> Do we know approximately where on the first floor it would be?> Yes.
> Roll our eyes.> "Oh, she said it was well."
> "Very well."
> Look back to Daiyousei.
> "Come, I have another idea."
> Head back the way we came.
> Alter our travel plan so we are heading toward where we think the hole would be on the first floor.> "Do we really need to get in there that badly?"
> "I considered the possibility, and discarded it quickly for several reasons."
> "Do we really need to get in there that badly?"
>_
> "Not badly enough to use force."
> Smile and Gesture for Daiyousei to follow,until far-away and alone enough,in a low-voice and non-chalant tone : " Bad enough,given about the mysterious advesary,kidnapper,blackmailer and challenger involving not only Lady Parchouli but also the Mansion&Relations, I am going sneaky and spying> "Maybe I can convince them to let us in? If anyone understands fairies, it's me."
> Smile a bit with some Sigh & Frown : " If and only if 1 of us is found out and only if there is an undodgeable followed by the fairy maids' Danmuku, to cut short touble and in a sense protect, I would have to eventually use moderate sleep spells by quite limited duration ,and they are always lmted,even if resulting in the fairies being vey drowsy "
> "If we are not able to find another way in, I would appreciate your efforts in that regard."
>While going, small smile,thumb-up and add : "And for good sake I would also appreciate to better comprehend the fairy-folk by closely but not intrusively watching,Daiyousei,though that might have to wait forit would be best for those maid that their duty is uphold and praised, some just Merit&Effort unless it is "clog-causing",then it will be fairy-relationing time if no sneak-in or if there is another group up there or even after ,depending on importance by " Library leads,no leads with help in the Library, ", sneaking in-out .> "If it's about getting in, I could try to warp us in..." Daiyousei suggests.
> Keep moving towards 1st floor,themore careful &sneaky the more we near the Library Ceiling,but stop non-chalantly if there are other fairy-maid blockades in our way.
> "That could work. What would that entail?"> "I need to see inside. That's all."
> Nod.> "Hm?"
> "Understood. I don't think that will be a major problem, given recent circumstances."
> "I suspect there will still be a hole in the roof."> "Oh. Okay."
> Make our way the rest of the way to where we think the hole is.> You keep on, however, the mistress seems to be near the hole, looking into it...
> Oop! Turn right back around and head back the other way, giving Daiyousei a meaningful look and beckoning her to us as we do.> You do a u turn and beckon the fairy over.
> Lower our voice.> You don't believe so.
> Does the library have windows?
> "Mistress is...not particularly happy with me right now. It would be best if we did not bother her."
> "That depends. How does your warping work?"> "That's... a bit hard to say... I don't want to just say magic..."
> "Well, do you just think about where you want to be, and suddenly you're there? Or is there more to it than that?"> "It's not so suddenly, a few seconds. I can target other things for it."
> Look thoughtful for a moment in silence.> Since you've gone out of view of Remilia, no.
> Look around. Is there anyone in the vicinity that we can see?
> "...But it is just as simple as you want to be a certain place, and then there you are after a few seconds?"
> "...But it is just as simple as you want to be a certain place, and then there you are after a few seconds?"
> " ...And would it work if I am to describe that place to you very accurately,Daiyousei"?> You keep your voice down, honing your eyes and ears for the mistress...
> Be sure that Mistress Remilia does not walk in on us...and yet ... at some point we shuld find a way to reconcile with her ,possibly even before rescuing Master Patchouli...
> "Makes sense. So you'd probably want to see where you're going, unless you're feeling particularly lucky."> "Yeah."
>" Mhmh,then we could wait until after Mistress Remilia leave or I could be accurately describing a really spacious and empty place within the Library ."> "If it's still like that..."
> Surely there is such a place there and we can accurately describe it,right?
> "Mmm. Mmm...This...I did not really want to discuss this if I did not have to, but...I have a strange request to make. Would you allow me to borrow you - your power and your being - momentarily?"> "W-What? No!"
> Nod.> "Yeah. Is there enough space? And can we look inside?"
> "All right. Do you think you could take both of us at once instead, then?"
> "Well, a hole was blown in the roof of the library, which is what the Mistress is investigating right now. If you can see the hole without getting noticed, you should be able to see into the library from there."> "Does that mean I have to sneak by as a fairy maid?"
> "Would you be able to bring me with you if you did?"> "Yeah. If I can look into the library and you poke over the corner, we should be able to get in."
> "...My apologies, but what do you mean by 'poke over the corner'? Do you just need me to see where we're going too?"> "So I can see you instead of having to guess with where you were last."
> "Oh. Could I just, like, hold your hand, or something? Would that help?">"Yeah but you don't want to be seen, right?"
> Are we around a corner away from Remilia, or just really far down a hallway with no cover?> Far away, but around a corner as well.
> "You could peek around the corner, maybe."> "But what if something gets around the place I want to warp?"
> "I'm...not sure what you mean, my dear."> "I go, dressed as a maid and find out where to warp. I come back in order to see you, and we warp, but something got in the spot while I wasn't looking."
> "Oh. Well, we could double-check the spot visually before you do your thing, right? Because I agree that a blind warp of faith is not the best plan."> "Yeah, that's why I thought it'd be better for me to stay close to the hole, rather than go back to you."
> "Before or after we get into the library?"
> " Ah,this is mainly to be checking for a safe landing before warping to the Library,right?"> "Yeah, before."
> " If that is the case,and it is alright, we can head to the fairy maids quarters to procure you your disguise,Daiyousei ".
> Carefully and quietly head with Daiyousei to the fairy maids quarter for the necessary.
> " Oh and if we meet Miss Sakuya ,the Chief Maid, we could tell her that a gifted fairy specifically approached me to ask to be working here ,after being showed around,and we were going to the fairy maid quarters to make her see them ,have her try out the outfit ,finish the tour before reporting to her for actually being hired ..."
> Sigh : " ... You have my sincere thanks,dear,and ,if I may be even more sincere with you,this day is going to remind me that some subtlety is good,but not so if it is going to backfire if abused and maybe even to the point of straining relations,like I did with Mistress Remilia,and even with Miss Sakuya to some extent,for too swiftly trying to advance in the rescue of Master Patchouli... so this too is but a part to make up to the 3 of them ".
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FYI: Since we are sort of Stealth Mode right now, it would not do to speak too much more than is necessary. It takes more time and creates more noise that can be used to locate us.> You could probably find one in any fairy's room.
> "All right. Let's retrieve you an outfit, then."
> Where would spare fairy maid outfits be?
> Head back toward the nearest fairy room. If the door is closed, knock.> The nearest is back around the corner, but there are some further away and along this hall.
> Find the nearest fairy room in the opposite direction of Remilia, then.> You head off and knock at the other nearest room.
//Trying to chime in a bit. I hope I'm not messing something up for the others around!> You don't
>Do we recognize the voice?
>Knock again, but with the same "intensity" (not louder or in a manner that would show impatience).
> "Ah, my apologies."> You head to the next. It's open slightly, and you can see a fairy asleep, sitting up against the bed within.
> Head to the next room.
> Frown slightly.> You close the door and try the next.
> Gently close the door, then try the next one.
> "Ah. No worries, you are fine."> You knock on the next, but no one answers...
> Try the next one...
> Try slowly opening the door and peeking inside.> You peek inside...
> Beckon back to Daiyousei, then enter the room properly. Close the door behind her once she's in.> You beckon...
> ?!?> You scan the halls, but Daiyousei isn't here.
> Exit the room and look around.
> "Daiyousei?"> No response...
> Close our eyes and calm ourselves.> You close your eyes and try to feel for energies...
> Sense for any energies nearby.
> And we feel and look normal?> As much as you can see yourself, fine.
> Head back toward the hole, peeking around the corner.> You round the corner ever so slightly... But no one seems to be down the hall.
> Not even Remilia?> Nor any bats...
// Daiyousei could not possibly have used her Warp Carelessly and Indoor or ,seeing she was willing to help and had ideas,have escaped outside by it .The Mystery(not that mysterious,and Koakuma catched a shadow-glimpse off her ;) ) Kidnapper was only able to snatch away Patchouli and any further action is note-followed... ". //> You are not. You weren't even sure if anyone else was around you...
// Before Koakuma noticed,either she entered a room far away from Koakuma and is changing right now,but her energy feels normal unless warping,either Sakuya elegantly time-stopped&brought her outside or her Fairy Curiosity just temporarily won her over.// .
>Are we positive that Daiyousei was following us the whole time up to the Fairy Maids quarters ?
> ...Make our way toward the hole, then.
> Inspect the hole and what of the Library is viewable and energy-scannable throught it but do not enter it yet,unless Remilia,Sakuya or a normal fairy maid is approaching, in case Daiyousei comes looking for us.> You examine the hole... It's still... well, there. Inside is the library, with a few fairy maids roaming around...
> Be prudent and keep our senses sharp for who could be inside and who could be approaching the corridor ; occasionally thrust our senses down the corridor and do an around-energy-scan.
> Assuming we still do not see Remilia, enter the library.> With no sight of her yet, you enter the library through the hole.
> Head to Patchouli's living quarters.> The best you'd believe is such is the table she chooses most.
> So she doesn't have a bed?> Not that you know of.
> Head to her primary table, then, and inspect it all around for clues. Make sure to check under it as well.
> ! Take it and read it. Don't rip it, now!> With care, you get the note down and read it...
> Can we sense any energy from the note?> No. It seems pretty plain. There is a bit of bumpiness, as if tiny pebbles were in the note, but they'd be extremely tiny.
> Try feeling out the bumps. Maybe they spell something?> The bumps are erratic and fill most of the paper, some overlapping, even. Unless it's in multiple languages, spans both sides unfolded, and has 3 dimensions, you don't think the message could be understood through the bumps.
> Ergh...> You do so...
> Hold the paper up to a light. Can we read anything through it?
> Do we know any sorts of magic that would read the note out loud, or display the text elsewhere (in the air, on another surface, etc)?> Patchouli would have some. But you don't know any. You could probably try some illusion magic. Something like displacing the text, but even then you aren't sure such could work.
> Can't hurt to try! As long as our attempts don't actually unfold the note.> Where will you displace it? On the blood text side? On another nearby surface? In the air? (Easiest to more difficult.) you do have other options.
> Try displaying the text via illusion magic. (Are any further details needed beyond such an input?)
> Hmm...> Indeed.
> The paper is folded. Presumably the "Do not unfold" writing is on only one "outside" side, leaving the other "outside" side blank? (The contents of the note are assumed to be on the "inside".) If this is the case, try to displace the contents of the note on the second blank "outside" side.
> Are the pebbles causing problems at the spell level, or only due to messing with the surface of the paper?> They're the source of disruption in the spell.
> Try applying the same magic again, but this time, have the text appear on a clear part of the top of the table.> You try, but it comes out even worse. More faded too.
> Bah. Let the illusion go, then.> You stop and pocket the note.
> Pocket the note and resume our investigation around the desk.
> Does Patchouli have a bed anywhere? If so, head that way.> Again, not that you know of. She does occasionally stroll though the library, but you haven't seen her make a bedroom out of anywhere you can reach.
> Head toward our living area, then.
>Take out the note and unfold it, make a dramatic "Here's your receipt...." and drop the note, letting it fly, then turn around in a cool manner.
>Along the way, consider any possibilities of what might happen if we were to unfold the note. On one hand, the warning is likely to be serious, on the other hand, with what has been happening so far, time is of the essence.
> We can have Alice or Reimu take a look at the note, probably.> None.
> Any sign of Remilia, Sakuya, or Daiyousei?
> If not, continue on until we reach our room.
> Enter our room and begin inspecting the various surfaces for any other notes.> You head in and begin to search your room...
> Rude!> You stash them and keep looking...
> Pocket them away from the new note and keep searching.
> Tidy up anything we disrupted, and then exit our room.> You return your room to normal and leave.
> Head back up to the hole, keeping wary for Remilia or Sakuya.> You return through the hole.
> Head back down the hall to where we lost track of Daiyousei.> You start back down the hall...
> She's in her own room?> Indeed.
> Put an ear up to the door. What's being discussed?
> Ohhhhh...well...okay then.> "E-...hehe~"
> Keep listening for a bit. Make a note if it sounds like someone is moving toward the door.
> Wow...Daiyousei has her wrapped around her little finger already...how terrifying...> "Yeah, but you could try a little bit. Your room should be fine and safe, right?"
> Listen a liiiiiittle bit more.
> Oop! That's our cue. Hurry on down the hall in the direction we were previously going (that is, away from the hole and toward the fairy bedrooms we were knocking on).> You break down the hall, and soon, hear the door open.
> Get behind the corner we were previously hiding behind as quickly as we can.> You slip around the corner...
> Give a small wave and smile.> You back up.
> Back up a bit to give her room to move around the corner herself.
> "It's quite alright, my dear. From what little I could overhear, it sounds like we both ended up getting what we wanted out of this in the end anyway."> "Huh? What's that?"
> Pull out the new note to show it off, but don't open it or offer it.
