Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Neovereign on January 15, 2019, 08:01:13 PM
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> You are a fusion of Seija and Shinmyoumaru, currently going by the name Seija x Shinmyoumaru forever.
> Your currently have a very large group of followers, however, as with what happened the last time Seija gathered a group so large, it's not impossible for you to lose them... But, thanks to the miracle mallet, you've gained some defenses around Seija's old "home".
> Of this group of followers, you are currently being accompanied by Sanae and Kogasa, whom are helping you search for a Tengu by the name of Hamiya. This pursuit is to try and solve problems occurring with a group of Kappa, a majority of such having left due to "unfairness". The remainders of this group are installing a way for you to get power within your base via a "turbine".
> You are currently outside of where Hamiya should be, her house.
> "Well, that doesn't leave us with very many options..."
> "But we shouldn't immediately start using the mallet, at least."
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> "Anyone else specific you know on the mountain? Tengu, kappa, whoever. Not your family, of course, anyone else."
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> "Anyone else specific you know on the mountain? Tengu, kappa, whoever. Not your family, of course, anyone else."
> "There's Nitori... I think Kasen lives up here? Hamiya's counterparts too of course."
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> Do we know a Nitori?
> Do we know a Kasen?
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> Do we know a Nitori?
> Do we know a Kasen?
> No to both...
> Well, it seems Kasen is someone that Shinmyoumaru is a bit familiar with.
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> "I don't know who Nitori is. Kasen sounds familiar, though..."
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> "I don't know who Nitori is. Kasen sounds familiar, though..."
> "Nitori is one of the Kappa. Pretty popular, but I guess that's because she tries hard in regards to getting out and meeting people from other species."
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> We're not present wearing the miracle hair clip, are we?
> "Oh. Huh, she could be worth asking, in that case. Can you take us to her place?"
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> We're not present wearing the miracle hair clip, are we?
> "Oh. Huh, she could be worth asking, in that case. Can you take us to her place?"
> No.
> "Nitori? Uh sure. I should probably come out since she doesn't know you. Or well ,you don't know her."
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> "Oh. Yeah, sure."
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> "Oh. Yeah, sure."
> Gasanae flows her life energy out from you, into the umbrella, before appearing outside.
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> Put the hairclip back on.
> "Lead the way, then."
> Follow where she goes!
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> Put the hairclip back on.
> "Lead the way, then."
> Follow where she goes!
> You don the hairclip.
> Gasanae leads, heading back down the mountain...
> "You know... I can't stop worrying about Daiyousei... She always comes back into mind."
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> "What do you mean? Apparently she's averted her own personal disaster by absorbing enough mallet magic. And I don't intend for us to actively go against her or anything like that."
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> "What do you mean? Apparently she's averted her own personal disaster by absorbing enough mallet magic. And I don't intend for us to actively go against her or anything like that."
> "Absorbing enough mallet energy? Is that enough after what her other self did?"
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> "Her life span's been restored, yeah. She can tell, and I checked for myself to be sure."
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> "Her life span's been restored, yeah. She can tell, and I checked for myself to be sure."
> "Gee... That's a bunch of weird stuff..."
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> "You could probably ask Lilith to be sure, once we get back home. She'd probably be able to tell you better than I could."
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> "You could probably ask Lilith to be sure, once we get back home. She'd probably be able to tell you better than I could."
> "Right..."
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> "Oh...maybe we should have brought Lilith, too..."
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> "Oh...maybe we should have brought Lilith, too..."
> "What for? Aren't we enough?"
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> "For the company. She doesn't need to be here, but it'd be nice to have her."
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> "For the company. She doesn't need to be here, but it'd be nice to have her."
> "Hmm... Well at least the base is more protected with her there..." Gasanae continues to lead.
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> "That's true."
> Onward!
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> "That's true."
> Onward!
> You save your voice, continuing to follow...
> Gasanae lands in a lightly populated area, starting to look around... There's a few Kappa here who go about their business without noting you too much...
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> Ponder how nice it would be if at least some of the kappa here were completely loyal to us. More allies, more friends...that'd be pretty great. This Nitori in particular would probably be a great addition to our extended family if she were loyal and subservient to us...
> Quietly stand by and let Gasanae search.
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> Ponder how nice it would be if at least some of the kappa here were completely loyal to us. More allies, more friends...that'd be pretty great. This Nitori in particular would probably be a great addition to our extended family if she were loyal and subservient to us...
> Quietly stand by and let Gasanae search.
> It wouldn't hurt to make more friends, hopefully.
> You wait for your companion, whom seems to be taking her time...
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> "A little unsure? Not that I have the first clue about where she might be, of course."
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> "A little unsure? Not that I have the first clue about where she might be, of course."
> "Uh, s-seems she might be hiding or something, haha..."
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> "Should we ask around?"
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> "Should we ask around?"
> "Yeah, that's probably the better idea."
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> "Okay. If you wouldn't mind taking the lead?"
> Follow along!
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> "Okay. If you wouldn't mind taking the lead?"
> Follow along!
> "Alright. Uh, excuse me." Gasanae speaks up. "Do any of you know where Nitori might be?"
> No answers...
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> Did anyone even react to her at all?
> Look around with a mildly nervous expression.
> "Uh, please?"
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> Did anyone even react to her at all?
> Look around with a mildly nervous expression.
> "Uh, please?"
> A few gave their gazes...
> "I think she went to the Human Village for a bit..." One speaks up.
> "Really telling someone who we don't know could be hostile to them?" One of those nearby murmurs.
> "N-Nitori can handle it if they are." Another speaks quietly.
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> Look to Gasanae.
> "Good enough for me. Shall we?"
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> Look to Gasanae.
> "Good enough for me. Shall we?"
> "Just the village? It isn't too tiny..."
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> "And if she's there, we're not going to find her here."
> Wave to the kappa that gave us the info.
> "Thanks for the help."
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> "And if she's there, we're not going to find her here."
> Wave to the kappa that gave us the info.
> "Thanks for the help."
> "Don't do anything bad to her." The kappa responds.
> "I guess it's a lead though." Gasanae resigns.
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> Look to the kappa.
> "I don't want or intend to, certainly."
> Look to Gasanae.
> "Let's go, then."
> Take flight and head back to the Human Village. If we're still wearing that hairclip, remove it as we go.
> "Are they always that skittish? Even if they'd never seen me before, they know you're not an enemy."
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> Look to the kappa.
> "I don't want or intend to, certainly."
> Look to Gasanae.
> "Let's go, then."
> Take flight and head back to the Human Village. If we're still wearing that hairclip, remove it as we go.
> "Are they always that skittish? Even if they'd never seen me before, they know you're not an enemy."
> Gasanae begins to follow you again.
> Gasanae gives you the confused low-high-lo response. "Maybe the ones that quit working on our thing made a scene here?"
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> "Maybe. I sure hope not, though. So what's this Nitori look like, anyway?"
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> "Maybe. I sure hope not, though. So what's this Nitori look like, anyway?"
> "Like the Kappa there but. She's got blue hair in twintails. I'll probably be the one to see her, so it's fine."
> Gasanae pauses.
> "Or are you trying to ask for her appearance in specific for other reasons?"
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> "I'm curious so I know who to keep an eye out for."
> Look mildly curious.
> "Why, what else were you thinking?"
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> "I'm curious so I know who to keep an eye out for."
> Look mildly curious.
> "Why, what else were you thinking?"
> "You've been changing appearances a bit..."
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> Examine ourselves with a continued curious look.
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> Examine ourselves with a continued curious look.
> Nothing seems amiss...
> "I mean, changing others' appearances. It's nothing, I'm just spouting weirdness."
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> "You mean, like, for the contrasting existences?"
> Fish out that hairclip again and put it back on.
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> "You mean, like, for the contrasting existences?"
> Fish out that hairclip again and put it back on.
> You take the hairclip back out, putting it on.
> "Yeah... Anyways, let's keep going. Think of where she'd be in the village..."
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> "Maybe the market?"
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> "Maybe the market?"
> "It's a start."
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> "That works."
> Mmm...it would be nice if this Nitori had a crush on Gasanae...it might make her more likely to help us out, and it'd possibly get Gasanae someone to keep her company when she's fused...
> Make out way toward the market area of the Human Village.
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> "That works."
> Mmm...it would be nice if this Nitori had a crush on Gasanae...it might make her more likely to help us out, and it'd possibly get Gasanae someone to keep her company when she's fused...
> Make out way toward the market area of the Human Village.
> You wish to yourself a bit, leaning towards the market area as you near the village...
> You arrive and touchdown...
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> It'd also be really nice if Nitori was easy to spot...maybe if her chest was naturally larger than the rest of her body. That sure would be miraculous. Though it might get her a lot of looks...it's be extra miraculous if her chest was naturally larger than the rest of her body and she and everyone that saw her thought it was perfectly normal. Then she'd be easy to find without making a scene...
> Begin searching the market for any kappa-like creatures.
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> It'd also be really nice if Nitori was easy to spot...maybe if her chest was naturally larger than the rest of her body. That sure would be miraculous. Though it might get her a lot of looks...it's be extra miraculous if her chest was naturally larger than the rest of her body and she and everyone that saw her thought it was perfectly normal. Then she'd be easy to find without making a scene...
> Begin searching the market for any kappa-like creatures.
> You can only hope...
> At least, you do spot Nitori. She seems to be speaking with the manager of a stand.
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> Oh, well, that was certainly convenient. How does she look, though?
> Gesture to Nitori while speaking to Gasanae.
> "'Zat her?"
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> Oh, well, that was certainly convenient. How does she look, though?
> Gesture to Nitori while speaking to Gasanae.
> "'Zat her?"
> Hm... Twintails, but nothing off from the other Kappa much...
> "Should be. Let's try not to be direct?"
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> How large is her chest?
> "Sure. You can lead, and I can follow."
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> How large is her chest?
> "Sure. You can lead, and I can follow."
> It might just be you, but it looks like she's got more than the other Kappa had...
> Gasanae nods, starting for the stand as well.
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> How does she compare to us?
> Follow behind Gasanae.
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> How does she compare to us?
> Follow behind Gasanae.
> Much smaller. She doesn't really compare to Gasanae much either.
> You land behind Gasanae.
> "Hello. Have you seen a Nitori around here?" Gasanae questions.
> "A what?" The owner looks over, as the Kappa jumps.
> "Nitori. If you spot her, tell her Sanae is looking for her..." The fusion leans her gaze towards the Kappa, who finally speaks up.
> "...Sanae? What happened to you?"
> "What do you mean what happened? You know Gasanae, don't you?"
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> Speak in a tone that is a little bit meeker than our normal tone.
> "M-Maybe she doesn't...?"
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> Speak in a tone that is a little bit meeker than our normal tone.
> "M-Maybe she doesn't...?"
> "I know Sanae, but this is..."
> "I could've sworn I visited you like this before... Um, well, I'm Sanae and Kogasa at the same time... Can we ask you some things?"
