Remilia Quest Tr?

[Hanzo K.]

Still gotta work on the punctuation, but otherwise I'd say it looks good. Proceed.

[Oldmansour]

>Look between Dio and Sei,then nod."A well-thought idea to pass over this predicament,Sei".
>"Very well then.I,Remilia Scarlet,give my Word of Blood as a vampire that everything I've told you is true, that encompasses the way you got here, who am I and what I said regarding my powers,the statement about my intention to merely restrain and not harm you ,my offer  to investigate the line of fate and my previous invitation of genuine hospitality directed towards you".
>Step forward and execute the ritual procedure.
>Grin with confidence at the group ."So...Now are we ready to put aside our differences and work out a solution for the current issue?".

>The ritual isn't much of a 'procedure', per se. It just involves the spilling of a little blood as one speaks. Some vampires carry a blade for just such a purpose, but you do not. You never really anticipated having the cause to give your word over blood, but this night- well, day, by now- has been anything but ordinary. You could use one of Sei's blades, or Haridoku's stinger, but you think the act would mean more if you did it yourself, so as you speak, you form your aura into a sharp edge and draw the blade across your left palm, letting the precious liquid of life drip down from your hand onto the floor.

>You suspect Haridoku and Amitsu have no idea that they have borne witness to something considered sacred among the world of vampires, but the effect is most definitely not lost on Dio. Up to this point, she's been calm, cool and collected. As she watches you swear over blood, the axe in her hands drops and clatters to the floor, and she stares at you, shock engraved into her face.

[Hanzo K.]

>"I do prefer it when people believe me without this though. I have a reputation as an honest lady to keep up after all. One of my 'claims to fame', as it were. That, and keeping things from getting too stagnant. After all, in this Gensokyo, that's the primary job of many high-profile youkai, such as myself. But you know, this reminds me of a little encounter in the 'Old World' quite some time ago, back in Russia. Oh, she was an enthusiastic one she was, gave her blood word she'd make the best wine I'd ever tasted. And you know what? It was. I do wonder if she's still around, she had a dream to be the world's finest winemaker you know."
>Chuckle slightly. "If she is, and isn't in Gensokyo, I might just have to have her brought here so others can enjoy her works. Not much can match her brews after all, and I've had quite a lot of fine wines over the years."
>Pause thoughtfully. "Hmm...I'll have to consult with an associate on that later, see if she knows of her and whatnot."

>Nod. "That said, I'm certain you believe me now, yes?"
>Let's send a scout-bat to check on Sakuya and Hong, we still can't exactly afford to turn our back, can we?

[Oldmansour]

>Let's send a scout-bat to check on Sakuya and Hong, we still can't exactly afford to turn our back, can we?

>Indeed. She may believe you know, but she's still a hunter, and the potential threat she poses hasn't been contained entirely. Not yet, anyway. So you send a bat back into Sakuya's room to check out your maid and guard. Both women are standing, concealing themselves by the side of the door to keep themselves out of the hunter's line of sight. Despite what she's been through tonight, Sakuya still looks ready to fight, keeping herself low and her ears cocked. Meiling doesn't seem to have any additional wounds beyond the damage Sabine inflicted on her earlier tonight, and those seem to be healing nicely.
>Meiling gives your bat a brief nod, while Sakuya holds one finger up to her lips.

>"I do prefer it when people believe me without this though. I have a reputation as an honest lady to keep up after all. One of my 'claims to fame', as it were. That, and keeping things from getting too stagnant. After all, in this Gensokyo, that's the primary job of many high-profile youkai, such as myself. But you know, this reminds me of a little encounter in the 'Old World' quite some time ago, back in Russia. Oh, she was an enthusiastic one she was, gave her blood word she'd make the best wine I'd ever tasted. And you know what? It was. I do wonder if she's still around, she had a dream to be the world's finest winemaker you know."
>Chuckle slightly. "If she is, and isn't in Gensokyo, I might just have to have her brought here so others can enjoy her works. Not much can match her brews after all, and I've had quite a lot of fine wines over the years."
>Pause thoughtfully. "Hmm...I'll have to consult with an associate on that later, see if she knows of her and whatnot."