> "For the most part, anyway."
> "A note I found under Lady Patchouli's desk. I assume it was left by the responsible party. I haven't opened it yet, though, since I cannot confirm whether or not the blood warning on it is real."> "Would you... Like me to? Since I'm a fairy..."
> Frown a bit in silence, then shake our head.> "It doesn't feel like its dangerous, apart from looking like such.."
> "No, that's quite alright. I appreciate the offer, but it isn't right to foist such a potential danger on you. I was thinking of having Miss Margatroid or Miss Hakurei take a look, since they can likely suss out the potential danger and protect themselves from it or neutralize it."
> "I couldn't detect anything either, but I still don't trust it...I think the best thing to do in the immediate is for you to go see Miss Sakuya."> "We should worry about your thing first."
> "I would hate for you to lose out on this opportunity, though..."> "I'll talk to her another time."
> "...Well, all right, if you insist."> You embrace the great fairy, and though surprised, she returns it.
> Smile and give her a hug.
> "Thank you, dear."
> "I couldn't find anything else. You're welcome to search if you like, though, if we can get back in there safely."> "I get wanting to be cautions about the note, but I'm sure nothing bad will happen from reading it, and it's our only clue. But I guess you found it so it's up to you. I might try the fairies and see if they know anything."
> "...Mrgh...Okay, I'll do it."> You lean back and unfold the note stay from yourself.
> Pull the note back out and, holding it away from our head, open it.
> Look supremely unamused.> "Uh... Yeah... Aside from all the glitter.." The fairy examines her hands, trying to see if any fmgot on her.
> "Are you okay?"
> Have a look at the note.
> Does it look like her handwriting?> Yes.
> Deep sigh.
> Look Daiyousei over. How messy is she?
> "It loos like you're clean, at least. Here, a lot of things make a lot of sense now."> Daiyousei doesn't take the note, but reads...
> Hand the note over.
> "The Young Mistress. Younger sister of Mistress Remilia. I am sorry that our house has worried you so and dragged you away from your friends over something like this."> "Oh. Hmm... Let's go get her then?"
> "Yes, let's. Though I admit I do not intend to be particularly stern with her."> "Patchouli? Well of course."
> Head toward Flan's room.
> Knock.> ...
> "Young Mistress?"> ...
> "I suppose that is possible, but the vampire you saw flying away from the mansion earlier was her. She very much did not want to go back to bed."> "Oh. Darn..."
> "...I guess this means she's still out there."
> "Do you remember the direction you saw her go in? I guess that is our best lead for now."> That was last night. I don't think it'd help if I did see where she was going then..."
> "Oh. Well, shoot. I guess we're searching blind..."> "At least we'll have 4 eyes looking out."
> "True. Shall we go, then?"> "Mhm."
> "All right."> There are a few fairy maids searching nearby. And from the lights behind them and away, such as around corners, there seem to be more in the basement in general.
> Look down the hallway. Is anyone around?
>> If not: "Though, before we leave this area, I did want to ask you again, just to give you more info and possibly show you that it's not malevolent..."
> Take a breath.
> "Remember when I asked if I could, well, 'borrow' you? It is not as bad as it sounds...I can absorb energies, in a way that they are in me but still separate from me unless I actively try to assimilate them. This includes other people, too. I promise it would not hurt, if you'd be willing to let me demonstrate."
> "Though, before we leave this area, I did want to ask you again, just to give you more info and possibly show you that it's not malevolent...Would you join me really quickly in a vacant room down here?"Add quietly but audibly to the Greater Fairy,bit cheerfully mostly pensive ,without getting distracted about what/who 'saround or Flandre's Patchouli Kidnap : " Let us not get sidetracked,or just a mite : we might try it willingly at the opportune time&place ,when I am going to explain what is left ,though now I can do a good discovery-preview - ahahah - like the funniest&most curious about My Energy Drain,always Gradual and needs at least some Keep-on Cooperation or Keep-on Neutrality,is that it may be only truly employed,or rather I and the Other People Energies being able to employ myself,as and if there's willing collaboration&help within myself ...otherwise...!
> "Though, before we leave this area, I did want to ask you again, just to give you more info and possibly show you that it's not malevolent...Would you join me really quickly in a vacant room down here?"
Add quietly but audibly to the Greater Fairy,bit cheerfully mostly pensive ,without getting distracted about what/who 'saround or Flandre's Patchouli Kidnap : " Let us not get sidetracked,or just a mite : we might try it willingly at the opportune time&place ,when I am going to explain what is left ,though now I can do a good discovery-preview - ahahah - like the funniest&most curious about My Energy Drain,always Gradual and needs at least some Keep-on Cooperation or Keep-on Neutrality,is that it may be only truly employed,or rather I and the Other People Energies being able to employ myself,as and if there's willing collaboration&help within myself ...otherwise...!> "Okay..." She agrees after a moment.
> ...Whenever and wherever there's unwillingness or even opposition,the last one scalded personally,fairly little help is allowed while myself gets the whole "conflicting".
> "All right. Here, let's find a private place."> You start to search...
> Head back down the hallway and begin checking rooms for vacancy.
> Enter, and once Daiyousei enters, close the door behind us.> You head in and close the door behind you.
> "Okay. Take my hand, and I'll do the rest. This may feel strange, but it won't hurt."> "I don't know... Ah, you're still glittery. Maybe another time..."
> Offer our hand to Daiyousei. If she takes it, absorb her (in the normal way, not the assimilation way).
> Look at our hands.> They're still littered...
> "Ah, right. Mmm, I will do it without physical contact, then."
> Absorb Daiyousei remotely.
> Stop, but don't reverse it yet.> "I... can't explain it well. It just feels... Well, even explaining that won't be well..."
> "Why not?"
> Smile.> "I've been avoiding doing bad things a lot in my life, and I think it's given me another sort of sense... Where any fairy would charge towards someone who turned out to be too strong for them, I'd get the feeling that something bad would happen. It's saved my life and others a bunch, and the last time I did die was long ago."
> "Do not worry about offending me, dear."
> Frown.> "It might just be me anyways..."
> "...That is...worrisome. It implies some things about this ability of mine that I did not think were possible, let alone likely..."
> "Well, I mean...okay. I believe it *is* possible for me to kill with this ability. But only if I actively to do so, and even then, it would take some time, and the person would be aware that something is wrong while it's going on. I had fully not intended to do that with anyone once I realized it was possible, because that's a messed up thing to do."> "I'm still trusting myself..."
> "Of course. I could not ask you to defy your instincts."> You return the energy.
> Return whatever we absorbed.
> "I do wish I knew what about this set off your instincts, though. That is...rather disheartening, honestly."> "It's not always stopping things that are absolutely deadly..."
> "Even still, it implies there is something bad about what I am doing, does it not?"> "Somewhat... and it hasn't wronged me yet..."
> Where is the nearest washroom?> Up a floor.
> "So you see why I would be disheartened and worried myself, you know? Something must be wrong with it that I have yet to discover."
> "Will you let me know if that feeling of yours changes?"> "Uh, that's kind of impossible... Unless you're trying to do it or suggesting it all the time. Or maybe if I think about it? Thinking about bad decisions usually gets me that feeling. Like joining Cirno in attacking the mans- p-picking fights. I've tired to stop her before when the ideas came..."
> "Mmm...what if we tried my idea, but in reverse? I could go into you, perhaps. Though I haven't actually tried that yet..."> "...Why do you want to, again?" The fairy seems to cover up slightly.
> "With that suggestion just now? Just to demonstrate to you how it works. If you would rather not, though, then that is fine."> "No thanks. I'll try to keep it in mind."
> Nod.> "Okay"
> "Very well. In that case, I should wash up, and then we can head out on our search."
> Leave the room and head to the washroom we considered earlier.> You leave, heading up to the nearest washroom.
> Enter and begin cleaning ourselves of glitter. (No reason to close the door, in case Dai wants to talk or leaves again.)> You start to try to clean the glitter off, though not even a single piece has been removed, from what it looks like.
> Is it coming off as we wash, or is it stuck to us?> Just stuck. None are coming off
> Is it sticking to our clothes as well?
> Frown and shut the water off.> "I-I uhh..." Daiyousei jolts a bit.
> Begin drying our hands.
> "Well, that's lovely."
> Lower our voice a bit.
> "My dear, I don't suppose you would be willing to reconsider my suggestion of me going inside you? That should remove the glitter from me without getting it on you. I would turn around and remove myself from you once the process is complete, of course."
> "If you would still rather not, then that is fine. But I am not sure how else to get this stuff off of me..."> "Sorry for saying it would be fine to open.."
> "Please do not be, it was absolutely the correct thing to do."> "Mm... I don't think my Warp could work on something that precise..."
> Look over our arms in concern, in the hopes that she'll agree to our request.
> Nod.> "Geez... I know I caused it, but I offered to open it instead too..."
> "So our options are what I've requested, or leaving it on me like this..."
> "I couldn't put you at risk like that, though."> "Mm... This doesn't feel good though..."
> "If you are still getting that bad feeling, then I will deal with it."> "what do you mean?"
> "I mean that if my suggestion of me going into you gives you that bad feeling, then I will simply deal with having hands and arms covered in glitter, an we can on our way."> "Nn... Hopefully it doesn't feel uncomfortable, at least."
> How does it feel?> Only the visual aspect is of any discomfort. Though, knowing there stuck even when you tried to scrub them off is a bit discomforting as well
> "It's not particularly pleasant, I must admit."> "I'll keep thinking about it..."
> "Well, in the meantime, shall we head out?"> "yeah."
> Nod.> You head back out.
> Head all the way back out to the front gate.
> Oh, how convenient!> The vampire looks at you, then goes silent for a few moments...
> "Young Mistress?"
> Do our best to not look or sound upset.> "Reimu? She's nice to play with sometimes, but isn't around nearly as much as Marisa."
> "I found Miss Hakurei, who suggested I search around here. From there, well..."
> Look at Daiyousei curiously.> "V-Very..." The fairy squeaks.
> "Is something the matter, dear?"
> "Would you like to go back inside, then?"> "You should too..."
> "Don't worry, the Young Mistress and I will be fine. You can wait inside if you like."> "Nn..." The fairy retreats.
> Watch them head away, then turn back to Flan.> You follow with your eyes, until they're both gone.
> "I did. It must be high quality, as it doesn't seem to want to wash off."> "Only the best for something important. Something that should only have been seen even the time was right... Don't worry, I'll get it off of you.."
> "All right."> You hold out your arms.
> Hold out our arms.
> Brace ourselves, doing our best to not show fear.> You brace.
> "That feels...interesting..."> Flandre doesn't answer.
> "Uh...Are you...using the you inside me?"> There's still no reply. Her palm scrunches up a bit, and she glares towards your face...
> Stare back at her, but say nothing.> "...Nn... Why aren't you angry? Y-You should be furious!" The young mistress questions.
> "We-well, I admit I'm a little bit worried...but I trust you, Young Mistress."> "I want to just blow you up! You read my note when it said not to! That was for after everything! Weren't you fine with what you were being sent?!"
> "I...was at a total loss, honestly..."> "What do you mean total loss?"
> "I had no idea how to proceed. I couldn't even find my way around Gensokyo very well...I got lost on my way to Miss Hakurei's, even with Miss Margatroid's directions."> "Weren't you supposed to be fighting people? Getting stronger that way!"
> "I know, I know...I just...couldn't bring myself to do it. I don't have it in me to be a hero...I'm sorry, dear..."> The vampire droops in defeat, followed by a bit of sizzling as neither of her arms are keeping her parasol up anymore.
> "Ah!"> You snatch the parasol up and cover Flan.
> Dive for the parasol, then pick it up and hold it over Flan to protect her.
> "I'm sorry this couldn't be more fun for you, dear..."> Flandre starts for the mansion interior...
> Follow her.> You follow Flandre in...
> How does her attitude appear to be?> Moping. Generally negative, though not in a hostile way, you think.
> Keep following her.
> Glance underneath it.> There's some pillows and a couple of snacks...
> Close our eyes and concentrate. What energies can we sense in the room?> Just yours and Flandre's.
> Frown a bit.> "T-This isn't my fault though. She was fine and had food otherwise..."
> "Oh dear, that's not good..."
> "No, don't worry, Young Mistress, I understand. I suppose the only thing to do now is search for her."
> " Apart from that anything else seems to missing or amiss " ?> "I should've kept a better eye on her... And nothing looks like it's missing."
> Does it ?
> Reach out and gently pat Flan on the head.> "It could've been sis... She was probably the one that held you up like that... Or Sakuya, though she would've told me off about it... Oh! Maybe Marisa came by, looking for me! Did you see her?"
> Smile.
> "It's okay, dear. We'll find her. Though, how would you like to begin searching?"
> "Ah, mmm, well, yes, though that was quite a while ago. The last I saw her was before you came into the library."> "Aw? I really missed her by that much?"
> Nod.> "What'd she do?"
> "My apologies. I was knocked out in the melee, though, so I must confess I am less than thrilled with her right now."