> "...Like?"
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> "Right...well, there was a big kappa argument at our home last night. Which isn't a problem we have with kappa or anything like that! We're just worried about what might be happening between them all..."
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> "Right...well, there was a big kappa argument at our home last night. Which isn't a problem we have with kappa or anything like that! We're just worried about what might be happening between them all..."
> "Ah. So you're those guys they're supposed to be working for? I'm trying to Uh..." The Kappa looks to the humans at the stall. "Well, I was trying to see how humans cooperate and deal with such situations... But..."
> "We dont have a problem with dealing with Youkai." The owner says. "Business should be business, which hopefully won't come with threats of being eaten or such
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> Nod.
> "Right. I don't think any of us have problems working with other races. I'm mostly worried about whether or not we made it worse somehow."
> "But one of the groups said that the other always gets their way...We're searching around to see how true that actually is, and there's maybe something supernatural involved somehow."
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> Nod.
> "Right. I don't think any of us have problems working with other races. I'm mostly worried about whether or not we made it worse somehow."
> "But one of the groups said that the other always gets their way...We're searching around to see how true that actually is, and there's maybe something supernatural involved somehow."
> "I don't think I know the specifics of them..."
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> Summarize what happened at our home between the two kappa groups.
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> Summarize what happened at our home between the two kappa groups.
> You are in the market and still nearby some people unrelated. Still?
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> Oh, perhaps not, then.
> "Well, I could explain what happened, but I don't want to go around this market airing dirty kappa laundry willy-nilly. Perhaps we could continue this somewhere more private?"
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> Oh, perhaps not, then.
> "Well, I could explain what happened, but I don't want to go around this market airing dirty kappa laundry willy-nilly. Perhaps we could continue this somewhere more private?"
> "Oh. Uh. Would you mind?" The Kappa questions.
> "You're free to, go on."
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> Look to the shopkeeper.
> "Please pardon us, sir."
> Look around nearby for somewhere more secluded. If we see a suitable location, walk over there. Otherwise, exit to the outskirts of the village.
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> Look to the shopkeeper.
> "Please pardon us, sir."
> Look around nearby for somewhere more secluded. If we see a suitable location, walk over there. Otherwise, exit to the outskirts of the village.
> You step into an alley, the two following you.
> "This kinda seems shady." the kappa notes.
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> "I know. Sorry about that. But it's like I said, this isn't the kind of thing I want just anyone to know about, for the sake of those involved."
> NOW summarize what happened at our home between the two kappa groups.
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> "I know. Sorry about that. But it's like I said, this isn't the kind of thing I want just anyone to know about, for the sake of those involved."
> NOW summarize what happened at our home between the two kappa groups.
> You explain...
> "Yeah... There was apparently more going on before this..." Gasanae explains. "Do you know anything, Nitori?"
> "Mrr? It just seems like they snapped with that most recent one..."
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> How tall is Nitori compared to us?
> "So this sort of thing has happened before with those groups?"
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> How tall is Nitori compared to us?
> "So this sort of thing has happened before with those groups?"
> She's shorter. Again, shorter than Gasanae as well.
> "I think so..."
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> "That's definitely weird. Do the groups have leaders, that could possibly help an investigation?"
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> "That's definitely weird. Do the groups have leaders, that could possibly help an investigation?"
> "Nope, I don't think they had leaders. Unless you mean Kanako or such."
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> "Nah, I meant within their groups. That's really bizarre, then. Surely it can't be a mere coincidence?"
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> "Nah, I meant within their groups. That's really bizarre, then. Surely it can't be a mere coincidence?"
> "I wouldn't expect someone to be meddling from the inside..."
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> "Maybe it's worth talking to the ones that never get their way? Do you hold enough sway that they'd listen to you, maybe?"
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> "Maybe it's worth talking to the ones that never get their way? Do you hold enough sway that they'd listen to you, maybe?"
> "It's not a project I'm involved with..." Nitori admits.
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> "What about general social influence?"
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> "What about general social influence?"
> "Like... how are the two groups on that matter?" She questions.
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> "I meant whether or not you had enough pull within the kappa community that people would listen to you. I don't really know how those groups see you..."
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> "I meant whether or not you had enough pull within the kappa community that people would listen to you. I don't really know how those groups see you..."
> "Nah, I don't think I'm a leader there or such..." She answers.
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> "Well, shoot. Do you happen to know who is, or if there even is such a person?"
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> "Well, shoot. Do you happen to know who is, or if there even is such a person?"
>Nitori shakes her head.
> "Maybe I can poke my head into it. But I still have things I want to do with my time..."
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> Does Nitori seem to be acting strange/unusual in any capacity with regards to Gasanae?
> Nod.
> "Of course. I understand."
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> Does Nitori seem to be acting strange/unusual in any capacity with regards to Gasanae?
> Nod.
> "Of course. I understand."
> Not really, you think? You don't know her too much to consider if this is weird for her...
> "Sorry."
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> How does she seem to be behaving with regards to Sanae?
> "No worries. We'll figure something out."
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> How does she seem to be behaving with regards to Sanae?
> "No worries. We'll figure something out."
> You think she understands it's still her...
> "Good luck." Nitori wishes.
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> "Thanks. You too. And hey, feel free to visit our home any time."
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> "Thanks. You too. And hey, feel free to visit our home any time."
> "Uh... what?"
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> "Oh, right. It's more of like a compound, I guess you could say. We're, uh..."
> Frown a bit and lower our voice.
> "We're somewhere where we try to stay hidden and out of everyone's way. I'll tell you, but please don't go telling everyone."
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> "Oh, right. It's more of like a compound, I guess you could say. We're, uh..."
> Frown a bit and lower our voice.
> "We're somewhere where we try to stay hidden and out of everyone's way. I'll tell you, but please don't go telling everyone."
> "You sure seem like you're telling everyone..." Gasanae murmurs.
> "Uh... Thaaanks?"
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> Look to Gasanae.
> "I'm trying to keep it to people I trust, at least..."
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> Look to Gasanae.
> "I'm trying to keep it to people I trust, at least..."
> "Do make sure you build up more trust though. Isn't this something that will... end up pretty upsetting if it's ruined?"
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> "Yeah, it would...I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for keeping me grounded."
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> "Yeah, it would...I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for keeping me grounded."
> "Right." Gasanae responds.
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> Look back to Nitori.
> "That being said, the offer's still open to you."
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> Look back to Nitori.
> "That being said, the offer's still open to you."
> "Thanks for trusting me about such I guess. I'll see about it if I remember the next time you're around."
> "You won't." Gasanae presumes.
> "W-Well, what do you want me to do then?"
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> Give Gasanae a curious look, but say nothing.
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> Give Gasanae a curious look, but say nothing.
> "Write it down if you will. Like write down my name too..."
> "If that's what you want..."
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> "If that's okay. Thank you for humoring me, at the very least."
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> "If that's okay. Thank you for humoring me, at the very least."
> The Kappa nods some
> "And I hope that situation with your group gets resolved well."
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> "Thanks."
> Give a slight grin.
> "I do too."
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> "Thanks."
> Give a slight grin.
> "I do too."
> "Of course. Later."
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> "Later."
> Give a short wave, then exit the village in thee direction of our home.
> Once we hit the outskirts, take flight and head back home.
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> "Later."
> Give a short wave, then exit the village in thee direction of our home.
> Once we hit the outskirts, take flight and head back home.
> You head off, returning back home without incident...
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> What's going on here at home?
> Is Lilith around?
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> What's going on here at home?
> Is Lilith around?
> Everything is still tame...
> Not that you see.
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> What's the kappa situation?
> Where's the cart?
> Any of our more notable youkai buddies immediately visible?
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> What's the kappa situation?
> Where's the cart?
> Any of our more notable youkai buddies immediately visible?
> They're discussing something at the moment.
> Near the Kappa, at the lake. A few of the group are with them, including Lilith.
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> Oh, how fortuitous. Head over there and determine what they're talking about.
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> Oh, how fortuitous. Head over there and determine what they're talking about.
> You head on over...
> "Even so..." One of the Kappa speaks. "We're not used to this sort of thing. Let alone with people we're familiar with and each other. It'd be even harder with you guys..."
> "No offense." Another chimes.
> "But we could try." Raiko interjects. "I'm sure there's some methods we could attempt. We're not doing much else at the time anyways."
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> "Oh, what seems to be the issue, everyone?"
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> "Oh, what seems to be the issue, everyone?"
> "We're trying to lend a hand to make up for the ones that left, but the Kappa say it'll just complicate things, especially on their side." Benben says.
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> "Mmm, I see...It's true the lot of us largely aren't well-versed with this sort of thing, but perhaps there's at least some grunt work we can do?"
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> "Mmm, I see...It's true the lot of us largely aren't well-versed with this sort of thing, but perhaps there's at least some grunt work we can do?"
> "W-We have it all handled."
> "You guys are down more than double your previous manpower." Raiko points out.
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> Nod.
> "Really, it's okay. Using us as tools is one thing, but we want to help you help us."
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> Nod.
> "Really, it's okay. Using us as tools is one thing, but we want to help you help us."
> "Help us... Help you?" One of the Kappa questions.
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> "I mean that you're doing a lot of work for us. The least we can do is assist that."
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> "I mean that you're doing a lot of work for us. The least we can do is assist that."
> "Ah."
> "Things will just get more complicated if you try to help us..."
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> "More than not having that other group?"
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> "More than not having that other group?"
> "We don't usually work together well at all..."
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> "Mmm. Maybe we all should learn at least some of how these sorts of things work, so we could be more helpful and self-sufficient in the future..."
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> "Mmm. Maybe we all should learn at least some of how these sorts of things work, so we could be more helpful and self-sufficient in the future..."
> Another Kappa speaks up: "I don't think this is the sort of situation to practice things..."
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> "Well, true, perhaps not. I'm thinking more long term."
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> "Well, true, perhaps not. I'm thinking more long term."
> "You want us to drop this then?"
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> "Oh, no no no. I'm just thinking for the future."
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> "Oh, no no no. I'm just thinking for the future."
> "So not now?"
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> "No teaching us now, no. Keep doing what it is you're planning on doing. And if it turns out we can help, let us know."
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> "No teaching us now, no. Keep doing what it is you're planning on doing. And if it turns out we can help, let us know."
> "We'll try..."
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> "Thank you."
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> "Thank you."
> "So, is that all?"
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> Look to Raiko and Lilith.
> "What do you think?"
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> Look to Raiko and Lilith.
> "What do you think?"
> Lilith seems busy thinking...
> "Honestly, I'm sure I could help us and the Kappa do things well." Raiko speaks optimistically. "All we'd need is just a bit of music."
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> "You thinking you could play something for them, maybe?"
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> "You thinking you could play something for them, maybe?"
> "That or I could make things easier if we're all listening to a beat."
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> "That's also true, yeah."
> Look back to whichever kappa we were speaking to previously.
> "She's the best there is at that. And it wouldn't be trying to do your jobs for you, either."