>Nod. "That said, I'm certain you believe me now, yes?"

>The hunter called Dio manages a slow nod.
>"Think you might have broke her, Remilia." Haridoku says with a savage grin, clearly enjoying Dio's stunned countenance.

>Sei, turning from Dio and walking back towards you, produces a black colored strip of cloth and offers it to you. "I'm glad I was able to help."

[Hanzo K.]

>Chuckle a bit, and make use of the cloth to tend to our hand. "It's always a marvel when someone reacts to something like that. I would be lying if I said that I didn't enjoy seeing that from time to time."
>"That said, I suppose we should wait a while until her mind catches up, humans have a marked tendency to do this when confronted with something so mind-bendingly unexpected. That's at least 500 years of experience you know."

[Oldmansour]

>Chuckle a bit, and make use of the cloth to tend to our hand. "It's always a marvel when someone reacts to something like that. I would be lying if I said that I didn't enjoy seeing that from time to time."
>"That said, I suppose we should wait a while until her mind catches up, humans have a marked tendency to do this when confronted with something so mind-bendingly unexpected. That's at least 500 years of experience you know."

>Dabbing your wound with the cloth, you sense a very faint tingle of magic from the material. You can't identify the type of magic, but you strongly suspect it's a light healing enchantment. So you wrap your hand in the cloth. Your hand would heal rather quickly anyway, but a little bit faster is always better.

>To her credit, Dio recovers a bit quicker than another human might of, but that doesn't surprise you all that much, given that she is Sakuya. Sort of.
>The blows out a puff of breath, then scoops her axe up from the floor, but in a rather subdued manner. Looking at the weapon, she shakes her head, bemusedly, and puts the axe away. "The Hunter's Guild back home is never going to believe this one. I saw it, and I can barely believe it."
>"Done fightin', then?" Haridoku says with a faint growl in her voice.
>The hunter holds up her hands in a slight shrug. "She gave her word in blood. From a vampire, that's as honest as the word of an angel." She shakes her head again, and says, more to herself than anything, "What a crazy world this must be, to have a vampire like this one." She looks at Sei, almost smiling. "What sort of word is this, Samurai."
>Sei, rather gently, answers, "A kinder world than the one you know, I suspect."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Indeed. Here, even Vampires such as myself are relatively accepted. Why, I just recently welcomed a few who were in a forced slumber for a while. Sei here was one of the group who awakened recently. Rather nice sorts, a bit rough around the edges in some cases though. And seven of them have been troublemakers since they woke up, though I owe one a great deal of gratitude for aiding in the rescue of Sakuya from herself. She was possessed by the Spirit of Pride, and got the idea to absorb it to grow stronger, in a  misguided effort to be able to better serve and assist me. Of course, I couldn't have that, she's perfectly fine as she is, retaining that one thing I admire about humans. After all, only humans could have the spirit to challenge beings like myself, even with the great risks they take in doing so. People such as yourself are a shining example of that."
>"And another thing, killing another is generally frowned on in this Gensokyo. Here, we resolve matter with objects known as Spellcards. As well as Danmaku, which is an entirely non-lethal means of combat. I daresay that with your evident skill, you can likely use much the same kinds as Sakuya can."

[Oldmansour]

>"And another thing, killing another is generally frowned on in this Gensokyo. Here, we resolve matter with objects known as Spellcards. As well as Danmaku, which is an entirely non-lethal means of combat. I daresay that with your evident skill, you can likely use much the same kinds as Sakuya can."

