> "Hmm."> "It's not that sort of problem." Wriggle says.
> Look down at our chest, then back up at the two.
> "...Would you like me to sneak you two into the village, maybe?"
> "Huh...well, even so, the offer still stands, if it helps or matters. I can hide one or both of you, as you wish. If you still don't want it, though, then I'll be on my way to take care of what I came here for."> "Oh? What's your business here?" Wriggle intrudes. "U-Uh, if it's fine for me to ask."
> "Talking to a tailor."> "It's fine. I'm sure we can handle whatever it is that Wriggle's afraid of."
> Wink with a grin.
> "But I could make a stop at the flower shop as well, if desired."
> "Well, it's not like you couldn't sneak in, gauge what's going on, and then make an appearance yourselves after."> "That would take longer, no? And I'm quite known there, so not being seen would be detrimental."
> Shrug.> Yuuka starts in.
> "Suit yourself."
> Chuckle.> "Exactly." Yuuka continues.
> "It certainly looks like you have."
> "Good luck, you two."> You go separate ways...
> Head to Luize and Mirai's place.
> Enter!> You press in...
> "Hey there. How've things been going?"> "We finished the swimsuit you wanted. Would you like it?"
> "Sure, I'd be glad to-"> "It's fine, consider this our admission into the group."
> Stiffen up.
> "Oh, crap. I left our money back at the compound..."
> "Really? Well, all right. Thanks. Anyway, yeah, I'll take it."> Luize ducks down and places a swimsuit pair onto the counter.
> Take the swimsuit and deposit it into our chest.> You deposit the swimsuit.
> "Huh? It's just clothes..."> "Still... People normally wear swimsuits bare, so..."
> "Well-oh, wait, you haven't been around, so you wouldn't know. Right. I figured how to make this a storage space."> You retrieve the Nimble Fabric, replacing it in your chest.
> Retrieve the Nimble Fabric and deposit it in our chest.
> Is the counter a loose piece of furniture, or is it part of or attached to the wall or the floor?> It's loose.
> Is there anything else on the counter?
> "Yeah. And it works for anything. Like, I could take in this entire rack of clothes here. I'm not going to since this is a business and I don't want to look like I'm trying to steal a whole bunch of your stuff, but I could."
> Is Mirai on the counter as a book?> Yes. Luize has her hand resting near it.
> "Yeah. I've even had people in there. It's apparently pretty comfy."
> Chuckle a bit.> "Yea but uh... It's off limits..."
> "It's roomier than you might think. Do you have a back room, away from the windows? I could just demonstrate it for you."
> Look out the windows. Are there any people outside within visual range of the shop?> There are. A few seem to be considering going in, but maybe those are just glances around.
> "Anything that's out of view of the windows that's not off-limits?"> Luize looks around the shop...
> Look around some more, then settle our eyes on the counter.> "Oh, that could work."
> "...Could I come behind the counter, and we could just crouch down behind it?"
> "All right, let's do that. Mirai can go with you, too."> You walk behind the counter and crouch.
> Walk around behind the counter, and then crouch down so we're hidden from outside view by it.
> Offer a hand to her.> You hold your hand out, and she takes it.
> "Okay. Take my hand, and I'll do the rest."
> If Luize gives us her hand, take it and deposit it with the swimsuit and fabric, theoretically taking the rest of her (and Mirai) with it.
> How large are we now?> "Y-You pulled us in!?"
> "And that's how it works. Simple, no?"
> "It does that automatically, yes. How is it in there?"> "Well... C-Comfy, as you said..."
> "Good. Anything you want me to send in with you?"> "Er, could you send us back? We're not closed or anything."
> "Oh, done already?"> "I didn't expect you to take us in really..."
> "Well, I mean, I did just straight-up offer you a demonstration with a person..."> "I guess I was overlooking it... Uh, anyways..."
> "Oh, maybe I could manage the store for you, while you get to relax a bit?"> "It's fine. We've made Miss Kagerou wait a long time for the swimsuit already..."
> "Oh, hey, Mirai. How're you holding up?"> "...T-Tell Kagerou to be careful of it when she's swimming..." Mirai speaks. "Though that probably won't change what'll happen..."
> Poke our head up above the counter and peek out into the store and the street.> You peek out.
> "Careful? Of the swimsuit?"
> "Or should she-wait, no. Sorry. You don't have to answer anything."> There's silence...
> "...A-anyway, how are you doing yourself?"> ?
> "...Everything okay in there? Either of you?"> "Uh... Miss Seija, this is comfortable and all, but could you please let us out?"
> "Oh, right, sure. Sorry. Uh, I'm not quite Seija, though."> You duck back behind and retrieve the two.
> Duck back down behind the counter and gently retrieve the two women.
> How does Mirai look?> She's as her form normally looks. But she quickly changes back... You think there was a bit of difference, but you didn't catch it...
> "Of course. Sorry for getting distracted like that. No one came in the shop while you were in there, at least."
> "Sorry, Mirai. I didn't mean to upset you...I'll do my best to remember to not bother you with questions like that."> "It's not that, I think." Luize says.
> "Huh? Is something else wrong? Can I do something to help?"> You return to the proper side.
> Scoot back around to the customer side of the counter.
> Inspect the book some more and frown a bit.> There's nothing more you can see on this side or from where you're standing.
> Point at the damage.
> "...What happened to her?"
> "She looks a bit...damaged. I don't remember seeing that before..."> "... I was away for a bit and a customer got the book and read a little... There wasn't anything special read, but I think they might've chewed a bit... Like they had such a habit?"
> Scrunch up our face a bit.> "There's some weird people. I can't really tell them not to come anymore, but let's just drop it okay?" Luize asks.
> "They what? Who chews on books?"
> "Er, alright. Sorry."> "Erm? So..."
> "...Well...is there anything else I can do for either of you? If not, I'll go give Kosuzu a visit as well, I think."> Luize shakes her head.
> "Alright. Thanks again for the swimsuit. We'll catch you both around again, yeah?"> "We'll still be here."
> "Great. And don't forget that you're welcome at our place any time. Catch you later, then."> You depart, heading into Kosuzu's bookstore.
> Exit the store and make our way to (and inside) Kosuzu's bookstore.
> "...Uh..."> No.
> Look around. Is there anyone else in the store?
> Did we previously discuss the possibility of a contrasting existence with Kosuzu?> You don't believe you had.
> Make our way up to the counter.
> ...Very gently touch Kosuzu. If she does not awake, flow our life energy inside her.> You poke.
> Back of just a little bit.> "Hnn?" She looks up in confusion.
> "Hey, kiddo. I just came to check on you and see how you were doing, actually."
> Blink.> "Seija? Ah... T-That group... I'm an unofficial ally or something..."
> "...Oh, right, you haven't seen me before, have you? Do you remember Seija from a couple of days ago?"
> "Yeah. I'm...related to her, let's say, and also part of that group."> "Did you need something?"
> "Like I said, I'm seeing how you're doing. Paying a social visit, you know?"> "Oh. Hey." She waves lightly.
> Give her a wave back.> "What?"
> "Hey. Want me to show you something cool?"
> Offer a hand out to her.> "Uh..." She wakes up a bit more. "No thanks... Even if you are an ally, I still have a bit of know-how to not just agree to something like this from someone never met with before..." She examines your hand.
> "It's a surprise, but I think you'll like it. Here, take my hand."
> Frown a bit sadly.> You return your hand.
> "Alright."
> Pull our hand away.
> "You do raise a good point...I guess I can just tell you who I am. I'm actually two people combined into one, and one of those people is Seija."> "So... You ate Seija?"
> "No, it's not like eating anything. I'm just half-Seija, half someone else that you haven't met yet."> "Ah." She looks up a bit.
> Take on Seija's voice.
> "See? I'm right here."
> Take on Shinmyoumaru's voice.> "Huhh? How do you do that?"
> "Hi, Miss Kosuzu! I'm Shinmyoumaru Sukuna. Nice to meet you!"
> "I'm the other person Seija mentioned. Since the person in front of you is both of us combined, she can speak for both of us, using our voices."> "I'm fine just being myself..."
> Return to our normal fusion voice.
> "I can use my natural voice or either of their voices at any time. I can also use their abilities, since they're also my abilities, since I'm them and they're me. Incidentally, this combination technique, or a very similar one, is what I wanted to show you just now."
> "Oh, I understand. I'm actually not allowed to go around combining in this way with anyone else."> "E-Exist inside me... Is that also, Uh, restricted?"
> Gesture at ourselves.
> "It's pretty powerful, and everyone involved can learn some pretty serious and secret stuff about each other if they want to. So I was never going to suggest you try that. Really, for safety's sake, I'd recommend against you trying that with anyone without Reimu's permission. Especially any non-humans."
> "But there's a different, simpler, and safer technique, where one person just kind of exists inside the other. That was what I was going to offer to you, to exist inside you for a bit, if you wanted."
> Shake our head.> "No thanks, like I said, I'm fine being-... Oh." She realizes, then considers. "A little bit like you..."