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> "That's also true, yeah."
> Look back to whichever kappa we were speaking to previously.
> "She's the best there is at that. And it wouldn't be trying to do your jobs for you, either."
> "I guess some music would relieve some stress..."
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> Look back to Raiko.
> "I'd say go for it, then."
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> Look back to Raiko.
> "I'd say go for it, then."
> "Something calm, then? And this is also for us to help you work, alright? So at least try to accept our cooperation." Raiko requests.
> "Okay..."
> "Good. We'll get some music ready."
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> Clap our hands together once.
> "Splendid! I'm glad this worked out, at least somewhat."
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> Clap our hands together once.
> "Splendid! I'm glad this worked out, at least somewhat."
> "We'll make it work better." Raiko says, starting to take the Tsukumo sisters away.
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> Wave after them.
> "Good luck!"
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> Wave after them.
> "Good luck!"
> You want the trio off.
> "I guess that settles that..." Lilith speaks.
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> Nod.
> "How're you doing, by the way?"
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> Nod.
> "How're you doing, by the way?"
> "Me? Alright, why do you ask?"
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> "No specific reason. I just like to keep tabs on my friends, y'know?"
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> "No specific reason. I just like to keep tabs on my friends, y'know?"
> "I understand."
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> Is Gasanae still with us, or did she wander off on her own?
> "Things been okay around here while we've been gone?"
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> Is Gasanae still with us, or did she wander off on her own?
> "Things been okay around here while we've been gone?"
> She's still with you.
> "Yeah..."
>_
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> "Good, good."
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> "Good, good."
> "All of the fairies are still behaving."
>_
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> What time of day is it?
> Look around. Do any groups of fairies seem to have found anything interesting to do?
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> What time of day is it?
> Look around. Do any groups of fairies seem to have found anything interesting to do?
> It seems like it could be midday.
> Nothing you can notice, though they might have in their structure.
>_
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> "Excellent. As can be expected."
> Adopt a thinking look.
> "...As long as we're sitting and waiting for stuff to happen, then, maybe I'll pay Kosuzu another visit."
> Look to Lilith and Gasanae.
> "You two wanna come with? I think she'd enjoy meeting more of us."
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> "Excellent. As can be expected."
> Adopt a thinking look.
> "...As long as we're sitting and waiting for stuff to happen, then, maybe I'll pay Kosuzu another visit."
> Look to Lilith and Gasanae.
> "You two wanna come with? I think she'd enjoy meeting more of us."
> "I don't think I want to try going back into the village just yet." Lilith says.
> "Maybe best for me to stay, so Nitori can see a familiar face if she comes around."
>_
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> "Mmm, that's a good point about Nitori. What happened to you in the village, though, Lilith?"
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> "Mmm, that's a good point about Nitori. What happened to you in the village, though, Lilith?"
> "Oh nothing, I just don't wanna go around yet."
>_
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> Look a little disappointed
> "Oh. That's too bad, I was hoping you two would get to meet each other."
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> Look a little disappointed
> "Oh. That's too bad, I was hoping you two would get to meet each other."
> "Who again?" Lilith asks.
>_
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> "Kosuzu Motoori. She's in charge of a book store there. She says it's the best collection of youma books in Gensokyo. I don't think she was thinking of the mansion library when she said that, though...anyway, I figured books might still be your thing, at least a little bit. Plus she's a good kid that's worth meeting in general."
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> "Kosuzu Motoori. She's in charge of a book store there. She says it's the best collection of youma books in Gensokyo. I don't think she was thinking of the mansion library when she said that, though...anyway, I figured books might still be your thing, at least a little bit. Plus she's a good kid that's worth meeting in general."
> "Now you've got my interest. That might be worth the risk..."
>_
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> "If all else fails, we have ways of keeping you safe and/or hidden, if you want."
> Look back to Gasanae.
> "Also, in thinking about it, I have to admit it would be nice if she could see at least one human was involved. Or, well, half-human, given the circumstances. If she does show up, Nitori could probably spend a bit of time with the kappa at work, right?"
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> "If all else fails, we have ways of keeping you safe and/or hidden, if you want."
> Look back to Gasanae.
> "Also, in thinking about it, I have to admit it would be nice if she could see at least one human was involved. Or, well, half-human, given the circumstances. If she does show up, Nitori could probably spend a bit of time with the kappa at work, right?"
> "Mhm." Gasanae answers
>_
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> Nod.
> "Let's all pay her a visit, then."
> Take flight and head back in the direction of the Human Village.
> Assuming both of them came with us: "So, Lilith, since you have some concerns, how do you want to approach this?"
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> Nod.
> "Let's all pay her a visit, then."
> Take flight and head back in the direction of the Human Village.
> Assuming both of them came with us: "So, Lilith, since you have some concerns, how do you want to approach this?"
> "Low chance she'll go there anyways."
> You take off, back to the Human Village.
> "I'll try just going naturally." Lilith speaks.
>_
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> "What do you mean?"
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> "What do you mean?"
> "Nothing really."
>_
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> "Mmm, well, okay..."
> "Anyway, I've already visited her a couple of times. Well, okay. The first time, Seija visited her. The second time, I visited her, so I told her about and showed her fusion. I went inside her for a bit, but didn't actually tell her how to do it or any of the magical benefits of the regular way of doing it. So she'll at least understand what we all are, and might even want to try it some more, since she seemed to enjoy it the first time."
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> "Mmm, well, okay..."
> "Anyway, I've already visited her a couple of times. Well, okay. The first time, Seija visited her. The second time, I visited her, so I told her about and showed her fusion. I went inside her for a bit, but didn't actually tell her how to do it or any of the magical benefits of the regular way of doing it. So she'll at least understand what we all are, and might even want to try it some more, since she seemed to enjoy it the first time."
> "You're really trying to get all you can with fusion huh?" Gasanae glances.
>_
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> "Oh, I could do a lot more, I'm sure. But the question was going to come up eventually with her, given who I am, and I figured it would entertain her to do what I did. It wouldn't surprise me if she wanted to try it again..."
> Look thoughtful.
> "I wonder what she'd look like with all of us in her. We're all so much larger than her in basically every regard."
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> "Oh, I could do a lot more, I'm sure. But the question was going to come up eventually with her, given who I am, and I figured it would entertain her to do what I did. It wouldn't surprise me if she wanted to try it again..."
> Look thoughtful.
> "I wonder what she'd look like with all of us in her. We're all so much larger than her in basically every regard."
> "We shouldn't be using fusion everywhere..." Gasanae advises.
>_
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> "Well, I'm not saying to do that in front of a lot of people. If the store is empty, though, I think it could be fun to do. Might make her feel better about us, too."
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> "Well, I'm not saying to do that in front of a lot of people. If the store is empty, though, I think it could be fun to do. Might make her feel better about us, too."
> "It's still using it too much..."
> "Well, I don't think it hurts too much." Lilith chimes. "So will you be up for it or not, given we're about there."
>_
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> "I think we should try it if she's up for it. Don't worry, Gasanae, I'm not going to go way overboard."
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> "I think we should try it if she's up for it. Don't worry, Gasanae, I'm not going to go way overboard."
> "Mm... I hope not..."
>_
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> "You can trust me, friend."
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> "You can trust me, friend."
> "So far so good at least."
>_
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> Continue on to the human village. Once we arrive, return to Suzunaan.
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> Continue on to the human village. Once we arrive, return to Suzunaan.
> You land within the village, heading back to the bookstore.
> It doesn't seem like there's a lot of people within, at least from the sounds of things.
>_
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> Enter!
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> Enter!
> You head in, followed by Lilith and Gasanae.
> Kosuzu is at her counter, absorbed in a book... She doesn't even glance up.
> Lilith gives a light chuckle...
>_
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> Look to Lilith with a grin.
> "Is that the laugh of experience?"
> Make our way over to the counter.
> "Hey again, kiddo."
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> Look to Lilith with a grin.
> "Is that the laugh of experience?"
> Make our way over to the counter.
> "Hey again, kiddo."
> "Nostalgia. Just seems familiar that she's not paying us any attention."
> You walk over and greet the owner.
> "Uh, h-hey!" Kosuzu quickly snaps the book closed, setting it down and looking up to the three of you.
>_
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> "Sorry for startling you, but you were absorbed in that thing something fierce. Figured you might want to meet some other friends of ours."
> Gesture to Lilith.
> "This is Lilith, and..."
> Gesture to Gasanae.
> "This is Gasanae. She's like me, a person made up of other people."
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> "Sorry for startling you, but you were absorbed in that thing something fierce. Figured you might want to meet some other friends of ours."
> Gesture to Lilith.
> "This is Lilith, and..."
> Gesture to Gasanae.
> "This is Gasanae. She's like me, a person made up of other people."
> "Uh, hello. Am I doing the helping out now? Or the other way around?" Kosuzu asks.
> "Hmm?" Lilith looks over to you.
>_
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> "Oh, would you be free to do so?"
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> "Oh, would you be free to do so?"
> "What would I be doing?"
>_
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> "Honestly, this was mostly a social call. But if you're actually free for a while, I'm sure we could think of something."
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> "Honestly, this was mostly a social call. But if you're actually free for a while, I'm sure we could think of something."
> "I'm a bit free right now, but I was planning on reading..."
>_
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> "You certainly could do that if you want. And we could join you if you like. In whatever sense of the term you like."
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> "You certainly could do that if you want. And we could join you if you like. In whatever sense of the term you like."
> "Oh. Did you already finish with the book you had?"
>_
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> Where is that book, anyway? Presumably we still have it on our person?
> "Not yet. It's a lot to read. If you need it back, though, I could return it, and just retrieve it again later when it's available again."
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> Where is that book, anyway? Presumably we still have it on our person?
> "Not yet. It's a lot to read. If you need it back, though, I could return it, and just retrieve it again later when it's available again."
> Yes, you do.
> "Ah, I was just thinking you finished and wanted something else. Sorry."
>_
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> How does 'Suzy seem to be taking Gasanae and Lilith?
> "Nah. Like I said, simple social call."
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> How does 'Suzy seem to be taking Gasanae and Lilith?
> "Nah. Like I said, simple social call."
> She doesn't seem to mind them.
> "I see."
>_
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> "So, since our time got cut short last time, did you want to try anything again like what we tried earlier today? Especially since there's more than just me now."
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> "So, since our time got cut short last time, did you want to try anything again like what we tried earlier today? Especially since there's more than just me now."
> "Hmm..." the girl peeks at her book again.
>_
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> "You will still be able to read if you wish, of course."
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> "You will still be able to read if you wish, of course."
> "Oh. Right..." Kosuzu looks up to the other two.
> Lilith gives a small wave and a smile.
> "Mm... I... I think I will pass for now..."
>_
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> Look just the slightest bit disappointed.
> "Are you sure? I don't know when we'll all be available like this again...And don't forget that I can hide anything that you shouldn't have if you want."
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> Look just the slightest bit disappointed.
