Wind Priestess Quest - The Third Gathers: Backstroke of the West.

[Neovereign]

>Check inventory
>"I think Reimu's getting used to having you around. I mean, in the way that you two aren't fighting...as much. And the whole thing with Marisa is going great."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Check inventory

>INVENTORY:
  >Moriya Shrine Maiden's Outfit (equipped)
  >>Your signature outfit.
  >>Comes equipped with two hammerspace sleeves, courtesy of your shrine's goddesses.

  >Gohei
  >>Your primary weapon. You can use it to fire danmaku and club people over the head.
  >>You can also channel faith into it to "charge" its power, or to help you perform large miracles.

  >Snake Accessory (equipped)
  >>A gift from Kanako, it's a snake-shaped hair accessory that wraps around your hair on one side.
  >>It's purely cosmetic and serves no special use.

  >Frog Hair Clip (equipped)
  >>A gift from Suwako, it's a hairclip shaped like a frog's head.
  >>It's purely cosmetic and serves no special use.

  >Shoes
  >>An article of clothing usually worn on the feet.

  >Winter Coat (equipped)
  >>A coat generally worn in cold weather. Comes equipped with pockets and a hood.

  >Scarf (equipped)
  >>An article of clothing meant to keep the neck and lower face warm in cold conditions.

  >Winter Boots (equipped)
  >>Footwear designed for trudging through deep snow.

  >Winter Gloves (equipped)
  >>Wool gloves meant to keep your hands warm in cold weather.

  >KappaTek Cellphone Prototype
  >>A prototype, Kappa-developed cellphone. Can be used to contact Kanako. Capable of calls or texts

  >Bunbunmaru Newspaper
  >>No explanation necessary. It pretty much already defines itself.

  >?60
  >>Cash on hand.

  >SPELLCARDS:
     >Esoterica "Gray Thaumaturgy"
     >>Fires a couple large star shaped patterns that quickly dissipate into a shower of bullets

     >Wonder "Daytime Guest Stars"
     >>Danmaku radiates in all directions while you fire light and shrapnel.

     >Sea Opening "Moses's Miracle"
     >>A canal of lasers traps the opponent(s) while you send spreads of blade-shaped danmaku at them.

     >Preparation "Star Ritual to Call the Godly Winds"
     >>Fires stars of danmaku that constantly split into walls of projectiles.

     >Great Miracle "Yasaka's Divine Wind"
     >>Creates a localized typhoon of pure danmaku, this is your strongest spell card. This will leave you exhausted if you use it.

>"I think Reimu's getting used to having you around. I mean, in the way that you two aren't fighting...as much. And the whole thing with Marisa is going great."

>"I have my doubts about Reimu." Mima replies, "I bet she's going to find some way to blame me for something at some point... Though I agree about the thing with Marisa."
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[Neovereign]

>"Well that's good...since I won't be blamed as much."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Well that's good...since I won't be blamed as much."

>"Good for you, anyway..." Mima replies.
>The elevator dings, and the music stops. The doors slide open to reveal the reactor observation room.

>Kanako immediately looks over at the elevator, "I hope this means good news." she says.
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[Neovereign]

>Step out of the elevator.
>"We had to bring Marisa to somewhere safe until she could move again, so we took her to our shrine. We also had to get Reimu off of our tail, because she kept wondering where we were headed. The constructs have dispersed for the most part, but there are a few still trying to break through the ground. There also seems to be a portal leading to Genmukai, but it's shrinking. Other than that, everything else has been dealt with."
>"We also received a large increase in faith thanks to the fairies at our shrine. They've been wanting to make a village at the base of the mountain and make a statue of Suwako. Speaking of her, have you considered letting Suwako-sama know about all of this? It doesn't feel right lying to her...But I understand if we're already close."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Step out of the elevator.

>You do so.

>"We had to bring Marisa to somewhere safe until she could move again, so we took her to our shrine. We also had to get Reimu off of our tail, because she kept wondering where we were headed. The constructs have dispersed for the most part, but there are a few still trying to break through the ground. There also seems to be a portal leading to Genmukai, but it's shrinking. Other than that, everything else has been dealt with."

