."

[DracoOmega]

>Call out: "What is it?"

[Oldmansour]

>Call out: "What is it?"

>"I need borrow Rin." Patchy repeats herself. "Specifically a piece of hair or fur, or two."

[DracoOmega]

>"May I ask why?"
>"And at any rate, I believe you should address that question to her."

[Oldmansour]

>"May I ask why?"
>"And at any rate, I believe you should address that question to her."

>"For an experiment."
>"I need the consent of the owner." Patchy counters.
>Rin's voice, sounding slightly confused, asks, "Dat makes a difference in magic?"
>"Depending on the sorcery in question."