> "Are you sure? I don't know when we'll all be available like this again...And don't forget that I can hide anything that you shouldn't have if you want."
> "I know I know...This is starting to feel like a bit much now, though. And I'm not sure I want to keep trying it... Sharing myself with even more people..."
>_
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> "Hmm, well, is there anything in particular you're worried about that I can help you feel better about?"
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> "Hmm, well, is there anything in particular you're worried about that I can help you feel better about?"
> "Uh... No, it's just me."
>_
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> Frown a bit sadly.
> "I'm sorry."
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> Frown a bit sadly.
> "I'm sorry."
> "It's nothing! Again, just me." Kosuzu waves her arms.
>_
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> "Well, still, I'd like to be able to help you with whatever it is."
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> "Well, still, I'd like to be able to help you with whatever it is."
> "Uhh... Some people can't find their imperfections very w-"
> "Maybe we're being a bit too pushy here..." Lilith supposes.
>_
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> "Mmm...that is probably true."
> Droop in shame just a little bit.
> "Sorry."
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> "Mmm...that is probably true."
> Droop in shame just a little bit.
> "Sorry."
> "Gee, you really are apologizing a lot..." Gasanae comments.
> "It's alright. Do you want to... maybe stick around a bit?" Kosuzu offers. "I've had the time to read, so maybe we could get along a bit better in the meantime."
>_
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> Nod.
> "Certainly. That's why we're here, after all."
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> Nod.
> "Certainly. That's why we're here, after all."
> "Hm? Wasn't it to offer that though?" Lilith questions.
>_
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> "That was one possibility, sure, but it wasn't the only possibility."
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> "That was one possibility, sure, but it wasn't the only possibility."
> "I'm not sure that's a good way to try and make new friends..." Gasanae speaks.
>_
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> "Well, we had already done it once before, and...well, never mind. I'd be happy to do something else."
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> "Well, we had already done it once before, and...well, never mind. I'd be happy to do something else."
> "It's just not something to propose to most strangers."
> "But you'd be surprised how many people are interested in the idea of fusion when it's proposed." Lilith chimes.
> "Why?" Kosuzu asks.
>_
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> "It's an interesting and unusual thing, that lets people experience existence in ways they hadn't thought possible before. Like earlier today, Kosuzu. You seemed to enjoy me being inside you, even if it didn't last too long."
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> "It's an interesting and unusual thing, that lets people experience existence in ways they hadn't thought possible before. Like earlier today, Kosuzu. You seemed to enjoy me being inside you, even if it didn't last too long."
> "I mean yeah... I kinda wanna visit that place too..." Kosuzu says. "But the store..."
>_
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> "Right, I understand. I'd like to have you visit as well, but the circumstances would need to be right for it. The store would need to be closed, you'd need a trusted human traveling companion, those sorts of things. The fusion thing I figured would be okay right now, though, since you're on down time from your job and don't have to go anywhere for it."
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> "Right, I understand. I'd like to have you visit as well, but the circumstances would need to be right for it. The store would need to be closed, you'd need a trusted human traveling companion, those sorts of things. The fusion thing I figured would be okay right now, though, since you're on down time from your job and don't have to go anywhere for it."
> "Mm... I guess I'll crack..."
> "Is that a yes?" Lilith asks.
> "Y-Yeah..." Kosuzu avoids her gaze.
>_
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> Try wishing on the mallet that, whenever Lilith fuses with Kosuzu, Kosuzu's body does not gain Lilith's wings.
> Nod.
> "All righty. Same thing as last time."
> Offer our hand to Kosuzu.
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> Try wishing on the mallet that, whenever Lilith fuses with Kosuzu, Kosuzu's body does not gain Lilith's wings.
> Nod.
> "All righty. Same thing as last time."
> Offer our hand to Kosuzu.
> You try, and feel the energy drain accordingly.
> "Right into it.." Kosuzu reaches... For your chest?
>_
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> Rotate our torso a bit so our chest is to the side (and so 'Suzu can't easily stick her hand in).
> "Whoa, sorry, I thought we meant fusion."
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> Rotate our torso a bit so our chest is to the side (and so 'Suzu can't easily stick her hand in).
> "Whoa, sorry, I thought we meant fusion."
> "Oh. Right. Is that... How again?"
>_
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> Does Lilith have a tail? If so, try wishing on the mallet that, whenever Lilith fuses with Kosuzu, Kosuzu's body does not gain Lilith's tail.
> Offer our hand out again.
> "Just take my hand and I'll do the rest."
> As before, if Kosuzu takes our hand, flow our life energy inside her. Make sure to do it the normal way so we're inside her, not the perfect-fusion way.
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> Does Lilith have a tail? If so, try wishing on the mallet that, whenever Lilith fuses with Kosuzu, Kosuzu's body does not gain Lilith's tail.
> Offer our hand out again.
> "Just take my hand and I'll do the rest."
> As before, if Kosuzu takes our hand, flow our life energy inside her. Make sure to do it the normal way so we're inside her, not the perfect-fusion way.
> You make another wish, seemingly successful.
> Kosuzu takes your hand, and you fuse into her.
>_
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> Flip Kosuzu's clothes from non-fitting to fitting.
> Speak out loud using our voice.
> "That's one~"
> Taking control of 'Suzy's body, look to Gasanae and offer a hand out. If she takes it, pull Gasanae's life energy into Kosuzu to fuse her with Kosuzu.
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> Flip Kosuzu's clothes from non-fitting to fitting.
> Speak out loud using our voice.
> "That's one~"
> Taking control of 'Suzy's body, look to Gasanae and offer a hand out. If she takes it, pull Gasanae's life energy into Kosuzu to fuse her with Kosuzu.
> You flip your clothes.
> Kosuzu gulps as you take Gasanae's hand, bringing her into the fusion as well.
>_
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> Listen to 'Suzy's thoughts.
> If Kosuzu's clothes are non-fitting again, flip them from non-fitting to fitting again.
> "Two..."
> Look to Lilith and offer a hand out with a smile. If she takes it, pull Lilith's life energy into Kosuzu to fuse her with Kosuzu.
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> Listen to 'Suzy's thoughts.
> If Kosuzu's clothes are non-fitting again, flip them from non-fitting to fitting again.
> "Two..."
> Look to Lilith and offer a hand out with a smile. If she takes it, pull Lilith's life energy into Kosuzu to fuse her with Kosuzu.
> ("I really hope I don't end up in trouble from this... Or that something goes wrong after.)"
> Lilith, of course takes your hand, and you bring her in as well.
>_
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> "...And three~ Give your new self a look, Kosuzu."
> Examine ourselves. Listen to 'Suzy's thoughts some more as we do.
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> "...And three~ Give your new self a look, Kosuzu."
> Examine ourselves. Listen to 'Suzy's thoughts some more as we do.
> You're... a bit too big for your clothes. In all ways. Your hair color seems to be primarily Red. Though you can notice some green. It... doesn't look too great...
> ("I finally gave in... I hope no customers come around this time...")
>_
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> How tall are we?
> Are we still decent, at least? If not, flip our clothes from non-fitting to fitting, and then give ourselves another look over.
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> How tall are we?
> Are we still decent, at least? If not, flip our clothes from non-fitting to fitting, and then give ourselves another look over.
> You can still fit through the doorway. Maybe a tiny bit of leaning.
> You are.
>_
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> ...Eh, flip the clothes from non-fitting to fitting anyway.
> "Not bad, not bad at all. What do you think, Kosuzu?"
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> ...Eh, flip the clothes from non-fitting to fitting anyway.
> "Not bad, not bad at all. What do you think, Kosuzu?"
> You flip the clothing.
> "It's... Okay. A bit different from what I expected, but I guess I don't know a lot anyways."
>_
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> "A shame you can't be like this whenever you want. You could moonlight as a superhero for the village."
-
> "A shame you can't be like this whenever you want. You could moonlight as a superhero for the village."
> "I wouldn't have any actual powers though, so I'd just be a hero."
>_
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> How accessible is our storage space right now?
> Are we next to the desk? If so, what's on it?
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> How accessible is our storage space right now?
> Are we next to the desk? If so, what's on it?
> Kosuzu's dress only gives you the regular pockets to work with for how it fits.
> The book Kosuzu was reading.
>_
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> "That's not entirely true."
> Pick up the book, pull our collar forward, and deposit the book.
> "You have some powers."
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> "That's not entirely true."
> Pick up the book, pull our collar forward, and deposit the book.
> "You have some powers."
> You deposit the book in your usual pocket.
> "Oh. I guess that counts as a power. Even has... another effect." Kosuzu paused for a brief moment.
>_
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> Try listening to 'Suzy's thoughts to see if we can determine why she paused.
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> Try listening to 'Suzy's thoughts to see if we can determine why she paused.
> ("It's not too bad being this different sometimes...")
>_
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> "That it does."
> Think about whether or not Kosuzu wants to indulge that extra effect further.
> Let Kosuzu act unimpeded.
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> "That it does."
> Think about whether or not Kosuzu wants to indulge that extra effect further.
> Let Kosuzu act unimpeded.
> It doesn't seem as though she wants to.
> "What exactly will we even do here?" You think Gasanae asks.
>_
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> "Depends on what, if anything, needs doing, and what we're all capable of together like this. Ah, Lilith, would you perhaps like to demonstrate anything you can do?"
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> "Depends on what, if anything, needs doing, and what we're all capable of together like this. Ah, Lilith, would you perhaps like to demonstrate anything you can do?"
> "I think mine might be a bit too dangerous to try..."
>_
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> "You don't have to go too far, certainly."
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> "You don't have to go too far, certainly."
> "There should be flight, for one..."
>_
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> How high is the ceiling in here?
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> How high is the ceiling in here?
> It's... Pretty good for a single story building. At least, you think it's only one floor. Even at your height, you could jump sorta freely.
>_
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> "That's true. You want to give flight a try, Kosuzu?"
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> "That's true. You want to give flight a try, Kosuzu?"
> "I guess... We aren't going outside, right?" Kosuzu asks
>_
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> "It's your body. You're in charge."
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> "It's your body. You're in charge."
> "Mm. But now that I think about it, wouldn't it be bad if someone saw me... Uh, floating?"
>_
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> "That's up to you. Though it's not as though flying humans are impossible."
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> "That's up to you. Though it's not as though flying humans are impossible."
> "But no one's seen me fly."
>_
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> "Well, you don't entirely look yourself right now anyway, ehehe. Anyway, you could go somewhere within the building where no one would see you fly. But you don't have to do it at all if you don't want to."
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> "Well, you don't entirely look yourself right now anyway, ehehe. Anyway, you could go somewhere within the building where no one would see you fly. But you don't have to do it at all if you don't want to."
> "But I'm also the only one in here."
>_
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> Shrug.
> "Then give it a try, if you want."
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> Shrug.
> "Then give it a try, if you want."
> "That's not reassuring!"