>"Good." says Kanako, "I guess that means we can relax for a bit. Anyway, Nitori and Utsuho had been making great progress while you were away."
>"You bet we are!" Utsuho exclaims as she leans into view, "That power core is actually way less complex than we thought it was, we should have a prototype ready soon!"

>"We also received a large increase in faith thanks to the fairies at our shrine. They've been wanting to make a village at the base of the mountain and make a statue of Suwako. Speaking of her, have you considered letting Suwako-sama know about all of this? It doesn't feel right lying to her...But I understand if we're already close."

>"Fairies? At our shrine? What are you talking about!?!" Kanako frowns, "Anyway, the thought has crossed my mind... But I still feel that it's better that she doesn't know about what happened down here..."
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[Neovereign]

>"W-Well, some fairies tried to stop my investigation yesterday by demanding supplies from me. I told them they could pray to my goddesses and they would get them, and it worked. Suwako says that they're alright and our faith has increased a lot. They are staying outside and out of the way for the most part."
>"Okay. I'll try to continue keeping everything hidden."
>"How is everyone doing?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"W-Well, some fairies tried to stop my investigation yesterday by demanding supplies from me. I told them they could pray to my goddesses and they would get them, and it worked. Suwako says that they're alright and our faith has increased a lot. They are staying outside and out of the way for the most part."

>"Huh, well that's surprising. Fairies usually don't tend to worship anything..." Kanako replies, "And you said they were planning on making a statue of Suwako? Heh, I guess they must like her that much..."

>"Okay. I'll try to continue keeping everything hidden."

>"Good."

>"How is everyone doing?"

>"We're about the same as we were... I already said how Utsuho and Nitori were making great progress... Your significant other is talking to the robot maid right now..."
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[Neovereign]

>"Well, you weren't there...But I told them you were the other goddess at my shrine. They think pretty highly of Suwako though, wondering if you would be as nice as her."
>Check up on Kogasa and Ruukoto.
>"Hey, how's everything going?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Well, you weren't there...But I told them you were the other goddess at my shrine. They think pretty highly of Suwako though, wondering if you would be as nice as her."

>Kanako chuckles, "I bet if I was up there instead of Suwako, I bet they'd think very highly of me instead, since I would pretty much be the only goddess they know... Hmph, perhaps I should introduce myself to our new followers once this incident is over."

>Check up on Kogasa and Ruukoto.

>You walk out into the room, seeing Kogasa and Ruukoto having a conversation by Utsuho and Nitori's worktable. Ruukoto's core is still exposed. Nitori is nearby, bent over the table, assembling what appears to be a replica of Ruukoto's core.

>"Tell me more about this 'love'." you hear Ruukoto say as you approach.
>"Well, it's kinda hard to describe..." Kogasa answers, "It's like a very warm feeling that makes you feel all mushy inside."
>"Sounds painful. You organics find pleasure in this feeling?"
>"Wha-!! Painful!?! No, it's not painful at all... Uh... Nitori! Help me out with this!"
>"What am I supposed to say?" Nitori asks.
>"You know... Just help me explain love to something that doesn't know what love is!"
>"You might want to ask someone else..."
>"Why? Haven't you ever been in love before?"
>"Well-"

>"Hey, how's everything going?"

>"Oh!" Kogasa looks at you and blushes slightly, "Uh... how long were you listening?"
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[Neovereign]

>"Not long, just enough to hear about your mushiness. Should I give Ruukoto better explanation?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Not long, just enough to hear about your mushiness. Should I give Ruukoto better explanation?"

>"S-Sure! Go ahead." Kogasa smiles.
>_

[Neovereign]

>"Baby don't hurt me. Don't hurt me, no more..."
>"Well, for one, love makes you care for the safety of who you love. I love Kogasa, so I would be really upset if something bad happened to her."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Baby don't hurt me. Don't hurt me, no more..."

>And there was much head-banging.

>"Well, for one, love makes you care for the safety of who you love. I love Kogasa, so I would be really upset if something bad happened to her."