> "Not at all. I mean, I'm probably not supposed to tell you how to do it, but there are no rules against it that I know of."
> "Oh, though, I should say that your appearance would change a bit, in that you'd still look mostly like yourself but also a little bit like me. Your mind and voice and stuff would still be entirely your own, though."
> Nod.> "I... " She glances up for a moment. "Think I'll, Uh, pass."
> "I don't know precisely how much, but you should definitely still be more you than me. Like, maybe you'll be a little taller, or have different colored hair, or even get a pair of these."
> Point at our horns.
> "There are other things that might change in addition to or instead of those things. The only way to find out is to try it. And if you don't like it, it's quick and easy to undo, too."
> Nod.> "That honestly might be a while... Nothing against you, but I don't want Reimu to know that I was a Youkai for a while..."
> "Sure thing. Let me know if you ever change your mind, though, okay? I'd be curious to see how you look, if nothing else."
> "Oh, you mean like that? Don't worry, you'd still be human the whole time."> "I do trust... Seija a bit,but yeah..."
> Adopt a thinking face.
> "Though I guess, if you actually did get horns, people would question that, wouldn't they? Mmm...maybe we could try out of obvious public view? Though that'd be suspicious of me to insist on..."
> Keep the thinking face on.> You try to wish...
> Try wishing on the mallet that, whenever we (the Seija/Shinmyoumaru perfect fusion) fuse with someone, the resulting fusion does not have our horns.
> If it works, smile a bit and hold the mallet up, saying "Okay, there. I just made it so no one I fuse with would have my horns."
> Do we know how to listen to someone's thoughts when fused with them?> Yes.
> Do we know how to check someone's memories when fused with them?
> "Alright, then."
> Offer our hand out to her again while still smiling.
> "Take my hand, and I'll do the rest. Once I've disappeared, give yourself a look over."
> 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.
> If we can do so by listening to Kosuzu's thoughts, think about whether our body shape was a factor in Kosuzu agreeing to fusing.> You try to think about what she thought of your body and fusing...
> Listen to Kosuzu's immediate thoughts.
> Try flipping Kosuzu's clothes from non-fitting to fitting.
> Let her continue acting on her own.
> Speak with her body using our voice.> "A-Ah." She holds a hand to her mouth.
> "Yes."
> Whoops! Probably should have warned her about that beforehand. Though, still, she saw us speaking with three different voices...well, she's new to all this, so it's understandable.> You think...
> Think about what Kosuzu thinks of her new look.
> Let her act on her own again. It'd be bad to surprise her like that a second time!
> Again, speak with her body using our voice.> "A-anytime.I'm just still surprised your voice can come from me..."
> "Yes. How freely may I speak?"
> Given Kosuzu's current state of dress, assuming she obtained our ability to do so in both locations, would she be able to deposit anything without moving any of her clothes? Or would she need to shift her clothes out of the way?> She would need to move her clothes.
> Continue listening to Kosuzu's thoughts.
> "Ah, I'm sorry for surprising you like that. Anyway, I can see, hear, smell, taste, and feel anything you can. I can stop sensing what you sense if need be, but it's easier for me if I default to doing it. Like, if you wanted me to not look at something, I could stop looking."
> "I can also move around and stuff. I haven't yet because I don't want to without your permission. In addition, we can speak using each other's voices. So, if you wanted, you could speak with mine, and if I wanted, I could speak with yours."
> Take on Kosuzu's voice.
> "Like this!"
> Continue listening to Kosuzu's thoughts.> "It looks nice. And yeah, you can try to move." ("I-I can see why it'd be bad to know how to do this...")
> Take on our normal voice.
> "Sorry again. I can try to not speak much if you like. So, what do you think of the new you? And is it okay if I move around too? I won't do anything bad or try to interrupt anything you're doing, of course."
> "Great, I'm glad you enjoy it."> Standing.
> Are we sitting or standing? If we are sitting, stand up.
> Look over the counter to see what's on it.
> Continue thought-listening. Do so in the background of all other actions.
> "...I wonder if me being inside you has also granted you my abilities?"> You explain.
> Keeping our eyes averted, gently pick up the book with one hand.
> "I am curious, but this is a decision only you can make. I am able to deposit things into my chest."
> Briefly explain out loud how we do this (including how to retrieve things again), as well as the effects on our body.
> "You might be able to do it now as well. Why not give it a try with this book?"
> "Knowing secrets and stuff about each other is limited to the other version. I believe ability use applies in this version as well, though. I figured you would be more concerned about the first thing than the second thing."> "Oh. Yea... Uh, does... storing things do anything to what's stored?" ("I probably shouldn't try with my book...")
> "No, it is perfectly safe for everyone and everything involved. Anything, or anyone, you store will have its or their mass added to where you stored it or them, but that is the only side effect."> "Okay..." Kosuzu picks up her book.
> "Just insert it, and if it works at all, it'll do the rest. You might need to shift your clothes a bit, though."> "Insert it?" Kosuzu questions.
> Is she doing it correctly?> Not at all.
> If not:
>> "Mmm, more like this. Pardon my impertinence."
>> Taking control, use one hand to shift clothes out of the way as necessary, and use the other to deposit the book as normal.
> "Looks like it works. You can do that with anything, too. Or anyone. The size doesn't matter, either."> "...How would I get them out though?" ("Do they have to be pushed out from within? If I put a hand in, I'll probably go into the twilight zone...")
> "You can just reach in and grab them and pull them out."> "W-Wait!" Kosuzu stops herself. "A-Are you sure that's safe? You said anything or anyone could be inserted. Doesn't that logically mean we'd get trapped in ourselves?"
> Retrieve the book, show it off a bit, then deposit it again.
> "Oh. It won't work on you yourself, don't worry."> "Are you sure?"
> "I've done it many times before, Kosuzu. There's nothing to be worried about."> "Okay..." She stops, letting you retrieve the book.
> Deposit it again.> You return it.
> "And there you have it. Go ahead and try it with anything else you like, of any size."
> Look down at the counter, examining the counter itself.> There's not much of note on there. This one might be part of the store...
> "Really? I figured you'd try a few more books, if not an entire shelf."> "I'd have to reorganize all of that again afterwards..."
> "Hmm...I guess that's true for taking a bunch of individual books. I think you'd be fine if you took the whole bookshelf at once, though. I took in a cart full of kappa supplies earlier today, and when I brought it back out it was still set up."> "Really? Are you sure?"
> "I mean, I can't guarantee it for sure. But I think it'd be okay based on what I did earlier. Tell you what, if it does get all messed up, I'll clean it up for you. does that sound fair?"> "Nn? I don't think I really want to try it anyways."
> "All right. I'm sorry for not being able to offer you something more interesting."> You look.
> Look behind us at our chair.
> "That works. Give it a try."> Kosuzu gently lifts the chair.
> "Yep. Don't worry about the weird shape, that won't matter."> "Okay."
> Let her work at it until she gets it or asks for our help.> You let her go on.
> "Try only inserting one of the legs. The rest of it should follow. Let me know if you need any help, too."> "Okay..."
> "There you go, that's it."> "W-Why... Why am I bigger?"
> How are her clothes holding up?> Tight once again.
> "Because there's a chair inside of you now. I did say that anything you stored would have its mass added to where you stored it..."
> "Demonstrably so, I would say."> You look over.
> Look toward a bookshelf.
> "Mhm."> "I guess that's a nice ability to have..."
> "I like it quite a bit, yes. Feel free to continue using it."> "How long will we be like this, by the way?"
> "I don't have too much to do today, so we can stay together like this for a bit if you like."> "What about the rest of the... the group?"
> "They're back at the base. They'll be fine on their own. The kappa are doing stuff there for us that'll take a while."> "Kappa?"
> "Yeah. They're making something to make our base better. I don't understand it too much, but Gasanae knows all about it and she's very enthused for it, so I trust it's going to be good."> "What is it?"
> Think about if Kosuzu is stil linterested in what will happen to her body if she takes in a bookshelf.> You think.
> If she is, begin walking toward the bookshelf she's looking at.
> "A...turbine, I think it was called?"
> Listen to her immediate thoughts.> ("What kind of name is that...?")
> "Yeah. Apparently it makes electricity from water somehow."
> While speaking, slowly walk over to the bookshelf, studying it along the way.
> "Beats me. Like I said, this is all way over my head. My guess is its some kind of outside world magic, if Sanae's involved."> "Ooh." ("I'm... not going to take this in too...") Kosuzu moves away.
> Once we get within reach of the bookshelf, reach out a hand up against the side of it, and look down at our chest.
> Continue thought-listening.
> Think about whether Kosuzu is intrigued by what she might look like after taking in a bookshelf, or if she's entirely opposed and has no interest at all.> She's completely opposed to it.
> "Everything okay?"
> Think about whether or not Kosuzu is interested in taking in anything else.> You think...
> "Okay. Anyway, that's what's going on at our place. How have things been here?"