>"I guess you weren't listening when I was talking to Sei earlier." Dio replies. "I have been in Gensokyo before. Well, the Gensokyo of my timeline, at least. I learned danmaku while I was there, from one of the Hakureis, even."
>"The HakureiS?" Amitsu says with surprise.
>Dio nods. "Reimu, was her name, the one that showed me danmaku and taught me how to write spellcards."
>"You mean there were more than just the red-white?" Haridoku asks, the idea seeming to make her forget her anger at Dio, for a moment anyway.
>"I suppose I could see how that moniker could apply, but yes, the Hakureis are a clan that maintain the peace of Gensokyo. Rather effectively, as well, though vampires proved to be a bit outside their normal dealings."

>Nod. "Indeed. Here, even Vampires such as myself are relatively accepted. Why, I just recently welcomed a few who were in a forced slumber for a while. Sei here was one of the group who awakened recently. Rather nice sorts, a bit rough around the edges in some cases though. And seven of them have been troublemakers since they woke up, though I owe one a great deal of gratitude for aiding in the rescue of Sakuya from herself. She was possessed by the Spirit of Pride, and got the idea to absorb it to grow stronger, in a  misguided effort to be able to better serve and assist me. Of course, I couldn't have that, she's perfectly fine as she is, retaining that one thing I admire about humans. After all, only humans could have the spirit to challenge beings like myself, even with the great risks they take in doing so. People such as yourself are a shining example of that."

>The hunter, having just started to recover her composure, visibly starts again. "Admiration for the human spirit, even a hunter's, coming from a vampire?" With a rueful smile, she runs her hand through her hair. "I would have thought I had lost my mind."

[Branneg Xy]

>Curl our lips into a tiny smile."No madness involved in this regard,I assure you ".
>"It's better defined as broadening of one own's horizon,for youkai of course.On the other side I picture it for humans to feel it like a steep slope and still the human spirit is ,above all, extraordinarly versatile in overcoming difficulties".
>"On the topic of  diverse point of views,I'm beginning to work up a curiosity about your world ,as dark as it might sound,especially in relation to my newfound skill to bridge gaps between one and the next .All in due time,as they say".
>The remark we made about  madness....Flan....
>Trail off after remembering Flandre's issues.For emotional instability is no madness,but the pain to bear witness to it in a loved one is similarly deep.

[Oldmansour]

>Curl our lips into a tiny smile."No madness involved in this regard,I assure you ".
>"It's better defined as broadening of one own's horizon,for youkai of course.On the other side I picture it for humans to feel it like a steep slope and still the human spirit is ,above all, extraordinarly versatile in overcoming difficulties".
>"On the topic of  diverse point of views,I'm beginning to work up a curiosity about your world ,as dark as it might sound,especially in relation to my newfound skill to bridge gaps between one and the next .All in due time,as they say".

>"Well, if you desire to learn more of my timeline, then perhaps we could arrange a visit. But if indeed I haven't gone mad, then I need to return to my own time. I wasn't exactly looking for a vacation."
>"Not before you settle with me." Haridoku says quite firmly, though her wasp swarm starts to fade out one by one.
>The hunter nods slowly. "Of course, I haven't forgotten."

>The remark we made about  madness....Flan....
>Trail off after remembering Flandre's issues.For emotional instability is no madness,but the pain to bear witness to it in a loved one is similarly deep.

>Though thoughts of your sister sometimes make you gloomy, you maintain your composure. And besides, now that you've got your Sakuya back home where she belongs, you can return your efforts to one day healing your sister's heart and mind.

[Branneg Xy]

Sooooo...Do we propose a change of location for the two of them duking it out to "settle the matter"?Something else?Here , the hallway, has just become a bit cramped.By the way,I reckon a little survey of a certain floor is in order.

>How much time has passed since the start of this little endeavour?
>Sakuya and Meiling being up and about is good news indeed,but did we notice any sign or details of Patchouli on or way here?She might be resting or reading and researching in the Librar ,seeing as Koakuma didn't hint at anything out of place.
>Send out another bat for a reconnaissance mission on the Library floor,to see what has or hasn't changed in the meantime.

[Hanzo K.]