>"Oh, so it's kind of like a security protocol." Ruukoto replies.
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[Neovereign]

>"Well, it-...Love is really complicated. I don't think anyone here could explain it that well... Unless Nitori was going to say something earlier~?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Well, it-...Love is really complicated. I don't think anyone here could explain it that well... Unless Nitori was going to say something earlier~?"

>"Nope. You're going to have to ask someone other than me." says Nitori, "I'd be terrible at explaining love..."
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[Neovereign]

>"Darn. Okay, let me try this again... Love and like are the opposites of hate and dislike. If you hate someone or something, you wouldn't enjoy their company. A lot of things about them probably makes you want to hurt them. So, love would mean you enjoy them being around. Mima hates Mimi-chan's voice, so she doesn't want to hear it, while I like Orin's cooking and if I were given the choice, I would eat it instead of normal food. Let's see...You hate powering down, so you wouldn't want to do it, right? Does that help?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Darn. Okay, let me try this again... Love and like are the opposites of hate and dislike. If you hate someone or something, you wouldn't enjoy their company. A lot of things about them probably makes you want to hurt them. So, love would mean you enjoy them being around. Mima hates Mimi-chan's voice, so she doesn't want to hear it, while I like Orin's cooking and if I were given the choice, I would eat it instead of normal food. Let's see...You hate powering down, so you wouldn't want to do it, right? Does that help?"

>"I guess..." says Ruukoto, "Who is Orin?"
>"Orin is a good friend!" Utusho interjects as she comes over, "She's really nice, and she's an awesome cook! I say that what she makes rivals some of those popular people on the surface!"
>"So she is a chef?" Ruukoto asks, "How many dishes does she know?"
>"Uh... Like... The good ones?"
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[Neovereign]

>"Come to think of it, you're a...uh, domestic assistance android, right? Do you know how to cook?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Come to think of it, you're a...uh, domestic assistance android, right? Do you know how to cook?"

>"Certainly. I am programmed with over 3000 recipes from all over the world, and my sensors can measure out precise amounts of ingredients. And because I'm a machine, I can perform culinary tasks with much more speed and efficiency than an organic would." Ruukoto replies.
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[Neovereign]

>"Ah, it's going to be wonderful having you back at the shrine when we need to resolve an incident. I bet Suwako would love you there too. And Suwako is the other goddess of my shrine, like Kanako."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Ah, it's going to be wonderful having you back at the shrine when we need to resolve an incident. I bet Suwako would love you there too. And Suwako is the other goddess of my shrine, like Kanako."

>"Is she nice, this Suwako?" Ruukoto asks.
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[Neovereign]

>"Yes. She's very kind and caring. Over the past few days, she's been worrying about us and if we were okay. I'm sure she would be happier to know that Lady Kanako is okay, rather than be angry at what she has been doing for so long."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Yes. She's very kind and caring. Over the past few days, she's been worrying about us and if we were okay. I'm sure she would be happier to know that Lady Kanako is okay, rather than be angry at what she has been doing for so long."

>"So why not tell her Kanako is okay? It would make her stop worrying..."
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[Neovereign]

>"I can't tell her I know anything about where Lady Kanako would be. Kanako herself says it's better if Suwako doesn't know about any of this. What's happening down here isn't something to talk about elsewhere. I've tried to convince her otherwise, but it didn't work out..."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"I can't tell her I know anything about where Lady Kanako would be. Kanako herself says it's better if Suwako doesn't know about any of this. What's happening down here isn't something to talk about elsewhere. I've tried to convince her otherwise, but it didn't work out..."

>"Why?" Ruukoto asks.
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[Neovereign]

>"It's a secret. We already have this sorted out though, so as long as Mimi-chan works as intended, everything should be okay."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"It's a secret. We already have this sorted out though, so as long as Mimi-chan works as intended, everything should be okay."

>"MIMI-CHAN WILL WORK AS INTENDED! IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF WHEN AND HOW!" The missile suddenly exclaims.
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[Neovereign]

>"Then we have nothing to worry about. We can finally relax. Although those constructs above ground are a concern, I'm sure we would be warned if anything serious happens."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Then we have nothing to worry about. We can finally relax. Although those constructs above ground are a concern, I'm sure we would be warned if anything serious happens."

>"What about that thing in your dreams?" Kogasa asks.
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