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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #900 on: August 19, 2011, 07:12:39 PM »
I'm not one to talk but that is one big :V landmine we're about to land on.

Especially if she found nothing.

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I'll have to wait until Sunday to see the response too. >_<

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #901 on: August 19, 2011, 07:33:59 PM »
... If either of you have any other ideas, then please say it now.

Otherwise, we're doing this gamble.

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #902 on: August 19, 2011, 07:36:33 PM »
A part of me is playing entropy's advocate, saying to go ahead.

On the other hand, we could leave out the Nitori stuff and say something like 'what makes you so sure she's dead anyway?', or something along that referencing her Satori powers and how they are affecting her viewpoint.

You guys decide, though.

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #903 on: August 19, 2011, 07:44:33 PM »
Hmm, sounds like a good idea. But I just have that feeling Satori will shoot it down the same way she has been doing.

The reason I got Nitori into my post is because if she just stands there and does nothing, we'll be pretty much on our own; yet again.
By this point, I'm pretty sure Hatate must be fed up of fighting every scene on her own.

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #904 on: August 19, 2011, 08:33:41 PM »
Thing is, we never actually heard an explanation besides "isn't it obvious" or words of that effect.

If we ask her how she knows besides with her two normal eyes, it could be insightful and help us on our quest.

I half expect that we may have to journey to the afterlife in order to Okuu back, but that'd be unrealistic.

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #905 on: August 19, 2011, 09:03:27 PM »
Hmm, actually, that's a decent point.

We'll play along with you then; ignore my post, Dormio. ^^

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« Reply #906 on: August 19, 2011, 09:56:02 PM »
I hope your faith is well placed.

>"Because it's not false hope! Can't you see that everything is not as bad as what you're making it out to be?"

>Motion to Nitori, then back to us.

>"Everything we're trying to do right now is to fix everything that got us all into this mess. More importantly for you and Orin, it's to give you back what you've been wanting back for so long."

>"So unless your eye is telling you anything special about your friends state that we don't know, I'd like to hear one good reason why she can't be brought back. "

>"Starting now."

We'll save our near-death encounters for another time.

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #907 on: August 19, 2011, 11:15:53 PM »
I'll roll with that; nicely worded too. ^^

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« Reply #908 on: August 19, 2011, 11:33:52 PM »
>"Because it's not false hope! Can't you see that everything is not as bad as what you're making it out to be?"

>Motion to Nitori, then back to us.

>"Everything we're trying to do right now is to fix everything that got us all into this mess. More importantly for you and Orin, it's to give you back what you've been wanting back for so long."

>"So unless your eye is telling you anything special about your friends state that we don't know, I'd like to hear one good reason why she can't be brought back. "

>"Starting now."
>"Utsuho is dead. Rin remains broken, and all you've done is hurt her further. I have lost all the family I once had."
>"What do you think she can do about it?"
>"She knows nothing."
>Nitori interjects.
>"I just need time. I can and will fix everything."
>The satori gives Nitori a sharp look.
>"She cannot be brought back, because she's dead. What more is there to it?"

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #909 on: August 20, 2011, 12:14:57 AM »
Ok, I really am having a sneaking suspicion here- does Satori not want Okuu back?

Anyways, the only way I can think of this working without using the Hatate special[TM] is to pull on the 'nothing is impossible' line-thoughts?

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« Reply #910 on: August 20, 2011, 03:58:16 AM »
Oh, Satori definitely wants it, for Orin's sake if not her own, or else she wouldn't have tried to take vengeance.  But to her, hope is something to be avoided at all costs, because it never pays off.  She seems to view everything, not just Utsuho's resurrection, as futile.  The only reason she went along with us in the first place was because of Orin.  I don't think an inspiring speech is going to have any effect on her, especially after all this.
So in the end, we cannot argue with Satori.  Violence will help nothing unless she's going to try something nuts again.  And we certainly aren't ready to actually revive Okuu right now.  The best we can do is try to commiserate, but I don't think she'll be accepting our sympathy any time soon.  That leaves us with...nothing, pretty much.
Life and death are without purpose.  Our attempts to give them one are quite presumptuous of us.  But in the end, we exist, and that is enough.