I was just about to suggest a change in scenery for that matter. Perhaps the theater area we had planned to fix up for that opera we had in mind?

>"There's only one Hakurei here on this side. Unsurprisingly, her name is also Reimu. That said, I suppose we should move to a more suitable venue for the spellcard duel between you two, yes? If you have need, I'm relatively certain Sakuya won't mind loaning you a few of hers for that fight. On the off chance that you either lack spellcards of your own, or lost them in transit. I daresay Haridoku won't let things slide without that. And to be honest, I quite understand that. Family is an important thing after all."
>Smirk a bit. "I suppose it's strange, hearing something like that coming from a vampire, no? Vampires have many secrets you know, some that even the Hunters cannot even dream of being privy to."

[Oldmansour]

>How much time has passed since the start of this little endeavour?
>Sakuya and Meiling being up and about is good news indeed,but did we notice any sign or details of Patchouli on or way here?She might be resting or reading and researching in the Librar ,seeing as Koakuma didn't hint at anything out of place.

>Only a handful of minutes.
>You have seen no sign of Patchy since you returned home.

>Send out another bat for a reconnaissance mission on the Library floor,to see what has or hasn't changed in the meantime.

>The bat that you sent to check up on Meiling and Sakuya is still active, so you direct it towards the great library. It has a bit of distance to travel, so it will take a minute or two to arrive.

>"There's only one Hakurei here on this side. Unsurprisingly, her name is also Reimu. That said, I suppose we should move to a more suitable venue for the spellcard duel between you two, yes? If you have need, I'm relatively certain Sakuya won't mind loaning you a few of hers for that fight. On the off chance that you either lack spellcards of your own, or lost them in transit. I daresay Haridoku won't let things slide without that. And to be honest, I quite understand that. Family is an important thing after all."
>Smirk a bit. "I suppose it's strange, hearing something like that coming from a vampire, no? Vampires have many secrets you know, some that even the Hunters cannot even dream of being privy to."

>"Suitable?" Haridoku demands. "Something wrong with here and now?"
>"I would guess that the Scarlet Devil wants to make a show of your anger." Dio ventures. "It is no secret that vampires often have urges towards the theatrical." The hunter snakes her hand under her cape and rustles around for a moment. "My spellcards came through as intact as the rest of my equipment."

[Hanzo K.]

>Chuckle a bit. "That, and this hallway is a mite too cramped for a proper duel. Admittedly, if I were to use Gungnir, it would most likely be a certain hit due to that. But I'm not the one fighting, am I? No, it is you two."
>Gesture towards Dio and Haridoku as we say the last part.
>"That said, I know of a potential locale for it to take place. was going to fix it up to host an opera at, but we should be fine with this little scuffle prior."
>Smirk a bit. "A lady has to have a taste for the arts after all. I'm particularly partial to the Germanic operas, such as The Ring of The Nibelung. Norse mythology is always so interesting you know!"

[Oldmansour]

>Chuckle a bit. "That, and this hallway is a mite too cramped for a proper duel. Admittedly, if I were to use Gungnir, it would most likely be a certain hit due to that. But I'm not the one fighting, am I? No, it is you two."
>Gesture towards Dio and Haridoku as we say the last part.
>"That said, I know of a potential locale for it to take place. was going to fix it up to host an opera at, but we should be fine with this little scuffle prior."
>Smirk a bit. "A lady has to have a taste for the arts after all. I'm particularly partial to the Germanic operas, such as The Ring of The Nibelung. Norse mythology is always so interesting you know!"

>Haridoku breathes deeply, her shoulders rising and falling. "Yeah, sure. More room to fly's always better."
>"Are you capable of flight, Dio?" Sei asks the hunter. After a nod from Dio, Sei continues, "Though I suppose you have had quite a bit of practice battling flying foes."
>"My fair share." the hunter says dryly.