> Think about whether or not she has any ideas for anything else she might like to take into herself.> She doesn't.
> "Ah, nothing new? A shame."
> "Well, there's me at least. And your new look, and your new ability."> "Yea. But I mean nothing new from before that."
> "Ah, okay. Speaking of, you thinking of storing anything else?"> "I don't think I want to."
> "Oh, okay."> "So... How is this undone?"
> "Oh, do you want me to leave you? I can just do that if you want."> "We're not really doing anything..."
> "We could try to find something to do."> "Like what? I still need to be here for the store..."
> "What's to be done around here?"> "Well I can't just leave here for other things."
> "No, I understand that. That's why I'm asking what's done be done around here, that we can do."> "It might start becoming weird if I look like this to my customers."
> "Oh, I suppose that's true. I can leave you if you want, then."> "Mm..." She looks to her chest. "Okay. Yeah."
> Think about whether or not we offended Kosuzu somehow.> You think...
> Think about why she looked at her chest just now.
> Make a wish on the mallet to determine if the book and chair in Kosuzu's chest will hurt or possibly even kill her if we leave her body.
> "All right, I'll get out of you, then."> You flow your life energy out.
> Flow our life energy out of Kosuzu to reappear in the room next to her.
> Huh...we probably have the book and chair, then.> "It was nice. And I don't think anything needs moving..."
> "And that's it. Sorry if it wasn't as enjoyable as you'd hoped it would be. I'd be glad to do it with you again any time I'm available, though."
> Look around the store, making sure to double-check whether or not the counter is actually built into the store (or if it is a loose piece of furniture).
> "Mmm...do you want or need any help with anything around here? I can still stay for a bit. I can help move lots of heavy things at once, for one, hehehe."
> "All right. Is there anything else that needs doing?"> "The books are all arranged... The store is clean... No customers have come by yet..."
> "Mmm, guess not, then. Well, unless you want to spend more time the way you just were, I guess I'll head out..."> "Other things to do?"
> "You mean other things to do with me inside you?"> "Ah. No, I meant if you had other business to do."
> Glance down at the counter, then back up at Kosuzu.
> "You could store your counter, I guess. You wouldn't have to worry about it causing a mess like you were worrying about the bookshelves."
> "Oh. Honestly, not really, which is why I offered to help out a bit. I can stick around, and...well, honestly, I would like to, if only so we can get to know each other better. But I don't want to impose, or just kind of stand here awkwardly doing nothing."> "Oh. Well a few people do do that already..." Kosuzu says.
> Do we still have the mallet on us?> You check...
> "...They just stand here awkwardly and do nothing?"
> "Oh. Well, even if other people do it, I'd still rather not."> "Well... Feel free to browse then."
> "All right."> You start to browse...
> Make our way to the closest bookshelf and begin taking a look at what's there.
> "So how long have you been in this business?"
> "Really? Even more than the vampire mansion's librarian?"> "I haven't really been able to see in there. But I'll keep the thought that they don't have as many of those books in particular!"
> "Oh, yeah, I guess you wouldn't be able to visit there yourself. Hmm, I wonder if I could sneak you in somehow..."> "I want to be able to go there officially though. Not sneaking or... kidnapped or anything."
> "Oh. That I can't really do, unfortunately...Seija's not exactly welcome there right now."> "Oh... D-Does that include me too, then?"
> Shake our head.> "At least I have a chance then. "
> "No, you should be fine."
> Continue browsing in the background of all other actions.> You keep on, not sure, but hoping something pops out at you...
> "Of course. Would you really be able to go there alone, though?"
> "Mmm, I thought not. Our Reimu actually asked Seija to make sure she didn't get you in any sort of danger, you know. And I'm perfectly happy and willing to honor that. But it does imply some limitations...which makes sense for a young human."> "Haaa..." Kosuzu gives an annoyed and tired sigh nonetheless, reasting her head on the counter with a light thud.
> Take a casual tone with all this, perhaps even slightly sympathetic. We definitely don't want to sound like we're angry with hey it making fun of her.
> We still have the chair, too, don't we? If so, is she standing at the counter?> Yes and yes.
> Look back at her.
> "You okay? That didn't sound pleasant."
> "Hopefully you didn't forget anything else from hitting your head."> "Uh-uh. Can I get my book back? "
> "Sure."> You approach and lean.
> Walk over to get and lean forward so she had easy reach access to where her book is.
> "You want your book back, right? Go ahead."> "Ah. Right."
> How large are we now?> "A.. One second..."
> Back off from the counter.
> Giggle a bit.
> "Sorry, but I couldn't resist. Are you okay in there? Find your book and I'll pull you out."
> Rest it on the counter, then.> You rest.
> "Yeah...oof...gimme a moment...this is heavy..."
> "Ah...That's so much better. How is it in there, anyway?"> "Surprisingly comfortable... It feels like... Well, I think it feels like what the outside might feel like... Soft, a bit cushiony"
> "That's good. Hey, do you mind if I send the counter your way? Or do you just want to get out? ...Or do you want to stay in there, I guess? It wouldn't be a bother."> "The counter!? You know... There hasn't been many customers so I could stay a while... If someone asks, you could say I'm in the bathroom or you're moving things."
> "Okay, that works. And yeah, the counter. I could take in the entire store at once if I wanted to, the counter would be no problem."> "If you want to... I don't need it right now or anything."
> "Okay. Here it comes, then."> You step back and aim for an edge...
> Step away from the counter, and then shove ourselves into the counter strategically to take it in.
> Lean forward on ourselves and relax.> You relax.
> "Haaaaaa...there we go. Guess you can sit at your counter and read your book now~"
> In which direction are we facing?> Away from the entrance...
> "Well, sure, you're perfectly welcome to do that too."
> Smile.
> "I'm glad you like it."
> "All right. Don't forget that anyone who shows up will be able to hear you if you say anything, though."> "Oh. Alright."
> Try turning around so we're facing the entrance.
> Once we're facing the doorway, set ourselves back down.> No, not at all.
> Could we fit out the door?
> "Yeah. I hope that's not a problem."
> "...Hey...what should I do if you, like...fall asleep?"
> "Okay. So, don't go anywhere, or anything like that?"> "Oh. Definitely don't."
> "All right. ...Do you plan on going to sleep?"> "No. Not really."
> "Oh, okay. I guess I got the wrong message, then."> "You... want to put in more?"
> Look around for other doors, or staircases.
> "Hmm. Is there anything else here that I can send your way? In the sense of being permissible or not."
> "Sure."> "What kind of sure is that? A 'Sure I'd like to' Or 'Sure, if you say so' Or something else..."
> "Sure, I'd like to. I mean, if there isn't anything I should take in, then that's fine, but I'd like to if there is."> "I think everything else should stay put..."
> "All right, that's fine."> You keep on... Eventually finding one a bit away from the main area.
> Keep looking for other doors or staircases.
> Is it a door or a staircase?> Door.
> Make our way over to it.
> "How much exploration of this place am I allowed to do? I just found another door, for example.">"H-Hey, don't go snooping around please! That's not part of the store."
> "Okay, okay, sorry. That's why I asked before doing anything..."> You return.
> Go back to where the counter was, facing the front door.
> Go back to relaxing on ourselves.> You resume relaxing...
> "I won't go through any doors you don't want me to, don't worry. Honestly, I probably wouldn't even fit right now."
> "That's why I'm trying to find stuff to do, you know?"> "Oh. This is a book rental... None of them piqued your interest?"
> "Oh, I hadn't found any yet. I could go back to looking, I suppose...Are there any shelves you want to go through yourself, for any reason? Or are you set as you are?"> "I'm set. "
> Do they look familiar?> No.
> Smile and give them a wave.
> "Hey there, and welcome to the store. Please pardon my appearance. Kosuzu's in the bathroom at the moment, sorry."
> How old does she appear?> Human. Pretty tall. You think fairly "young" but still old.
> Is she human?
> Examine her (without making a show of it).
> Go a little pale.
> "A what? Did something happen outside?"
> What color is her hair?> Black, you think. Nothing in her hair or on her head.
> Does she have anything on her head?
> "Wait, no, it's okay! You're welcome to browse around! I know I look pretty weird, but really, it's fine."
> Was there anything to write with on the counter?> No...
> "You can take a look at the titles, at least."
> Sigh.> "It's fine. It's my own fault for thinking so weirdly and imagining you..." The woman steps back out.
> "Okay. Have a good day, then. I'm sorry for freaking you out with my appearance..."
> Call out after the woman.> "Anything else?"
> "If you come back later I'll be gone and Kosuzu will be back!"
> If the woman walks away, look down at where Kosuzu is held.
> "Someone entered the store and didn't take my appearance very well...though she also mentioned seeing a headless woman. So, who knows..."
> "No, nothing else. Are you looking for anything in particular?"> "Not really. I'm just curious."
> "Oh, okay. Well, you heard me try to get her to stick around, but I didn't succeed. Sorry about that. Do you happen to have anything to write notes with in there with you, like with the counter or something? If someone comes in and starts asking about which books are safe, you could write notes about the books they ask about, and I can retrieve them."> "Oh. No, not really. Business doesn't seem big enough to really need to..."
