Sango Quest - Phwee Phwee Style, Phwee Phwee Grace!

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>"You can take a break, right Okuu? Not like you've had much else to do today."

> You hear Utsuho pause in her typing momentarily. "But I'm not finished..." You hear Utsuho growl in frustration as papers are shuffled around. "It's not working right, I need get it working tonight."
> Rin shrugs. "You know how she is, she gets so focused on something that she won't put it down. I'll make me and Utsuho something to eat, so go enjoy yourselves."

[Hello Purvis]

>"But...Mom's making enough for all of you. And I told her you'd come..."

[Sect]

>"But...Mom's making enough for all of you. And I told her you'd come..."

> "She said she has mahi-mahi," Harami pipes in. You can almost see Rin's defiance crack.
> Utsuho rolls into view on her chair. She has a frown on her face. "I still need to finish this..." she mutters.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Are you so pressed for time you can't come have some mahi-mahi? It'll just be a bit."

[Sect]

>"Are you so pressed for time you can't come have some mahi-mahi? It'll just be a bit."

> Utsuho spins around in her chair, looking at the ceiling. "... Okay. I guess. Gimme a sec." Utsuho then rolls back out of sight, and you hear the clacking of a keyboard again.
> Rin sighs. "Jeez, now she decides to be social..." she grumbles almost inaudibly, before glancing at the two of you. "You aren't going to get changed or something? You guys look pretty rough. You stink, too," she says after sniffing. "Seriously, when was the last time you took a bath?"
> "I don't smell anything wrong," Harami complains with an offended tone.
> "Well, come on," Rin replies, "you live in the ocean, you wouldn't notice the seawater smell."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I'll get a shower after we get back, we're already going to have to hustle to get there. But some new clothes wouldn't hurt."
>Assuming Rin doesn't bite us, go get changed.

[Sect]

>"I'll get a shower after we get back, we're already going to have to hustle to get there. But some new clothes wouldn't hurt."
>Assuming Rin doesn't bite us, go get changed.

> "I guess that's better than nothing," Rin shrugs.
> You move into the bedroom, past Utsuho who's shutting off her computer and change clothes, though you keep your swimsuit on. Unless you want to put away the spare air and dive knife, which are still strapped to your thigh, you'll have to wear another skirted outfit.
> No matter what you decide to change into, by the time you're done, Rin, Utsuho, and Harami have all moved out of the dorm room.

[Hello Purvis]

>Go for a skirt, we might have to deal with Nazrin or something.
>Once we're done, head out and get ready to leave. "Anything much happen here while we were gone?"

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>Go for a skirt, we might have to deal with Nazrin or something.
>Once we're done, head out and get ready to leave. "Anything much happen here while we were gone?"

> You decide to put on a skirt and top combo, in case a fight breaks out.
> You head out of the dorm room, where the three of them are waiting in the hallway. "-with some difficulty at the beginning, but she proved herself..." Harami is saying to Rin, before she looks up at you exiting the room. "Ah, you're ready?"
> The four of you make your way out of the dorms while chatting. "Well, not much," Rin shrugs as you pass through the front doors, Meiling not present. "A couple of people were flipping out about the cell phones and internet being shut down, but they said that classes were going to continue anyways. What about you? Harami told us a bit, but what happened with you today?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, we found the Piranha king. He was scarfing it up at Miko Burger Shot, and we challenged his champions at that cove were we found Harami. They were a bunch of middle school punks, already had to knock sense into one of them earlier today while they were cause problems at a store we walked by. They weren't too bad, but I made a couple of dumb mistakes and one of them clamped on my shoulder real good. After that, the Piranha king skulked off. Which is kinda sad, I figured we could have a burger together or something, maybe see if he's really that bad. Just seemed like a simple kind of guy, you know?"
>"Oh, and I met Harami's advisor, and I'm probably going to bite him or something. He's the worst."

[Aya Squawkermaru]

>"Also, this dolphin master named Twelve Fin Slaps taught me some really neat techniques."

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>"Well, we found the Piranha king. He was scarfing it up at Miko Burger Shot, and we challenged his champions at that cove were we found Harami. They were a bunch of middle school punks, already had to knock sense into one of them earlier today while they were cause problems at a store we walked by. They weren't too bad, but I made a couple of dumb mistakes and one of them clamped on my shoulder real good. After that, the Piranha king skulked off. Which is kinda sad, I figured we could have a burger together or something, maybe see if he's really that bad. Just seemed like a simple kind of guy, you know?"

> Rin and Utsuho listen to your story, nodding at the appropriate times (well, Rin does, Utsuho just kind of looks at you while you speak), and Rin speaks up. "That doesn't sound too rough at all, actually..." Harami glances in your direction, but says nothing.