> "Blew open a hole in the roof. I tried capturing her, but, well, that didn't last very long..."> "Of course it wouldn't, she's Marisa!"
> "Indeed. But I must do what I must do."> "And what is that?"
> "Defend my home and my family."> "Oh. Well I don't know if Marisa would take a person... But it's someone to think of."
> "Oh, I don't think she would do so either. But she had already destroyed part of this building to steal from us, so I had to try."> "Mm... Who else would be interested in Patchy?"
> "A good question indeed. Particularly since it would require them to enter your room and abduct her. Unless she left on her own, I suppose..."> "Hmm... I'll go out and search then. Gimme my energy back so I can split up."
> Nod.> You return Flandre's energy to her.
> Remotely flow flan's energy back to her.
> Follow!> You keep following...
> What do they sound like?> Feminine voices.
> Lower our voice.> "I'll worry about that another time. You can, even." She keeps going.
> "Young Mistress, I hear voices down that way."
> Gesture down the hallway.
> "I don't mean like that. I mean that maybe they may have information about Lady Patchouli."> Flan keeps on...
> Frown worriedly.> You send a copy off to investigate...
> Create a copy of ourselves.
> Send our copy down the hallway to listen to the voices.
> Continue after Flan with our main self.
Copy:> Flan waits at the door outside, careful not to embrace the sunlight.
> Sneak over and peek into the room.
Main:> You still have the one she dropped.
> Are there any parasols nearby?
Copy:
> Do we know who this 'Carny' is?
Main:> You offer the parasol back, and she takes it, stepping outside.
> Offer the parasol back to Flan.
Copy:
> Step into the doorway properly.
> "Oh, don't worry about competitions, dearies."
Main:> "Which way to try first?"
> Continue following.
Copy:
> "They went as reasonably as could be expected. It appears the, um...the captive escaped somehow, so we are off to go look for her."
> Turn to the other maids.
> "Sort of. It was primarily her idea, but I was certainly not about to object~"
Main:> "I'll go to Marisa's! You go to Marge whatever."
> "Perhaps Miss Margatroid's house again? Or Marisa's house? Lady Patchouli may have sought shelter there..."
Copy:
> Nod.
> "Yes, though I can't imagine she would reject you."
Main:> "Nope. We just have to bring her back ourselves."
> "Do we have any way to stay in communication remotely, in case one of us finds her?"
Copy:
> "It is entirely up to you, dear."
> Frown a bit.
> "Mmm...it would seem I am needed back at my main self. Would you be willing to join us, Daiyousei?"
Main:> "Then who's going to Marge's?"
> "Oh, Young Mistress, please wait a moment. My copy self could go with you."
Copy:
> "Oh, does it? Well, I would be delighted to have you if you are willing. We should hurry to the front, though."
> If Daiyousei seems ready to rejoin us, hasten back to where our main self and Flan are.
Copy:> "Alright. Let's go then."
> "I'll go with you, Young Mistress."
Main:
> Gesture to Dai.
> "And we'll go visit Miss Margatroid."
Copy:> The young mistress begins to fly, and you follow along.
> Follow Flan to Marisa's place.
Main:
> "We're not sure. The Young Mistress had Lady Patchouli captive in her bedroom, but when we searched the Young Mistress's bedroom, we could not find Lady Patchouli. So now we are searching for where she might have gone. Where they are going, and where we are going, seem like likely places where Lady Patchouli may have gone."
Main (all unlabeled characters will be Main):> "Yes... Though I'm still unsure if I will like it..."
> "Are you willing to combine, then?"
> "If you decide you do not enjoy the experience, I will undo it at the first available opportunity."> "Okay."
> Nod.> You do so, and afterwards, feel that it went without a hitch.
> "Very well. I will begin, then."
> Remotely absorb Dai into ourselves.
> Retrieve Daiyousei's clothes and whatever else got left on the floor and begin folding it properly.> You pick up Daiyousei's clothing.
> ("There we are. How do you feel?")
> How do we feel now?> Better, for some reason...
> Place our backpack on the floor and put Dai's belongings into it.
> ("No, you're still quite alive. You're simply inside me.")
> ("Oh, can you actually see?")> You start for the forest.
> Leave the mansion and begin journeying toward Alice's house.
> ("Oh. I suppose I misunderstood. I will say, though, I feel much better than before having you here."> ("You're just saying that...")
> ("No, it's true. Both in the emotional sense and the physical sense.")> ("T-Thanks, I guess.")
> ("How does this feel for you?")> ("Still weird... almost like my body is gone...")
> Enter the forest and begin heading toward Alice's house, as we did once before.
> As we go, try focusing on Daiyousei's essence, to see if we can learn anything about it other than that it is generically inside us. Can we determine anything about her, or what parts of her essence correspond to what parts of her physical body, or precisely where inside us she is?
> ("Well, it isn't gone, at least, I promise you that.")> Specify in a learning&lively tone: "To my sincere understanding,Daiyousei dear,all your being&body is TEMPORARILY converted into your own Energy or Essences,inside my body,alongside and SEPARATE by my own Energies-Essences TILL you,or Others Eventually, are in "A Proper Place&Time Exiting" ; myself is either facilitating or hampering or going further in the process, but the last 2 I AM ALWAYS MEANT TO USE rarely&attentively&by at least some acceptancy ".
> Would that 'turn her into our magic' process be like what we did to that one fairy made when we accidentally knocked her out? Or would it be a different process?
> Can we tell what would happen to her consciousness if we turned her into our magic?
> ("Well, it isn't gone, at least, I promise you that.")> You think it might be the same.
> Would that 'turn her into our magic' process be like what we did to that one fairy made when we accidentally knocked her out? Or would it be a different process?
> Can we tell what would happen to her consciousness if we turned her into our magic?
> Specify in a learning&lively tone: "To my sincere understanding,Daiyousei dear,all your being&body is TEMPORARILY converted into your own Energy or Essences,inside my body,alongside and SEPARATE by my own Energies-Essences TILL you,or Others Eventually, are in "A Proper Place&Time Exiting" ; myself is either facilitating or hampering or going further in the process, but the last 2 I AM ALWAYS MEANT TO USE rarely&attentively&by at least some acceptancy ".> "Wait, you turned me into energy? Then how am I supposed to have a body anymore?"
" A-ah!This also needs attentivity due to Clothes,and Anything not-really-tied , Being Left Behind aaand ...! Carried&Handed to "my guests" by yours truly from my present backpack ! "
> ("Oh, you're always energy, dearie. I haven't changed you, I've simply relocated you. You would see your physical form again if I undid the process.")> "But only being energy?"
// I would like to take this opportunity,that can be continued by PM but at least 1 reply for all readers would be best, to ask Neovereign about "Wakasagihime's World Walk": it abandoned or on hiatus or...? Thanks for your patience.////Though I would like to have continued it, it seems there was just a general lack of interest on the playerbase's side...
> ("That is true of anyone. And it's a remarkable way to stay hidden, I think. I look exactly the same as I did before; no one who did not see the process would have any idea where you are. You clearly still have your mental faculties at least, though, do you not? So your mind has not been fried or any such thing, and if your mind is still fine, you can trust the rest of you is still fine.")
>( "Rest assured everyone should have Energies making them up and with my power ,if they are willing and with all I was saying before,I am able to temporarily convert all their being in Their Own Energies ,temporarily because when exiting me they are always going to be "whole again",and so staying hidden&relocated&borrowed with their consent,the consent is very important, within me with the after-effect that their bodies temporarily disappear and,all of those I am carrying in my back-pack,leaving behind their clothes and anything else untied to their being ").> ("Ah, so I'll be just as fine as I normally was when you stop this... Wait, m-my clothes?")
> How far to Alice's and on the wY can we sense anything odd or standing -out by our normal senses or by energy-scan?
> Try absorbing the ambient energy as we go.> Once again, you begin to take in the energy around you...
> ("I have them with me, dearie, and I know to let you out somewhere private while keeping my eyes closed.")
> Do we recall any negative effects of absorbing the ambient forest energy from last time?> It seemed as though it was making you stronger, aside from feeling weird.
> ("Well, I would have had to find them and taken them with me afterwards anyways, since I assume you would not want me to have to let you out without them. And at least this way you only have to be undressed once instead of twice.")
> ("Oh. I admit I did not consider that. My apologies, dear. I'll let you retrieve them yourself if you need to leave me, then.")> ("... Uh... don't you mean... when I do?")
> ("Of course. I simply did not want to imply I wanted you out after a certain time, and that I am happy to have you as long as you like.")> ("R-Right...")
> ("I have no desire to hold you prisoner, Daiyousei. And even if I did, would your instincts not warn you of such?")> ("Well I was wary last time... And I'm not sure they're that astu... a...ccurate?.")
> ("I have a sneaking suspicion your instincts were reacting to the Young Mistress previously; she is a sweet young lady, but it is undeniable that she wields tremendous power and sometimes has trouble controlling it, and also that she had a temper at the time. But I suppose I cannot say anything for certainty about the subject. You would certainly know better than I.")> ("Er... Okay, if you say it should be fine...")
> ("...Though, now that I think about it, there is a secondary aspect of this ability of mine that I am not sure if it is dangerous or not. Would you be willing to let me try something? It may feel weird, but it should not be painful, I will not do it for very long, and it is simple to undo. I am curious to see if your instincts react to it or not, since that would help me learn about myself.")
> ("It should be, yes. Please let me know immediately if it is not, however.")> You cease.
> Stop absorbing the ambient forest energy.
> Begin converting Daiyousei to our own magic. See how she reacts. (Obviously make sure to [n]not[/n] finish the process off!)
> The feeling of terror?> Not exactly, though it's a bit similar. You at least feel like something bad will happen.
> Stop, but don't reverse what we've done so far.> You stop...
> ("How does that feel, dear?")
> Frown.> You return Daiyousei's energy, and continue with the Forest's.
> ("How unfortunate. I actually felt the same thing. That's no good.")
> Undo the conversion to restore Daiyousei to her full self (but don't let her out yet).
> Return to absorbing the ambient forest magic.
> ("But I suppose I at least have my answer.")
> Do we recognize the monster at all?> No.
>> If not: ("Oh. Pardon me, Daiyousei, but what do you know about the monsters of the forest? It seems an acquaintance of mine has run into one.")
>> Mentally describe the monster to Dai.
> ("Indeed. Hopefully she will be able to handle herself...")> You continue on...
> Continue on to Alice's house, keeping half an eye on the battle.
> Is she outside the house or inside?> Outside.
> ("Oh, I've found Miss Margatroid. If you hear me speaking, it will be to her. You might be able to hear her yourself as well.")> ("Mm... Should I be out now? Or is this only between you and her?")
> "Ah, hello again, Miss Margatroid. I hope this battle is not unsafe?"
> ("No, you're quite all right. Do not worry.")> "Hm... That's quite unfortunate..."
> Sigh.
> "Well...yes and no. It turns out the Young Mistress was the one responsible, but it seems Lady Patchouli escaped from where the Young Mistress was keeping her. So now we are out and about again, looking for her for real this time."
> Remotely check Alice for energy(ies).> You check...
> "I don't suppose she came to seek shelter here?"
> "I suppose, but I had to be sure. You understand, I hope."> Magic.
> Is what we sense inside her magic power or her life essence?
Main:> "I'm afraid I have no better news than previously."
> "In that case, do you have any ideas for where she may have gone?"
Clone:
> Have we tried the door already?
Main:> ("Oh. Right.")
> ("I would need to find a place to let you out, unless you do not mind Miss Margatroid seeing you...")
> "Mmm, that is unfortunate."
> Adopt a thoughtful look.
> "...Would you be willing to accompany me in my search, then, perhaps?"
Clone:
> "Perhaps we should knock, Young Mistress?"
Main:> It seems she's winning... Her opponent might not be too good at danmaku. That or new... In fact, it seems to be ending.
> How is Reina's fight going?
> "Ah. That would explain some things. Very well, my apologies for bothering you."
Clone:
> Silently chuckle to ourselves.
> Let Flan continue knocking.
Main:> ("It's worth a shot.")
> ("It does not seem Miss Margatroid knows very much...I could still try to let you out if you want to sneak in and search around, though.")
> Walk over to Reina as the battle finishes up.
Clone:
> Gesture to Flan.
> "The Young Mistress is a very big fan."
Main:> "Ah, my mistake. Rather, you seem to be incorporating fusion..."
> Look curious.
> "Hmm? We met earlier, Miss Reina, did we not?"
Clone:
> "No rest for the wicked, I'm afraid. I don't suppose Lady Patchouli is hiding out here with you?"
Main:> "It's nothing that would help with your search, we feel. Don't mind us." Reina speaks.
> Blink.
> "...I'm sorry?"
Clone:
> "Well, she has run off somewhere. Do you have any idea where she might have gone? She does not appear to be at Miss Margatroid's residence either."
Main:> "Hmm? Join you? We... Suppose we aren't too busy anymore."
> "Er, actually, I was wondering if you'd be willing to join my search."
Clone:
> "Miss Margatroid was at the mansion, you mean?"