> "Darn. Is there anywhere here in the shop I could get stuff like that?"> "A pen and paper? For what else?"
> "For notes like that, in case anyone else comes in."> "Oh. There should be a notebook or such somewhere... I don't remember last, but we shouldn't need it anyways."
> "What should we do instead, do you think?"> "Remember mentally..."
> "Oh...I can, uh...I can try. Lay it on me, sis."> "Lay what on you? Things to remember? I don't think you need to run the store or such when I'm in here..."
> "No reason for me not to, I think. It gives you a chance to relax while keeping the store minded, right?"> "I don't want it to be like I'm on break while someone's here."
> "Oh. Well, it's your call. Um, in that case, what should I do next time someone comes in?"> "Uh... Tell them I'll be just a minute and pull me out? If people are starting to come, then I guess I shouldn't be in here. It's been nice for a while."
> "Okay, I'll do that if more people start showing up."> "Thanks."
> "It's a bit of a shame you need to stick around here, though...I'd love to be able to take you back to our base."> "I do wanna visit it..."
> "We might be able to swing it with this setup. Though not while you're on the clock, of course."> "This setup? Couldn't I just get a disguise and go with you? Wouldn't being... bigger, be harder for you to get around? It seems really impractical..."
> "Going like this would be really hard. If it were, like, just you and a book or two, though, it'd be no problem."> "I guess if it's easier and better than the other ways..."
> "Yeah, this takes basically no effort to do it this way. I've gone around with multiple people before."> "U-Uh huh..."
> "It can get a bit heavy, but it's nothing terrible."> "I think I've heard enough. You don't need to go on..."
> "Oh. ...I'm sorry."> "It's okay."
> Lean forward and sink into ourselves a little deeper.> You lean more...
> "If you want to, sure."> "Yea. I do."
> "Okay, here you go."> You pull Kosuzu out and set her down.
> Retrieve Kosuzu and set her down next to us.
> Nod.> "Did you... take in anything else? Other than the book and counter..."
> "Mmhmm. And other stuff would have done even more."
> Are we still touching the ground, or are we holding ourselves up now?> Just barely.
> Shake our head.
> "No. I asked and you said not to, remember?"
> "Oh, that's easy enough for me to do, if we're really planning on me not taking in anything else."> "Really?"
> What was her tone just now?> Surprise.
> "Really."
> Maneuver over so we're behind where the counter was.> You move behind the counter's previous spot, then retrieve it.
> Then retrieve the counter and put it in front of us, so it is back where it belongs.
> Do we still have 'Suzy's book in us, or did she take it with her?> No.
> "See? I'm good for something things, at least."
> Chuckle.> "Okay... With nothing else to do, will you be leaving?"
> "No worries, I'm only teasing myself."
> "Probably, unless you want me to stick around for anything."> "I think I'm alright."
> "Okay. Good seeing you, Kosuzu. Half-again."> "Half-again?"
> "Half-again, half-for-the-first-time."> "Oh."
> "Right. See you around."> You wave, then part as she does too.
> Give her a wave, and then exit the shop.
> Well that could have gone better.> You start back for the base...
> Head back home.
> How's progress with the other folks here?> Nothing has visibly changed too much aside from where the Kappa are.
> Where's Kagerou? Head over to her.> In sight. You head over.
> "Yeah, I trekked on over to the village to see how our friends there are doing. And speaking of which..."> You retrieve the swimsuit.
> Retrieve Kagerou's swimsuit.
> Is Sekibanki present?> For the moment at least, yes.
> "Yep, they're all doing fine. This is for you from Luize and Mirai."
> Hand over the swimsuit.
> "You're welcome. They did say to be careful while swimming in it, though. Maybe they're generically worried something will slip out, or something."> "Does it not fit? Ah, I need to try it on, is that alright?" She stands up.
> "Go for it. I'm curious to see how you'll look too."> Kagerou nods, heading for the building nearest to the water.
> Watch her go until she's inside, then turn to Wakasagihime if she's here.> You watch her leave...
> Did Waka seem to notice the swimsuit?> No, she seemed to have her attention grasped.
> Listen to the conversation a bit.
> "Oh, you're going to stick around a bit? Good, you'll get to see Kagerou in a swimsuit."> "Ah. "
> "Yep."> "Ah, I want to see how she looks."
> Gesture to where she went.
> "She just went to get changed."
> "We'll get to see in a moment."> You wait, watching the house...
> Keep waiting until Kagerou comes back out.
> How does she look?> Smooth, is the first that comes into mind. She also looks pretty curvy, but you expected that with how the swimsuit is... It fits her well.
> Nod approving.> Kagerou starts to look around for you, then notices, and waves as she approaches.
> "Very nice."
> Wave back.> "Thanks." She calls over, then looks down to Wakasagi.
> "Lookin' good!"
> Chuckle to ourselves, and let them continue.> You share a chuckle with yourself and keep watching.
> "Do you need anything?"> "No/I don't think so." Both speak.
> "Mmmkay. I'm glad you both like it."> "Now that I think about it, maybe I should've asked for one..." Hime says.
> "You still could. We could go back there and ask them for one."> "Ah. If it's no bother..."
> "Of course. Do you want to go as well? It'd probably be a good idea for measurements and such."> "I'm kinda stuck here... And either way, I'd like to see Kagerou a bit..."
> Look down at our chest, then back up at Waka.> "Yea... But I'm fine here anyways. Uh, the estimations won't be too hard, will they?"
> "Well, you're not stuck here per se. Unless you can't go too long out of water."
> "I don't know. I don't know if they've ever made a swimsuit for a mermaid before..."> "Well... here's just hoping."
> Look to Kagerou, then back to Waka.> "We're fine." Kagerou says. "I don't want to go out like this..."
> "I mean...you could both go. But I could go back by myself if need be."
> "Well, I meant a way where you wouldn't..."> "Even if I can't get a swimsuit, it's not like my clothes will get ruined here." Wakasagi says.
> Adopt a slightly nervous, slightly regretful look for a moment or two, then drop it.
> "...Never mind. Sorry."
> "Right. It'll happen if it happens, I guess."> The mermaid nods.
> "Okay. I guess I'll head back out, then."> Waka waves you off.
> Wave back.> You wave and return to the village.
> "Later."
> Head back into the Human Village.
> Head back to Luize and Mirai's shop.> With no Yuuka and Wriggle or others to chat with, you proceed onwards, to the clothing shop again.
> Did we see them anywhere along the way?> You don't.
> Enter the shop.
> Oh> She has yet to turn around to you.
> Has the woman noticed us?
> Nod to Luize and gesture to the woman without saying anything.> You nod and gesture.
> Make ourselves and our stuff invisible.> You flip your visibilities, then step aside.
> Step inside and out of the way of the doorway.
> Wish on the mallet to learn this woman's name.> You wish...
> Then wish on the mallet to make it so, when we fuse with someone, their appearance does not change.
> Mental check: do we need to be in contact with someone to fuse with them and go inside them? Or can we do it from a tiny distance away?> You need contact.
> Crap...and we don't have that watch anymore, either...> You wish...
> wish on the mallet to make it so, for the next hour, when we fuse with someone, their appearance does not change.
> Quietly approach Yumi from the left side, floating so we don't make any footfall noise.> You quietly float over.
> Bend down and, as gently as possible, place a finger on the back of the lower half of her left leg. If she flinches, pull away.> You gently graze her leg.
> Flow our life energy inside Yumi to fusion with her.> You start to fuse.
> Keep going until it's done.> You keep on.
> Frown.> You feel like a chunk of your body just... Yea...
> Do we need any time to recover? If so, take it.
> Did we at least get it back? Or is it still inside Yumi?> You feel it starting to come back...
> Lower ourselves to the floor and rest, then.> You rest.
> "I know...but I couldn't show myself to her in this state, and I wanted to find out what was up with her."> "I think she just thinks this day has been a dream."
> "Yeah, but I want to know what's up with the headless woman she saw."> "Hm... I wonder what that could've been..."
> "Me too. But I'm the disproportionate woman she saw earlier, so I couldn't exactly appear in front of her looking normal."> "Oh..."
> "Yeah. I took in a bunch of stuff at Kosuzu's place. I played it naturally enough at the time that she didn't panic or anything, but it'd still be too much to show myself again like this so soon after."> "Mhm... You think she actually saw someone er? injured in that way? Or maybe a performer..."
> "I don't know. Hmm...maybe I should follow her?"> "Hm..." Luize looks into the book. Staring for a while...
> How are we feeling now?> Better.. not great yet.
> "Mmmkay."
> "So, uh, completely unrelated...have you ever tried making a swimsuit for a mermaid?"
> "One is asking, at least..."> "Oh... I... that'll take some time then..."
> "Of course. Do you need to take measurements and stuff?"> "We don't need them, but if you could tell us, it would be more convenient."