[Branneg Xy]

>"I'm glad that today I'll be your host'".Curtsies and smile."Onwards,then!".Shout the last sentence in order for Sakuya and Meiling to hear it.
>Let's make way for the theatre,walking at a normal pace.
>"By the way,what happened to Wriggle the firefly youkai?I heard she was so eager to help she found herself in quite the pickle,Amitsu.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Something about almost landing herself a position in a termite queen's harem or something? I have to applaud her eagerness to resolve things though."

[Oldmansour]

>"I'm glad that today I'll be your host'".Curtsies and smile."Onwards,then!".Shout the last sentence in order for Sakuya and Meiling to hear it.
>Let's make way for the theatre,walking at a normal pace.

>"Any other day, I admit that a statement like that would put me on edge. But I'm not so rude as to doubt a blood word." Dio pulls her cape in a bit tighter and gives you a nod. "Lead on."
>"After you." Haridoku growls.
>"Is there a problem?" the hunter asks, sounding curious rather than offended.
>"Let's just say, I don't want my back turned to you."
>Amitsu gives her sister a cautioning look. "Haridoku...." Dio, however, raises her hand to forestall her argument.
>"Because I hit her in the back?" she asks Haridoku. The larger insect nod slowly. "I understand." Fearlessly she walks past the two insect youkai and takes her place behind Sei, who walks just behind you.

>"By the way,what happened to Wriggle the firefly youkai?I heard she was so eager to help she found herself in quite the pickle,Amitsu.

>"Something about almost landing herself a position in a termite queen's harem or something? I have to applaud her eagerness to resolve things though."

>"Eagerness, my thorax." Haridoku grunts. "Little wimp got in over her head."
>Amitsu, trying rather hard not to correct her sister yet again, opts for a more informative response. "Wriggle-chan was tracking down those termites she discovered earlier tonight, but it turned out that the queen of the hive was a youkai. A fairly young one too, as far as I can tell. She didn't quite have control of her instincts."
>"Tough, though." the larger bug grunts out. "Tougher with her bullets than Wriggle was. Firefly got whupped. She was lucky we come along when we did."

[Hanzo K.]

>"I have to wonder what happened to that young 'queen'. I I'd like to know a little more about the one who had the courage to have her underlings cause damage to the mansion, perhaps even meet her in person after this little battle's resolved. I might have a proposition for her, should her durability and power be found worthy."


I'm thinking we might have found a potential replacement for Hong. In a good way, since her and Sakuya deserve a vacation/time off after all of this.
After all, we have to be mindful of them since, not everyone can be as resilient and implacable as a vampire in this 'verse.

[Oldmansour]

>"I have to wonder what happened to that young 'queen'. I I'd like to know a little more about the one who had the courage to have her underlings cause damage to the mansion, perhaps even meet her in person after this little battle's resolved. I might have a proposition for her, should her durability and power be found worthy."

>"Wouldn't call it courage." Haridoku says gruffly. "More like stupidity."
>"The young one didn't realize who lived here." Amitsu says, much more kindly. "Nor did she seem to care, honestly. As I said, she hadn't really got the best of her instincts. She was still driven by the termites' basic desire to find food for the hive, and..." She blushes slightly, then finishes, somewhat quietly, "Well, perform the other task of a termite queen."
>Haridoku, with another of her downright evil looking grins, adds "An' that's why she went after Wriggle. Seems the twerp was up her alley."

[Hanzo K.]

>Chuckle a bit. "To each their own, hm? Well, she'll need some...'education in self-control', then. And once that's happened, I'll be expecting her to work off the damages done. Perhaps, as a Termite, she would be knowledgeable in locating quality building materials. After all, we all have a special talent, and given that termites eat and utilize wood, it would then make sense that she also knows what wood is completely unappetizing to a termite, yet useful for building things."
>Fistpalm. "That said, she should try something other than wood sometime, given how she's become a Youkai and such. I wholeheartedly suggest cake. Then again, I am the sort who enjoys a good sweet rather frequently."
>Chuckle a bit. "I suppose I should be thankful that being a vampire allows me to keep my figure. Otherwise I would probably need to be wheeled around or somesuch."