Main:> ( "Really? O-Okay.")
> ("Daiyousei? Kirisame claims to have seen Miss Margatroid head toward the mansion. Perhaps you should indeed investigate inside...")
> "Thank you, Miss Reina."
> Glance over to the giant creature. Are they humanoid and/or clothed?
> "Would you like to join us as well?"
Clone:
> Look to Flan.
> "I can investigate Miss Margatroid some more, Young Mistress."
Main:> No. She seems to be doing something with one of her dolls. It keeps... Complaining? You think? The somewhat quiet "Hourai..."'s makes you believe such alongside it's tone.
> Is Alice still paying attention to us?
> "Well, since you already seem to know about it, you could both stay within me, if you wanted."
Main:> "We're in complete control, so we're fine with joining you for a bit. Though we'd be a much greater help outside."
> Flinch just a tiny bit, but maintain our composure.
> Look to Reina.
> "What about you, Miss Reina?"
Clone:
> "Giving you orders or permissions is well above my pay grade, Young Mistress. I would appreciate it if you returned home before your older sister gets too mad with either of us, but beyond that, what you do is up to you."
Main:> "However, they will also keep their guard up if they can sense a lot of energy from you alone. Though we may have our own strength, yours matters most on the surface of questioning, as the one we're looking for is most important to you." She explains. "If I wanted to hide such info, I would do my best to get you to leave if you were stronger, while being weaker than those around you would cause me to worry about them more."
> "Mmm. It is true there are benefits to both ways. My thinking, though, is that anyone that knows something is more likely to let their guard down if all they see is me, instead of a roving band. Private communication is also possible within me, in case someone is acting suspicious."
Clone:
> "Is inside not an option?'
Main:> "You do feel like you have more magic..." Alice returns to attention.
> "Are there many others that can sense such? Well, I suppose there is you, at the very least..."
Clone:
> Look back to Flan.
> "...What do you think, Young Mistress?"
Main:> "I don't know what exactly you've done, but you definitely seem different in terms of magic."
> ("Tch...")
> Nod.
> "Indeed. I thought you might find it interesting, Miss Margatroid, but there was no need to tell you after you declined."
> Frown a bit.
> "Truthfully, I have been concerned about telling very many people about this ability of mine, but if tangential knowledge is so common, I may need to rethink that."
> "...Not to say I am no longer interested in trying this with you, Miss Margatroid."
Clone:
> "Would you like your parasol, then?"
Main:> "It's definitely not that. I've known the forest for quite a while."
> ("Maybe, maybe not...")
> "Well, I can absorb the ambient magic in this forest, have done so a bit."
> Resume absorbing the ambient atmosphere magic.
Clone:
> Nod.
> "Very well. Where would you like to go now, then?"
Main:> ("I could do that if you secure a place... I mean, hopefully I can get out with my Warp...")
> ("Rgh. Okay. How does your warping work, again? Perhaps I would warp you out of me to a location where none of them are looking?")
> "Well, I can do it with more than just ambient forest energy as well."
Clone:
> Nod.
> "As you wish."
Main:> ("Just tell me where is a good spot, like above us.")
> ("Okay. I will see if I can absorb Miss Margatroid, then. She won't be able to see you that way. How can I warp you out of me if I am successful?")
> Nod.
> "I can absorb entire people, since their life essences are basically energy."
Clone:
> Follow Flan Aliceward!
Main:> ("No... Maybe the latter.")
> ("Can you see anything? Or is simple knowledge enough?")
> "Yes, it's quite easy. I could do it with everyone here without any of us even moving."
Clone:
> "Oh, um, sorry. This way."
> Head towards Alice's house.
Main:> "It's worrisome that you're at the level of being able to do such without anyone moving. In fact, we should probably do something about this..."
> "Well, I won't do it if it is not desired. I simply figured I'd offer, since I can."
Clone:
> "It's quite alright. I have an advantage of already being there.")
Clone:> "Really now? Perhaps we should show you a few things..."
> Continue onward (off-camera).
Main:
> Frown.
> "I don't see the problem."
> "...Okay..."> ...
> "...I mean...like, I can understand why something like what I can do could be fearsome, but I'm not going around doing it willy-nilly. I'm not really all that strong anyway; even if I tried something, you could probably break out."> No one responds, not even facially, to your explanation.
Main:> "If someone skilled enough tried, they could lock you up instead, and you wouldn't even know it. Like now."
> "...What?"
Clone:
> Have we been spotted by anyone yet?
Main:> You think it was her voice...
> Did Daiyousei just speak out loud using our mouth? If so, was it her voice or ours?
> How do we feel compared to when we first absorbed Daiyousei?
> How does Daiyousei's energy feel compared to when we first absorbed her?
> "Ah."
Clone:
> Stop.
> Look at Flan with a shushing finger up to our lips.
Main:> Same area... though, the others have moved a bit. And you can see that their expressions are a bit different than before.
> Look around. Where are we now?
Clone:
> Where did our main self go?
Main:> The woman sighs.
> Look very confused.
> "I...have no idea what is going on, or what you are trying to get at."
> "...O...kay...?"> "That's... not reassuring at all."
Main:> "The message needs to be delivered as well as possible. Hostility is another thing..."
> "I'm just...this seems strangely hostile."
Main:> "Hm? I think she's upset about you doing... what was it? Fusion?"
> Look over to Alice, still looking confused.
Main:> "Hm?" Alice gives a confused tilt.
> ("I'm sorry, honey, things are really strange right now, and it's throwing me for a loop...")
> "Well, yes, I gathered that, though I had never heard that term until just now..."
> "Yes, I'd never heard that term. I didn't realize such a description applied to what I do, either...I had more considered it a form of absorption."> "We hope you're at least still only experimenting... And if so, that you have that person in you for something quick..."
> "Even the offer to absorb everyone at once was an experiment, honestly. I haven't tried to do more than one person at once."> "You seem comfortable doing quite a bit freely though."
> "Well, I've already tried a few things, and have a general idea of what's good and what's bad."> "It can't be that bad that she knows..." Alice looks over.
Main:> "Is there anything else you need from here?" Alice asks.
> "Um...Good day, then? And, I'm...sorry for offending you..."
Clone:
> Turn to Flan and take on a quiet tone.
> "Young Mistress, let us try to not be seen. Someone comes this way."
> Using Main's PoV, maneuver to get well out of the way of Reina's travel path.
Main:> "Me? No, not really. Though my interest in it is present now, and I wish I could've discussed it after that battle..." Alice looks on. "I'm sure it would've granted me some sort of progress in my dolls..."
> "Er...do you want to give this 'fusion' thing a try?"
Clone:
> "Oh, um, okay..."
Main:> Still nearby. Just a bit out of range to touch though, even with leaning.
> How far away from us is Alice?
> Is she looking at us, or checking her surroundings?
Main:> Her house.
> What's behind Alice?
> Is there open space above and behind Alice?
Main:> You give Daiyousei coordinates...
> ("Daiyousei? You may have your chance now. If you warp out of me [ x ] feet forward and [ y ] feet upward, you'll appear in open space above and behind her. She may be able to sense you, though, so I can't promise she won't turn around and see you.")
> "Doll progress? How so? Perhaps I could help somehow?"
Clone:
> "...No, I will stay with you, Young Mistress. This is probably not as bad as I think it will be."
Main:> Alice looks to you, then the departing woman, and back to you.
> "I am always up for learning more about this ability."
Clone:
> "Oh. Well, I can leave you if need be."
> Offer her the parasol.
Main:> "Simply, Is there anything I can do for you here?"
> "I'm afraid I still don't understand, Miss Margatroid. It feels like everyone has been talking circles around me."
Clone:
> Move to rejoin our main self. If Reina or her kid see us, smile and wave at them.
Main:> No. She is looking to you from where she appeared.
> Unmake our copy self, now that she is with us.
> Is Daiyousei still within us?
> "Mmm...perhaps you could tell me what you've theorized about all this?"
> "I mean in regards to it helping your dolls."> You can't effectively whisper to Daiyousei this close to Alice. At least, not inconspicuously. She doesn't seem to take note of you relaying it mentally either.
> ('Try sneaking inside, Daiyousei...")
> "Yes. I'm curious to hear."
> If we are able to do so,when Alice is distracted by explaining,not staring,try and make a subtle eye-contact ,in so far as trying to relate that message,with Daiyousei and then trace it back to the house while still ending up facing Alice .> "Well, a method of controlling dolls could possibly be enhanced with more information on this. It does seem to relate to energies." Alice opens her door.
> If Alice starts to turn in her direction , step closer to her as to hinder her line-of-sight while politely asking not to interrupt her explanation .
// I am afraid at this rate we might end up having to follow Alice in her house to hear out all the explanation and see for ourselves since Alice's House is ordinarly guarded by casual sneaking and so Daiyousei could already be prudenly seeing she is not having enough opening&cover to sneak-in //.
> "May I come in with you?"> "Of course." Alice holds the door for you.
> "Thank you."> You head in.
> Enter!
> "Ooh..."> "As I said. I've been a bit busy."
> Can we sense Daiyousei's essence still? If so, re-absorb her remotely.> What distance can we Energy-Absorb a willing person,again?And now it is also Experimental-Fusion,right?
> "Well, still, it is neat to see."
> Can we sense Daiyousei's essence still? If so, re-absorb her remotely.
> "Well, still, it is neat to see."
> What distance can we Energy-Absorb a willing person,again?And now it is also Experimental-Fusion,right?> You don't feel her nearby. It seems she might be trying to search still... even in her current state...
> In any case start doing it quickly as soon as sensing Daiyousei.
> After this we should probably meet up outside with Young Mistress Flandre ,asking her about her talk with Reina&Uni excepted personal matters , and with Daiyousei out of us make the point of what we know and suspect about Master Patchouli's whereabouts&movements for the rescue ....
> ... And yet that Reina really appeared to be very knowledgeable,skilled and conscious ,if somehow over-worrying,about this"Fusion" so we should seek her out in the future,as a secondary but objectively useful task, by better terms to not only learn from her bur also to demonstrate we are conscious with our ability and its uses as well...
> Add (Secondary)Quest :" Learn&Grow by Royal Fusion ".
// On " Wakasagihime World Walk's Step " I sincerely advise not to get discouraged and drop it but just to be putting on temporary hiatus since the player-base dwindled also because summer-time&summer-work&holidays is really starting and there was and still is , for Summer but also indepent of it, more "grouping" about the " Big" Quests ( less so now with Taishi's" Greater Centenary Festival" being discontinued :( ).
//
// On " Wakasagihime World Walk's Step " I sincerely advise not to get discouraged and drop it but just to be putting on temporary hiatus since the player-base dwindled also because summer-time&summer-work&holidays is really starting and there was and still is , for Summer but also indepent of it, more "grouping" about the " Big" Quests ( less so now with Taishi's" Greater Centenary Festival" being discontinued :( ).// Wakasagihime quest has been quite lonely. I wanted to try something that I believed would've been calm and pleasant.
//
> "I hope I'm not imposing..."> "No, you're fine. Hourai is just a bit worked up right now."
> "That is unfortunate. Perhaps I can help?"> "It's just something that'll take a bit more time, rather than another pair of hands."
> "Ah, okay."> "That's a bit of a problem. I don't know much about that... Occurrence. It's just speculation that it could help."
> "So what do you think we could do to help you experiment?"
> Remotely absorb Dai again.> You quickly start to take in the fairy.
> "We can still start with that. Would you like a demonstration, maybe?"
> Keep absorbing.> It seems to be taking a bit...
> "Bring together? I could take them both into me, I suppose...would that be adequate?"
> Keep going.> "Hmm... Never mind then."
> ("Daiyousei?")
> "I don't know...I have only ever taken energy in and let energy out."
> "I mean, I suppose I could try..."> "Well?"
> How much of her energy do we have?> Most of, you believe.
> ("Dai, dear? Can you hear me?")> Yes. Some are... Simply watching you...
> Look around. Are there mobile dolls immediately available?
> "Hmm..."> You feel, identifying such, then make an attempt...
> Check for essences in two dolls that are next to each other. Once we find such, try flowing the energy from one directly into the other.
> Frown a bit.l
> "Maybe not directly, but..."
> Try absorbing one of the dolls.
> Frown.> You can, once again, feel Dai.
> "Are...you or they resisting?'
> Try walking over to the doll and putting our hand (lightly) on it.
> Resume absorbing Daiyousei.> You resume, and get her in fully.
> "Oh, that? That is something else."
> ("Are you all right, dear?")> ("I thought I found something... But it must've been a mirage. Because something was making me feel bad. Like I was dying.")
> "Oh, it's similar, but not anything to directly do with your dolls, I mean."
> ("Strange...it was not me retrieving you, was it?")> ("How could I know...")
> "Just someone else I'm with."
> ("Mmm. Well, do you remember whereabouts it happened?")> ("Around this house...")
> "Maybe not as far as we'd have liked, but we've at least eliminated some possibilities and narrowed the list of what to try, yes? Speaking of which..."