> "I can't, unfortunately. I tried to convince her to come here, but she didn't want to leave her lake."> "Oh no, I mean asking her. Or taking measurements there. I wouldn't want her to come all this way just to wait for us to make the outfit. Are you sure you just can't ask or such?"
> "Oh, I can ask, certainly. I don't know if I'd be able to take them myself, but I could ask. I assume you two need to stay here?"> "More that Mirai is-"
> "Oh. For our place, or for here?"> "Here."
> "Ah, nice. What are you thinking specifically? Or is that a store secret?"> "Well, you heard some of it."
> "Oh, really? I thought you were just humoring her with all that."> "Those were real. Maybe she'll head to your place..."
> "...That sure would be something if she did."> "Did what? Go to your place?"
> "Yeah, after everything that's happened today."> "For your day, or hers?"
> "Hers."> "Hm. You really seem interested in her..."
> "She's a curiosity, y'know?"> "Doesn't really seem like one... Just a lady getting into a few unfortunate situations in a single day, from what we could tell..."
> "Well, it'd also be nice to clear things up from earlier."> "I plainly told her that there were two shrine maidens that were the same. She'll probably just say she saw you in a dream you had if you appear again. You probably shouldn't encounter her outside of.. however your first was until she's done with her trip."
> "Right. I didn't intend on doing so."> "But you were where she was when she left the store? Why?" Luize asks.
> "Chatting with Kosuzu about stuff."> "No I mean this one, just now."
> "Oh, you mean that? That's...huh, did I never tell you about that?"> Luize blinks.
> Are we still invisible? If so, make ourselves and our stuff visible again.> "Uh, for...give my forgetfulness, then?"
> "...No, I definitely did. Remember when Seija and Shinmyoumaru first came here inside the bodies of two tsukumogami? I was trying to do the same with her."
> "Sure. It's a technique called fusion, where people can sort of combine, for lack of a better term. There are different techniques...the most basic is one person going inside another person's body. It's largely benign by itself, despite how it sounds."> "So you were trying to go inside of her?"
> "Yeah. It doesn't hurt her or turn her into a youkai or anything like that. If it did, I wouldn't have done it."> "But why?"
> "To try to learn about her, and see where she'd go next."> "A bit intrusive..."
> Frown a bit.> "Would it have been worth it?" Mirai questions.
> "...I guess it was, yeah."
> "Well, I know I had no ill intent, at least. So...maybe, depending on what would have happened."> "Hmph?"
> "Er...right. Swimsuit. Measurements. Gotta get 'em if I can."> Luize nods.
> "...How do I take them?"> "Ask her what hers are. Or you could-"
> Grimace.> "Why did you say it like that?" Luize asks.
> "Er...okay..."
> "...No, I probably deserve it for what I tried to do."> "Sorry about this." Luize apologizes.
> "It's okay. It's my fault."> Silence... Luize is shifting awkwardly.
> "I'll head out now, then. Sorry again."> "It's okay..."
> Head out of the store.> You depart.
> Oh well...> You start back to your base once again...
> Return to base.
> Keep on going until we get there or something of note happens.> You keep on, until you see everyone again at home...
> Pick out Waka and Kagerou and head over to them.> You find the two and approach.
> "Hey. The good news is that it should be doable. The bad news is that they need measurements."> "Oh. Uh..." Wakasagihime looks away. "I guess I'm fine not having one. Again, it's not like these clothes are bad."
> "Really? Well, if that's what you want..."> "It's fine. Trust me."
> "Well, alright, then."> "Thanks for the try though."
> "Of course."> "Another lap?" Hime looks to Kagerou.
> Does Kagerou look wet at all?> Closer inspection shows such. She's not really shiny or anything...
> "How does it feel?"> "Amazing. Well worth the wait."
> Smile.> "It's also really lovely and comfortable, especially without all that hair... Thanks for that, again."
> "Great. Glad to hear it."
> "You're quite welcome."> "Really though."
> "As far as I know, yeah. Unless I get popped again, or something."> "Popped?"
> "Y'know, exploded. Like last time."> "...Ah. Oh."
> "Well, I could probably undo it."> "You want me to be like that?" Kagerou asks.
> "Er...sorry for causing problems like this..."> "It's fine. You were only helping." Kagerou says.
> Is there anyone else here for this conversation?> A few bystanders like Gasanae and maybe that's her goddess in the water, but none getting involved in their own...
> Are they actively listening, that we can tell?> No, but they've surely heard...
> "...er, uh..."> Kagerou is looking down.
> "...I wonder if this is what they meant about being careful...?"> "What?" Kagerou asks.
> "The warning I mentioned."> "That's far too obscure..." Kagerou scowls.
> Shrug.> "Sorry..." She sighs. "I hope this can be fixed with a sorry. No, nothing's broken at all... It's still my body and I like it this way... If she doesn't..."
> "Sorry..."
> "...Not that I'm saying you should do this, because you're right, it is your body, but I could always switch you back and forth as desired."> "I don't want to be like that anymore anyways..."
> "I guess it's something you two need to work out, then. But I'll be here to help you both however you need."> Kagerou returns her gaze to the water.
> Go back to looking in the water as well.> You look down...
> No sign of any mermaids?> No...
> "Mmm..."> "It's because she likes her tail I bet..."
> Lower our voice volume a bit.
> "Not to take sides or anything, but it's weird how she wants you to change back, but doesn't want to try legs of her own."
> "Well, yeah, I figured. But I feel like, if she likes the way she is, she'd understand more that you like the way you are."> "Yeah... She should."
> "I hope things work out for the both of you."> "This is just nothing." She responds."
> "I'll take your word for it, then."> She doesn't respond further
> "I'll leave you to your business, then. I think I want to visit some other people."> You think she nods a bit?
> Take flight and head toward Reimu's place. No invisibility this time, we want to be seen.> You depart...
> Approach.>"Oh. Seija... 's fusion. Hey. " The original speaks.
> "Hey. How're you doing?"> "We're fine."
> "Pretty good. Kagerou's swim suit came in. It looks good on her."> "Glad everything's well."
> Nod.> "Making an army huh...don't cause too much trouble."
> "I made us a new friend, too. Literally. Her name is Lilith, and don't worry, it was with permission this time."
> "I'm not making an army, this was just one person. Besides, I'm starting to think it would be better to just exist on our own, largely leaving everyone alone and expecting everyone to largely leave us alone."> "Ah. What was special about this person then?"
> "She's her own person. Like, well, okay. The original person was a perfect fusion of Daiyousei and her two lovers. But Lilith was specifically made to be one single person, and she is. Physically and mentally. She can't be separated into anyone because there are no individuals that make her up."> "Told you."
> "Like, me making a copy of a normal person where the copy is a fusion? Huh...I never thought of that."> "I mean how a fusion splits, but instead splitting a person not fused."
> "Oh. That, I don't know. I'm not really an expert on that sort of thing.">"Id say give it a go, but my job makes possible mistakes not worth the risk."
> Look to R1.
> "Maybe I could split you into two or more people?"
> "I would if I didn't value my life. There might be one way to get some information, though."> The mallet doesn't seem to give you an answer...
> Make a wish on the mallet to determine what would happen if the original Reimu were fusion-y attend into two people.
> Did the mallet use any magic on that wish at all?> No.
> Try wishing on the mallet to identify whether or not R1 can be fusionally split into multiple people.
> If she cannot be, try using our magic to flip R1 from being unable to be fusionally split into two people to being able to be fusionally split into two people.
> "Oh, you felt that? Yeah. Nothing dangerous or that can't be undone, don't worry, but just to see if it was possible it all. It seems like it's not normally possible for a person to be separated into multiple people fusion-style, but I can make it so it is possible."> "Well it almost feels like that..." She speaks.
> Hold up a finger before R1 can get too fussy.
> "I didn't *actually* separate you, now, like you asked me not to do. I only made it possible. And I can undo it easily enough."
> "Well, there it is. You could stay like this, or have me undo it. Or we explore the unknown, and you could try to separate yourself."> "You probably could've done this to me instead you know." 2 speaks.
> Look to R2.> "Worst comes to worst, I can do your job." 2 says.
> "Maybe, but the results might have been different, since your appearances are different."
> Look to R1.
> "So, undo it, then? I admit I'm curious to see who you'd split into, but I get that you're nervous about such a thing."
> Use our magic to flip ourselves from being able to be fusionally split into two people to being unable to be fusionally split into two people.> You flip.
> "Oh, that definitely won't happen. Nothing happened to Lilith when her origin split back into separate people."
> "I don't know that that would matter. A contrasting existence is still its own existence; the state of the original doesn't appear to me to have any bearing on the state of the contrasting existence beyond the initial creation of that contrasting existence. Granted, I haven't yet made a copy of someone and then killed them, but just based on what I know, it really doesn't seem like something bad would happen."> "What about if something happens to you?"
> Frown a bit.> "Hopefully not." 2 speaks.
