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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #480 on: February 15, 2013, 01:19:30 PM »
>'Who knows? It could be just that for all we know. Maybe Suika or Kiku would know?'

>Suika prob'ly would. It's her shrine, and all. But if it is a ghost, can't be a bad one. 'least it ain't doin' nothing bad now. Is it?

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #481 on: February 16, 2013, 02:23:34 PM »
>That's true. But it never hurts to find out, on the off chance that it might lead us to the truth of matters.
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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #482 on: February 17, 2013, 01:41:30 AM »
>Are there any conveniently located and semi-comfortable places to sit around here? A smooth boulder, perhaps? If so, let's go perch ourselves for a bit and just enjoy the surroundings for a few moments.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #483 on: February 19, 2013, 05:45:15 PM »
>That's true. But it never hurts to find out, on the off chance that it might lead us to the truth of matters.

>Rin nods. Assumin' Suika likes talkin' about ghosts.

>Are there any conveniently located and semi-comfortable places to sit around here? A smooth boulder, perhaps? If so, let's go perch ourselves for a bit and just enjoy the surroundings for a few moments.

>A glance around doesn't reveal anything immediately within the immediate vicinity. Rin, catching your eye, also looks around, but fails to locate any rocks of considerable size, at least on this side of the lake. The island out in the water evidently has a rocky beach, whereas this side of the lake is smooth sand and dirt. The area surrounding the lake is nothing but smooth grass until you reach the treeline.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #484 on: February 19, 2013, 06:19:09 PM »
>Well, if there is at least some patch of ground that seems comfortable to have a little sit, go and have one

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #485 on: February 21, 2013, 12:32:02 AM »
>Well, if there is at least some patch of ground that seems comfortable to have a little sit, go and have one

>Strictly speaking, the ground you're standing on seems no worse off than the rest of the grounds, which Rin, with her superior night vision, confirms. So you take a few steps to your left, arrange your skirt beneath you, and seat yourself upon the grassy ground.
>After spending the vast majority of the past two years in Mayoiga city itself, sitting out here is almost like sitting in an entirely different part of the country. The city doesn't suffer from urban blight to the same extent that many other cities do, but it's still very much a big city. Out here, though, there's almost no way to tell. The light poles illuminating the path cut through the woods are the only signs of civilization, and even they don't stand out as garish or unnatural. Well, not too much, at any rate. Even the sounds of vehicles don't seem to reach here.
>Nor is it all that cold, either. The air is still chilly, but the brunt of the cold wind is blunted by the trees around you. If the moon was shining, you're sure it would be absolutely lovely here at night. Even as it is, it's hardly bad.

>Rin, seeing you settle down and get comfy, offers, "Want me ta head back to the shrine, see if I can rustle up a drink for you?"

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #486 on: February 21, 2013, 12:42:15 AM »
>"I'm fine, thank you. And I'd rather the company than a drink, at any rate."
>Take a deep breath of the cool night air
>"It's pleasant here, isn't it?"

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #487 on: February 21, 2013, 03:41:10 AM »
>"I'm fine, thank you. And I'd rather the company than a drink, at any rate."
>Take a deep breath of the cool night air
>"It's pleasant here, isn't it?"

>Rin smiles and sits herself down beside you, arranging her tails behind her.
>The crisp air tickles your nostrils, free of the assorted smells of the city. That's nice, you could do with more of that.
>The kasha's tails swish back and forth, the sound of fur on plant strange, but somehow soothing. "Didn't think ya could find a place like dis outside of the mountains." she says in agreement.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #488 on: February 21, 2013, 04:17:37 AM »
>"I find it strangely soothing, particularly after how... demanding the last while has been."

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #489 on: February 21, 2013, 10:02:22 AM »
>Take some time to open up our senses and observe what is going on, mystically speaking. See if we can untangle what we've felt a little better.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #490 on: February 22, 2013, 05:03:59 PM »
>"I find it strangely soothing, particularly after how... demanding the last while has been."

>Rin smiles and nods. "Busy or not, Byakuren, you should take a vacation when this is over."

>Take some time to open up our senses and observe what is going on, mystically speaking. See if we can untangle what we've felt a little better.

>Setting aside Rin's advice for a moment, tempting an idea though it may be, you try to get a better sense of the various auras and presences around you. Unfortunately, you receive even less detail than you did when you were touching the water. The feelings are too vague, too jumbled together, for you to effectively separate out without transforming, at least as far you've discovered so far. At least as far as the bulk of them go, as you can tell almost for sure that one of the feelings is coming from Ran, Doubles and Genjii. What kind of power, you're less sure, but it isn't very strong.
>As best as you can tell, it might be Ran's magic. You got a sense for her power during your battle with the youma, and this power feels somewhat like that, though much less intense.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #491 on: February 22, 2013, 05:13:31 PM »
>"Yes, that might be nice. But for now, I think a few moments like this now and again will do."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #492 on: February 22, 2013, 05:42:30 PM »
>"Yes, that might be nice. But for now, I think a few moments like this now and again will do."

>Rin glances at you, then pops back to her feet. "Please turn a bit dis way."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #493 on: February 22, 2013, 05:45:14 PM »
>Shift a little in the indicated direction
>"Like this?"