> Try absorbing the energy of the doll our hand is on.
> ("And you no longer feel that way?")> ("Not near death, no...")
> Keep pulling.
> Stop pulling and back away.> "No, it's my mistake." Alice speaks.
> "S-sorry..."
> "It's quite alright. I don't know why it isn't working, though...I haven't encountered such a problem before."> "It could be as you considered. They're resisting you. In order to keep doing what they were before. I'll make it so they don't."
> "Oh, I see. That's very interesting, that they're capable of such. I did not know others could do so. But yes, please do as you need."> "It seems simple enough. Anyways, go for it." Alice brings two dolls forward
> Try remotely absorbing the one on the right.> You try...
> "Oh. Well, I suppose that's not too surprising..."> You flow the energy into the other doll...
> Flow the energy we just absorbed into the doll on the left.
> "There...both energies are now in one doll. How does that feel for you?"> "It doesn't seem like it can do any more than what I already can normally..."
> "Mmm. Well, if it's all your magic, then it may not make a difference in the end. The dolls do not seem to have their own innate life essence to be combined, like you and I."> "As I thought. I'll have to meet with that woman again."
> "It may be possible for us to do something if we combined. But I cannot guarantee anything."> "Not today. I already have enough to do."
> "It wouldn't take very long at all. But if you do not wish to, I will not force you."> "... I guess it wouldn't stop my dolls." Alice sighs. "You really must believe in that magician to be putting off her search so much."
> "Well, now I know that she is safe and in hiding, rather than captive. Taking a little extra time also will make the Young Mistress happy."> "Huh? Since when?"
> Offer a hand to Alice.
> "Since about a half hour ago, I think. I thought I mentioned it when I returned here just now..."> "Hmm..."
> What energies can we sense from the angry doll? Just the typical Alice magic, or is there any life essence there as well?> Alice's magic as well as some life, you believe... It's hard to discern.
> Pull our hand back and look worried.> "I couldn't just leave a guest to do something so time consuming."
> "Oh, no, please, take care of her first."
> Recreate our copy.> "Not for this, no. I'd have all the hands I'd need anyways"
Copy:
> "Could I help?"
> "Oh. All right."> "Making new clothes for them. Which means I have to think of them."
> Unmake our copy.
> "What needs to be done? Clothing repair?"
> "Mmm, I see.":wikipedia: :blush:
> Look curiously at the angry doll.
> "...You know, I think the combining technique might work with your little one here..."
> "Mmm, I see."
> Look curiously at the angry doll.
> "...You know, I think the combining technique might work with your little one here..."
:wikipedia: :blush:// I'd rather not make it into a continuation of anything. If I did, there'd be less consideration in following it.
> (Pensively and somewhat apologetic tone :"Daiyousei dear,If you have left on the verge of dying gradually&quickly - a side-effect which should have never existed or felt , so I am sorry for it , to well-disposed but unaware,like you, Fairies&Fey&Alike Spirits... -finally you woke up being "Absorbed by Me - nevertheless always remember you and anyone else are able to to Resist and Be Un-Willing being "Combined or Fused or Absorbed...Above all if it is more important to be sure or just out&abourif one " - however as long as we are at Alice's or near , until things are resolved annd unless you noticed something I am missing,it is Preferrable to Err on Prudency&Cunning).
>( About noticing : My News are that This Side pleasant&cordial but with some tension&wariness by Alice's Dolls,also due to Alice Herself in the middle of Cloth-Designing&Making; I am wishing yours to be interesting at least for yourself and the Fairies you might know ".)
>Softly Looking&Adressing the quoted speakers) : "Alice,If she is Willfull Herself - Good Day and is very nice to be meeting you, Hourai ; I am sorry for being ,even if not on purpose and to help Alice out some, a timewaster - I could try out Energy Sensing and then ,but by degres,Combination with your your Permission as well.
> "To be more exact and to preapare everyone is ready ,when I had been Energy-Scanning,I was Feeling likely from Hourai, not just Alice's Magical Energy but also " Weaker and Undefined "a New Magical One an AND EVEN a Life One.
> Wait and Contemplate sending out our Clone to stay in contact with the Young Mistress and,if possible, better explain ourself with Reina&Uni alongside relaying Alice's Interest.
//In general any "(New )Remilia Quest " ,or " Scarlet&SDM Quest " should be more followed and be more Inspired/Inspiration ,if " Blessed" by at the very least Decent Continuity . Idem for fairly Similar "Plot" ,maybe for the longer term and maybe for Authors' Collaboration : "Scarlet Sisters(or Family / "Househould"/"History") Quest" or a "SDM Quest" OR EVEN a (!) " Anonymous-ish Mostly- Resident of SDM-MISTY LAKE-REGIONS " // :wikipedia: :o .
> ("Honestly, I'm not sure...I don't know if I'd be able to say until we find what you discovered previously.")> ("If I die in here, will I be gone for good?")
> "Would you like to try? Though, she doesn't seem interested in trying..."
> ("I'm...not sure, honestly.")> "Hm? What do you mean?"
> "Well, I could possibly do both...it would seem Miss Kirisame saw you heading toward our home earlier. I had been hoping to not ask about it, but..."
> "I mean I am curious why you were heading toward our home earlier, as I don't recall seeing you."> The doll looks over to Alice...
> "Sightseeing when you claim to be this busy with household tasks?"> "Mhm." She nods. "Procrastination is a bit tough to get by sometimes. Even only now have I decided to start on Shanghai and Hourai's clothing, among the other things my dolls are taking care of."
> Look to Hourai to see how she reacts.> The doll is avoiding your gaze...
> How is Meiling's view of the overall lake?> You think she can hardly see anything when it's misty...
> What about on a day like today?> You think she'd be able to see a bit of the lake near the mansion. It's still too large to see a lot of it and it's surroundings.
> Frown a bit at Hourai.> "The gate guard? I didn't see her, but she couuld've seen me."
> "And Meiling would confirm this if I asked her about it?"
> Frown some more, then sigh.> Hourai looks around, before speaking quietly to Alice.
> "All right, never mind, then. I suppose I am back to Square One."
> ...Could Patchouli take care of herself?> As Alice said, on a good day. Otherwise, she could be in trouble against anything more than an average Fairy, and maybe even adult humans.
> "...On good days, yes..."> Hourai whispers something to Alice again.
> "What's going on, Miss Margatroid?"> "Well... I did have Patchouli at my house for a while but it was short lived... It seems Hourai misplaced her..."
> ("It seems so...Maybe it's related to that feeling of death you were getting?")>"Well Hourai?" Alice asks.
> "'Misplaced'? Has she run off somewhere, then?"
> Look to Alice.> "Confront her about it, of course. May need to have a duel..."
> "What should we do, then?"
> "I suppose...perhaps having the Young Mistress around will help in that regard."> "If she's fine with more than a one on one."
> Shrug.> "Shall we test how strong you are against a magician, or will you prefer someone else going up against Marisa."
> 'I'll do whatever is necessary to help Lady Patchouli."
> "I...can give it a try. Perhaps I can enhance myself along the way as well..."> "I doubt a 'try' will be good enough."
> "I can't exactly ask someone else to do this for me, though."> "I feel I should, given it was my doll whom allowed it."
> "...Well, if you're willing to do so..."> "Yes. Though, it will be a bot harder with someone who won't want to fight Marisa..."
> "Mmm. I don't suppose you would want to try any of what I was trying earlier with her, Miss Margatroid?"> The doll pipes up.
> "That wasn't why-"> ("Is something wrong?")
> Stop.
> "...Very well. Let us head out, then."
> ("That's a hard question to answer, dear.")
// Alright,after polishing my previous post,I am yet again aware I need to do a better proofreading with a better usage of (Ipad+Safari Browser)auto-correct AND ESPCIALLY a better resuming... //> ("Mrr...") Daiyousei mumbles in a bit of an upset manner.
> ( "Hard to answer for there are Things Right&Wrong Mixed.
> "Right : there is little to worry ,though it it is still something, about Master Patchouli's Health even consideing her "Suprising Evasion from the Young Mistress' Kidnap-Plan " with her seemingly being on a good day ""
> '' Wrong : a sort-of "Magician Web of Misdirections" spinned together by Kirisame and even Master Patchouli with some aid by Hourai to face off ..."
> " Oh,the Right is also Miss Margatroid start helping&making it up AND ESPECIALLY your keep-on nice help , Daiyousei ,~ BUT remember I wouldn't like it and wouldn' t be fair if you are just helping with no fun or reward sooner or later, mh?~).
>When outside briefly inform Alice we first have to meet up with the Young Mistress who should be near by the road ahead or around it.
> Once we are out the Cottage ,go look for Flandre where our Koa-Clone last parted with her,call for her and ,unless she still seems to be needing privacy,greet&meet her.
// Ah,sorry,I meant "...Continuity... " ( Previous Reply,bottom half in page no. 19) like a Steady and Coherent Effort&Activty ,regardless if it is "Continued or Fresh "and not Continuation&Sequel from another Story //.
> "Well, she already wants to 'play' with Marisa anyway..."> "That doesn't mean she has to be involved in the matter."
> Give a wry smile.> "This isn't something to play around about..." Alice frowns.
> "If *you* wish to tell her that, you are welcome to do so."
> "Oh, I am completely serious. But the Young Mistress currently has the idea planted rather firmly in her head, and I do not wish to be the one that tries to dig it out."> "You mean to say she already knows that Marisa has Patchouli with her?"
> "No, but she already knows she wishes to duel with Marisa, and based on earlier conversations, has concrete expectations of such."> "She's with someone else though. We can probably get to Marisa without her knowledge."
> "Ah, Miss Reina? Hmm...Perhaps that is feasible..."> "Regardless, we should hurry up. Anything can happen in the time we're wasting thinking of people who could get in the way."
> "Very well. Mmm, do you want to be seen in my company, or do you-oh, wait, no, that wouldn't work, would it? No, let us simply go, then."> "What matters is that Marisa will probably want a solo duel for Patchouli. If she doesn't, then maybe we could outdo her together."
> "What matters is that Marisa will probably want a solo duel for Patchouli. If she doesn't, then maybe we could outdo her together."
> The doll speaks up.
> "Let's at least stay optimistic and hope she will want to duel for the matter at all..." Alice adds.
>_
> You direction yourself towards Marisa's home...
> Start to discreetly,especially in regards to Flandre and Reina&Unj, head to Marisa's with Alice&Hourai
> " Would in not be even better though to,alongside we carefully being on our way, make my Little Clone go meet up with the Young Mistress for checking up and accompanying her alongside but also for warning if she tries to intervene with bad-timing or if we do need her help at the right-timing "?
> (" Are you holding up well,I am hoping so, despite these new upsetting tidings ,which I am going to deal with with some help,Daiyousei dear "?)
// Once the Flandre's Situation,the Koa-Clone could also be scouting ahead around Marisa's house before or after the arrivals
> Do we feel different compared to when we first absorbed Dai?> Nothing you notice
> ("Does it feel bad?")
> ("I can let you out if you don't mind being naked in front of Miss Margatroid...")> "T-Thats no good! Don't you have my clothes still?"
> ("I do, in my backpack. You'd have to be out nude long enough to put them on, though.")> ("You could just stop behind something...") Daiyousei continues.
> Look around. What cover options are there?> Just trees.
> ("Would a tree do? That is our only option.")> ("That's just fine...")
> ("That's just fine...")
>_
> Look around for the> You scan your surroundings briefly, before deciding on the biggest in view and float towards it.:] Wow! That's the Second Biggest Tree I've SeenBest Covering Tree in a Space who is both Secluded and Not Too Far.
>After Listening&Scanning, Float to it if nothing else is suspicious.
> You scan your surroundings briefly, before deciding on the biggest in view and float towards it.
>_
> ("Okay. I'm ready...")
> ( " I found a covering and secluded enough tree for you and I am going to cleanly deposit your clothes ,Daiyousei,so just tell me when you are ready for Privacy ,after another short while for a 2nd and last check " ) .
> Reach its base and unpack Daiyousei clothes on the cleanest patch on the ground but immediately stop when finishedto still Look&Listen&Scan ,
> ("Okay. I'm ready...")
> You deposit the fairy's wears. Alice seems to be wondering what you're doing, from the looks shes giving.
>_
> " I was carrying a change of clothes for a friend who is just about to come here and this here is the best place right now for some privacy...".> "I didn't ask, but alright..." Alice continues on her path.
> "...As long as we do keep some distance and turn around until she is done ".
> If Alice agrees and follow suit, turn around to move some distance away and then release Daiyousei on top of her clothes.
> While waiting for her to be finished,Create Clone,facing away from Dayiousei, and Scan.
> "I didn't ask, but alright..." Alice continues on her path.
> You head away towards the tree, and release the fairy from you.
> Nothing seems to be of note in the forest around you...
>_
> Memorize the path Alice is taking ,take steps in that direction,stop and then call after her : " I am going to come along> You have your clone follow along.
very soon,do not worry,and to not waste precious time I can remedy with this... ".