> "...If I was killed, then all existences I've made would disappear. But that's a big if, and it's not like that's going to happen any time soon."
> How much magic do these flips take?> They haven't been taking too much...
> "I mean, I'm not suggesting Reimu split into two people and we all just leave her that way and it becomes the new norm. I mean more separating for, like, ten minutes or so."
> "Right. There shouldn't be any risk of permanent trouble."> "Are you sure?"
> "I honestly can't think of anything. As long as whoever you split into doesn't run off and hide, but you have far more control over that than anyone else. And I could find them with the mallet even if they tried."> "Of course."
> "So...You up for it?"> "Not really. I can't afford being so irresponsible."
> "Aww, and I really wanted to see what your mini-yous would be like. Oh well...should I undo what I did to you, then?"> Reimu nods.
> How much magic do these flips take?> check up time,after times of flipped to unsplittable by "fusion(b)", recovered the rejected life-energy fusion-transfer and affecting wish/flip/contrast-making : The Mallet's Magic,Condition,Status?
> "It would be weird, since she's altered from you."> You flip again.
> Flip R1 from being able to be fusionally split into two people to being unable to be fusionally split into two people.
// Hoping to contributing somewhat for a good and ,who knows, better time to CYOA-RPG with an average reply: "Tsukomomommy" consisting in Seija+Shinmyomaru+Double Dealing(Touhou Project 14)+Main Continuity and Parallel Continuity of Daiyousei(s) Quest and about feels and is sort-of Enjoyingly curious, quaint,with its zany moments > After being flipped to until notice, having interrupted life energy fusion and adventurously poking by 3 to 4 layers,relatable to them, Check up for change and ordinance: the Miracle Mallet 's Magic Reserve,Condition,Status,even feel for "Awareness Inklings " without a wish or a command .Then...> Your only name for yourself so far has been Seija x Shinmyoumaru Forever.
>...("Seijanmaru's"? Perfect Fusion)CurrenC Magical Ability ,Life Force,needs and awareness .Last...
>(???)Check-up on emotions,sensations and feelings.
> "I guess. It'd still be nice if you let yourself live a little, though."> "Maybe. But accepting an experiment that splits your life energy doesn't sound like a safe start. Or end. Or anything in between really."
> "I mean, it's as safe as I could make it, and I don't see how it could go wrong. Who's this sleeping visitor, though?"> "You could probably make it safer, but I won't pester you for it." 1 speaks.
> "I'll do what I can if you think it's possible."> "A friend of yours?"
> Frown a bit.
> "That sleeping visitor...was it a woman talking about a headless woman and an impossibly-proportioned woman?"
> "I'm the impossibly proportioned woman she saw. I don't know who the headless woman is, though, and I'm curious about that."> "Uh huh... Well, I don't want her freaking out over two me's so..."
> "Do you know who the headless woman she mentioned is?"> "Nope. Maybe Yukari?"
> "Shoot. Do you think it's too risky to ask her, maybe?"> "If you come around her it's just an offhand question. You think she'll banish you or something?"
> "I mean, do you think it's too risky to ask about her about that as I am now, given I was the impossibly-proportioned woman she mentioned."> "Oh, you meant asking the visitor?"
> "I'm curious, that's all."> "Well anyways, I'd advise against it, but I don't care too much." The original cuts in.
> "I won't bother, then. Mmm, should I, like, not be present at all, do you think?"> "Don't actively go out of your way to avoid her, at least."
> "Well, I mean right now."> Both shrug...
> "...Eh, I guess I can stick around."> Reimu sighs.
> Look back to R1.> "That's probably for the best. Don't know when she'll wake though."
> "I can just pretend I have no idea what she's talking about."
> "Right."> A few decent places, such as next to Reimu, or further but still near. Of course, there's plenty of room to rough it on the ground.
> Is there anywhere immediately available to sit?
> Gesture next to Reimu.> "Sure."
> "May I?"
> "Thanks."> You sit down.
> Have a seat next to Reimu.
> Is Reimu also sitting?
> "And thanks for having my company, too, after what I did. ...I...hope you know I do have a lot of respect and even admiration for you, Reimu."
> "Still, it's something I did without asking. And then there's the thing I did just now, even if it ended up not going anywhere."> "Then don't just apologize, work on it."
> "That's what I plan on doing."> "What do you mean?"
> Look to where R2 disappeared to, then look back at R1.
> "...Would it be possible for her - the other you - to come home if she wasn't herself?"
> "I mean, would it be okay if she were part of a perfect fusion with someone else. Like me, or maybe Lilith."> "That's her choice, not mine. I won't stop it myself, but I don't want you fusing her at all, just as I would myself."
> "Well, yeah, I wouldn't force her into anything, but I'm asking you because I wouldn't even bring it up with her if you didn't want it to happen. If you don't want it to happen, then that's that."> "Yeah..."
> Give a dejected sigh.> She nods...
> "All right."
> Lower the volume of our voice.> "What, you'll unmake the other me if I say anything that's already done? You're late on asking that."
> "What sort of experimentation *would* you permit involving you, anyway?"
> Look toward where the movement noise is coming from.
> Look back to R1 with a frown.> "I meant to fix any changes you might've made from me in order to make the other me..."
> "I'm not going to unmake her out of spite or anger or anything childish like that. I'm just asking if there's anything you'd be interested in and willing to try."
> "Oh. I didn't change you at all, and in her case, it's necessary for her to be different from you in some ways. I can't make exact clones."> "And those were?"
> "A handful of physical changes, as well as support for our cause."> "Handful?"
> "I mean, you've seen a number of them, since the differences are pretty obvious."> "I'm fine..." She looks to the side.
> Blink.
> "...Do you want me to make you look like that too, maybe? I probably could with the mallet."
> Look back at the woman to see if she has emerged. Give her a curious look as we do.> You look back...
> "That's a bit of an odd question."> "Nn... You... w-what're you doing here!?" She seems to wake more.
> Give her an odd look.> "...Weren't there two of you?" She points to Reimu.
> "I'm visiting a friend of mine. I hope it's not a problem?"
> "Are you okay, miss? Maybe you should rest for a bit."> "I just was asleep..."
> "Mmm. Pardon me for saying, but you still seem kind of out of it. Are you sure you're okay to head out on your own?"> "Yea... I'm fine." She continues.
> "All right. Stay safe, Miss."> "Uh, right..."
> Look to R1.> "Nothing seems to stop others..."
> "I hope me being here isn't too much of a problem. I guess I'm not exactly the most human person around..."
> "True. I guess it was just unfortunate timing this time."> "Timing? For what?"
> "That a human happened to be visiting. Feeling safe enough to take a nap, even."> "Oh."
> Is the woman still visible?> Yes.
> "Yeah. I mean, I know I have no ill intentions, but..."
> Is she still within earshot?> No longer.
> "Exactly. Can't blame humans for being too careful."
> Lower our voice.> "What should be?"
> "That should be good enough, I think."
> "For her to not get too suspicious."> "Of what? What's with the mystery?"
> "Of me being here with relatively normal proportions. Of there being two of you. That stuff."> "Oh. Sure."
> "Anyway, are you sure you don't want me to give you a mallet makeover? It's totally fine by me."> "I'm sure."
> "All right."> "Well I mostly don't want anything done."
> Sigh.
> "I guess there really isn't anything I can do for you."
> "Or aren't allowed to even if you did want it, apparently."> Reimu shrugs.
> "Magic offers changes that wouldn't otherwise come about, though. Like turning into two people."> "Then maybe I'll find interest in that in the future..."
> "Mmm, I suppose."> No.
> Is R2 back yet?
> "Presumably I'll still be around. Does your other self know she can come back out?"> "She might just be going off to do something. Other people could come around that don't take there being two of me as well as that woman did..."
> "Oh, I guess that's true. So much for even possibly bringing her back, then, I guess."> "She might be if there's not a lot of activity here. Or if she comes up with some idea like me being in bed or something."
> "Oh, do you two share your bed?"> "I mean like taking turns."
> "Oh, okay."> "Well then, no."
> Grin a little bit.
> "I'm not hearing a no, though~"
> Chuckle.> "It wouldn't really be very super..."
> "Of course, of course."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Come to think of it...You two could reasonably combine into one Super Reimu."
> "Sure it would be. You'd be even bigger and stronger than either of you are now, in all senses of both words. And you're not fusing with anyone else, so no one else gets any control over you or learns your secrets."> "If it's not enough of a different person to be 'someone else', then it'll more than likely just be me turning back into me without any 'bonuses' or such."
> "Only one way to find out. And you don't have anything to lose. C'mon, let's try it."> "I know how this sort of instance will go. Assuming there's no outside influence like Daiyousei casting a spell, we'll eventually become a normal Reimu. It'll be a waste."
> Hold up the Miracle Mallet and point to it with our non-mallet hand.> "Why don't you just make your own Super Reimu then? Im saying us combining normally with fusion will go the way I said."