>_
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> "I, uh, I'm sorry. I'm not really sure what you're looking for, then...like, you could give it a try in here and hope no one sees, or you could move somewhere else in the building where you know no one will see, or you can decide not to try it. Unless I'm missing something?"
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> "I, uh, I'm sorry. I'm not really sure what you're looking for, then...like, you could give it a try in here and hope no one sees, or you could move somewhere else in the building where you know no one will see, or you can decide not to try it. Unless I'm missing something?"
> "So... I can't try it without being in danger of being caught?"
> "Why don't you just lock the door. Can it be locked?" Lilith suggests.
>_
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> "...Wait, I'm a moron. I can just do this."
> Flip Kosuzu from visible to invisible.
> Then flip Kosuzu's clothes and on-hand possessions from visible to invisible.
> "There, no one will see you now."
-
> "...Wait, I'm a moron. I can just do this."
> Flip Kosuzu from visible to invisible.
> Then flip Kosuzu's clothes and on-hand possessions from visible to invisible.
> "There, no one will see you now."
> You flip Kosuzu and her clothes.
> "Huh? What happened to me?"
>_
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> "I just made you invisible. You're otherwise unchanged. See?"
> Wave our right arm a little bit.
> "...Well, I guess you can't see, but you know what I mean. I can undo it whenever you want, too."
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> "I just made you invisible. You're otherwise unchanged. See?"
> Wave our right arm a little bit.
> "...Well, I guess you can't see, but you know what I mean. I can undo it whenever you want, too."
> "I... guess. Then how do I fly?"
>_
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> Give 'Suzy verbal instructions on how to fly.
> Once the explanation is done:
> "It'll work and feel like this."
> Gently float a couple of inches off the ground.
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> Give 'Suzy verbal instructions on how to fly.
> Once the explanation is done:
> "It'll work and feel like this."
> Gently float a couple of inches off the ground.
> You float a bit.
> "I'm sure I've flown in a dream before. But when I think about it, it's harder to pull off on purpose..."
>_
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> "That's entirely possible, yeah. But at least you get to practice a bit."
> Land.
> "Give it a try for yourself now."
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> "That's entirely possible, yeah. But at least you get to practice a bit."
> Land.
> "Give it a try for yourself now."
> Kosuzu closes her eyes in silence...
>...
>_
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> Wait for something to happen.
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> Wait for something to happen.
> You wait... as does the rest of the group.
> Kosuzu hops in place a bit. It's... a bit bothersome, but she seems to be almost floating for moments after a few hops.
>_
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> Is it bothersome because of the bouncing? If so, think about what Kosuzu thinks of that sensation.
> "Ooh, I think you're starting to get it."
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> Is it bothersome because of the bouncing? If so, think about what Kosuzu thinks of that sensation.
> "Ooh, I think you're starting to get it."
> Yes. She seems annoyed at it, but is trying to focus.
> The hops continue, improving each time. Though she's making short hops, she's getting air as if she jumped or took a leap towards the air.
>_
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> Listen to her immediate thoughts.
> "Yeah, yeah, that's it."
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> Listen to her immediate thoughts.
> "Yeah, yeah, that's it."
> ("Almost have it..")
> The attempts keep going, but she only seems to glide down rather than hover.
>_
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> "Seems you've got slowing your fall down pretty good. Why not try upward movement, without hopping?"
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> "Seems you've got slowing your fall down pretty good. Why not try upward movement, without hopping?"
> "I can't go up if I don't jump."
>_
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> Do we jump before flying, or can we float upward from a standing position?
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> Do we jump before flying, or can we float upward from a standing position?
> You can float from standing, or even lying down.
> "It's also better to jump like this, isn't it~" You hear Lilith.
>_
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> Chuckle lightly.
> "Well, I mean, a bit. But it's still good practice to try floating upward from a standing position."
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> Chuckle lightly.
> "Well, I mean, a bit. But it's still good practice to try floating upward from a standing position."
> "That's too hard..."
> "You know, with Kosuzu here, this makes me feel like Platinum the Trinity." Gasanae says
> "Who?" Lilith asks.
> "Uh... Nothing. I just wanted to feel like part of the conversation."
>_
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> "Platinum the Trinity? Are they another potential friend? Oh, Gasanae, how does the hopping feel for you, anyway?"
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> "Platinum the Trinity? Are they another potential friend? Oh, Gasanae, how does the hopping feel for you, anyway?"
> "I-It's nothing. Just stuff from the Outside World, ehehe. And I don't really mind it, but this isn't the best way to learn flight."
> "It isn't?" Kosuzu stops.
>_
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> "Ooh, more outside world stuff? I want to get back to that later, then. What's this about a better way to learn to fly, though?"
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> "Ooh, more outside world stuff? I want to get back to that later, then. What's this about a better way to learn to fly, though?"
> "Kosuzu, instead of... hopping like this, you should try to jump. Touch the ceiling with your fingertips. It should be easy enough." Gasanae says.
> "Uh..."
>_
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> "Yeah, go for it. You got this, kiddo."
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> "Yeah, go for it. You got this, kiddo."
> Kosuzu jumps, easily grazing the ceiling with her fingertips.
> "Good, now try to repeat that, but reach it with your palm."
> "Isn't that a bit much?"
>_
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> "Practice makes perfect~"
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> "Practice makes perfect~"
> "I don't want to hurt... uh, us?" Kosuzu says.
>_
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> "We'll all be okay, don't worry. And if something unexpected actually happens, we should be able to fix it. Just don't try to bonk your head on the ceiling, I guess."
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> "We'll all be okay, don't worry. And if something unexpected actually happens, we should be able to fix it. Just don't try to bonk your head on the ceiling, I guess."
> "Alright..." Kosuzu attempts, but falls short.
>_
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> "Mmm, try again..."
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> "Mmm, try again..."
> Kosuzu shuffles in place, then jumps, reaching and touching the ceiling with her palm.
> "Great. Now, do it again, but push against the ceiling with your palms. Keep repeating it, pushing for longer and longer times." Gasanae instructs.
> "P-Push against it? From just a jump?" Kosuzu questions.
> "It should feel as natural as a jump. Rather than the goal being flying and focusing a lot on that, you'll be able to do it by accident. Or something..."
> "I can hear you whisper!"
>_
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> "Her advice is working, though, isn't it? Though if you're worried about damaging the ceiling or hurting yourself, maybe going outside would help..."
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> "Her advice is working, though, isn't it? Though if you're worried about damaging the ceiling or hurting yourself, maybe going outside would help..."
> "It might not work as well outside."
> "And being seen..." Lilith chimes.
> "Hmm... So push on the ceiling now?" Kosuzu asks.
> "Yep. And if you manage for a while, try to feel for anything different about your body."
>_
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> "We won't be seen if we're like this, fortunately. But if it'll work better in here, then we can certainly stay in here. Anyway, Kosuzu, give it a shot."
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> "We won't be seen if we're like this, fortunately. But if it'll work better in here, then we can certainly stay in here. Anyway, Kosuzu, give it a shot."
> "Uh, how does this invisibility work, anyways?"
>_
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> "I flipped us from visible to invisible."
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> "I flipped us from visible to invisible."
> "Flipped from..."
> "Well, no use trying to understand it more. We used to be visible. Now we are the opposite." Lilith says.
> "I..." Kosuzu sighs. "I'll try again." She gets ready to jump.
>_
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> "You can do it!"
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> "You can do it!"
> Kosuzu leaps, touching the ceiling again, but pushing against it and going back down just like before.
> "I'm getting a bit tired of jumping though..." She whispers.
> "I can hear you whisper~" Gasanae echos.
>_
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> Chuckle a bit.
> "Practice takes repetition, after all. If you're getting actually physically drained, though, we might be able to help with that?"
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> Chuckle a bit.
> "Practice takes repetition, after all. If you're getting actually physically drained, though, we might be able to help with that?"
> "How so?"
>_
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> Try flipping Kosuzu from tired to energetic.
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> Try flipping Kosuzu from tired to energetic.
> You give an attempt...
> "A-Ah? What did you do?"
>_
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> "The same thing as the invisibility. You used to be tired. Now you are the opposite. That's generally my ability, to change things to their opposite."
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> "The same thing as the invisibility. You used to be tired. Now you are the opposite. That's generally my ability, to change things to their opposite."
> "At least it isn't complex..."
> "Now just like we said. Hold your palm against the ceiling as long as you can." Gasanae reminds.
>_
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> "You got this. "
> Wait for 'Suzy to try touching the ceiling again.
-
> "You got this. "
> Wait for 'Suzy to try touching the ceiling again.
> Kosuzu makes another attempt, touching the ceiling with her palm. Though, again, only for a moment.
>_
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> "Ooh, almost..."
-
> "Ooh, almost..."
> Kosuzu's hands push back up against the ceiling, staying there.
> "There you go!" Gasanae is quick to speak. "Do you feel it?"
> "Eh? I'm doing it?" Kosuzu questions.
>_
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> 'Sure looks like it, kiddo."
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> 'Sure looks like it, kiddo."
> "Again, do you feel it?"
> "Uh... I guess. It doesn't seem like it's me doing it though." Kosuzu looks down.
> "W-Well, I thought it'd be better to give you a little push..."
>_
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> "Oh. ...Maybe you two can gradually shift who's in control?"
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> "Oh. ...Maybe you two can gradually shift who's in control?"
> "W-Wait, I don't want to suddenly fall!" says Kosuzu
>_
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> "That's why I said gradually."
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> "That's why I said gradually."
> "But what if I forget?"
> "Then I'll save us. And if I forget, one of the other two will do it. And so on."
>_
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> "Don't worry, kiddo, we're not going to let any harm come to you if we can help it."
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> "Don't worry, kiddo, we're not going to let any harm come to you if we can help it."
> "Okay."
> "Try to get used to it and attempt now. I'm letting go." Gasanae says.
> You slowly begin to descend...
>_
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> See how Kosuzu handles the current situation. If we start falling faster, though, then pull up when we're close to the ground.
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> See how Kosuzu handles the current situation. If we start falling faster, though, then pull up when we're close to the ground.
> You wait...
> The falling stops, and you... at least, hover.
> "Now what?" Kosuzu asks, trying to reach the ceiling still.
> "Hmm... How to explain flying upwards to someone who has never experienced it..." Gasanae considers.
> "I'd say flap your wings, but..." Lilith has the fusion look to the side.
>_
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> Try flipping Kosuzu from not knowing how to fly upwards to knowing how to fly upwards.
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> Try flipping Kosuzu from not knowing how to fly upwards to knowing how to fly upwards.
> You try, but your magic isn't expended.
> Yet Kosuzu starts to rise.
> "Eh? It's that easy?" She questions
>_
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> "Sure looks like it, huh?"
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> "Sure looks like it, huh?"
> "It's embarrassingly easy... "
>"Maybe that's all our magic."
>_
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> "I don't think it should be embarrassing, Kosuzu. You simply didn't know how to do this before. No shame in that."
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> "I don't think it should be embarrassing, Kosuzu. You simply didn't know how to do this before. No shame in that."