> Create Clone to follow her in our stead but be prepared to diverge,and let Alice know,as soon as we find signs of the Young Mistress or,if difficult to find her first,Reina&Uni.
> Listen to Daiyousei if everything is alright but otherwise do not disturb her.
> Is Dai dressed?> Yes.
> If not, are we looking at her?
Main:
> "Well, dear, there you are."
> To Daiyousei ,smiling: " It is good to stretch one own wings literally and figuratively after a while,is it not? "> "Yeah. It is." Daiyousei agrees, stretching.
> "Ah,do not be worried if we lose sight of Miss Alice since my clone is accompanying her and so we could manage approaches more discreetly and surprisingly ,also with more possibilities to come across the Young Mistress more swiftly, until we all come together for 1st confrontations with Marisa ... or a similar important situation ".
> Koa Clone to Alice:"I was considering it could be better if we proceed to and scout around Marisa 's Home as 2 pairs in contact through me,besides the higher possibilities in finding the Young Mistress sooner, and also having some surprise factor when 1st confrontations with Marisa are to be happening ".
> Koa Clone :anything interesting or odd to sense normally or otherwise?
Main:> "In...teresting. I guess."
> "So how did your experience feel overall?"
Main:> "It was just kinda uncomfortable."
> "What did it feel like was happening to you, that you needed to come back out?"
> "Hmm. I wonder if it was something I was doing?"> "Nono, not any of that."
> "Hrm. Well, anyway, shall we catch up with Miss Margatroid?"> Daiyousei nods.
> "Very well. This way."> You follow yourself, catching up a bit after spotting Marisa's house.
> Chase after our other self.
> Unmake our copy self.> "Maybe we should... Actually ask if she has that person over first?" Daiyousei speaks up.
> "So how do we want to handle this?"
> "...Perhaps, but I suspect she would not have sent me back in the direction of Miss Margatroid earlier if she were willing to give Lady Patchouli up that easily..."> "Whatever the case, we should be able to figure out why she wants her. Even if she won't get back home in a while." Alice says.
> "I certainly hope so..."> "Patchouli will be all right. You have some faith in her, don't you?" Alice asks.
> "Oh, most definitely. I am simply hoping that this all ends as quickly and painlessly as possible."> "I'm glad we found her this soon." Daiyousei says.
> Nod.> "Well, we're here anyways."
> "Me as well. The less I am out, the better, quite honestly."
> What can we sense for energies in the area?> Two energies not immediately near you. No, three.
> "Well, we're here anyways."
> "So what are we doing?" Daiyousei asks.
>_
> Three...in which direction are they coming from?
> Focus-Scan for Possibile Directions,Identities,Details : perphaps the Young Mistress and Reina with Uni or...? "> You doubt you could find out who one's energy belongs to. You're not Meiling, only she's that skilled in such a thing... so you've heard.
> " Oh,we are preparing ourselves by being of a clear and good mind&intent&plan before the Most Important Confrontation Yet and as for another preparation right now..."
> " ... I have just found out 3 people-energies not immediately near and I am further scanning them so maybe the 3 are the Young Mistress - especially her since she has been the "1st involved with Master Patchouli's kidnapping of -sort '', has been interested into helping resolving it and lasly I still have my duty to her and the Scarlet Mansion for the necessary bits of accompanying and accounting for her - and Reina with Uni or maybe " new" someonea ,but any good help ,if it is truly that ,is welcome for preparinf and beyond ".
>
> Nod.> "Regardless, if we can get Patchouli, then that's all that matters, right?" Alice says.
> "Indeed, though that was to be expected, I suppose. I can't tell who they are, though. Marisa, Lady Patchouli, the Young Mistress, Miss Reina and her child...it could be any combination of them, or even other people, perhaps."
> "Correct. Minimal collateral damage would simply be preferred."> "Alright. Let's see who they are. Do our best to deal with it quickly."
> Resume heading toward the energies we sensed.> You are at Marisa's house. Getting any closer would be pressing against her walls.
> Are there any windows nearby?> Yes.
> Try sneaking up to and peeking through the closest one.> You sneak over and peer through...
> Do we see anyone?
> Do we see anyone?
> To help out sight and other normal senses for this task, keep feeling for the energies inside as " tracks " to better see AND to avoid being seen.> You don't. You can't pinpoint where the energies might be in this house...
> Try the next window.
> Try the next window.
// It won't be long from now to need to directly knock on the door,but right now it is better for Koakuma to be checking all the windows, and also to be checking away for them, for this "Group"; unless there are too many windows and in that case it should turn into checking 1 for each-house side and floor //> No. You at least know there were 2 on this side.
> Be sharp to notice anything important or odd, but do keep ourselves on our toes to avoid being seen.
> Did we see how many windows are in the house and their general position?
> If so, where are the 2 we are checking?
> Do not forget to also carefully look away from the windows to see if anyone is coming.
> Is the top unblocked? If so, try floating upward enough to see where it's unblocked.> You float up, seeing a bit of open space, but just seeing more clutter in the room past it. Something does move by inside. Though you could only see the top of such...
> What did the top look like?> Something black, or darkly colored.
> Can we detect energy from it?
> Give Alice a meaningful look, then return our visual focus to the window to watch the moving thing some more.> Alice looks a tad annoyed.
> Can we tell where it went based on energy detection?> No, but it hasn't left the house yet.
> "S-sorry...> You allow Alice to go on...
> Let her go.
> !> You duck.
> Drop down below the window, so we can't be seen out it.
> Then listen to the conversation some more.
> ...Has Patchouli always sounded like that?> Only when... Well, she sounds exhausted. She usually doesn't bother speaking when really out of it, but there are occasions.
> Sneak over to the doorway Alice entered through and poke our head inside.> You move over and peak in.
> Has she spotted us?> No.
> Is Marisa immediately visible?
> Is anyone else immediately visible?
> You move over and peak in.
> Patchouli is inside indeed, and seems to be using her Philosophers Stone Spellcard. Though, not offensively.
>_
> Does Lady Patchouli look as exhausted as she sounds ?
> In which way is she using her Philosopher's Stone ?
> Stay on our toes to be prepared to quickly move out of the way if unexpected reactions come our way.
> Better remember to ask Later if they are aware of that moving black-thing around the top floor...
> "Lady Patchouli...?"> If you weren't used to it, you'd believe she's on deaths door.
> What do we know about Philosopher's Stone in general?> It's one of Patchouli's very high tier spells. As such, it's also very taxing on her. It utilizes five elements of the seven she is proficient with at once, allowing an onslaught of attacks. When not using it in full power (passively, for example), she can simply strengthen and add supporting fire to a spell that uses one of those elements.
> Do we know in particular what the stones shattering means?
> "Wah!"> You sprint to Patchouli, almost knocking into Daiyousei.
> Dash all the way over to where Patchouli is.
> Is there an empty chair nearby?
>> If so, carry Patchouli over to the chair and sit her in it.
>> If not reposition Patchouli so she is on her back, face-up, on the floor.
> Whichever of these is done, make sure her heart rate and breathing are reasonable.
> Is there an empty chair nearby?
>> If so, carry Patchouli over to the chair and sit her in it.
>> If not reposition Patchouli so she is on her back, face-up, on the floor.
> Whichever of these is done, make sure her heart rate and breathing are reasonable.
> While doing Recovery Measures, tell to Daiyousei and Alice: " Was she performing some Taxing Research for Too Long alongside Marisa...? "> Yes. Almost like a ray of light in all the clutter.
> Move Over to the source of the footsteps, Marisa seemingly, preparing for some kind of Confrontation.
> Energies Scan.
> "Please don't hurt her!"> "Hurt her? It's on cool. See?" Marisa points her weapon at you for a couple of seconds, and a very pleasant and cool breeze flows out from it. However, she quickly returns it to Patchouli.
> "O-oh..."> "I may have lied about her being here, but that's because I knew something like this would happen." Marisa looks between you and Alice. "Guests when she's been straining herself like that."
> "What happened to the Young Mistress?"
> "What happened to the Young Mistress?"
> Wait, the Young Mistress!
> Do we still have that energy Flan gave us? If so, how does it make us feel?
> " She really wanted to come and meet you on this outing and ,because of that,here was also set as a meet-up point for eventualities ".> No, you returned it back to her a while ago.
> Frown.> Yes.
> Can we detect Patchouli's energies from here? If so, how do they feel?
> Try remotely sending some of our own energies Patchouli's way. We've absorbed and converted a fair amount of ambient forest energy, we should have some to spare.> You begin to send some of your energy to Patchouli.
> Keep going for a bit, until (a) it has an appreciable effect on Patchouli, (b) it has an appreciable effect on us, or (c) someone else in the room objects to what we're doing.> You continue for a few moments, until you notice Marisa has her mini hakkero pointed towards you.
> Glare at Marisa for a few seconds, then stop and silently exit the house.> You give a glare, but decide to exit...
> Let just a little bit of acid drip into our voice.> "If that's the way you see it. Though I'm still going to see what's up with all of this."
> "Frankly, I was just going to leave, since my presence is clearly not wanted and an active hindrance."
> "I wish you well, then, Miss Margatroid. Thank you for all of your help."> "I'm gonna see if she does recover well. If not, I can help..." Daiyousei sits down. "Uh, are you really gonna leave?"
> Look to Daiyousei.
> "And thank you to you as well, dear. You may return to your friends if you wish."
> If we are not stopped, head out of the forest on foot, and then take flight and head back home.
> Add some more exasperation to our speech.> The remaining doll near Alice argues.
> "Well, unlike everyone else here, there is demonstrably nothing I can do to help the situation. So why should I bother? Lady Patchouli will recover just fine without me."
//That is too sudden and unplanful to head back to the Mansion ALONE and with only Partial-Explanations and Obligations Fulfilled when we were originally,and should be still meaning ,to be with 3+1(and maybe the Acquaintances of Reina&Uni) Companions,especially Flandre but also Daiyousei...//
> Wait,do not leave yet and stay outside by Alice&Daiyousei,even the Sorroundings.
> It is far too soon to let ourself,Master Patchouli's Familiar,to be ousted by Marisa and Marisa alone with not enough.
> To Daiyousei but also Alice : "Thinking it over better,I am not going to leave yet as Myself,Master Patchouli's Familiar,Librarian and Denizen of the Mansion,BUT this is certainly putting doubts and obstacles in my but also - Thank you all again - our way to understand and help....".
> Polite Inquiry to Alice&Shangai :"Ah is that fine,Miss Alice and Shangai? I and Daiyousei are both listening and waiting ; Am I mistaken or is Shangai talking to herself in relation to Marisa and the Inside of her Home but there is also far more to it,right? "
Not too soon at all if one has been paying attention to what has been happening to Koa all game.> "Shanghai!" The doll starts to make a bit of a ruckus, motioning with her hands. She seems agitated...
Also Marisa isn't even present anymore - we exited the house- so all of your dialogue is meaningless, sorry. :V
> Don't say any of that dialogue, since we aren't around Marisa right now.
> "I'm afraid I don't know what you are referring to, Shanghai, but I was told my efforts were meaningless, so I do not see a reason for me to keep trying."
> "Home. Then...maybe wander for a bit. Clear my head."> "Clear your head? Oh... Did that make you upset?"
> "...Y-...It is more the straw that broke my temper's back. But yes."> "Anything I can help with? I can do a lot..."
> "...I don't know. I suppose you could come with me?"> "If you'd like."
> Listen at the door.> There's a very low voice.
> Roll our eyes.> You roll your eyes, feeling a piercing stare on you after such...
> Keep listening.
> ...The door isn't open, is it?> No. It seems the other doll closed it as she went out.
> Look back to Alice and Daiyousei and shrug.> You shrug.
> Go back to listening.> There seems to be silence.
> Look back at Alice and gesture at the door with a questioning look.> "I thought you were going home." Alice speaks quietly.
> Speak quietly as well.> "It shouldn't be neces-"
> "I didn't think Lady Patchouli would recover so quickly. But I am more curious if you were going to go back inside."
> Sigh and get out of the way.> You move aside.
> Poke our head in again.> You peer in.
> Sigh.> "Koa?" Patchouli questions.
> "Lady Patchouli..."
> Step inside.> "What are you talking about?" Patchouli clears her throat.
> "I am sorry, Lady Patchouli. I did what I could, but it would seem it was pointless to do so."
> "It's...been a long day. Though I suppose it has not been your best day either."> "Ugh, I've been dragged to at least three different places... And you?"
> "Simply a lot of unpleasant realizations about myself and where I stand in the world."> "You've started to try and make a place for yourself? Or are you just considering what others think about you and where you are right now?"
> "Less what others think of me and more the reality of life. I have never felt so abjectly powerless and useless before today."> "You can improve, can't you?"
> Sound a little sadder and quieter.> "I think she wants to feel needed." Daiyousei peeks into the house. "And more useful."
> "Perhaps over time. But the emergency I was expected to address was today. And, well..."
> Gesture at each of the three magicians, before limply throwing our hands up in redesigned depression.