>"Oh, and I met Harami's advisor, and I'm probably going to bite him or something. He's the worst."

> Harami frowns. "He has his prejudices and you two don't get along, but that's hardly any reason to threaten violence against him."
> Rin snorts. "Trust me, you'll find out how Sango acts towards people that annoy her real soon. What'd this guy do to you, anyways?"

>"Also, this dolphin master named Twelve Fin Slaps taught me some really neat techniques."

> "Sounds like a weird kung fu master. Maybe you can show me..." Rin ponders... "Wait! Don't change the subject!"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Oh, he's real big on how humans are the worst and are totally inferior to dolphins and is really good at making me almost forget how nice Harami and Twelve Fin Slaps and the others have been. After I beat the Piranha Champions, even. So he's also a total ingrate."

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>"Oh, he's real big on how humans are the worst and are totally inferior to dolphins and is really good at making me almost forget how nice Harami and Twelve Fin Slaps and the others have been. After I beat the Piranha Champions, even. So he's also a total ingrate."

> Rin whistles. "Yeah, sounds like the kind of guy you'd hate. Why would anyone have someone like that here?"
> Harami has a neutral expression as she answers. "Shujinko is a trusted advisor to my father, and a great asset. But as to why he specifically was sent here... I don't know. But I'm sure that he's not as bad as Sango is saying," she adds, giving you a questioning look.
> Rin shrugs. "Maybe... hey, you said 'champions', right? As in plural? How come you couldn't have made me and Okuu champions, too?" Utsuho, who had started tuning everyone out when you had started on Shujinko, looks up at her name being mentioned.
> "Sango had already made the pact by that time," Harami answers, "and even if you two were there with her, it would make all of you weaker than Sango alone."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yeah. Those four were pretty wussy. And I'm not exaggerating Shujinku at all, he really is a big turd. But Harami says he's really good at his job, so I guess there's that. "

[Sect]

>"Yeah. Those four were pretty wussy. And I'm not exaggerating Shujinku at all, he really is a big turd. But Harami says he's really good at his job, so I guess there's that. "

> Rin hums tonelessly. "Izzat right... probably better, I guess. Well, at least we can do that breath holding stuff." Utsuho begins mumbling something to herself under her breath.
> "If you want, I can have a word with Shujinko. If the conflict between the two of you cannot be resolved, I can even move to have him replaced," Harami suggests.

[Hello Purvis]

>"No, he'll probably just do something dumb to get even."
>Try to pick up what Utsuho is muttering.

[Sect]

>"No, he'll probably just do something dumb to get even."
>Try to pick up what Utsuho is muttering.

> "Shujinko is a professional, and loyal to the throne. He won't do anything to undermine my authority," Harami replies.
> You try to listen in on what Utsuho is muttering. "-won't need to worry about breathing, less weight and bulk for tank. Should ask her about using air to help movements, maybe she'll..."
> "Hey," Rin says, jolting you out of your eavesdropping, "we're almost there." The four of you are back at the path leading to the cove and the shrine. The torii can be seen clearly in the light of the sunset.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yeah, but he probably thinks the same thing about you, and wouldn't think it'd include him tossing out."
>Approach dat shrine!

[Sect]

>"Yeah, but he probably thinks the same thing about you, and wouldn't think it'd include him tossing out."
>Approach dat shrine!

> Harami puzzles over what you said for a moment, before her brows furrow in worry. "Y-you're not suggesting that he's trying to abuse his position?"
> The four of you begin treking up the stone stairs to the shrine. You reach the top, to see a pleasant looking shrine, the grounds of which are very well maintained. Behind the shrine is a small, traditional house, with lights streaming from the windows. It's very quiet here, with only the distant splashing of waves breaking the silence.

[Hello Purvis]

>Be wary of familial ambushes. Cease speaking if one seems imminent.
>"Naw. Just he's one of those people who's so full of themselves they can't imagine ever being called out as wrong. So when you do, it'll be a huge insult and you'll be an insolent child and all that. He thinks he's invincible. I mean, he hasn't even thought for a moment I'd just quit. Not that I would, but he's just acting like I'd do all this no matter what because he said so."

[Sect]

>Be wary of familial ambushes. Cease speaking if one seems imminent.
>"Naw. Just he's one of those people who's so full of themselves they can't imagine ever being called out as wrong. So when you do, it'll be a huge insult and you'll be an insolent child and all that. He thinks he's invincible. I mean, he hasn't even thought for a moment I'd just quit. Not that I would, but he's just acting like I'd do all this no matter what because he said so."

