Author Topic: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 3 (Read 37388 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #870 on:** August 22, 2012, 01:17:33 AM »

>Nod. "I wish I could answer your question outside of idle speculation. But, right now, I am more concerned about Satori."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #871 on:** August 22, 2012, 02:08:50 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 22, 2012, 01:17:33 AM

>Nod. "I wish I could answer your question outside of idle speculation. But, right now, I am more concerned about Satori."

>"Hang on a second, Byakuren." Lily cuts in. "Maybe we can handle both."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #872 on:** August 22, 2012, 02:10:55 AM »

>"Oh?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #873 on:** August 22, 2012, 02:14:39 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 22, 2012, 02:10:55 AM

>"Oh?"

>"Well... I mean I'm not sure, it's just an idea. But, if the Tiger was willing to talk to you, and showed me the vision He did, then why wouldn't he talk to Kiku, too?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #874 on:** August 22, 2012, 02:20:45 AM »

>"I would hope so, but that's not exactly in our hands, is it?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #875 on:** August 22, 2012, 02:24:02 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 22, 2012, 02:20:45 AM

>"I would hope so, but that's not exactly in our hands, is it?"

>"What I..." Lily pauses as Stephanie walks past you again, a small grin on her face. Lily continues, after she passes, "What I mean is... Well, you actually met Him, and I didn't. Do you think He'd be willing to talk to Kiku like he did you?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #876 on:** August 22, 2012, 02:29:14 AM »

>"I would hope so, but that is not really a choice we can make, is it? It is not as though we can expect to just metaphorically pound on his door until he answers."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #877 on:** August 22, 2012, 02:40:00 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 22, 2012, 02:29:14 AM

>"I would hope so, but that is not really a choice we can make, is it? It is not as though we can expect to just metaphorically pound on his door until he answers."

>"Wait a minute." Kiku interjects, leaning forward sharply towards Lily. "Are you suggesting that I could meet Great Byakko myself?"
>Lily seems a bit taken aback by Kiku's sudden intensity. "Well, no, I'm not... I'm just thinking that, it might settle every issue. Maybe? Maybe he could even protect you like he did us?"
>"And what does THAT mean?" Kiku demands.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #878 on:** August 22, 2012, 02:44:40 AM »

>"It means that it protected us from Satori's abilities by altering our memories until we left her presence. It was a rather surreal experience."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #879 on:** August 22, 2012, 02:46:57 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 22, 2012, 02:44:40 AM

>"It means that it protected us from Satori's abilities by altering our memories until we left her presence. It was a rather surreal experience."

>"But.... but why would He do that?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #880 on:** August 22, 2012, 02:53:21 AM »

>"Because he felt if Satori knew about us, and about what we've done, she'd be a problem."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #881 on:** August 22, 2012, 03:29:55 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 22, 2012, 02:53:21 AM

>"Because he felt if Satori knew about us, and about what we've done, she'd be a problem."

>"But that makes no sense!" Kiku says heatedly. "She's the head of the temple, her power and faith exceeds anyone else at the temple. She's a good, genuine person, there's no reason for the Tiger's fear."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #882 on:** August 22, 2012, 03:35:04 AM »

>"The mere fact that we did encounter him, or some aspect of such, might be the problem. What if she has difficulty taking it as well as you have?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #883 on:** August 22, 2012, 04:21:59 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 22, 2012, 03:35:04 AM

>"The mere fact that we did encounter him, or some aspect of such, might be the problem. What if she has difficulty taking it as well as you have?"

>Kiku draws in a measured breath. "You may be giving me too much credit again. The idea that two people outside the temple, two normal people, even people like you two, were deemed worthy of His personal attention, and none of His maidens were, is not an easy idea for me to take. I have to wonder now if this is because of some shortcoming among us, something we have done to displease Him."
>"Or.... something you two could do that we could not." she continues in a quieter tone. "When you met him, you would have had your ring at that point, wouldn't you, Byakuren?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #884 on:** August 22, 2012, 04:22:28 AM »

>Nod.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #885 on:** August 22, 2012, 05:47:08 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 22, 2012, 04:22:28 AM

>Nod.

>"And you, Lily?"
>Lily fidgets. "Well, no, not at the time. Although I did get my ring from Byakuren not long after. Once Satori had left us, actually."
>"Then, perhaps, He sensed the potential in you." Kiku wonders out loud. "If that's it...." She pauses then, her face falling. "No, it shouldn't matter. I'm not worthy to see Him, ring or no."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #886 on:** August 22, 2012, 05:57:44 AM »

>"Well, it would be for him to say whether you are worthy or not. Personally, I don't feel you should be so hard on yourself."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #887 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:06:41 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 22, 2012, 05:57:44 AM

>"Well, it would be for him to say whether you are worthy or not. Personally, I don't feel you should be so hard on yourself."