> Who closed the door?> All of you are away from the door, except yourself. Though, Daiyousei seems to be gone.
> "I was left a ransom note that instructed me to overthrow my house's head just to get another hint as to what happened to Lady Patchouli! Of course I was not going to go around telling everyone about it."
> "Of course I did. I had to get you back. I had always intended to put her back once I found you, of course, but that's long since resolved itself."> "Whoa, you served Remilia her own dish?" Mairsa asks in surprise.
> "It was not difficult, she slept through the whole thing."> "...What?"
> "Sort of? I just absorbed her. She's back now, though."> "Absorbed... What?" Patchouli asks.
> "Of course not. I'm not so stupid as to steal from Mistress in that fashion."> "Who did you take from, then?"
> "The Young Mistress lent me some of hers for a while. Other than that, I have only taken some ambient energy."> "Hm... I wonder if that'll have any negative effects on you..."
> "I'd rather not take from other people if I can avoid it...and I don't think Lady Patchouli should be exporting resources right now anyway."> "If you can avoid it? What happened during my friendly little visit then?"
> Frown.> "Just like Patchy said. Sometimes it's better to let someone else do the job. Like Flan." Marisa speaks.
> "Lady Patchouli was missing and you were invading. How else could I have remotely hoped to stop you?"
> "I didn't even know what I was doing at the time. I was still figuring the whole thing out. Honestly, I was hoping to absorb her to stop the chaos outright and leet her out somewhere far away later."> "Perhaps you should develop that so we can trap her the next time." Patchouli advises.
> "Well, I mean, she countered it this time by blowing me up, so...."> "Were getting a bit on my nerves..." The black white mumbles as Patchouli looks towards her.
> "Um, a-anyway, if you have business here, Lady Patchouli, then I should probably leave you to it and be off..."> "Well I've been forced out of the library today... Since I'm here and doing something of interest, I'll be continuing a bit."
> "Well, uh, that works too, I suppose..."> "Let's get going then." Marisa speaks.
> "Mmm...may I offer you a ride, Lady Patchouli?"> "I'll gladly accept."
> "Certainly not if I have a passenger. After that, though, I don't know."> The magician nods, taking another drink of water and setting it to the side.
> Get up next to Patchouli.
> "Are you ready?"
> Place a hand on Patchouli and absorb her into us.> Patchouli seems confused as to what you're doing, but doesn't object in the end.
> Once this is done, gather and fold her clothes and store them in our backpack.
> "I believe she will still be able to hear you."> "Ah. Well, at least the sun won't be bothersome anymore..."
> There you go, Lady Patchouli. This should not require any physical effort on your part now.
> Can you hear Marisa from here?> "Did she say something? Should I be listening to anyone?"
> She did. Hrmm...> "Nice try." Marisa simply walks past you.
> Look to Marisa.
> "Or you could join her."
> "I'm sure you could get out if you wanted to. It's been done before."> "Don't think I'm just gonna take the bait though. Besides, I like it out here."
> Exit the house as well.
> Nod.> "That's good." Alice says.
> "As you wish. I'll relay messages as needed, then, if that's okay."
> Did you hear any of that, Lady Patchouli? If not, I'll relay what the others are saying to you as needed.
> Well, we'll do our best, then. How does this feel for you, anyway?
> How do we feel now, having absorbed Patchouli?
> "In that case, what would you like to know, or chat about?"
> Well, we'll do our best, then. How does this feel for you, anyway?
> How do we feel now, having absorbed Patchouli?
> "In that case, what would you like to know, or chat about?"
> To Lady Patchouli: " I am going to try and giving you over " more control of the Absorbed Energies" for better comultiplications, Lady Patchouli, but in the meantime, as soon as Marisa is ready to continue and I have tried contacting Daiyousei, the Fairy who has been helping me, I can Relay she wants to " chat about " the Research&Prospect.> You aren't sure how to give Patchouli control over your own magic...
> Try and give over a measured part of our Absorbed Energies Control to Lady Patchouli; note changes upon both of us.
> On the outside: "But before that, has Daiyousei left for the Misty Lake or is she still nearby and wants to come back ".
> If none knows, look around and, if she is not found, call out and, if nothing, "Scan for Daiyousei ".
> On the way back Stay Attentive and " Scan for the Young Mistress ".
> I am happy to be of service, Lady Patchouli~ Please let me know if you need anything. Truthfully, this is an honor...and having you inside me feels incredible...> You resume heading for the mansion in specific.
> "Hrm. Hopefully I can find her later."
> "Anyway, repairs have begun, yes. They were mostly being done by maids, though I believe Mistress was overseeing at least part of it herself."
> Resume absorbing ambient environment magic into ourselves. Be careful not to accidentally nab the magic of any of the magicians present; we don't want to be rude(r than necessary).
> Are we actually proceeding back home? If not, begin doing so, with the expectation that the others will come with us.
> I'll be happy to have you here for as long as you like. We can work out book transportation when it becomes an issue.> "Agreed."
> "The maids and Mistress seem to have it in hand. Though perhaps Mistress would appreciate a direct apology."
> Try focusing and flowing the entirety of Patchouli's essence into our chest, to see if it changes us at all.> You make an attempt...
> So, just to be sure, you are relaxed in there, and not exerting yourself at all? I have never been on the other end of this, so I don't quite know how the experience feels, or how I could make it better for you.
> Nod to Marisa.
> Wonderful~ Please let me know if you feel any different, okay? I may try some things to learn what I can do with this ability, since I don't know everything about it myself.> "Alright."
> "So, Marisa, what did you want to discuss with Lady Patchouli?"
> "Presumably nothing without Lady Patchouli's permission. Or was that directed at her?"> "To Patchy."
> Nod.> ("Oh? Let's see how you do such. Ahem... Sun Wood Sign ⌠Photosynthesis⌡ is already an application of what your friend can do. I'm just looking for what can be expanded upon.")
> Lady Patchouli? Marisa wants to know what you plan to do with her friend's magic. Perhaps enhancing your endurance? Oh, may I try to imitate you when responding out loud? Or would that be uncouth?
> "Mmm."> You try to speak like Patchouli...
> Look to Marisa.
> "Lady Patchouli says, um..."
> Clear our throat.
> Try changing our tone of voice so we sound like Patchouli. See if we can draw on her essence inside of us to help with this - who knows what'll work? (Don't imitate her in a mocking tone, though.)
> "'Sun Wood Sign ⌠Photosynthesis⌡ is already an application of what your friend can do. I'm just looking for what can be expanded upon.'"
> Nod to signify the end of our message.
> Mentally judge our performance while waiting for a response.
> I hope that was to your liking, Lady Patchouli. Or, at least, not terribly offensive. I thought it was pretty good, anyway...er, regardless, Miss Marisa is fine with your reasoning, though she says there's not much to work with in the library. I have a bit of a hard time believing that myself, but I suppose you two would know better...> "That was fine. And she does have a point... Perhaps we'll head outside for it, unfortunate as that would be...
> Nod.> You don't think you can quite reach it.
> "She says you have a point and that it might have to happen outside, as unfortunate as that is."
> Can we open and reach into our backpack without taking it off? If so, adopt a thinking expression for a moment, then reach back into the backpack, fish out Patchouli's hat, and put it on as best we can. Try not to cover our head wings, those are too important as a charm point to cover.
> I suppose I would need to let you out for such a thing, hmm? Unless you think you can do what needs to be done from where you are.> "It would seem so."
> Though, based on how the day has gone, I think that the longer I have absorbed someone, the more they are able to sense the world around them...but I don't know how long that would take...> "Let's find out, then."
> Understood, Lady Patchouli~> "I'd like to take my time. Why do you ask?"
> "If I may ask the both of you, how long do you think this sort of thing might take, and how much time are you able to devote to it?"
> Oh, I was asking Marisa and Miss Margratroid, since I don't know how long our side experiment here will take. My apologies.> Alice seems somewhat lost in thought, or paying little attention to the conversation.
> "All right. I ask because Lady Patchouli and I wish to see how long it will take before she is able to sense the world around her like this. From what I have experienced today, it seems like it does gradually happen the longer someone is within me, though I do not know exactly how long it takes."
> "Very well, then. Thank you."> "What do you mean by different? It still feels fine, for the most part."
> By the way, Lady Patchouli, does anything feel different yet so far?
> I mean if you can hear or see anything. Though, you say 'for the most part'...is there discomfort anywhere that wasn't there before?
> I mean if you can hear or see anything. Though, you say 'for the most part'...is there discomfort anywhere that wasn't there before?
> Like for example, do focus on the following conversation with Miss Alice and note if the perception has improved to which degree.> "Not really any discomfort, I suppose..."
> To Alice with an higher than our standard tone but lower it if it surprise her: " Miss Alice?Sorry to distract but I was talking that Lady Patchouli and I want to try out how long it takes to accumulate like this and... "
>"... Is there something weighing on your mind? Or is it just focus for planning? "
> "
> "Well, alright..."
> Head the rest of the way home. Keep track of how Patchouli feels along the way.
> "Well, alright..."
> Head the rest of the way home. Keep track of how Patchouli feels along the way.
> On the way , check with Energy-Sensing and with normal senses if there is any trace of the Young Mistress,any of her "new companions ",Daiyousei or anyone else who might be standing out .> You continue on home, on the lookout for Flandre.// :toot: :* 8) :flowerpower: Happiest Birthday (09/21/2019) to you, Neovereign / Mini "! :toot: :* 8) :flowerpower:! //[move/]
> Wave to them both.> You wave, Meiling giving you one back.
> Nod.> "Yes. It's been good so far."
> "Welcome to our home."
> Welcome home, Lady Patchouli~ Still feeling just fine?
> Does Patchouli still feel normal inside us?
> Look to Meiling.
> "Is everything okay with the Young Mistress?"
> What do we know of Meiling's abilities?
> Splendid~ At this rate, perhaps this could work out as a long term arrangement~
> "Oh. I hope it wasn't on my account, it would have been okay by me if she was out here. Anyway, Lady Patchouli is home, sound and safe."
> Pat our collarbone a couple of times with a smile.
> What do we know of Meiling's abilities?
> Splendid~ At this rate, perhaps this could work out as a long term arrangement~
> "Oh. I hope it wasn't on my account, it would have been okay by me if she was out here. Anyway, Lady Patchouli is home, sound and safe."
> Pat our collarbone a couple of times with a smile.
> You know she specializes in energy... quite well, but not much else is of your knowledge.
> " Right now she is not visible because she is taking a rest within myself so she can better recover her magic since it was nearly-exhausted due to researches ".
> Take a breath and close our eyes for a moment or two to get that mental image out of our head, then open them again.> "Ehh? But I do a lot more than just guard the gate. I won't be able to enjoy them if I'm eaten..."
> Look to and gesture at Meiling.
> "I could do the same for you, Meiling. My copy self could take up gate duties in your place."
> Give just the hint of a grin.> "Mmm I'll paaass."
> "There may be other things to enjoy. And besides, I can always put you back once we're done."
> Frown.> "Hm? Well then I guess I get to tease them about it♪ Ah, Meiling, you should try this out. Or, What? you haven't experienced it yet? I'll get a lot of attention~"
> "Aww, and I've done it now with everyone else in our home..."
> "Well, okay, in all seriousness, I know you specialize in energy. I only just discovered I could do this today, and Lady Patchouli and I are still experimenting with it. I imagine your skills and abilities would be very helpful to such research."> "Oh? Well you could've asked it earlier... But I am a bit busy with work still. I can't bet on any free time letting me reach you, though."
> "That's why I volunteered my copy self to do what needs to be done in your place."> "Eh? Then why not use your copy self to help yourself. You shouldn't rely on the help of others. Sometimes, more isn't better."
> I'll keep trying, Lady Patchouli.> "Hmm... Do you really need me?"
> "Because my copy self doesn't know any more than I do. You may know things and know how to do things with energy that we don't, which is why we need you."
> Nod.> "Then I will help, but only if we're doing it my way."
> "I'm not sure what else there is to try otherwise, and I can only imagine what kind of breakthroughs you may produce."
> "What do you mean, your way?"> "A lecture and practice, eventually we will be able to-"
> "Oh my..."> "So, shall we begin?"
> Um...what do you think, Lady Patchouli?> "I think you shouldn't have gotten greedy... We can't afford to stay being lectured by Meiling. We'll have to get by her somehow. "
> Frown a bit.> "Again with the "later"? You just said you need me. I'm going to help. You aren't getting into the mansion without it."
> "Mmm...I admit I am interested, but Lady Patchouli has her own experiments to conduct on other matters, and I cannot keep her from those. I will have to take you up on your offer another time, I'm afraid."
> Does Meiling have the authority to keep Patchouli from coming and going?> You aren't sure... While Patchouli is Remilia's friend, she isn't mansion staff, nor either of the mistresses.
> Look confused for a moment, then narrow our eyes in suspicion.
> "...What are you hiding, Meiling?"
