Maribel Quest Adjoining: A Z-Machine Adventure

[DracoOmega]

>Is there any place where the bullet's density is less?
>If so, try to read the bullets trajectories and navigate towards a safer spot

[Hello Purvis]

> Holyshitfallback

>Fly the fuck away, following Alice if possible.

>You get away from there in a hurry!
>Alice falls back as well. "Bringing out the big stuff early!" She says, "Must be worried!"

>Is there any place where the bullet's density is less?
>If so, try to read the bullets trajectories and navigate towards a safer spot

>It is an incomprehensible mess to you.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"I wonder if I should consider that a good or a bad thing."

[Kilgamayan]

> Wow, is Remilia really that desperate? That's a good sign. Maybe the Bottle of Soft Light will end this quickly.
> "What's with all the 'we's, anyway?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"I wonder if I should consider that a good or a bad thing."

>"Excellent question," says Alice as she retreats back toward the walls.

> Wow, is Remilia really that desperate? That's a good sign. Maybe the Bottle of Soft Light will end this quickly.
> "What's with all the 'we's, anyway?"

>That would be nice.
>"It's Remilia," says Alice. "I suppose she's a queen in her own mind."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>Once we feel we're at a (relatively) safe distance, turn back and see how the battle is going
>"She seems pretty powerful for a vampire at high noon. Surely that parasol can't count as sufficient protection, can it?"

[Hello Purvis]

>Once we feel we're at a (relatively) safe distance, turn back and see how the battle is going
>"She seems pretty powerful for a vampire at high noon. Surely that parasol can't count as sufficient protection, can it?"

>You reach the walls, feeling a lot safer here. Looking back, you can see red shots of varying sizes everywhere. The bulk of the army is drawing back from it and trying to fire back on her. It's impossible to see how well they are attacking her.
>"It's good enough for her," says Alice. As you glance over, you notice one of her dolls is missing.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>Can we spot the doll anywhere? Back in the melee, or elsewhere?
>Assuming not: "What happened to your other doll?"

[Hello Purvis]

>Can we spot the doll anywhere? Back in the melee, or elsewhere?
>Assuming not: "What happened to your other doll?"

>You look around, and can't see it.
>"Hourai is preparing some tea back home," says Alice. "This show is nearly over."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"I guess you feel it's a foregone conclusion at this point?"
>Pray that it isn't. Or at least that it isn't for the wrong side.

[communist unity (comm-unity)]

> "You can control them over long distances like that? That's pretty handy."

[Kilgamayan]

> "I know you're not terribly happy with what she did yesterday, but...you have to admit, she's done pretty well for herself."
> "So, if you're a magician puppeteer...I don't suppose those are at least some of your micromanagement tactics she's employing out there?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"I guess you feel it's a foregone conclusion at this point?"
>Pray that it isn't. Or at least that it isn't for the wrong side.

>"I don't feel it will last much longer."
>She still one more advantage.

> "You can control them over long distances like that? That's pretty handy."

>"Hourai's a good listener," says Alice.

> "I know you're not terribly happy with what she did yesterday, but...you have to admit, she's done pretty well for herself."
> "So, if you're a magician puppeteer...I don't suppose those are at least some of your micromanagement tactics she's employing out there?"

>"She's had a few more tools than I expected," says Alice. "Had it not been for that trick she pulled on Patchouli, it would have been done there, don't you agree?"
>"She got a few ideas from me, yes."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Yes, it might very well have been over then without that. But Renko's edge isn't in her raw magical strength or fighting ability, but her ability to organize and direct all this. Would most people have considered using void essence like she did there? Patchouli and Sakuya were using the advantages and abilities they had. And so was she."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yes, it might very well have been over then without that. But Renko's edge isn't in her raw magical strength or fighting ability, but her ability to organize and direct all this. Would most people have considered using void essence like she did there? Patchouli and Sakuya were using the advantages and abilities they had. And so was she."

>"Most wouldn't have access to it," says Alice. "But if they did, perhaps."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Most wouldn't have access to a fairy army, either. None of this would be possible if she hadn't been able to keep them together like she did."

[Kilgamayan]

> "Win or lose, I think you have something to be proud of here, too."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Most wouldn't have access to a fairy army, either. None of this would be possible if she hadn't been able to keep them together like she did."

>"I will admit, I didn't expect her to have that many," says Alice.
>You hear Remilia shriek.

> "Win or lose, I think you have something to be proud of here, too."

>"Perhaps," says Alice.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>Shriek? Turn around and see what's happening.

[Hello Purvis]

>Shriek? Turn around and see what's happening.

>You turn your attention to the battle. You see Remilia writhing in the air, the last shots of her spellcard fading. Renko is above, directing what is left of her forces. You see spot of light shining on Remilia and trace it down toward the ground, where a lone faerie, a tall red-haired one, is holding the bottle and directing it akin to a laser pointer.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh wow, she planned that well."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Oh wow, she planned that well."

>"Not a bad distraction," says Alice with a nod.
>The faeries focus their fire on Remilia, who is unable to dodge very effectively. She flees, the faerie tries to keep the light on her, but has little success keeping up with the vampire's speed. Remilia makes a few erratic motions dodges, as Renko barks out new orders, and throws some scattered danmaku. She then dives toward the faerie with the bottle, and finds several others standing with her, laying out a defensive web that makes it difficult for Remilia to reach her; while the faerie directs the light at her again.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>Keep watching

[Kilgamayan]

> Check mansion grounds to see if anyone is stirring.

[Hello Purvis]

>Keep watching

>Remilia pulls up from her attempt to get the bottle, resuming her prior erratic zigzags. Renko directs her faeries to fire a wide pattern. While it's nowhere near as dense or impressive as what she used against Sakuya; you're certain that Remilia's spellcard took out half of Renko's remaining forces, it is enough. Remilia continues to run into various shots, though she seems to be able to shrug them off. Finally, with a screech of rage, the dives at the bottle-wielding faerie again, ignoring the flak that the faerie's defenders put up into the air.
>The faerie then smashes the bottle against the ground as Remilia dives at her, shouting "Eyes!" at top of her lungs.
>Everything goes white for a moment, and your eyes ache fiercely; while dozesn of screams pound against your ears.
>The whiteness fades. You see a lot of faeries rolling around on the ground. As well, you see Remilia sprawled out and giving off wisps of steam.
>Alice lowers her arm from her face. "Well, then."

> Check mansion grounds to see if anyone is stirring.

>You see Patchouli getting to her feet, and some of the fallen faeries seem to be stirring. Everything is quite.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>Dozens of screams? Were the fairies screaming, too?
>How's Renko looking?

[Kilgamayan]

> Holy shit she actually did it!

[Hello Purvis]

>Dozens of screams? Were the fairies screaming, too?
>How's Renko looking?

>You think so. Probably from the sudden burst of light.
>Renko has landed, and is rubbing her eyes. From this distance, she looks rather lousy. Still, she shouts, "To the pantry!"
>This is enough to break the faeries from their reverie. The immediately fly in through the open front doors; as do those who were stirring on the ground, cheering and talking excitedly. More come in through the gates.

> Holy shit she actually did it!

>She was right. It did work!

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"So? Impressed yet?"

[Kilgamayan]

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