[Oldmansour]

>Chuckle a bit. "To each their own, hm? Well, she'll need some...'education in self-control', then. And once that's happened, I'll be expecting her to work off the damages done. Perhaps, as a Termite, she would be knowledgeable in locating quality building materials. After all, we all have a special talent, and given that termites eat and utilize wood, it would then make sense that she also knows what wood is completely unappetizing to a termite, yet useful for building things."
>Fistpalm. "That said, she should try something other than wood sometime, given how she's become a Youkai and such. I wholeheartedly suggest cake. Then again, I am the sort who enjoys a good sweet rather frequently."
>Chuckle a bit. "I suppose I should be thankful that being a vampire allows me to keep my figure. Otherwise I would probably need to be wheeled around or somesuch."

>"Well, maybe you can put her to work after she comes around." Haridoku holds up her left arm and lets her stinger out again. "After we fought the traditional 'Gensokyo' way, she turned her kids on Amitsu. So I gave her one of these full of a sedative. She'll come around in...."
>"A few hours now, most likely." Amitsu finishes her sister's thought. With a frown, she adds, "You gave her a pretty big dose, Haridoku."
>The big bug merely shrugs, lowering her arm. "She'll be fine." she says, almost dismissively.

>"So, is that why you two were here?" Dio asks the sibling insects. "Battling other insect youkai?"
>"Hardly." Haridoku grunts.
>"We're something of travelers." Amitsu says. "We used to live on Youkai Mountain, but after we met the black-white witch about a year ago, I wanted to see more of Gensokyo."
>"And I wasn't about to let her travel alone." Haridoku adds, throwing her toned arm protectively around her sister's shoulders.

>Your bat has now reached the library.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Love for one's family is something to treasure, to be sure. I suppose when she comes around and tries for something 'untoward', I can just deliver a little 'percussive discipline'. I'm rather good at that you know. She'll have to wake up quite early to pull one over on Remilia Scarlet. Perhaps I'll use a different combat method beyond my usual for her if it comes to that, though I suppose it would be more fitting were I to have a little match with Dio."
>Look back to Haridoku and Amitsu. "That said, if you two need a place to rest, and you happen to be in the area, do feel free to visit."
>Good, now set it to search for Koakuma. Once she's found, we'll have found Patchouli.

[Branneg Xy]

>"Love for one's family is something to treasure, to be sure. I suppose when she comes around and tries for something 'untoward', I can just deliver a little 'percussive discipline'. I'm rather good at that you know. She'll have to wake up quite early to pull one over on Remilia Scarlet. Perhaps I'll use a different combat method beyond my usual for her if it comes to that, though I suppose it would be more fitting were I to have a little match with Dio."
>Look back to Haridoku and Amitsu. "That said, if you two need a place to rest, and you happen to be in the area, do feel free to visit."
>Good, now set it to search for Koakuma. Once she's found, we'll have found Patchouli.

Isn't Koakuma down in the basement keeping company to Flandre?

>If Koakuma hasn't returned from the basement yet,make it inspect notable landmarks like Patchy's laboratory,her living quarters and the sorrounding areas in search of clues.
>"So you two came down  from Youkai Mountain and know Marisa,the Black-White".Smile. "I'm assuming your first impression of her was a rather "explosive" one".
>"Coincidentially, I recently had a run-in with the Kappa folks on Youkai Mountain to get rid of one of  those troublesome spores-spouting flying plants".
>"In fact their polluting effects is so annoying that a new acquaintance of  mine,Koryu,had to exert himself to the point he passed out in order to clean their waste and had to be hospitalized,even,in order to cleanse their waste ". >
>"We'll be seeing him though,as soon as he's  recovered,since I granted him a chance to satisfy his thirst for knowledge by visting the library of the mansion".
>"Speaking of magicians...."Turn to Sei."Sei,has anyone at the Cobalt Keep heard a word about a black-white iwtch flying on a broom? Knowing her tendencies she might have been caught up with Greed".

