Author Topic: Magical Lotus, Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2 (Read 48591 times)

Oldmansour · « **Reply #840 on:** January 03, 2012, 05:04:15 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 02, 2012, 07:31:00 PM

>"Oh certainly. And it would please me if you didn't try to dig too deeply to figure out what those buttons may be."

>She looks at you with somewhat exaggerated surprise, and just the hint of a grin. Not entirely unlike the look Marissa gives you now and then. "Would I do that?" Then she chuckles, and places a hand dramatically over her chest, although her expression is one of a person impressed by their jousting partner. "Touch?, Byakuren, touch?."
>The glass box of the bus stop comes into view now, holding one figure currently, sitting upon the stone bench within.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #841 on:** January 03, 2012, 05:10:52 AM »

>Have a glance at Benchly.
>"Either way, I'll be following your lead, I imagine."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #842 on:** January 03, 2012, 05:52:02 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 03, 2012, 05:10:52 AM

>Have a glance at Benchly.
>"Either way, I'll be following your lead, I imagine."

>The figure on the bench is an elder gentleman, with a small grey moustache and similar shaded short hair, wearing a simple but proper suit and a bolar hat. He is leaning on a lacquered wooden cane, and his eyebrows are rather bushy. He appears to be enjoying the view of the city below him.
>Eagle nods approvingly. "But don't lose ALL your initiative, Byakuren. I've got two stops in mind right off the bat, and one of em, I can't even enter. That's where you come in."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #843 on:** January 03, 2012, 06:33:03 AM »

>"Why can I enter? Probation restrictions, or something else?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #844 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:05:50 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 03, 2012, 06:33:03 AM

>"Why can I enter? Probation restrictions, or something else?"

>Eagle looks from side to side. "Mostly the something else bit." she replies, somewhat cautiously. "But, that brings to mind a point. Technically speaking, I'm not allowed to discuss the details of my probation, unless I have permission from my PO."
>Arriving at the bus stop, the Eagle leans her back against the plexiglass, laying her guitar case down beside her. "Which is easy enough to come by, she's a decent sort. And one of the few in the system, I might add. And I don't mind sharing the story at all. I just can't call her myself, obviously. But I do have her number, if you wanted. 'f nothing else, saves me having to tapdance around the issue all day."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #845 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:11:51 AM »

>"What an absolutely silly stipulation. I'd be happy to make the call for you."
>Whip out our phone.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #846 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:21:38 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 03, 2012, 07:11:51 AM

>"What an absolutely silly stipulation. I'd be happy to make the call for you."
>Whip out our phone.

>The Eagle laughs easily, then produces a scrap of paper with a number scrawled on it and a name, Kotohime.
>"Wanna get sillier? By the letter of the conditions, I ain't even allowed to hold a cell."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #847 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:24:02 AM »

>"Did you kill someone with a cell phone?"
>Dial that number while she answers.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #848 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:37:57 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 03, 2012, 07:24:02 AM

>"Did you kill someone with a cell phone?"
>Dial that number while she answers.

>She grins, amused. "You'd be surprised how often people ask that."
>It takes a few rings before you hear the sound of someone picking up. "Kotohime. Are you calling about the piano?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #849 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:50:00 AM »

>"No. I'm calling about Eagle, actually, and the terms of her parole."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #850 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:51:47 AM »

>To Eagle: "You should probably be the one to talk to her."
>If she agrees, hand her the phone.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #851 on:** January 03, 2012, 08:33:04 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on January 03, 2012, 07:51:47 AM

>To Eagle: "You should probably be the one to talk to her."
>If she agrees, hand her the phone.

>The Eagle gives you an arch look. "Now you're TRYING to get me in trouble? I just said I'm not allowed to hold one, let alone with a cop on the other end." She rustles her wings. "Just turn up the volume, I can hear from here."

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 03, 2012, 07:50:00 AM

>"No. I'm calling about Eagle, actually, and the terms of her parole."

>"Eagle, Eagle.... Ah, yes, the Manani of mine. Was that her just then?"
>"That was me, Kotohime." the Eagle calls. "Girls' got my okay, but you know how the brass are. Had to go through you before givin' her the skinny."
>Kotohime makes a sound like a pleasantly surprised breath. "My, how thoughtful. Well, I'd be happy to give you permission, Eagle. You-"
>"Hold up." Eagle cuts her off. "Aren't you forgetting something?"
>"I am?" Kotohime makes a thoughtful noise. "Didn't I do the regulation questions already?" The Eagle gives you a look that seems to say she's like this all the time.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #852 on:** January 03, 2012, 09:20:27 AM »

>"Well, let's do them over just in case."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #853 on:** January 03, 2012, 09:46:54 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 03, 2012, 09:20:27 AM

>"Well, let's do them over just in case."