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« Reply #911 on: August 22, 2011, 12:36:37 AM »
> "I'm sure that Nitori will think of something.  If anyone is capable of bringing back the dead, it'd be her."

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #912 on: August 22, 2011, 12:40:25 AM »
>"Besides, you never thought you'd see Utsuho again until today, right?"

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« Reply #913 on: August 22, 2011, 01:29:52 AM »
> "I'm sure that Nitori will think of something.  If anyone is capable of bringing back the dead, it'd be her."
>"And what makes you so sure of this?"
>"Nobody can bring back the dead, what makes you think that she can?"

>"Besides, you never thought you'd see Utsuho again until today, right?"
>"But what good has it done?"
>"It has only served to break Rin further."

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« Reply #914 on: August 22, 2011, 03:03:41 AM »
[Leaves us with nothing? Watch me; if I fling post after post at this, you know exactly why... And how stubborn I am about to become.]

>"What makes me sure of it is Nitori's determination to actually get this done! The process isn't going to be quick; trust me, I've asked. But think back to all the reports and rumours."
>"This place probably has all the information needed to pull off such a feat. Nitori is doing her best to fix things; surely that's a significant change in how she was before."

>Sigh a little, but take a deep breath; we're letting this out. No fighting for once.

>"In her own words, a reputation is hard to fix. No one is asking her to perform miracles; which is what you're putting this under by the sound of things. If Nitori KNOWS that she CAN do this, then she WILL do this. Nitori told me earlier that bringing Utsuho back was one of the top things she wanted to fix; but one person alone can only do so much."

>"I'm not asking you to drop your hate for her for what she has done; to yourself and to Orin. In fact, I can understand if that grudge stays with you for the rest of your life. But what I am asking is that you grit your teeth for a while and let her get on with it. Killing her will solve nothing; and I'm tired of fighting against people I'm trying to help, let alone call friends. I just want to see people happy again; and if that means helping a kappa bring someone back from the dead by digging around in here for the right data and re-uniting her with the two people who matter most to her, then I will!"

>"Call it impossible all you will; I BELIEVE it can happen. Without using your eye, for once Satori; without thinking about what Orin feels or anything like that... Look into YOUR heart! Deeper then you've probably looked into anyone elses and TELL ME that there is not a single shimmer of hope left in that body of yours!"

>Glance at Nitori during this. How is she reacting?

[I'm praying Nitori chips in with something here. If not, I'm pushing her for a response; because silent Nitori is not helping.]

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« Reply #915 on: August 22, 2011, 04:28:19 AM »
>"What makes me sure of it is Nitori's determination to actually get this done! The process isn't going to be quick; trust me, I've asked. But think back to all the reports and rumours."
>"This place probably has all the information needed to pull off such a feat. Nitori is doing her best to fix things; surely that's a significant change in how she was before."

>Sigh a little, but take a deep breath; we're letting this out. No fighting for once.

>"In her own words, a reputation is hard to fix. No one is asking her to perform miracles; which is what you're putting this under by the sound of things. If Nitori KNOWS that she CAN do this, then she WILL do this. Nitori told me earlier that bringing Utsuho back was one of the top things she wanted to fix; but one person alone can only do so much."

>"I'm not asking you to drop your hate for her for what she has done; to yourself and to Orin. In fact, I can understand if that grudge stays with you for the rest of your life. But what I am asking is that you grit your teeth for a while and let her get on with it. Killing her will solve nothing; and I'm tired of fighting against people I'm trying to help, let alone call friends. I just want to see people happy again; and if that means helping a kappa bring someone back from the dead by digging around in here for the right data and re-uniting her with the two people who matter most to her, then I will!"

>"Call it impossible all you will; I BELIEVE it can happen. Without using your eye, for once Satori; without thinking about what Orin feels or anything like that... Look into YOUR heart! Deeper then you've probably looked into anyone elses and TELL ME that there is not a single shimmer of hope left in that body of yours!"