> You keep an eye out for any lurking family members as you approach your home.
> "... I hope you're just exaggerating..." Harami says quietly.
> "So he's like all those jerks that flame my chatrooms?" Utsuho says, totally serenely. "They're assholes, but they can't walk the walk to match their talk. Doesn't make them any less annoying - they need to stop calling me 'Stark', it sounds nothing like Yatagarasu."
> Ahead, you can see a tall figure leaning against the doorway. You can't see who it is, since the light behind her doesn't illuminate her features, but it's no trouble to identify it as Kanako. She doesn't seem to be looking in your direction, but just kind of staring into the night.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yeah, pretty much."
>Wave! "Hey, sorry if we're late!"

[Sect]

>"Yeah, pretty much."
>Wave! "Hey, sorry if we're late!"

> Harami nods slowly, though she still has a troubled look on her face.
> You wave and call out to Kanako, who looks over in your direction. "Ah, Sango. It's no trouble, Suwako and Sanae are just finishing up." She straightens up from her lean and walks up to your group. A nearby lantern illuminates her, revealing a woman in her thirties, wearing a white and blue hakama. She's a pretty big woman: she's at least a head taller than you and Rin, and even Utsuho's height doesn't quite match hers yet. Poor Harami is dwarfed by her.
> "How are you doing, Sango? You don't come by often enough to visit." She then looks at Harami, and smirks. "And I don't believe I've met your 'cousin' yet," she adds with humor in her tone.

[Hello Purvis]

>"It'd be weird if you did. And I hoped you guys saved us some! And yeah, This is Harami. We'll be helping her out for awhile."

[Sect]

>"It'd be weird if you did. And I hoped you guys saved us some! And yeah, This is Harami. We'll be helping her out for awhile."

> "Don't worry, they haven't even served it yet." Kanako turns fully to Harami. "I am Kanako Yasaka, the priestess of this shrine. I hope you enjoy your stay on the island."
> Harami straightens up, with her hands in front of her. "I am Harami Umio. Thank you for your hospitality." The two of them stand there for a while, before Kanako raises an eyebrow. Harami jerks in realization, and bows quickly to Kanako, who returns it with an amused smirk. When Harami straightens, you can see she's a bit red.
> Rin bows to Kanako as well. "Hi, Miss Kanako! It's been a while." Kanako nods to her.
> "Ah, Miss Kaenbyou, welcome." Kanako then turns to Utsuho, who has been looking around the dark, and the smirk softens into a small smile. "Utsuho, how have you been doing? You haven't been by in a while, either." Utsuho turns to Kanako.
> "Um, okay I guess. Just doing stuff. Nothing's been bothering me, so I didn't need to come." Utsuho responds.
> "That doesn't mean that you shouldn't stop by once in a while," Kanako replies, putting a hand on her shoulder. "Come on, let's get into the house for now."

[Hello Purvis]

>Walk inside.
>"How've things been around here?"

[Sect]

>Walk inside.
>"How've things been around here?"

> You lead the way inside, Harami sticking close to you and the others walking more sedately. The entryway is the same as usual: a small cubby to put shoes in, and a hallway stretching down, with doorways leading to a living room, another living room with a TV, the kitchen, the bathing room, and a stairway leading upstairs to the bedrooms.
> "It's been nice, and really quiet. Thank goodness for that." Rin tries unsuccessfully to cover her snorts of laughter. Kanako ignores her, and continues. "We got several visitors after all of the telephones and internet went down: they're going to hold a council meeting tomorrow to discuss it, and myself and your mother were invited to attend."
> Ahead, you see a girl with light brown hair, wearing a white shirt and skirt combo, digging through the storage closet across from the kitchen. "Mother, are you sure you packed them in here?" You know who this is.

[Hello Purvis]

>Patience, Sango. Be as the serpent, not as the badger. Let them make the first strike. Then be like badger.
>Kick off shoes.
>"Whacha looking for?"

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>Patience, Sango. Be as the serpent, not as the badger. Let them make the first strike. Then be like badger.
>Kick off shoes.
>"Whacha looking for?"

> You will be as a snake, poised carefully ready to strike, and then you'll become the badger, ruthlessly defending and attacking until you transmogrify into a red panda who will kind of laze around cutely. But then you'll turn into a pelican! and eat some delicious fish and yeah you kind of lost track of the metaphor.
> You kick off your shoes, depositing somewhere in the vicinity of the cubby holes, and step out of the way of everyone else.
> You ask Sanae what she's looking for, and you see her shoulders tense. "Just... just looking for fresh washrags, the ones we have are ratty. You didn't move everything around last time you were here, did you? Everything's out of place in this closet." Her tone is very terse and sounds restrained.