>"I'm sorry, these things slip my mind from time to time."
>There is a rustling of paper on her end of the phone, accompanied by some quiet muttering. Then more rustling. Then more muttering. Eagle gives you a somewhat bemused look. Then the rustling stops, and you hear Kotohime clear her throat. "Please state your name and age, for the record."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #854 on:** January 03, 2012, 10:02:01 AM »

>Glance to eagle, cover the receiver, and ask, "Mine?"
>If so, state that stuff!

Oldmansour · « **Reply #855 on:** January 03, 2012, 10:22:35 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 03, 2012, 10:02:01 AM

>Glance to eagle, cover the receiver, and ask, "Mine?"
>If so, state that stuff!

>She nods, and you relate the relevant information to Kotohime. She makes that pleasantly surprised sound again. "The Morning Star? Wait, the Morning Star? Why are YOU with Asuka-chan?" Eagle almost manages to suppress a sneer at the mention of her given name. Or perhaps the 'chan', you're not certain which.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #856 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:04:32 PM »

>"Mm, let's just say I have my reasons."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #857 on:** January 04, 2012, 08:18:23 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 03, 2012, 07:04:32 PM

>"Mm, let's just say I have my reasons."

>You note the Eagle nod slightly, approvingly, at your choice of phrases.
>"Ah, I see, one of... Oh, my." She sounds somewhat dissapointed. "I'm very sorry, Hijiri-san, but that's actually one of the questions I have to ask."
>"If I may?" Eagle asks quietly, before stepping forward and speaking louder. "I'm doing a job for her- WITH her, actually- Kotohime, and I don't want to have to trip over my tongue every time the issue of my probation comes up."
>"Ah, is that all? Ah, well, that's fine then, I see no problem there. But what kind of job do you need with someone like Asuka-chan, Hijiri-san?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #858 on:** January 04, 2012, 08:54:50 AM »

>How often to people talk to us like they know us like this?
>"We're looking for a thing. It's nothing to worry about."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #859 on:** January 04, 2012, 10:03:50 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 04, 2012, 08:54:50 AM

>How often to people talk to us like they know us like this?
>"We're looking for a thing. It's nothing to worry about."

>Fairly often, actually. You're one of the most well known figures around town, with one of the best reputations around, and have been for some years. Between you and the Evening Star, Marissa, you'd be surprised if there's an individual in town that hasn't heard of at least one of the idols of Mayoiga High. Point of fact, about the only individual in town that may be better known that you two, among the general public, is Miko Miko Suika. She's everybody's buddy, and everybody knows it.
>"I see. Well, watch yourself, Hijiri-san." she adds, in a tone that implies she's not altogether serious. "Asuka-chan's a shrewd one."
>"While I got ya, Kotohime," Eagle continues hurridly, as if to move past her own name, "Tell Onozuka I've had another case come in."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #860 on:** January 04, 2012, 10:56:10 AM »

>Cover the receiver. "Case?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #861 on:** January 04, 2012, 11:04:16 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 04, 2012, 10:56:10 AM

>Cover the receiver. "Case?"

>"'nother job."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #862 on:** January 05, 2012, 12:12:05 AM »

>Nod, and wait for Kotohime to say something.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #863 on:** January 05, 2012, 03:08:43 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 05, 2012, 12:12:05 AM

>Nod, and wait for Kotohime to say something.

>"Case?" Kotohime asks. "Ah, yes, that! I think she wanted me to... or did I....? Yes, I'm sure I did. Anyway, Asuka-chan, you can talk about your case with Hijiri-san as much as you want. Oh, wait, weren't you calling about the piano?"

nolrai2 · « **Reply #864 on:** January 05, 2012, 05:22:31 AM »

Can we tell if shes speaking to us or Asuka?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #865 on:** January 05, 2012, 05:37:57 AM »

Quote from: nolrai2 on January 05, 2012, 05:22:31 AM

Can we tell if shes speaking to us or Asuka?

>You're... not 100% certain. The woman doesn't seem to be entirely focused.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #866 on:** January 05, 2012, 05:59:04 AM »

>"Pianos have nothing to do with this. We'll get off the line so you can get that call."
>Presuming no objections, hang up.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #867 on:** January 05, 2012, 06:29:03 AM »

Quote from: Bucket Purvis on January 05, 2012, 05:59:04 AM

>"Pianos have nothing to do with this. We'll get off the line so you can get that call."
>Presuming no objections, hang up.

>"Ah, I see. It was a pleasure speaking with you, Hijiri-san." she bids you farewell, and you close your phone.
>The Eagle, for her part, is smirking slightly at your exchange with Kotohime, but a slightly pained smirk. "'magine that on a BAD day."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #868 on:** January 05, 2012, 06:43:59 AM »

>"I don't suppose you have any idea what that piano thing was about, do you?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #869 on:** January 05, 2012, 06:48:23 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on January 05, 2012, 06:43:59 AM

>"I don't suppose you have any idea what that piano thing was about, do you?"

>"She's got an old baby grand she's trying to trade. Not having much luck, though. See, she's trying to trade a piano painted with pink and green stripes for one that's even weirder looking." She chuckles. "Even I'M having a hard time with this one."