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #494 on: February 22, 2013, 06:00:03 PM »
>Shift a little in the indicated direction
>"Like this?"

>She places two fingers on either side of her chin, and tilts her head and forth, thoughtfully. "Right. Now you just sit right dere for a minute, please."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #495 on: February 22, 2013, 06:03:59 PM »
>"Ah, alright?"
>Wonder a bit what she might be up to

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #496 on: February 22, 2013, 08:57:05 PM »
>"Ah, alright?"
>Wonder a bit what she might be up to

>Rin nods her thanks and takes a few steps to the side, walking around you. Curious. What's that kasha of yours up to now?
>Your answer comes seconds later, as Rin's hands take a hold of the space behind your shoulders. "You're carryin' a lot of tension in your shoulders and back, mistress." she says quietly. "Let me fix that for you while we're here."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #497 on: February 22, 2013, 09:17:04 PM »
>"Oh, I'm fine, really. But... I suppose I shan't say no, if you're volunteering."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #498 on: February 25, 2013, 04:47:22 AM »
>"Oh, I'm fine, really. But... I suppose I shan't say no, if you're volunteering."

>"Trust me, Byakuren, I got an eye for this kinda thing." Rin says confidently, rubbing the back of your shoulders. It is true that you hadn't really felt any unusual tension in the regions she mentioned, but since she offered, there's no harm in taking her up on the offer.
>The kasha's hands take a firmer grip on your shoulders, and she starts to knead the flesh under your clothes. Right away, both of your shoulders emit a surprisingly sharp *pop*, and you stiffen instinctively.
>"Sorry 'bout that." Rin says right away. "Haven't done this through clothes in a while."

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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #499 on: February 25, 2013, 04:50:34 AM »
>Try to relax
>"Apparently, I needed it if it's this bad..."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #500 on: February 27, 2013, 03:24:56 AM »
>Try to relax
>"Apparently, I needed it if it's this bad..."

>"Maybe not as bad as ya think, but... Well, it's like this." the kasha starts to explain, before returning to her work.
>Rin's hands are strong, but careful as she works at the tension in your shoulders. Now that the initial stress has been brought to the surface, you can feel your Rin's hands loosening the muscles and tendons as she works the muscles beneath your clothes. She's... very good.
>"When someone does some heavy work, or strange work, somethin' that they ain't done before that takes it's toll on a body, it... Well, takes it toll." Rin says after a moment's thought. "Even if dey don't know it off the bat. But a practiced eye can see it. And you, mistress, have been carryin' a lotta tension, probably since the first time you... Well, you know." she finishes quietly. "I'm only sorry I never noticed before."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #501 on: February 27, 2013, 03:46:54 AM »
>"You needn't be. I didn't want to burden you or any of the others with this. If you hadn't noticed, it was only because I had tried not to let it show."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #502 on: February 27, 2013, 04:23:48 AM »
>"You needn't be. I didn't want to burden you or any of the others with this. If you hadn't noticed, it was only because I had tried not to let it show."

>"It's my job ta notice these things." Rin says firmly, hitting a particularly tight cluster of muscle just below your right shoulder blade, the tension melting pleasurably out of your back as Rin focuses in on it. "That's what a good-" She stops, biting her lip, then tries again, "Now of course, I can't work as best I can till we get back home. But I oughta be able ta take the edge of, at least."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #503 on: February 27, 2013, 04:28:09 AM »
>"It does feel quite nice, thank you."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #504 on: February 27, 2013, 07:18:14 AM »
>"It does feel quite nice, thank you."

>You can hear the smile in Rin's voice as she says, "I'm happy you're happy."
>The kasha's hands definitely have you feeling rather mellow after a few minutes of work. She's really very good with her hands. Despite yourself, you wonder what a full blown professional-style massage from your Orin would feel like.
>As Rin rubs another kink out of the thoracic area of your back, the sound of a pan pipes reaches your ear again. Glancing back towards the path leading to the lake, you see the winged miko who was playing before back at the shrine, but this time, she has company. A trio of fairies are flying behind her, flitting around in a rather reserved fashion for fairies.
>Rin, you note, is gamely trying not to wince at the sound.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #505 on: February 27, 2013, 07:20:34 AM »
>At the sound of the fairies or the pipes, do we think?
>Is the latter especially loud or shrill or off-tune?
>And is said miko approaching this general direction?

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #506 on: February 27, 2013, 07:22:35 AM »
>At the sound of the fairies or the pipes, do we think?
>Is the latter especially loud or shrill or off-tune?
>And is said miko approaching this general direction?

>The pipes, you imagine. She mentioned before something about the sound of the instrument messing with her high-range hearing.
>It is neither shrill nor loud nor out of tune. In fact, it's a rather pleasant sound, and exotic as well. It's not an instrument that gets a lot of play on the airwaves.
>She is.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #507 on: February 27, 2013, 07:25:04 AM »
>Quietly: "Is that bothering you?"

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #508 on: February 27, 2013, 06:24:26 PM »
>Quietly: "Is that bothering you?"

>Rin (somewhat regrettably) stops attending to your back and crouches down next to you, her ears slightly flattened. "Only a little. Kinda jams my high range hearing."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 2
« Reply #509 on: February 27, 2013, 06:26:12 PM »
>"Would you rather we go elsewhere, then?"