>"It's not that. Not ONLY that." she corrects herself. "I am merely a servant of Great Byakko. I may have more power than other mikos who serve, but I am no more worthy to stand in His presence than any other. Now is it my place to desire such."
>"And yet... What you say of Satori. I am sorry, Byakuren, Lily, I simply cannot accept that she could be a threat to you. To us, I should say. It is simply not in me. Please don't take it personally, but, I have known her for many years, and she is the Elder of my temple. If she truly was a threat to you, if she was... angered, as you suggested, by your favor in the eyes of the Tiger... Well, I do not know why this would be."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #888 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:24:15 AM »

>"Perhaps it is not Satori directly who would be the problem, but rather something that would happen if she does learn of this?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #889 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:30:01 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 22, 2012, 06:24:15 AM

>"Perhaps it is not Satori directly who would be the problem, but rather something that would happen if she does learn of this?"

>You swear you see Kiku's ears perk up slightly. "I hadn't considered that. You might be right."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #890 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:53:11 AM »

>"I wonder, what can you tell us about Satori, you seem to know her very well."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #891 on:** August 22, 2012, 11:41:56 PM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 22, 2012, 06:53:11 AM

>"I wonder, what can you tell us about Satori, you seem to know her very well."

>Kiku folds her hands in front of her. "Well, she came to the shrine here nearly five years ago now. She took over from the previous head of the shrine, who had moved to Bonn. Prior to that, I believe she'd served in one of the temples in the northwestern part of Yamato. Nakayama, I believe. To my knowledge, she's served in the Tiger temple for at least thirty years. And no, she doesn't look it."
>"People asked that all the time." Lily adds with a giggle.
>"The shrine here in Mayoiga is the first time she's acted as a head miko." Kiku continues. "She's conducted herself well."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #892 on:** August 23, 2012, 01:26:12 AM »

>"How well do you know about her personal life?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #893 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:51:46 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 23, 2012, 01:26:12 AM

>"How well do you know about her personal life?"

>"I don't see her too often outside of temple business." She frowns. "I'm seen as being somewhat 'uptight' by my Sisters, and it's not a label I don't deserve. But I do know that she believes in second chances. You've seen evidence of that yourself, with Eagle. And she's not the first convict that Komeji-sama's offered a job to, either."
>"And she loves animals." Lily adds. "I wasn't at the shrine long, but I saw plenty of that myself. In fact, I'd almost think she could talk to the animals around the shrine."
>Kiku frowns again slightly. "I don't know that I'd go that far, Lily. But I will admit, she has a way around the creatures of the earth. A rapport, I would say. And I would say..."

>The tiger youaki trails off momentarily as she looks behind you. Moments later, Stephanie returns, carrying two bowls of steaming soup, a package of crackers on the side. "Here you are, ladies." she says pleasantly, depositing first Lily's, and then yours.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #894 on:** August 23, 2012, 04:59:17 AM »

>Let the waitress leave, and start on the meal. Do our best not to make too much of a hog of ourselves, one can't cede everything to alien impulses.
>Once the coast is clear: "And you would say?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #895 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:03:04 PM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 23, 2012, 04:59:17 AM

>Let the waitress leave, and start on the meal. Do our best not to make too much of a hog of ourselves, one can't cede everything to alien impulses.
>Once the coast is clear: "And you would say?"

>You take a spoonful of soup once the waitress with the Eagleland departs your table. And then exhale sharply after swallowing, sticking your tongue out slightly. It's quite hot.
>"Might wanna give it a minute, Byakuren." Lily says with a smile.
>Kiku, however, does not show amusement at your momentary discomfort, and continues, "I would say that this rapport extends to youkai that were once animals, as well. She... understands us, in a way I can't quite explain."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #896 on:** August 24, 2012, 02:17:55 AM »

>"Do you feel there is more to this rapport than a normal person's ability to show empathy? Apparently, the concern about her was great enough that it was not enough to simply say nothing. We had to have our memories altered for a short time."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #897 on:** August 24, 2012, 03:17:12 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 24, 2012, 02:17:55 AM

>"Do you feel there is more to this rapport than a normal person's ability to show empathy? Apparently, the concern about her was great enough that it was not enough to simply say nothing. We had to have our memories altered for a short time."

>Kiku has to think about that one for a minute. "I hadn't... really thought about it. I mean, the temple deals with supernatural phenomenon on a regular basis. Someone with a slightly unnatural affinity for the beasts of the land, especially at the shrine, wouldn't seem out of place."
>"Except.... wouldn't it?" Kiku lowers her head, lost in thought. "Why didn't I think about that before? she muses.
>Her musings are interrupted by Stephanie's return, carrying a trio of drinks. White russians, by the looks of them. "Here you go, ladies."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #898 on:** August 24, 2012, 03:20:56 AM »

>Did we order these?
>If not, say, "Are you sure these are for us?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #899 on:** August 24, 2012, 03:57:55 AM »

Quote from: The Man From P.U.R.V.I.S. on August 24, 2012, 03:20:56 AM

>Did we order these?
>If not, say, "Are you sure these are for us?"

>You did not.
>Stephanie nods and smiles pleasantly, then gestures towards the table with the four oni. "Courtesy of the lady with the colorful hair." One of Konngara's buddies does indeed have a distinctive hair coloring, electric blue streaks in a head of long, fiery red hair. "She bought a round for the house."
>Lily asks her, "Ayumi?" After getting another nod from the blonde waitress, Lily explains, "She's kind of a regular here. She does that."