> "Because you won't let me."> "Didn't stop you from already making another Reimu regardless. Either way, I'm not really interested in any fusions at the moment." Reimu pauses. "Well, I... don't want to go toying with my life right now, I mean."
> Frown.> "Yes, I guess I am. You did do it practically yesterday. For all I know you could be sorry and all that you were only revealed. How would things be if she didn't leave and I also didn't know?"
> "Look, fine, okay, you don't want to fool around, that's fine. But are you really throwing that back in my face again, when I'm actively trying to respect your rules now?"
> Shrug.> "D-Don't just take the simple way out of this." Reimu stumbles.
> "Beats me. I feel like I wouldn't be sitting here talking about all these things with you if I were more of a coward, but I guess I'm biased."
> "Sorry. I just honestly don't know what you're looking for from me. Anything I offer means nothing since it's coming from me, so who knows what my motives are."> "You really believe that when I still haven't kicked you out of here yet?" Reimu looks over.
> "I don't know. I thought you didn't think that until you said what you said just now about me making a second you. I guess I feel like you should decide if you believe me, and let it go that it happened, or decide you don't believe me, and get rid of me."> "Well yeah I'm annoyed there was another me running around, but it's not like she's a Youkai and causing a bunch if trouble.... Is she?" The Miko asks genuinely.
> "No. It didn't even occur to me to try that, honestly. The differences aren't nearly that important to the grand scheme of Gensokyo."> "So she's human? Wait, how does this work? Does she have my bloodline? Magic? Could she trick people well if she had some less notable differences?"
> Do we have the magic reserves to make another contrasting existence?> You believe so.
> "Uh, well, I focus on an existence near me, I think of a list of differences, and then I apply Seija's magic to create a version of that existence with those differences applied. All those things you mentioned are things I didn't touch, so they should all still be the same as you, yeah."
> "Do you want me to make another you, to show you how it works?"
> "Aww, you sure? I'll even make her to your specifications."> "Yeah, I am."
> "Darn. Well, alright."> Reimu returns to sitting in silence...
> "That doesn't leave a lot of options, then."> "For now, maybe figure out something for the other me. There being two of me won't be hidden forever."
> "Without combining her with anyone else, you mean."> Reimu glares at you for a moment...
> "What? I'm just verifying what you said earlier, since combining her with, like, me would be a really easy way to hide her."> "And I'd said already that I don't want her fusing with anyone at all, just as I would myself."
> "Right, which is why I said verify. Though I guess you should know that it did happen once already by accident. She and I, I mean. We didn't do anything important before splitting, and I didn't retain any of her memories, but it did happen."> Reimu seems to sigh reflexively as you say it happened.
> "Not in the way you seem to be thinking. My Shinmyoumaru half just got a bit overexcited when we were trying to get her back to our place. Did she really not tell you?"> "Whatever. I'm going out."
> Sigh.> You sigh.
> "Sorry."
> Watch her until she leaves.> You watch...
> "Hey, Reimu 2? You around?"> There's no responses.
> Head inside the Shrine, to Reimu's bedroom, to see if there's anything of interest there.> You head in to Reimu's room.
> Reimu 2 isn't in the bed?> No one is.
> Exit the Shrine and head out to the back behind the building.
> Make a wish on the mallet to identify the location of Reimu's clone.> You try to wish...
> Ugh, she's not worth chasing down, then...> You wish to know where Yuuka is...
> Wish on the mallet to identify Yuuka's location.
> Exit the Shrine and head toward Yuuka's flower field in search of Yuuka.> You leave, flying towards the sunflower field...
> Make a wish on the mallet to identify the direction Yuuka is in from our current location.> You wish and head there...
> Then continue onward in that direction.
> Aw, crap...> You wish...
> Wish on the mallet to identify where her companion from earlier is (Wriggle).
> Sigh in annoyance.> You're still flying above the field, so you believe you are... maybe. You are pretty high above still.
> Are we actually on Yuuka's property right now? Can we even tell?
>> IF we can tell that we are not on her property right now, get as close to her house as we can while staying off her property.
> ...Whatever, fuck it.> You descend, knocking...
> Fly to the front door and knock.
> "Hey there. How'd the Human Village go?"> "It wasn't as big a worry as we thought it'd be." She answers.
> Can we see Wriggle from here?> Yes. She's lying on her front.
> "Huh. Well, that's good, then."
> "I finished up what I was doing elsewhere, and I was curious about how well things had gone for you two. But you weren't at the village, so I came here instead."> "The visit to the village wasn't splendid, but it wasn't poor either, at least..."
> "What were you there for, anyway?"> "Nothing much." She dodges...
> Does she look uncomfortable at all? Or does she look more like she just wants us to go away?> She looks pretty lenient. Almost as if she wants to rest against the doorway and continue the conversation however long she wants to add past yours...
> "Oh. Sorry, I won't pry if you don't want me to."> "Mm. How did your own business go?"
> "Ehhhhhh."> "Hm.. Forbidden affairs?" Yuuka ponders.
> Waggle a horizontal hand to indicate uncertainty tinged with distaste.
> "Stuff got done, though not necessarily the way I would have liked it to resolve. I did learn a new trick of making people that are normally single individuals be able to split into separate people, though. "
> "Well, maybe, if I just went around doing it to everyone I saw to cause chaos. Though it doesn't actually split the person, it just makes it possible for them to be split. I mean, I can then go ahead and split them if I'm touching them, but that's a separate thing."> "Mhmm? Well, I'm not too well versed in that business..."
> "It's a really recent discovery, so not many people know about it. For what it's worth, though, you'd feel different if I tried the splitting trick on you, so it'd not like I'd be able to set you up for it without you noticing."> "Hm. I wonder how it goes... There are quite a few people who can already make more of themselves."
> "I can do it to you if you want. Either of you, or both of you, really. The whole process is easily reversible, so anyone can be put back together in the end no problem."> "I'll bite."
> "Okay. Let's see here..."> You flip.
> Flip Yuuka from unable to be fusionally split into two people to able to be fusionally split into two people.
> True...but this is making someone less powerful, in a way, and it's not like we're teaching them how to do it, so it should be okay...> Even so...
> "There. Do you feel any different now? You should. If you do, take my hand, and I'll do the actual splitting."
> Offer an open hand out to Yuuka.
> Seek out the life energies in Yuuka's body. If we're able to locate two of them, de-fuse them to separate them into two separate people.> You feel...
> Keep going with the de-fusion process until Yuuka's body separates into two separate people.> You continue, aiming to flow it out...
> "Huh. How does that feel?"> "Just interesting. Are you having trouble?"
> "Yes, honestly. The separable energy keeps returning to your body. I don't know whether it's because part of you is resisting or if it's because I'm not actually capable of going further than this with someone else."> "Well, I'm not resisting so..."
> Frown a bit.> You try... And it works.
> "...Let's try an alternate approach. Still totally safe, just alternate."
> Try pulling one of the two energies in Yuuka inside ourselves.
> Did we change in any other way? Take a few moments to look over ourselves.> Your hair might be longer. Perhaps a height increase... You feel a little different, but can't pinpoint.
> How does Yuuka look now? Is she even still there?
> "There, I think that did it.">You let go and flow it out...
> Let go of Yuuka's hand.
> Flow the energy we just took from Yuuka out next to us.
> "Yep, there it is. Or, well, there you are."> They examine each other..
> Let the Yuukas examine each other.> "N-No thank you. I'm fine the way I am."
> Look back over at Wriggle.
> "Wriggle, was it? You want to try this?"
> "Alright. I hope you enjoy Yuuka being two of your friends now instead of one, at least."> The two are now one...
> Look back to the Yuukas.
> Blink.>"It's a pretty simple trick." She says.
> "...Did you put yourself back together on your own?"
> "That's still impressive that you figured it out on your own."> "I'll pass this time. It was likely nothing you need to worry about..."
> Adopt a thinking face.
> "There was something curious, though...something felt a bit different about myself during that process."
> Hold our hand out again.
> "If it's not a problem, would you mind if I went through it again, to see why I felt different?"
> If Yuuka takes our hand, find the two life energies again, and take one them into us again. Then try focusing on that different feeling that we got the first time, to see if we can figure out what it is.
> "Oh, I'm not worried, I'm just curious. But you don't have to if you don't want to."> "Maybe you were feeling how much power Yuuka had." Wriggle speaks up.
> "No, it shouldn't have been that. I know generally how that feels."> "You've felt more than Yuuka!?"
> "I've taken in the entirety of someone very powerful before, yes.">"Well, I was just suggesting..."
> "No worries, I understand."> You think Wriggle pouts from there...
> "No, really, I mean it. It's not a bad guess at all."> "Anything else you're here for?" Yuuka interrupts.
> Look back to Yuuka.> You flip.
> "No, that was it. I can head off."
> Flip Yuuka back to being unable to be split into two people.
> "You too."> She waves.
> Consider sneaking into the SDM to make another cheat item from Sakuya. Would this be okay?> You think... Well, the other part of you thinks...
> Put it back.> You pocket the watch and start back home, giving Yuuka a return wave.