> "Well I think it is..."
>_
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< "Well, you know how now, so it's all good, I'd say."
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> "Well I think it is..."
>_
> " Well,,Kosuzu,think think that Basic Flying Movements could be surprisingly easy but they just see, you are not embarassingly and unneccesarly grounding yourself out of Fly or Mobility Talent or Techquines nor doing so by Rejecting you are Flying; instead you are Talented &Required to be Dechipering Text,by Works and Commissions Especially ,and Learning while Shop-Working in your Family-Library
> "Mhmh,oh!For " interestingly challenging ",naturally with both I and Gasane still close-by for helping you out whenever it is necessary,for a first-time non-fly-related human-flier would be basic patterns and basic fly-by oh!".
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< "Well, you know how now, so it's all good, I'd say."
> " Well,,Kosuzu,think think that Basic Flying Movements could be surprisingly easy but they just see, you are not embarassingly and unneccesarly grounding yourself out of Fly or Mobility Talent or Techquines nor doing so by Rejecting you are Flying; instead you are Talented &Required to be Dechipering Text,by Works and Commissions Especially ,and Learning while Shop-Working in your Family-Library
> "Mhmh,oh!For " interestingly challenging ",naturally with both I and Gasane still close-by for helping you out whenever it is necessary,for a first-time non-fly-related human-flier would be basic patterns and basic fly-by oh!".
> "Feels like I just learned to walk..." Kosuzu says.
> "Maybe we shouldn't try to stress her with flying around. Especially indoors." Gasanae speaks.
> "Though outdoors would be harder to get a location." Lilith mentions.
> "Well, we have a nice hidden location..."
>_
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> Listen to the thoughts of all three of our body-mates.
> "I suppose we could call it here, if we think more than this would be too much at once."
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> Listen to the thoughts of all three of our body-mates.
> "I suppose we could call it here, if we think more than this would be too much at once."
> They all have the base in mind, except for Kosuzu, whom is wondering where she'd go.
> "Thanks..." Kosuzu agrees. "I don't want to get caught."
>_
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> "Understandable. Shall we split, then?"
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> "Understandable. Shall we split, then?"
> All of the group agrees.
>_
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> "Okay."
> Land on the floor.
> Briefly check the windows to make sure no one is peeking into the shop.
> If the coast is clear:
>> Make our clothes visible again, and then make ourselves visible again.
>> "Feel free to enjoy one last look at yourself before we split, kiddo~"
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> "Okay."
> Land on the floor.
> Briefly check the windows to make sure no one is peeking into the shop.
> If the coast is clear:
>> Make our clothes visible again, and then make ourselves visible again.
>> "Feel free to enjoy one last look at yourself before we split, kiddo~"
> You land and check your surroundings...
> All is clear.
> You flip the visibility of your clothes, then yourself.
> Kosuzu takes the offer, looking down to herself.
> Aside from Kosuzu, the others are considering a mirror, but don't speak aloud.
>_
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> "...Maybe you'd like to try a mirror?"
-
> "...Maybe you'd like to try a mirror?"
> "Ah, uh... I think I'm fine."
>_
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> Listen to Kosuzu's active thoughts.
> Think about whether or not Kosuzu likes her body the way it is right now.
>> If she does, think about whether or not she wants to keep it.
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> Listen to Kosuzu's active thoughts.
> Think about whether or not Kosuzu likes her body the way it is right now.
>> If she does, think about whether or not she wants to keep it.
> ("We did agree on stopping for now anyways...")
> You think... It seems like she does?
> She doesn't want to keep it...
>_
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> "It's okay if you want to. None of us would, like, think less of you or anything."
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> "It's okay if you want to. None of us would, like, think less of you or anything."
> "I mean, I got my last look at myself, like you said, so..."
>_
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> "Well, all right. Here goes..."
> Flow Lilith out of Kosuzu's body, followed by Gasanae, followed by ourselves. (Presumably we'll end up taking the stored book with us, like last time.)
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> "Well, all right. Here goes..."
> Flow Lilith out of Kosuzu's body, followed by Gasanae, followed by ourselves. (Presumably we'll end up taking the stored book with us, like last time.)
> You separate Lilith...
> Then Gasanae...
> And finally, yourself.
>_
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> Look to 'Suzy.
> "Welcome back to your old self, kiddo."
> Look to Gasanae and Lilith.
> "Would you two mind heading back and waiting for me at home? There's something else I want to take care of here on my own."
-
> Look to 'Suzy.
> "Welcome back to your old self, kiddo."
> Look to Gasanae and Lilith.
> "Would you two mind heading back and waiting for me at home? There's something else I want to take care of here on my own."
> "Mm..." Kosuzu nods, looking to herself still.
> "Alright."
> "Maybe we should stop by somewhere?" Gasanae considers, heading out, to be followed by Lilith.
>_
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> Watch them leave, then turn back to Kosuzu.
> "So I had a couple of ideas. The first...what would you say if you could have a protector living inside you with fusion like that? A human one, in fact."
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> Watch them leave, then turn back to Kosuzu.
> "So I had a couple of ideas. The first...what would you say if you could have a protector living inside you with fusion like that? A human one, in fact."
> You watch the two as the round the corner. Perhaps you should peek out and ensure they aren't heading into trouble. Lilith mostly. Given her appearance, of course.
> "I'm not a child..." Kosuzu responds, though not defiantly.
>_
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> "I don't mean it like that. More that you would be able to go places without worrying about being defenseless against enemies. Such as, for example, our home."
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> "I don't mean it like that. More that you would be able to go places without worrying about being defenseless against enemies. Such as, for example, our home."
> "Hmm... What about my privacy though? And wouldn't I just be able to trust you for such? You could help make a safe passage, right?"
>_
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> "I mean, I could certainly do so, but I figured a human companion would be preferable. And I know of one that has a lot more free time than I do, one that could theoretically live with and inside you. Assuming they are willing as well, of course, but I think they would be for you. As for privacy, I admit I don't have a ready solution for that...it might be something you could work out with her."
-
> "I mean, I could certainly do so, but I figured a human companion would be preferable. And I know of one that has a lot more free time than I do, one that could theoretically live with and inside you. Assuming they are willing as well, of course, but I think they would be for you. As for privacy, I admit I don't have a ready solution for that...it might be something you could work out with her."
> "Oh I didn't mean always having you in me. I meant for if I ever wanted to come, you'd make a safe passage."
>_
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> "Absolutely I could. But I would have to be here, obviously. With a companion, you could cover whenever you want."
-
> "Absolutely I could. But I would have to be here, obviously. With a companion, you could cover whenever you want."
> "Hmm... ...I don't think I'd like my own... bodyguard, in exchange for my privacy."
>_
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> "Did I mention that they have a nice figure as well, that you would presumably get for yourself?"
-
> "Did I mention that they have a nice figure as well, that you would presumably get for yourself?"
> "E-W-Why would you feel the need to mention that?"
>_
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> "You seemed to enjoy it previously."
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> "You seemed to enjoy it previously."
> Kosuzu looks away, embarrassed.
> There's some silence...
>_
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> "Er, there's no need to feel embarrassed if you liked it. I mean, I don't normally look like this. It's nothing to be ashamed of..."
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> "Er, there's no need to feel embarrassed if you liked it. I mean, I don't normally look like this. It's nothing to be ashamed of..."
> "T-That's another person though... I can't use them like that..."
>_
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> 'You wouldn't be using them for that, it would just be a nice bonus."
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> 'You wouldn't be using them for that, it would just be a nice bonus."
> "I... guess I can consider it... The loss of privacy might really be too much though. There's some books that people don't like me reading, you know..."
>_
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> Nod.
> "Okay, I'll ask them what they think, and I'll bring them here if they're interested. No promises, of course."
> "The other thing I wanted to ask you about, which you can't tell anyone...remember the special kind of fusion I told you about, the one that I am? If you're willing, I'd like to try it with you."
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> Nod.
> "Okay, I'll ask them what they think, and I'll bring them here if they're interested. No promises, of course."
> "The other thing I wanted to ask you about, which you can't tell anyone...remember the special kind of fusion I told you about, the one that I am? If you're willing, I'd like to try it with you."
> "I-I think that might be too much. I like my privacy! ...But I guess I can't just stay cooped up in a safety circle..."
>_
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> "We should be able to avoid trading secrets if we try, I think. But if you don't want to, I won't force you to. It's entirely up to you."
-
> "We should be able to avoid trading secrets if we try, I think. But if you don't want to, I won't force you to. It's entirely up to you."
> "I... I think I'll just try the other person thing..."
>_
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> "Very well. I shall go see them now. Be back soon."
> Give Kosuzu a little wave, and then exit the shop.
> If Gasanae and Lilith are not visible from where we are, take flight and head to the Hakurei Shrine.
-
> "Very well. I shall go see them now. Be back soon."
> Give Kosuzu a little wave, and then exit the shop.
> If Gasanae and Lilith are not visible from where we are, take flight and head to the Hakurei Shrine.
> You leave the slightly still embarrassed bookworm.
> They are present, but checking out a nearby place. Mirai's?
>_
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> Have they noticed us?
>> If they have, head over to them.
>> If they have not, head to the Hakurei Shrine as previously planned.
-
> Have they noticed us?
>> If they have, head over to them.
>> If they have not, head to the Hakurei Shrine as previously planned.
> No.
> You start for Reimu's Shrine.
> Your flight is uneventful, but quick. No one seems to be outside...
>_
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> Get up close to the proper entrance to the building.
> "Hey Reimu, you here?"
-
> Get up close to the proper entrance to the building.
> "Hey Reimu, you here?"
> You approach.
> "Yes?" A voice questions behind you.
>_
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> Is it Reimu's voice?
> Turn around.
-
> Is it Reimu's voice?
> Turn around.
> It isn't.
> You turn around, facing...
> "I hear you've been wanting to give Reimu a makeover. The original, of course..."
> Peering out from a crevice in space, the gap lady addresses you...
>_
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> Oh hell.
> "Well, yeah, but only if she wanted it."
> Furrow our brow a bit.
> "Did...did you want one? I wouldn't have thought you would..."
-
> Oh hell.
> "Well, yeah, but only if she wanted it."
> Furrow our brow a bit.
> "Did...did you want one? I wouldn't have thought you would..."
> "Perhaps. But I'm not here for me. What do you plan to do with a second Hakurei Shrine Maiden?"
>_
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> Blink.
> "Yowza, you're fast. I was going to ask her if she wanted to live with a human kid in the village, once that Reimu's particularly attached to that also appears to be a non-combatant."
-
> Blink.
> "Yowza, you're fast. I was going to ask her if she wanted to live with a human kid in the village, once that Reimu's particularly attached to that also appears to be a non-combatant."
> "A kid... Do you plan on giving them a father too?"
>_
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> "I think she probably already has one."
-
> "I think she probably already has one."
> "I'd rather let them do as they feel, for a while... Her moods been improving..."