>Glance at Nitori during this. How is she reacting?
>"Do you think that determination alone can bring back the dead?"
>"What good is trying if it will only bring failure?"
>"No amount of knowledge would help, what she is trying to do is impossible."
>You sigh. You will make her see. There has to be a way to get through to her, right?
>"Bringing back the dead is beyond a miracle."
>"Again, tell me how you can be so sure that she will be able to do it?"
>"Leaving her alone will also result in nothing."
>Nitori tries to interject, but the satori turns towards Nitori and cuts her off.
>"And what do you know? How are you going to bring her back?"
>"Do you think that you can achieve the impossible through sheer effort?"
>"What about everything else that you've done? How are you going to fix it all?"
>Nitori shouts back at the satori.
>"I don't know yet, but I'll figure it out! I said that I'm going to fix everything and I'm going to fix it!"
>The satori seems somewhat taken aback and mutters to herself.
>"...How? How can you so sure in yourself?"
>The satori looks back at you.
>"How can you put so much of your trust into her...?"
>You ask the satori to look within her own heart, to see what she feels herself.
>"I..."
>She seems to be struggling with her words.

>_

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #916 on: August 22, 2011, 04:43:06 AM »
>Struggling? How so? Does she look like she's about to cry?
>Does she seem like she might lash out at us, likewise?

[Ugh, I need sleep; at the worst possible moment. If anyone posts in here now, please, please take good care of this situation. Words are crucial here; as if I need to say that. XD]

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« Reply #917 on: August 22, 2011, 06:19:22 AM »
>Struggling? How so? Does she look like she's about to cry?
>Does she seem like she might lash out at us, likewise?
>The satori appears confused, more than anything. She appears to be trying to sort out her thoughts.

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« Reply #918 on: August 22, 2011, 06:42:25 AM »
I haven't read most of this quest.

>What kind of punishment is set in store for people who fail to pay their protection money?
>Who enacts this punishment?

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« Reply #919 on: August 22, 2011, 06:44:35 AM »
>What kind of punishment is set in store for people who fail to pay their protection money?
>Who enacts this punishment?
>You aren't sure about the details, but you know that it was enough to drive Aya to overdose on hallucinogens.
>Again, you aren't sure of the details, but you assume that the Hakurei maiden enforces it.

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« Reply #920 on: August 22, 2011, 02:44:58 PM »
>Take a step forward towards her; don't startle her though. Just a calm step forward.

>"Satori, I place my trust in her because I have no one else I can trust right now. Aya means the world to me, and seeing her in the state that she is in brings me so much grief. Had it not been for Nitori, I may have ended up in the same state as her for not being able to return the miko's demands in time."

>"I want to help, Satori; it was one of the things I said to you back at the Palace. Nitori wants to help because she KNOWS everything that happened before was wrong. The two kappas who have stuck with Nitori, they've probably seen enough to know that what Nitori says now is true! If a kappa alone vows to fix the world, and the lives she has destroyed as a result, how much would it mean if, suddenly, not only do two kappas return, but a tengu comes along too? I trust Nitori with Aya as a result; that she may bring her back to her original state. Doesn't that show there is still hope left in this world!?"

>Take another step forward.

>"So tell me, again Satori, what can you truly see in that heart of yours? Are you going to continue to deny yourself of this; believing in the negative and living in despair? Or are you going to see that there is something there? That there was ALWAYS something there! Orin never gave up... So tell me, is it your status as a satori that tells you to give up? Or do your pets not mean that much to you after all?"

[Damn you Dormio. Seriously; damn you for making me say this. It hurts so much!]

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #921 on: August 22, 2011, 07:45:29 PM »
The above is good.
>Think a little tune of change as we say the above.