[Hanzo K.]

We already brought her up as a possibility.

[Oldmansour]

>"Love for one's family is something to treasure, to be sure. I suppose when she comes around and tries for something 'untoward', I can just deliver a little 'percussive discipline'. I'm rather good at that you know. She'll have to wake up quite early to pull one over on Remilia Scarlet. Perhaps I'll use a different combat method beyond my usual for her if it comes to that, though I suppose it would be more fitting were I to have a little match with Dio."
>Look back to Haridoku and Amitsu. "That said, if you two need a place to rest, and you happen to be in the area, do feel free to visit."

>"Well, actually," Amitsu says, sounding a bit reserved. "We had hoped to stay for a little while. It's really a nice place this."
>"Plus that demon of yours owes me some pay for fixing that termite problem." Haridoku adds. "And for filling in for that guard of yours."
>"By the way, if you want to have a word with that wood-eater, I left her strung up with wax in a tree to sleep off my needle. Wouldn't be that hard to bring her in, if you want me to."

>Good, now set it to search for Koakuma. Once she's found, we'll have found Patchouli.

>If Koakuma hasn't returned from the basement yet,make it inspect notable landmarks like Patchy's laboratory,her living quarters and the sorrounding areas in search of clues.

>Seeing no immediate sign of either Koa or Patchy, you set the bat to scout out the library for any of the two wizards' telltale signs. Given the size of the library, this may take a moment or two.

>"So you two came down  from Youkai Mountain and know Marisa,the Black-White".Smile. "I'm assuming your first impression of her was a rather "explosive" one".

>"Short arsed blonde little broom-flyer damn near blew up my hive!" Haridoku rambles rather angrily.
>Amitsu chides her sister, "You did start it, you know."

>"Coincidentially, I recently had a run-in with the Kappa folks on Youkai Mountain to get rid of one of  those troublesome spores-spouting flying plants".
>"In fact their polluting effects is so annoying that a new acquaintance of  mine,Koryu,had to exert himself to the point he passed out in order to clean their waste and had to be hospitalized,even,in order to cleanse their waste ". >
>"We'll be seeing him though,as soon as he's  recovered,since I granted him a chance to satisfy his thirst for knowledge by visting the library of the mansion".
>"Speaking of magicians...."Turn to Sei."Sei,has anyone at the Cobalt Keep heard a word about a black-white iwtch flying on a broom? Knowing her tendencies she might have been caught up with Greed".

>The samurai shakes her head. "To my knowledge, none of us have had contact with Greed. Or Wrath, for that matter."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod to Haridoku. "I'll let you know to bring her in once my Scout Bat has located Patchouli. We'll need a means of keeping her in check that doesn't involve having her incapable of doing anything other than sleeping after all. And if you two wish to stay, then by all means, please, stay as long as you need. I would be rather pleased if you did, I have to show my gratitude for what you've done after all."
>Fistpalm. "Ah, I suppose you like sweets, yes? Who doesn't? I'll have to see about having Sakuya make whatever sort you ask when she's fully recovered. Her ability and skill is second to none! Well, in this Gensokyo at least. I suppose there could be other, equal or better chefs elsewhere, but Sakuya is perfect."
>Muse thoughtfully. "Perhaps something with honey would work...A honey cake perhaps? Now I'm starting to get a tad hungry for sweets myself. Ooh, maybe a nice seasonal cake with honey sauce...So many possibilities."
>Look to Dio. "I trust you know how to cook, yes? Perhaps Sakuya could show you a few additional 'tricks of the trade', so to speak. If only for the fact that you may have need of a few pointers."

[Oldmansour]

>Nod to Haridoku. "I'll let you know to bring her in once my Scout Bat has located Patchouli. We'll need a means of keeping her in check that doesn't involve having her incapable of doing anything other than sleeping after all. And if you two wish to stay, then by all means, please, stay as long as you need. I would be rather pleased if you did, I have to show my gratitude for what you've done after all."