>_
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> "Mmm...well, if you say so...I could shelve it for the time being. I think the kid would appreciate the extra time to think about it. She might end up changing her mind."
-
> "Mmm...well, if you say so...I could shelve it for the time being. I think the kid would appreciate the extra time to think about it. She might end up changing her mind."
> "Oh? You were gonna coerce them?"
>_
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> "I think it's a good idea, and I certainly pitched it. But I won't force either of them into it. She was willing to try, but wasn't 100% sold, so it's possible she changes her mind later."
-
> "I think it's a good idea, and I certainly pitched it. But I won't force either of them into it. She was willing to try, but wasn't 100% sold, so it's possible she changes her mind later."
> "You should remember, however, Reimu is still Reimu, our Hakurei Shrine Maiden."
>?
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> "Of course. I wasn't going to ask her to do it."
-
> "Of course. I wasn't going to ask her to do it."
> "Not quite what I mean. If she accepts, what will happen to this girl. Signs of the most well known youkai exterminator could be felt within her? I wonder what will happen to them..."
>The creature began to retreat...
>_
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> "Wait, you leaving without that makeover?"
-
> "Wait, you leaving without that makeover?"
> "Another time. You seem a bit busy, after all..." She vanished back through the gap...
> thunk something falls, behind you, in the direction of the shrine.
>_
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> "I'm holding you to that!"
> Look at where the sound came from.
-
> "I'm holding you to that!"
> Look at where the sound came from.
> You turn.
> There's a... an arrow? An arrow, sinking into the ground of the shrine. It points towards the interior...
>_
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> Does it look like our arrow, the one we made from Daiyousei?
> Run over to it and retrieve it.
> Then enter the Shrine proper.
-
> Does it look like our arrow, the one we made from Daiyousei?
> Run over to it and retrieve it.
> Then enter the Shrine proper.
> No. It seems strange. Like it was taken from a signpost.
> You try to retrieve it, but it sinks through fully well before you reach it...
>_
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> Try flipping the arrow from sinking to rising. If that works, grab it once it becomes visible again.
-
> Try flipping the arrow from sinking to rising. If that works, grab it once it becomes visible again.
> You try to flip, but your target seems to be gone completely...
>_
-
> Darn...
> Well, no use crying over spilled milk. Head into the Shrine proper.
-
> Darn...
> Well, no use crying over spilled milk. Head into the Shrine proper.
> You head in.
> Reimu is in here... Asleep at the table.
> You aren't sure, but it seems like it may be the original.
>_
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> Make a wish on the mallet to identify where Reimu 2 is.
-
> Make a wish on the mallet to identify where Reimu 2 is.
> You wish on the Miracle Mallet...
> It seems to identify her location in the shrine, right here...
>_
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> Visually inspect the sleeping Reimu. Does she have any of the enhancements we gave to Reimu 2? (Brown hair, taller, larger chest, wider hips, etc.)
-
> Visually inspect the sleeping Reimu. Does she have any of the enhancements we gave to Reimu 2? (Brown hair, taller, larger chest, wider hips, etc.)
> You check...
> It's hard to see, but much easier from the front. She does, indeed, have R2's enhancements.
>_
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> Make a wish on the mallet to identify where the original Reimu is.
> If we are informed that she is also at the shrine, try getting up to the sleeping Reimu and seeing how many life energies we can detect from her. (Touch her if we need to, but be sure to do so very gently.)
-
> Make a wish on the mallet to identify where the original Reimu is.
> If we are informed that she is also at the shrine, try getting up to the sleeping Reimu and seeing how many life energies we can detect from her. (Touch her if we need to, but be sure to do so very gently.)
> You make a wish...
> It seems... she's at the Human Village?
>_
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> Frown a bit.
> Gently nudge the sleeping R2.
-
> Frown a bit.
> Gently nudge the sleeping R2.
> You nudge...
> She doesn't budge.
>_
-
> Nudge a few more times.
-
> Nudge a few more times.
> You bump the duplicate shrine maiden more.
> "Nngh... Quit it." She groans, trying to push you away and adjusting her sleeping position.
>_
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> "You're really just going to sleep like this? Why not the bed?"
-
> "You're really just going to sleep like this? Why not the bed?"
> "I'm already here..."
>_
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> "Well, I mean, you could go back to sleep, and I could move you to the bed then. But I figured neither of you would want that."
-
> "Well, I mean, you could go back to sleep, and I could move you to the bed then. But I figured neither of you would want that."
> "Why are you here...?" She says, a bit exhausted.
>_
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> "To check on you. I was gonna ask you a thing too, but the gap woman suggested I shouldn't."
-
> "To check on you. I was gonna ask you a thing too, but the gap woman suggested I shouldn't."
> "Yukari was here? Mm..."
> "But she gave us an arrow towards Reimu..." Your other half considers.
> Perhaps she meant something even more cryptic...
>_
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> Make a wish to determine why that arrow was pointing inside the shrine.
-
> Make a wish to determine why that arrow was pointing inside the shrine.
> You wish...
> Yukari was leading you to Reimu 2.
> There doesn't seem to be any specification on if she wanted you to do anything to her, or not to...
>_
-
> "Yeah."
> "...So...Is there anything I can do for you?"
-
> "Yeah."
> "...So...Is there anything I can do for you?"
> "Nn..." She... doesn't seem to answer?
>_
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> "Could be mallet changes or strategic reversals. I remember Shinmyomaru made you huge that one time and you actually seemed to enjoy it. I could do that for you again. Or it could be more mundane, like helping you with a task that needs doing."
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> "Could be mallet changes or strategic reversals. I remember Shinmyomaru made you huge that one time and you actually seemed to enjoy it. I could do that for you again. Or it could be more mundane, like helping you with a task that needs doing."
> "I've got two of myself. Do I really need anything more?"
>_
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> Shrug.
> "S'why I asked. Though I can't change her at all, while I can you, if you want."
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> Shrug.
> "S'why I asked. Though I can't change her at all, while I can you, if you want."
> "I'll think about it..." She remains in her sleeping posture.
>_
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> "Okay. That's all I can ask."
-
> "Okay. That's all I can ask."
> "See you later..."
>_
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> "Later."
> Flip R2 from awake to asleep.
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> "Later."
> Flip R2 from awake to asleep.
> You flip.
> Reimu 2 yawns, stretching and starting to stand...
>_
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> Raise an eyebrow.
> Watch her to see what she does.
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> Raise an eyebrow.
> Watch her to see what she does.
> You watch.
> She gets up, turns around, and nearly bumps into you before jumping back.
> "E-Eh?! You're back? You weren't watching me sleep, were you?"
>_
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> "I didn't go anywhere yet..."
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> "I didn't go anywhere yet..."
> "So the entire time then... Don't you have things you'd rather do?"
>_
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> "No, I mean, I still just got here. We said our goodbyes, and then you got up literally two seconds later."
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> "No, I mean, I still just got here. We said our goodbyes, and then you got up literally two seconds later."
> "What? Two seconds... I went to sleep though."
>_
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> Shrug.
> "Beats me. Want me to send you back to sleep, then? I've done it for you before."
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> Shrug.
> "Beats me. Want me to send you back to sleep, then? I've done it for you before."
> "Mm... Well, I'm awake now... I don't think I could get back to sleep... Must be the world telling me to go out and do something."
>_
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> "Uh, like I said, I could just put you back to sleep myself if you want to keep napping. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm glad you're awake. But it's a snap to send you back to sleep."
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> "Uh, like I said, I could just put you back to sleep myself if you want to keep napping. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm glad you're awake. But it's a snap to send you back to sleep."
> "It's fine..." Reimu 2 dusted herself off, looking around.
>_
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> "Well, alright. My offer to do other stuff for you is still there, then."
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> "Well, alright. My offer to do other stuff for you is still there, then."
> "Other stuff?"
>_
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> "Like making you huge again."
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> "Like making you huge again."
> "Oh. Well, the other me is out right now... I was hoping she'd be back by the time I woke up."
>_
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> "Oh...Do we need her permission?"
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> "Oh...Do we need her permission?"
> "It's more that I want her to be here at the shrine and know that I'll be heading to the troublemaker's home for a bit." Reimu 2 says, as normally as ever...
>_
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> "Oh! I thought we would just do stuff here."
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> "Oh! I thought we would just do stuff here."
> "When I said "see you later" yester-... A few minutes ago, I meant I'd go over there."
>_
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> "Ah. I'm sorry, I misunderstood. Well, I'd be perfectly happy to do whatever now, since we wouldn't have to wait for permission that way."
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> "Ah. I'm sorry, I misunderstood. Well, I'd be perfectly happy to do whatever now, since we wouldn't have to wait for permission that way."
> "Might cause some problems if another person decides to visit..."
>_
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> "I could say you're out right now. Or that you're not actually you, if changes are drastic enough. ...To be honest, I wonder if that's not worth doing anyway, if you're going to live here."
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> "I could say you're out right now. Or that you're not actually you, if changes are drastic enough. ...To be honest, I wonder if that's not worth doing anyway, if you're going to live here."
> "At least some sort of Reimu being at the shrine is good. Suika is a terrible Reimu, let me tell you that. Kasen is... Well it's better to have the real th..." Reimu 2 pauses. "Er, something close to the real thing, here at times."
>_
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> "You could still be you, you could just look different enough that people could see you next to Reimu and not think you're the same person. Who's Kasen, though?"
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> "You could still be you, you could just look different enough that people could see you next to Reimu and not think you're the same person. Who's Kasen, though?"
> "Kasen. Doesn't Shinmyoumaru know of her? I think she would..."
>_
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> Do we have knowledge of Kasen from our Shinmyoumaru half?
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> Do we have knowledge of Kasen from our Shinmyoumaru half?
> You... don't remember the name too much.
>_
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> Shake our head.
> "Not a lot..."
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> Shake our head.
> "Not a lot..."
> "Well I guess she's not of immediate concern."
>_
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> "I suppose. Still, the other stuff I said stands."
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> "I suppose. Still, the other stuff I said stands."
> "I'll think about it while we wait for her to return..."
>_
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> Frown a bit sadly.
> "Okay. ...Maybe there are some chores I can help with in the meantime, or something?"
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> Frown a bit sadly.
> "Okay. ...Maybe there are some chores I can help with in the meantime, or something?"
> "If you wanna do something around the shrine, I guess I won't stop you..."
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> "What needs doing?"
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> "What needs doing?"
> "Well, it's not really dirty around here... The inside is fine..."
>_
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> Nod and let her continue.
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> Nod and let her continue.
> "Er... I-If you want to help, why not donate a little?"
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> How much money do we have on our person?
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> How much money do we have on our person?
> None. It's all at home.
>_
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> "...Oh, yeah, I suppose that possibility exists, huh. Mmm, well, next time I'm home, I'll grab something and bring it here."
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> "...Oh, yeah, I suppose that possibility exists, huh. Mmm, well, next time I'm home, I'll grab something and bring it here."
> "That'll do."
