Maribel Hearn Quest: ACT III - Part 2

[Monarda]

>"Yeah, we kinda have some issues to solve before that though..."
>Ponder.
>"Well Miss Hijiri, if the music is loud, then they could simply move to a better place that wouldn't disturb others, and regarding their lyrics, i can't see how that would be harmful for both of them, it is far better than keeping said problems stored away within their hearts don't you agree ?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Yeah, we kinda have some issues to solve before that though..."
>Ponder.
>"Well Miss Hijiri, if the music is loud, then they could simply move to a better place that wouldn't disturb others, and regarding their lyrics, i can't see how that would be harmful for both of them, it is far better than keeping said problems stored away within their hearts don't you agree ?"

>"But we can't just move to some other place!" Kyouko blurts out, "How will our fans find-"
>"Kyouko, it is impolite to speak out of turn." Byakuren frowns
>"Ah... S-Sorry Hijiri-sama."
>"And while I can agree that expressing their problems instead of keeping them bottled up inside can be seen as healthier, I do not agree with they way they choose to express them. It seems improper and unnecessary. A simple discussion, or perhaps meditation would be far better alternatives."
>_

[Monarda]

>"However not everyone has the same personality or attitude, people have a wide variety of doing the same thing, this is just one of them, if everyone used the same method to do something, the world would be a lot more bland and uninteresting."
>Nod.
>"Besides, isn't it worse to supress who they are just because one does not agree with their thoughts ?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"However not everyone has the same personality or attitude, people have a wide variety of doing the same thing, this is just one of them, if everyone used the same method to do something, the world would be a lot more bland and uninteresting."

>"And I agree. However, for one seeking enlightenment, such as those living at this temple, expressing oneself in such a manner is unbecoming..."

>Nod.
>"Besides, isn't it worse to supress who they are just because one does not agree with their thoughts ?"

>"You are mistaken. I am not intending to actively suppress her, as that would be an act of ill will. I am merely helping her stay on the path to enlightenment."
>_

[Monarda]

>"Yet you are forbidding her of taking part on the band, along with calling Mystia a "bad influence", tell me, did you actually see any negative signs resulting of what she is doing ? Or are you simply speculating ?"

[Neovereign]

>"Wouldn't it be nice to give a break though? Or... is the path to it continuous..."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Yet you are forbidding her of taking part on the band, along with calling Mystia a "bad influence", tell me, did you actually see any negative signs resulting of what she is doing ? Or are you simply speculating ?"

>"The action in and of itself is deviating from the noble eightfold path, which is unbecoming of a priestess in-training. My opinion of Mystia is justified in that her presence encourages this deviation."

>"Wouldn't it be nice to give a break though? Or... is the path to it continuous..."

>"All buddhists must strive to follow the eightfold path, always and whenever possible."
>_

[Monarda]

>"And what part of this path would this deviate from ?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"And what part of this path would this deviate from ?"

>"The third practice: Right speech. Which advocates abstinence from lies and rudeness. And it encourages speaking in a such a way that it leads to salvation."
>_

[Monarda]

>"And i assume it violates the part about "rudeness" on your sight ?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"And i assume it violates the part about "rudeness" on your sight ?"

>"You are correct."
>_

[Monarda]

>Turn to Kyouko.
>"Would you mind if i could see some of your lyrics please ?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Turn to Kyouko.
>"Would you mind if i could see some of your lyrics please ?"

>"Wha!? Y-You mean like, sing? Here?! Without Mystia? In front of Hijiri-sama!?" Kyouko asks, before immediately bowing apologetically to Byakuren, "Ah! Sorry, Hijiri-sama! I didn't mean any offense."
>"There was none taken."
>_

[Monarda]

>"Well... i could take us to a more private place for a second if you want, it's easy to me."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Well... i could take us to a more private place for a second if you want, it's easy to me."

>"W-Well, it'll still sound kind of weird without Mystia..." says Kyouko, "And even if it didn't, I don't know if Hijiri-sama would even allow it..."
>_

[Monarda]

>"Then how about writing them ? I have a notebook and a pen here."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Then how about writing them ? I have a notebook and a pen here."

>"You can't convey the proper tone in writing, though... And they'd look silly written down..."
>_

[Monarda]

>Sigh.
>"...where were you going to perform and when then ?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Sigh.
>"...where were you going to perform and when then ?"

>"At our usual spot on the road between the human village and the Hakurei Shrine. Around midnight. "
>_

[Monarda]

>"Then i will be there to see it, that will show me what is it that makes Miss Hijiri so troubled."
>Nod.
>"Either way, have any of you seen Koishi around here ? I have promised to go with her talk to her sister, to give her support."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Then i will be there to see it, that will show me what is it that makes Miss Hijiri so troubled."
>Nod.
>"Either way, have any of you seen Koishi around here ? I have promised to go with her talk to her sister, to give her support."

>"Well, thanks for showing interest in seeing it, but Hijiri-sama won't let me go..."
>Byakuren sighs, "I will allow you to go just this once so that Miss Hearn may see for herself what has me concerned. But after tonight, I do not wish for you to continue these activities. Understood."
>"I-... I understand, Hijiri-sama... thank you..."

>"And Koishi is in the temple, meditating." says Byakuren, "She has requested not to be disturbed."
>_

[Monarda]

>"How long will she take ? It is a very important matter concerning her third eye..."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"How long will she take ? It is a very important matter concerning her third eye..."

>"It depends on what she is meditating on and what she seeks to accomplish by doing so. She's been at it for most of the day, so I'd estimate she would be finished in a few hours or perhaps by tomorrow morning at the latest."
>_

[Monarda]

>"Hm... that's quite a while, but i want to help her and i promised to."
>Look to our group.
>"Do you have any objections towards waiting for now ? We could also ask for help with Sumireko and Matenshi's issue here too."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Hm... that's quite a while, but i want to help her and i promised to."
>Look to our group.
>"Do you have any objections towards waiting for now ? We could also ask for help with Sumireko and Matenshi's issue here too."

>"Nope." says Chen.
>"I'm fine with whatever you want, Merry." Renko replies.
>"No objections from us." Sumireko answers.
>_

[Monarda]

>Nod and turn to the two.
>"Well will wait for her then."
>Smile.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Nod and turn to the two.
>"Well will wait for her then."
>Smile.

>"Very well." says Byakuren, "Would you like to come inside in the meantime? It would be better than standing out here, would it not?"
>"Y-You're still going to see us perform at midnight, right?" Kyouko asks.
>_

[Monarda]

>"Of course, i want to see how good you are, and what is it that makes it so 'rude' to Miss Hijiri."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Of course, i want to see how good you are, and what is it that makes it so 'rude' to Miss Hijiri."

>"Okay. A-Anyway, I should get going now. I-If that's okay with you Hijiri-sama."
>"It's fine."
>Kyouko gives a quick bow and starts running down the stone path, taking to the air not long after.
>_

[Monarda]

>"Hehehe..."
>Smile.
>"So may we have a place to seat ? I apologize for abusing of your hospitality..."