> "Not that. ...Wait, did the Young Mistress put you up to this?"> "Did she, I wonder~"
> "I think it makes a difference, if you are denying Lady Patchouli entry."> "As the gate guard and front line of defense to the Scarlet Devil Mansion, I hold the right to deny others entry unless told otherwise by the mistress. Lady Patchouli may be the mistress' friend, but that doesn't matter if I determine that she shouldn't pass through. At least until, again, I'm told otherwise by the mistress."
> Is Marisa still around?> Yes.
> Cross our arms in front of us.
> "So that means it was with your permission that Marisa came by here earlier today, blew a hole in the library wall, and attacked several of the maids?"
> "Well, it happened."> "Well, that sounds pretty unfortunate for you..."
> "It was, yes. I got knocked out as a result."> "Ouch. Did your study help, at least? Maybe we can work towards making you better."
> "Maybe. But I would really rather Lady Patchouli be able to finish her current research before doing anything with myself."> "Hmm..." Meiling seems confused for a moment, then narrows her eyes in suspicion. "You know, there's a lot of mystery in this... I didn't want to say it, but you guys are suspicious."
> ...I suppose I was fated to have the stuffing beaten out of me today anyway...> You shout for Alice to go, firing a stream of danmaku towards Meiling without pause.
> Heave a sigh.
> "Very well, Meiling, I'll do as you-."
> Look to Alice and suddenly point inside.
> "GO!"
> Without waiting for a response, look back to Meiling and fire a straight stream of arrowheads at her torso!
> Do we know how Royal Flare works?> Yes!
> Ooh! I would be honored to try it, Lady Patchouli! That would be a rather nasty surprise for her if pulled out at the right time~
> Without bothering to change where we're looking: "Leave this to me, Kirisame!"
> Try firing a horizontal line spread of arrowheads at Meiling this time, rather than a single line aimed directly at her.
> I think charging would be better, just to make sure. We don't need to rush it, I don't think.> You try to charge Royal Flare...
> Try beginning to charge Royal Flare, to see if we're actually capable of doing so.
> "Yes! Just run!"
> Take off on pursuit of Meiling. If we can do so (depending on the status of the Royal Flare charge), fire a circle of arrowheads at Meiling, one that is large enough that it would go completely around her if she stood still.
> It works! Will I know when it's fully charged?> "I can feel my magic being used. I wonder if I could just cast it... But I think you could do it anytime. Your magic isn't exactly the same, so it might come out a bit differently.
> Continue charging Royal Flare in the background of all other actions.
> Charge (via running or flying) straight for where Meiling is without bothering with danmaku.
> How far away from Meiling are we?> You're close. You expect a sudden punch to come out... But at least you'd have to get a bit closer or she would need to leap forward first.
> Is Alice now incapacitated?
> Do we have to declare Royal Flare when using it?
> No guts, no glory! Using whatever speed we've built up, try shoulder tackling Meiling so that we hit our right shoulder into her gut and wrap our arms around her upon impact.> You keep your momentum and go for a tackle.
> Veer to the left!> You start to steer yourself. Perhaps it would've been better to veer towards the right, as Marisa slows down..
> "Throw me at her!"> "Nn, why are you the boss now?" Marisa does her best, sending you back the direction you came, though much much slower. Well... she is only human...
> Put our open hands out toward Meiling.> You fire as you fly!
> "Royal Flare!"
> Fire off Royal Flare at whatever charge level it's at. If it can be aimed at all, aim it at Meiling.
> Close our eyes!> You close your eyes.
> While Royal Flare is going off, use our energy sense to locate Meiling and keep track of her movement.
> You close your eyes.
> There might be too much energy to tell. And it doesn't seem like Meiling is using much of hers.
> "That's so briiight!"
> "I think we got Marisa, at least?"
> "I wanted to do our dive kick!" You hear voices behind you.
> You can feel the energy of the Royal Flare dissipating...
> Through the midst of the chaos, there's the sound of a door opening.
>_
> Things are quickly escalating :wat:
...
> Once Brightness and "Power Surge are Bearable, Open Eyes and and Energies to Syncronize our Movements to not get sorrounded or anticipated.
[/size][size=78%]> In any case start out being ready for a Quick Danmaku Exchange and Dodging from both behind while Speedily Disengaging Quickly Disengage and Strafing to the side, diagonally backwards getting closer, but not too much, to Marisa in order to relieve her from the mysterious attackers while keeping an eye and ear in case out , those" Three Voices" or Who is coming out of the Door" to prevent surprises like Marisa's. [/size]
> If we are blocked off or anticipated, or we sense they are going to , interrupt movement and adapt it to a swerve and for a quick counter-attacking by danmaku and dodging.
> I...think that might have worked?> You focus on trying to collect what is happening first...
> Let's not be too hasty in our aggression, now. We only fought Meiling because it was requested we do so.
> Do take the time to open our eyes and look around to get a sense of what's going on, though.
> Does Meiling look phased at all?> The Gate guard doesn't look touched at all...
> Look at Sakuya specifically and frown.
> "Oh, you have got to be kidding me."
> Not at all. I think she absorbed the whole thing.> "What? How?"
> Lower ourselves to the ground.
> "I give up. You win. I'll leave."
> My apologies, I have no idea. I am just as surprised as you are.> "Huh? Flan-I mean, the young mistress did?" Meiling questions.
> "The Young Mistress forbid me return home if I could not defeat Meiling. I am demonstrably unable to do so, even with trying multiple surprise attacks. That last one took everything I had, and it accomplished absolutely nothing."
> Turn around.
> "So I'm leaving."
> Begin walking away from the mansion.
> Frown and throw up our hands.> "I'm asking for a reason to this madness. I don't understand a bit of what's going on."
> "Can I not just leave in peace? Why is everyone in this bloody house so obsessed with demonstrating how superior to me they are?!"
> "Meiling would not let me in if I could not defeat her. I asked if the Young Mistress put her up to it, because the Young Mistress wants to see me get stronger for some reason, and she implied it was. So I tried and failed miserably, and I don't want to be here anymore if this is going to be my life now."> "Hmm. Then I will have to speak with the young mistress about this."
> Wave a hand dismissively while saying the next part.
> "Kirisame and Margatroid are unrelated, they are here to do some magical research with Lady Patchouli, who I have with me."
> My apologies, Lady Patchouli. I'll let you out somewhere out of sight and you can return home. Meiling will presumably let you through.> "I expect she'll insist on keeping me out until Remilia tells her otherwise. Now that we're being seen as suspicious..."
> Begin heading along the (outside of the) wall toward the corner.> You start to move along.
> Well, Sakuya said Mistress wanted to speak with you. You may be able to get in that way.
> ...I'm sorry things have gone this far south, Lady Patchouli. I don't know that I want to be gone forever, but...I need to not be near everyone else for a while.> "Aren't you being a bit over dramatic about this?" You could almost see her raising an eyebrow with a frown.
> Probably. I still don't want to be around here right now, though.> "I say it'd be better for you to relax in your room in our library. So that is what you should do."
> Stop.> "Few people that want to get into the mansion go through Meiling herself. We could simply break a wall on another side of the mansion. First, you will have your rest to cool off. Then we can worry about the fact that we just blew up part of the Mansion."
> But I can't go back inside. I can't beat Meiling.
> Sigh.
> May I at least have my rest somewhere else? Hurt feelings aside, there actually was someone else I intended on visiting.
// Set off Visiting Reina&Uni or...?//> Patchouli sighs, not answering further."
// Mmmh... IMHO and in Retrospect, a Victory Key,but not the only 1 , for the Meiling Fighting Trial was likely to explain beforehand the Condition of Challenge by Flandre and then set the Goal for a " Indirectly Defeat Meiling by Surpassing her Favorite Techniques&Spellcards with Koakuma's (Patchouli Energized ) " rather than directly defeating,or mostly-defeating, her in a (Mixed Multiple) Danmaku Duel ; even in the latter - there are some hints regarding Meiling's Fighting Prowess both in the story and during the fight - it could have been a good help //
> Though I really should be at least see you off , explain the gist of it to Marisa,and Miss Alicec and wait for Miss Sakuya or anyone else comes back with a word by the Young Mistress or maybe the Mistress.
> After reply :" Lady Patchouli , tell me when you are ready to go outside of myself ".
> If ready neatly position Lady Patchouli's clothes in a clean patch by the covered wall and start letting her out with our eyes closed.
> If not ready,postpone but be ready for it.
> Sigh.> You return to the gate.
> Fine...
> Head back toward the gate.
> Is Meiling still here?> Yes. She's mainly giving praise to one of the fairies.
> Try walking past them back into our house, seeing if anyone tries to stop us.> You try, and do get to the door.
> "Lady Patchouli has ordered I return home."> "Hmm... If she's a lady like Lady Remilia, I guess she can allow that..." The fairy let's you go.
> Open the door.
> Enter and head toward Remilia's quarters.> You proceed into the mansion, heading up to Remilia's room, but stopping at the door.
> Knock.> You knock a little.
> Can we sense any energies inside the room?> No. Actually, there is one, but it definitely isn't Remilia's, nor Sakuya's.
> ...?> You don't know.
> Is it a person, at least?
> It is presumably not Flan either? Would we even know?> You've been with Flan enough and recently enough to know it's not her.
> Lady Patchouli, I sense something in Mistress's room, but it is not her. Should we investigate?
> All right. Here goes nothing...> You enter the room and close the door behind you.
> Enter Remilia's room, closing the door behind us. Search around for the source of the energy once we're inside.
> Do we recognize the creature?> You don't think so... It seems to be asleep.
> It's...some sort of creature in a cage. I don't know what it is...> "That might be Remilia's pet. It's nothing significant."
> Oh. Okay, I'll leave it be, then.
> Exit the room, closing the door behind us.
// Ah, Koakuma has met Tupai (Caged and Asleep in Remilia's Room) . //> You head back out.
> " Where could Mistress Remilia be? Perhaps with Miss Sakuya or by the Library or by the Young Mistress' Room? What do you think, Lady Patchouli? "
> After anwser: "... Do you think Miss Alice and Marisa need some further explanation about what happened or are Meiling and the fairy maids enough? "
> Might as well check the library next, then.> You simply head for the library.
> Head back to the library.
> Wave to them.> "She's inside, looking for something to read." One of the girls cheerfully speaks.
> "Is Mistress around?"
> "Oh, good. May I enter so I can assist her, then?"> "Sure, go ahead."
> "Thank you, dearies."> You proceed into the library, looking for the mistress.
> Enter the library and begin searching for Remilia.
> Steel ourselves for any of the nine thousand ways in which this could end extremely poorly.> "Hmm?" Remilia glances in your direction. "Perhaps. Disciplining you was a light in the dark, but now I've come upon more boredom."
> I've found her, Lady Patchouli~
> "May I help you Mistress?"
> Phew...> "No. That's a different matter."
> "My apologies that we were not around to help you. Is this perhaps what you wished to speak with Lady Patchouli about?"
> "Oh. Well, she is here with me right now, actually, so we can address your concern."> "Well then... What happened to you? Why did you suddenly "go missing"?" Remilia questions.
> Oh, you can hear people clearly. That's a good sign~> "It's been getting clearer."
> Repeat everything Patchouli said out loud in our imitation-Patchouli voice.
> "My apologies, Mistress."> "I have been trying."
> Repeat everything Patchouli said out loud in our normal voice.
> Since you can hear, Lady Patchouli, perhaps you would like to try speaking out loud next? I don't know if it will work, but I think it is worth a try.
> Oh, I didn't realize. My apologies.> You repeat once more.
> Repeat out loud what Patchouli said. Once we're done, give a confused look and a shrug.
> Frown a bit.
> "...Yes. But I would want to be qualified before actually doing so."
> Frown a bit.
> "...Yes. But I would want to be qualified before actually doing so."
> "Then that's you're own goal you have to grow into and accomplish." Remilia responds.
> "... A solid line of, depending onwhat is best, defense or support and even a main one if I manage to be qualified at least a bit like Miss Sakuya or Meiling who efficaciously surprised, and a few fairy maids as well, not just myself but also Miss Alice and Marisa when she thought we were acting suspicious and out of character".
> "Then that's you're own goal you have to grow into and accomplish." Remilia responds.
>_
> "I understand, Mistress."
> "I was going to offer to find someone, but you should be able to grow into enough defense for the library. And Patchouli, make sure you don't go missing again."
> " I can certainly agree with that,Mistress Remilia,especially after the challenges,the ups and downs of this adventure both for
myself and Lady Patchouli".
> "...Grow into enough defense..."> "What do you mean?" Remilia seems as if she will continue, but stops her statement there.
> Adopt an introspective look for a few silent moments.
> Brace ourselves for what we're about to ask.
> "...Mistress, if you still seek to alleviate your boredom after you finish that book...if I obtained a parasol this time, would you...like to join Lady Patchouli, and keep each other company?"
> "You know, like be-before."
> Lightly tap our sternum a couple of times.
> "In here. Um, you would be able to easily converse with Lady Patchouli, and perhaps watch over my attempts to become a better combatant..."> "Or I could just devour you where you stand!"
> Remotely absorb Remilia and convert her to our own essence.