>"Sounds good to me." the larger bug says with a nod. "And I can see about diluting one of my sedative poisons, that'd do the trick. Docile not dreaming."
>"That was rather poetic of you, Haridoku." her sister said, her smile and tone lightly teasing.
>"Watch it."

>Fistpalm. "Ah, I suppose you like sweets, yes? Who doesn't? I'll have to see about having Sakuya make whatever sort you ask when she's fully recovered. Her ability and skill is second to none! Well, in this Gensokyo at least. I suppose there could be other, equal or better chefs elsewhere, but Sakuya is perfect."
>Muse thoughtfully. "Perhaps something with honey would work...A honey cake perhaps? Now I'm starting to get a tad hungry for sweets myself. Ooh, maybe a nice seasonal cake with honey sauce...So many possibilities."

>Amitsu's smile broadens. "Now that's much more up my street."
>Haridoku's arm tightens around her sister slightly. "That's what your honey's for. Trust me, bat-girl, this bee knows her way around the kitchen. Might even give that maid of yours a tip or two."

>Look to Dio. "I trust you know how to cook, yes? Perhaps Sakuya could show you a few additional 'tricks of the trade', so to speak. If only for the fact that you may have need of a few pointers."

>The hunter, ever so slightly, starts as you address her, as she had been shifting her eyes back and forth at the ambiance of your mansion. "Yes, I can." she says, not sounding quite the same as she did before.
>Sei, it seems, also picks up on this, and asks the hunter, "Something troubles you?"
>Dio shakes her head once, then lowers her gaze slightly. "It is... unnatural."

[Hanzo K.]

>"I suppose she's more used to hunting vampires rather than making general conversation with them."
>Nod. "Most hunters were like that really, I've dealt with my fair share of hunters in the past, long before I made it to Gensokyo. These days things are much more peaceful, and I can spend my time in whatever endeavor comes to whim. Opera, hosting open houses, that sort. Of course, I wouldn't be able to consider myself a proper young lady if I wasn't skilled in at least two or three instruments. Essentially, I get to live how I could have on the outside, were I not a vampire. The perks being that I'll remain largely as I am for what amounts to eternity."
>Sigh a bit. "But you know, even someone like myself gets bored sometimes. That said, these past events have been quite a lot of 'entertainment', so-to-speak. It isn't every day you end up accidentally bringing an alternate version of a close friend into your dimension after all. I simply must 'get the hang' of this little accident, and see about mastering that as well."
>After all, it would be rather interesting to see an alternate version of ourself, wouldn't it?

[Oldmansour]

>"I suppose she's more used to hunting vampires rather than making general conversation with them."

>"That is something of an understatement." Dio replys dryly.

>Nod. "Most hunters were like that really, I've dealt with my fair share of hunters in the past, long before I made it to Gensokyo. These days things are much more peaceful, and I can spend my time in whatever endeavor comes to whim. Opera, hosting open houses, that sort. Of course, I wouldn't be able to consider myself a proper young lady if I wasn't skilled in at least two or three instruments. Essentially, I get to live how I could have on the outside, were I not a vampire. The perks being that I'll remain largely as I am for what amounts to eternity."
>Sigh a bit. "But you know, even someone like myself gets bored sometimes. That said, these past events have been quite a lot of 'entertainment', so-to-speak. It isn't every day you end up accidentally bringing an alternate version of a close friend into your dimension after all. I simply must 'get the hang' of this little accident, and see about mastering that as well."
>After all, it would be rather interesting to see an alternate version of ourself, wouldn't it?

>Your troupe has reach the Grand Hallway now, and continue along its way.

>"I don't know that I'd reccomend experimentation." the hunter cautions you. "There are even worse things you could end up conjuring into this time than someone like me."

>Your bat detects the faint sound of pages rustling. You direct it in that direction to see whether it be Patchy or her familiar.