>_
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> "All right. Anything else?"
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> "All right. Anything else?"
> R2 shrugs.
>_
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> Frown a bit sadly.
> What part of the shrine are we currently in?
> What is R2 doing at present?
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> Frown a bit sadly.
> What part of the shrine are we currently in?
> What is R2 doing at present?
> The front room.
> Simply sitting down at the table. Her back would be turned away from you, but she's looking this way now.
>_
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> "Mmm. I, uh..."
> Snort to ourselves.
> 'Wow. After everything that's happened, I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I wish I could be more useful to you."
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> "Mmm. I, uh..."
> Snort to ourselves.
> 'Wow. After everything that's happened, I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I wish I could be more useful to you."
> "What for? What are you getting out of it?"
>_
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> "Is it necessary to seek out something in return for doing something for a friend?"
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> "Is it necessary to seek out something in return for doing something for a friend?"
> Reimu shrugs, somewhat in defeat.
>_
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> Sigh.
> "So that's where I am."
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> Sigh.
> "So that's where I am."
> The secondary shrine maiden takes on a somewhat confused expression.
>_
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> "Er, never mind. I guess if there's nothing that you want immediately, then there's nothing I can do, and that's that."
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> "Er, never mind. I guess if there's nothing that you want immediately, then there's nothing I can do, and that's that."
> "Can't think of much while the original me's out."
>_
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> "Well, I did suggest making you grow bigger, like that other time..."
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> "Well, I did suggest making you grow bigger, like that other time..."
> "While the original me is out?"
>_
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> "Well, uh, I mean...she's not here right now, so...yeah?"
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> "Well, uh, I mean...she's not here right now, so...yeah?"
> "W-Were you listening? I can't really take much that'll make me look too out of the normal from the original Reimu." R2 sweats. "Can't you wait for her?"
>_
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> "...Maybe you could pretend you're a deity of the shrine instead of a shrine maiden? Do things work that way? Sanae's two deities are usually out and about, I think..."
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> "...Maybe you could pretend you're a deity of the shrine instead of a shrine maiden? Do things work that way? Sanae's two deities are usually out and about, I think..."
> "It's... somewhat blasphemous to pose as my- the shrine's god."
>_
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> "Oh...you'd get in spiritual trouble for that, or something?"
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> "Oh...you'd get in spiritual trouble for that, or something?"
> "Probably?" The shrine maiden double guesses...
>_
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> "Well, if you can't pretend to be the shrine's deity, maybe you could pretend to be a bodyguard, or a shrine maiden in training, or something. Or you can just pretend to be someone else entirely, and we can tell anyone that comes by that we're house-sitting while Reimu's out."
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> "Well, if you can't pretend to be the shrine's deity, maybe you could pretend to be a bodyguard, or a shrine maiden in training, or something. Or you can just pretend to be someone else entirely, and we can tell anyone that comes by that we're house-sitting while Reimu's out."
> "I look a bit too close to her to fool anyone."
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> Hold up the Mallet.
> "You don't have to look that close to her~"
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> Hold up the Mallet.
> "You don't have to look that close to her~"
> "I thought we were going to wait on that until she came back?" Reimu crosses her arms. "If you really want to, we could just leave now and start those. But it's gonna be on my mind that I left the shrine unattended, and the other me will know I left it too."
>_
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> Frown a bit sadly and put the Mallet back.
> "No, I'm not going to make you leave here. I want to have some harmless fun, not do something that will be an active inconvenience to this place."
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> Frown a bit sadly and put the Mallet back.
> "No, I'm not going to make you leave here. I want to have some harmless fun, not do something that will be an active inconvenience to this place."
> "Well, as would I. The timing is a bit inconvenient..."
> Reimu 2 sighs.
> "Oh! I know. How about you wear one of my outfits. That should allow us to make any changes we want. And should anyone come, you can claim to be the stand in. I just have to not show up."
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> Smile.
> "Sure! I'd be happy to. Let's go do that, then."
> Follow R2 to wherever the spare shrine maiden outfits are.
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> Smile.
> "Sure! I'd be happy to. Let's go do that, then."
> Follow R2 to wherever the spare shrine maiden outfits are.
> "Alright. Just wait inside."
> Reimu 2 heads in, then into another room...
>_
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> Wow...we get to be a shrine maiden. Well, sort of. How exciting! Wouldn't have dreamed something like this was possible just a couple of weeks ago...
> Wait for R2 to return with an outfit.
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> Wow...we get to be a shrine maiden. Well, sort of. How exciting! Wouldn't have dreamed something like this was possible just a couple of weeks ago...
> Wait for R2 to return with an outfit.
> You wait patiently...
> A bit less than a minute passes before R2 returns with her iconic outfit in hand, holding it out to you.
>_
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> "Thanks."
> Take the outfit.
> Stare at the outfit, and adopt a thinking expression.
> Prepare a contrasting existence of the outfit that fits our current figure perfectly but is otherwise the same. If we are successful, create that contrasting existence.
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> "Thanks."
> Take the outfit.
> Stare at the outfit, and adopt a thinking expression.
> Prepare a contrasting existence of the outfit that fits our current figure perfectly but is otherwise the same. If we are successful, create that contrasting existence.
> You attempt to create a contrasting existence...
> The conditions seem to be met. And so, you create one.
> "Oh. I was just going to give you this one. Alright then. I could've replaced Reimu's with mine and worn that sweater you got me."
>_
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> Offer the now outfit back.
> "No worries. I think this is for the best anyway, since this way I won't be dirtying someone else's laundry."
> If R2 brings the outfit back from where she got it, get changed from our current outfit into the new shrine maiden outfit. (Store our original clothes in our chest in the process.)
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> Offer the now outfit back.
> "No worries. I think this is for the best anyway, since this way I won't be dirtying someone else's laundry."
> If R2 brings the outfit back from where she got it, get changed from our current outfit into the new shrine maiden outfit. (Store our original clothes in our chest in the process.)
> "Alright." Reimu 2 takes the outfit, returning to the room.
> You change, taking the moment of it being free and easier to do so, to deposit your original clothes.
> "You know, I'm gla-" You hear Reimu 2... return? Before she quickly shoots back into the room, cutting herself off.
>_
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> How far into changing are we?
> "Hmm?"
> Look up from what we're doing to see what Reimu did.
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> How far into changing are we?
> "Hmm?"
> Look up from what we're doing to see what Reimu did.
> You were ready to start putting on the Miko outfit.
> "I didn't see a thing!" She argues, though you can only see her hand holding onto the doorway
>_
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> "Wha-"
> Look down at ourselves.
> "-oh. Right."
> Look back up at Reimu('s hand).
> "Uh, sorry about that. It's not a problem if you see, though, Reimu."
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> "Wha-"
> Look down at ourselves.
> "-oh. Right."
> Look back up at Reimu('s hand).
> "Uh, sorry about that. It's not a problem if you see, though, Reimu."
> "You... could've went into another room. What if someone else came in?" Reimu doesn't show herself.
>_
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> "I figured anyone else that came here would at least knock, or something..."
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> "I figured anyone else that came here would at least knock, or something..."
> "Not when it comes to my shrine..."
>_
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> "Oh. Well, uh...oops? Nothing bad happened, though, at least. Hey, do I still get to look at you while we're chatting?"
> Can we still only see R2's hand? If so, reach out and gently poke one of her fingers with one of ours.
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> "Oh. Well, uh...oops? Nothing bad happened, though, at least. Hey, do I still get to look at you while we're chatting?"
> Can we still only see R2's hand? If so, reach out and gently poke one of her fingers with one of ours.
> "At least." Reimu 2 steps back out, before looking to the side a bit. "Er... do you need some help putting it on? Or are you still waiting on something else..."
>_
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> "Well, if you're offering, I wouldn't mind the help..."
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> "Well, if you're offering, I wouldn't mind the help..."
> "Y-You shouldn't need the help though."
>_
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> Smile a bit.
> "Reimu, we've technically been more intimate than this. You don't need to be so flustered."
> Look around at the outfit.
> "I've never worn anything like this, so if you have tricks for the proper way to put it on, then I'd appreciate anything you have to offer. If you really don't want to, though, then I'll make do on my own."
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> Smile a bit.
> "Reimu, we've technically been more intimate than this. You don't need to be so flustered."
> Look around at the outfit.
> "I've never worn anything like this, so if you have tricks for the proper way to put it on, then I'd appreciate anything you have to offer. If you really don't want to, though, then I'll make do on my own."
> "Just... trying to keep a little professional about this..." Reimu 2 gets closer. "Don't... do anything unexpected. I'll get it on you for you."
>_
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> Retroactively have stored our mallet and cheat items in our chest when we got undressed, since we would have had no better place for them.
> "Of course. I'll do my best."
> Hold still and let R2 get to work.
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> Retroactively have stored our mallet and cheat items in our chest when we got undressed, since we would have had no better place for them.
> "Of course. I'll do my best."
> Hold still and let R2 get to work.
> Of course you would've done such. It'd be a bother to just hold them, and you weren't near enough to the table to set them down.
> You keep still, and Reimu 2 starts to help the outfit onto you.
> "Watch so you know how to for later." She reminds.
>_
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> Nod.
> Watch to keep track of what she's doing, as well as whether or not her hands get near our chest.
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> Nod.
> Watch to keep track of what she's doing, as well as whether or not her hands get near our chest.
> You watch as Reimu 2 does so, but unfortunately, it seems she's keeping professional about it...
>_
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> Keep watching until she brings her hands near our chest or she finishes.
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> Keep watching until she brings her hands near our chest or she finishes.
> You keep studying...
> Until you're dressed in the same garbs as the Hakurei Shrine Maiden.
> "There." Reimu 2 steps back. "I think it looks fine."
>_
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> Aww...
> Frown just a tiny bit in sadness.
> Look ourselves over.
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> Aww...
> Frown just a tiny bit in sadness.
> Look ourselves over.
> "Aw what? you don't like how it looks?"
> It... reminds you a lot of Reimu. For obvious reasons.
>_
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> "No, not at all. It looks good, actually."
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> "No, not at all. It looks good, actually."
> "Good. What are you upset about, then?"
>_
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> "Nothing important. Don't worry about it."
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//I'm afraid I'll have to discontinue Seija Quest for the time being.
//There's been a bunch of annoying problems all over nearly everything I try online, and attempting to remedy them hasn't been going well. This isn't being helped when there's also people with grudges against me using their power/position in such places to satisfy it, as well as nothing being done against such to stop it.
//There's nothing like that influencing this decision here, aside from my works being worth minimal attention and only ever having a member or two enduring within it, but no one's explicitly being a menace.
//I'll try better to develop something that's liked/enjoyed more and can still persist well despite the previously mentioned problems, since they don't seem like they'll be resolved anytime soon...
//As for Kilga and, whoever actually even follows Koa Quest, I'll still try to continue it. Until things get even worse or the game ends, likely the former at this rate.
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I'll be sad to see this go. :( Thank you for your efforts!