> Wave back to Yuuka.
> Take flight and head back toward home.
> Along the way (so don't arrive yet during the next update), consider current quests.
Damn, and I'm out of ideas...> You return home, considering what you could do...
> Continue on the rest of the way to home.
> What is the state of activity here?> Everything seems calm. No matter how hard you look, nothing stands out. You want to say that at least Gasanae is doing something interesting, but even then, she's just sitting by the house... It's like activities died down even more after you left.
> Are the kappa actively doing anything?> No...
> Head over to Gasanae.
> "Hey there. How're things? Don't feel like you have to split on my account."> "We've been combined pretty long already." Sanae says.
> "Oh...I was gonna say, if you're that bored, Gasanae could combine with me."> "Didn't she tell you about fusion..."
> "I haven't been, like, teaching anyone. But if you don't want to, we don't have to."> "Well we just unfused for once..." Kogasa looks down.
> "And that's totally fine."> "Yea. It is." Kogasa reiterates.
> "Speaking of, though, I found a way to make it so a person can be split fusion-style, even if they aren't one."> "Y-You're doing more fusion things?" Sanae questions.
> "This one is more applying my magic to it. It works in reverse, too; I can also make it so a fusion can't be separated."> "That sort of thing/preventing people from fusing or-" The two interrupt...
> "Oh, I don't think I can prevent people from fusing."> You still say the other way..."
> "No, no, no, sorry. I can only affect whether or not a person can unfuse."> "Yeah that's what I mean. Forcing them to stay fused."
> "Oh."> "People can change..." Sanae looks aside. "Especially like the earlier fiascos"
> Frown.
> "I'm not going to do that to someone that doesn't want it."
> "Er, yeah, they can. I can undo anything I do with this magic, though."> "Hmm..."
> Did she?> You think she had done something to stop Yuuka... Other than that... The fairies rushing to her while she was falling, maybe?
> "She stopped Yuuka, yeah."> "Was that a big thing?"
> "It was, given the circumstances."> "Oh. Maybe we can still rely on her then."
> "You can rely on me too, you know..."> "We mean for if something happens to you. Like, you change or something."
> "Oh. Well, I certainly don't intend to change...Though maybe I have been and just not noticing?"> "Since starting this... spot? Place? Well, yeah you've been a bit different I think." Sanae says. "I mean Seija has, not you."
> "I think I'd prefer 'home'. Different how, though? I don't mean to be accusatory or anything, I'm genuinely curious."> "Hm, maybe if I say it you'll start to change again. Be more like it now that you're reminded of it, or further away from it even..."
> "Mmm. ...Has whatever it is been better for our community, or worse, do you think?"> "Better, maybe. I mean, like, this now is better."
> Smile a bit.> "So what are you up to now?"
> "Good. That's all I can really hope for, I think."
> "Nothing in particular. Coming back here after making a couple of social calls. Is there something that needs doing?"> "Social calls?"
> "Social calls. Visiting a few people."> "Oh, you mean like that."
> "Uh...Louise and Mirai, Kosuzu, Reimu and Reimu, and even Yuuka and her buddy."> "Planning something big?"
> "Nah, I just wanted to see how they were doing. Well, in Yuuka's case, I was curious what she was doing in the Human Village, but it wasn't anything interesting."> "Snooping into other people's things doesn't usually go well anyways..." Kogasa says.
> "It was something they were doing in public, and it was weird, so I figured it was worth checking out."> "That's fairer." Kogasa says.
> "Yeah. But it was nothing interesting in the end. So I'm left uncertain what to do right now."> "You don't have any business you wanna do?"
> "Not particularly that I can think of. We're largely waiting on the kappa at this point, right?"> "Yeah."
> "Mmm. Well, I guess either we fool around with stuff, or we sit here and wait."> "Any ideas for fooling around?" Kogasa asks.
> "Anything I've discovered recently, at least. Or if there are any ideas for new stuff we can try to see if it's possible, I'm up for that too."> The two shrug.
> "As much as it needs to, I suppose. I don't know if we'll reach our ideals based on size, though."> "What's your ideal size?"
> "...I don't think anything numerical is ideal. I think that, once our community is made of everyone that believes in our cause, wants to be part of our community, and wants to be friends with at least most of us, that'll be the ideal size."> "Ah. I wonder how long it'll take..."
> "Dunno. Maybe we're already there? Or maybe we won't ever reach it. But what we've got here is at least a start of something better."> "A-Already there?" Kogasa looks around. "Well this does seem pretty lively."
> "True, but that's okay. I mean, more friends and allies are always welcome, but it's not like what we have now is a bad thing."> The two nod.
> "I'm not really sure, to be honest. It does kind of feel like we're just waiting for various things, huh? Mmm...maybe we could look into that inter-kappa issue?"> "Is there much to it?"
> "Well..."> You inform...
> Retell the story of the kappa internal fight from earlier.
> "Yes, but the situation is still strange, that one side would always get their way."> "Hm... Maybe there's an outside influence disturbing them?" Sanae considers.
> "That's what I'm wondering, yeah. Would the Moriya Shrine have any info on any spiritual funny business surrounding the kappa? Anything that might lead to a culprit."> "Well we could consider people who live at the mountain..."
> "Maybe. Hmm, would the tengu be able to mess with them like that? And would they want to?"> "I don't think so... What would they do if they wanted to mess with them like this? They're not stealthy enough to sabotage one team while it's going on, are they?" Kogasa asks.
> "Oh. What about that fusion tengu? She seemed like a reasonable person, and she was a reporter. Maybe she would know something."> "But where did she run off to?" Kogasa asks.
> "Home, maybe? Where does she live?"> "The mountain of course."
> "Do you know how to get there? That could be worth looking into."> "Yeah. I guess It'd be better than sitting around like this." Sanae says.
> "Right. Let's head out, then. Though I'll need to follow you."> "It'd be pretty unfair to have you lead to a place you don't know but we do." The two stand up.
> "Oho~"> You watch as Sanae takes hold of the umbrella, as well as Kogasa's free hand.
> Watch with interest.
> "...?"> Yes.
> Is there just an umbrella now?
> If so, walk over to it and pick it up.
> "Uh..."> Yes.
> Do we feel their life energies in the umbrella?
> If we do feel those life energies, and they don't seem to respond for a few more moments, take the umbrella and life energies inside us normal-fusion-wise.
> Are we still in contact with her?> Yes, via the umbrella.
> "Oh, sorry. I wasn't sure what to do, so..."
> "I'll be sure to do that in case of an emergency, then."> "Sorry about the scare. And... I guess I'll try it out..."
> "That being said, what I said earlier still stands, about you and I and fusion."
> Nod.> "Regular might be... Hm... Nah, just regular."
> "Regular, or what we are?"
> "Okay."> You try to resume, and you're met without the resistance...
> Take Gasanae the rest of the way inside us.
> Yes, take it all in.> You finish up, and the umbrella vanishes as well.
> Look ourselves over.> As expected, you've taken on some of the traits of Gasanae. However, not a lot. Some of her color has taken over your hair, though it's not significant.
> "So, where to?"> "First off, it's on the mountain, so we need to get there first." Gasanae's voice speaks within you.
> "Okay."> You begin towards the mountain, feeling a bit weird that you're not holding the umbrella as usual...
> Take flight and head toward the mountain.
> Hmm...> You take the umbrella out and put it in your chest.
> Pull the umbrella back out, and then deposit it in our chest.
> "It felt weird and uncomfortable the way it was...I want to see if this any better. If not, I'll just hold on to you."> "It's still me... And you're putting it there of all places..."
> "That just means I trust you a lot, y'know?"> "I-I don't buy that. It's an excuse isn't it?"
> How do we feel now with the umbrella where it is?> A bit impure, for some reason...
> "An excuse? For what?"
> Sigh.> "I-I'm more used to... being used. Well, I'd rather it be that way than stored."
> "Do you want me to take you out?"
> Look up.> The sky's pretty clear... You're nearing the mountain.
> "I'd use you if it were raining, but..."
> Is anyone visible from here?> No.
> "So, question remains, then. In me, stored, or out? I'll do whatever you like."
> Retrieve the umbrella.> "It's not that... Preference..."
> "I'm sorry you didn't like it in there."
> "...I, uh...still don't get it, sorry."> "I guess it's okay?"
> Continue onward.> You keep on, getting to the mountain and starting up it ...
> "So where do we go from here? Actually, if you want to take control, go ahead. That might be easier."> "Alright, if that's fine..."
> "Of course. I trust you."> You allow Gasanae to pilot..
> Let her take control.
> "Homely."> You knock...
> Go up to the door and knock on it.
> Knock again.> You knock again.
> If we still get no response, try peeking in a window.
> "Well, shoot. She's not home."> You-
> Make a wish on the mallet to identify where the owner of this home is.
> "Mmm...I guess I don't have to use it. Do you know where she might be, though?"> "...Nope."
> "Well, that doesn't leave us with very many options..."> "I guess that's it then."