Also, Kanjou, should we add onto the end:
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>Add on to the end:
>"I understand you've been hurt-hell, I'm as much to blame as everyone. However,  I extend my hand to you,"
>extend your hand.
>"A chance to prove yourself wrong. A chance to live not by the pessimism which holds our Gensyoko so much, but to live by the desires of your heart. A chance to live in a world free of the suffering the world forced upon itself, instead of taking it on the chin. More importantly, Satori, I ask you not to live by a world where change happens around you."
>"But a world where [b]change IS you.[/b]"
>"If you can't place your faith, you and Rin can turn tail. When Utsuho is well again, we shall deliver her to you. All I ask is that you speak of us to no one."
>"But if you want to do more than live your life passively, if you want to fight for what Gensyoko needs, then I will extend my hand to you. Ye who has suffered pain, I offer you the blade that cut you in order to save your world, and hundreds of others in the process. Will you join me, Satori of the Satori?"
>Smile.
>"What is your desire?"

This?

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #922 on: August 22, 2011, 08:20:24 PM »
Oh dear God.

Why are you two so bloody awesome? :3

Apparently, Thomas the Tank Engine isn't one to take crap from anyone.

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #923 on: August 22, 2011, 08:58:32 PM »
Oh wow... you actually added on the bit I deleted from what was going to be my original post; which was the 'if you go, go; but don't say anything about us to anyone' line.

I have a very sneak feeling that will be our next post; since I want to get a response out of Satori here first, before following up with that.

Either way, that post is fine with me. But on this occasion, let us do one post at a time.  ;)

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #924 on: August 22, 2011, 09:08:27 PM »
Works for me.

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« Reply #925 on: August 22, 2011, 10:14:47 PM »
>Take a step forward towards her; don't startle her though. Just a calm step forward.

>"Satori, I place my trust in her because I have no one else I can trust right now. Aya means the world to me, and seeing her in the state that she is in brings me so much grief. Had it not been for Nitori, I may have ended up in the same state as her for not being able to return the miko's demands in time."

>"I want to help, Satori; it was one of the things I said to you back at the Palace. Nitori wants to help because she KNOWS everything that happened before was wrong. The two kappas who have stuck with Nitori, they've probably seen enough to know that what Nitori says now is true! If a kappa alone vows to fix the world, and the lives she has destroyed as a result, how much would it mean if, suddenly, not only do two kappas return, but a tengu comes along too? I trust Nitori with Aya as a result; that she may bring her back to her original state. Doesn't that show there is still hope left in this world!?"

>Take another step forward.

>"So tell me, again Satori, what can you truly see in that heart of yours? Are you going to continue to deny yourself of this; believing in the negative and living in despair? Or are you going to see that there is something there? That there was ALWAYS something there! Orin never gave up... So tell me, is it your status as a satori that tells you to give up? Or do your pets not mean that much to you after all?"
>As you take a step forward, the satori takes a step back.
>"You... Your problems can't be compared to mine."
>"But... Utsuho has left tihs world... There can't be any hope for her..."
>You take another step forward, and the satori backs into the wall.
>"But..."
>"No amount of hope or determination can make the impossible possible..."

>Think a little tune of change as we say the above.
>You're going to do the impossible, touch the untouchable.
>Things are going to get better, and you're going to be a part of that effort.

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #926 on: August 22, 2011, 10:59:27 PM »
[I hope you like words... and I twisted quite a bit in that post.]

>"But what, Satori? I understand you've been hurt. Hell, I'm as much to blame as everyone else."

>Calm ourselves a little; forcing her back means she's probably scared; even if only a little.

>"But I'm obviously hitting something inside you if you're being reduced to this. Just think about this. Think about what your sister would think if she saw you now. What would be going through Koishi's mind if she had seen you give up all hope to the world?"

" Gensokyo has been gripped by so much that it has shown on everyone; even yourself. But I'm standing here, trying to reveal to you the true desires of our heart. Your heart! We're giving you a chance to live in a world free of the suffering that Gensokyo is currently in. But not on your own. With Orin smiling again. With Utusho back too; looking at you both with a content expression on her face. After all, Satori, if the change of this world can not go forward, then what would happen if the one thing that changed in the world WAS you?"

>"Can you imagine how much would change if the satori who showed herself as a quitter suddenly realised that there was always a way? If you can't place your faith in us, then you and Rin are free to leave. I will not chase you; nor will Nitori. But I will say this, when Utsuho is well again, we shall deliver her to you. I will not expect a thank you; but it will be the least we can do. Because of that, however, all I ask in return is that you speak of us to no one. Nothing about the base, who is here; nothing."

>"But if you want to do more than live your life passively, like I have chosen to do, if you want to fight for something that means the world to you, then I will extend my hand to you. In fact..."

>Pull out our phone and hold it out to her.

>"I live and die with this thing. If you decide to stay here, then perhaps you should take it off me. If we fail to deliver what we promise you can come back, then you can feel free to do with this as you please. It would mean the end of my duties should it break, but I'd say that's a fitting exchange if we fail to bring Utsuho back to you. Since by how you are acting right now, it is what your heart truly desires..."

>A comforting smile here; we only mean the best for Satori right now.

>"Isn't that right, Satori? Isn't that your true desire?"

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #927 on: August 22, 2011, 11:12:17 PM »
>"I've shown you the impossible, now show it to yourself."
>"Do it Satori, be the change you want to be!"

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« Reply #928 on: August 23, 2011, 12:54:44 AM »
>"But what, Satori? I understand you've been hurt. Hell, I'm as much to blame as everyone else."

>Calm ourselves a little; forcing her back means she's probably scared; even if only a little.

>"But I'm obviously hitting something inside you if you're being reduced to this. Just think about this. Think about what your sister would think if she saw you now. What would be going through Koishi's mind if she had seen you give up all hope to the world?"

" Gensokyo has been gripped by so much that it has shown on everyone; even yourself. But I'm standing here, trying to reveal to you the true desires of our heart. Your heart! We're giving you a chance to live in a world free of the suffering that Gensokyo is currently in. But not on your own. With Orin smiling again. With Utusho back too; looking at you both with a content expression on her face. After all, Satori, if the change of this world can not go forward, then what would happen if the one thing that changed in the world WAS you?"

>"Can you imagine how much would change if the satori who showed herself as a quitter suddenly realised that there was always a way? If you can't place your faith in us, then you and Rin are free to leave. I will not chase you; nor will Nitori. But I will say this, when Utsuho is well again, we shall deliver her to you. I will not expect a thank you; but it will be the least we can do. Because of that, however, all I ask in return is that you speak of us to no one. Nothing about the base, who is here; nothing."

>"But if you want to do more than live your life passively, like I have chosen to do, if you want to fight for something that means the world to you, then I will extend my hand to you. In fact..."

>Pull out our phone and hold it out to her.

>"I live and die with this thing. If you decide to stay here, then perhaps you should take it off me. If we fail to deliver what we promise you can come back, then you can feel free to do with this as you please. It would mean the end of my duties should it break, but I'd say that's a fitting exchange if we fail to bring Utsuho back to you. Since by how you are acting right now, it is what your heart truly desires..."

>A comforting smile here; we only mean the best for Satori right now.

>"Isn't that right, Satori? Isn't that your true desire?"
>"..."
>You take a moment to calm yourself. Losing it won't do you any good here.
>"Koishi would not care. I have no idea what goes through that mind of hers, but we are not part of it."
>"Of course I would want that!"
>"But it's impossible!"
>"How? How can you bring back the dead?"
>"Even if she might be able to fix everything else, what can she do about the dead?"
>"The dead are beyond repair!"
>"But... What is there to fight for...?"
>You hold out your phone to the satori and show her a smile.
>"I... I..."
>"You..."

>"I've shown you the impossible, now show it to yourself."
>"Do it Satori, be the change you want to be!"
>"I..."
>"I want Rin and Utsuho to be happy again!"
>"I want our family to be together again!"
>"I want this miracle!"
>"Please. Please bring back Utsuho!"
>There are tears streaming down the satori's face.

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Re: Hatate Quest!
« Reply #929 on: August 23, 2011, 01:11:13 AM »
>... Pocket the phone and walk up to her.

>Hold her... Hug her. Give her that shoulder to cry on... She needs this.

>"I will. We will. I promise you that. We won't stop until she is back with us... With you."

>"And I'm sorry... I truly am sorry."