Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 2, part 4 (Complete)

[Oldmansour]

>"Of course!"
>Yield up the relevant information needed to collect it.

>Relevant information being something like mailing adress?

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>Or whatever else she might need to know.

[Oldmansour]

>Or whatever else she might need to know.

>Address seems to suit Lynx and Eagle well enough, which you offer up.
>"We'll get it to you as soon as they're ready." Lynx assures you.
>"And now, Byakuren..." Eagle starts, snipping her scissors twice. "If'n you wouldn't mind."

[Hello Purvis]

>"How much do you want, again? And, I suppose loose hairs won't do?"

[Oldmansour]

>"How much do you want, again? And, I suppose loose hairs won't do?"

>"Hmmmm... Two, I think, would show up nicely on my bands." She gives you a confidant smile. "Relax, I ain't gonna mess you up. I've done this lots of times."

[Hello Purvis]

>Nod. "Alright, I trust your expertise in picking the best ones."

[Oldmansour]

>Nod. "Alright, I trust your expertise in picking the best ones."

>The Manari moves behind you with a nod.
>"Eagle would never harm someone's look." Lynx assures you. "Certainly not someone she's taken a liking to. As a matter of fact, she does my hair."
>The winged Manari runs her free hand through your hair, with a surprisingly gentle touch. "Such fine quality.... No wonder you got scouted as a model." She pokes her head back out to look you in the corner of the eye. "You oughta do shampoo commercials."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Now you're just trying trying to lower my guard before you play some kind of prank, aren't you?"

[Oldmansour]

>"Now you're just trying trying to lower my guard before you play some kind of prank, aren't you?"

>Eagle seems wounded.

[Hello Purvis]

>Sigh.
>"You know I'm kidding, Eagle. What am I supposed to say in the face of flattery like that?"

[Oldmansour]

>Sigh.
>"You know I'm kidding, Eagle. What am I supposed to say in the face of flattery like that?"

>"Ya might try 'thanks' next time."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I suppose so, I'm sorry."

[Oldmansour]

>"I suppose so, I'm sorry."

>The Eagle regards you evenly for a moment more, then her expression softens. "Accepted."
>As she moves back behind you, Lynx speaks up. "You have to understand, Byakuren. We're accustomed to people thinking the worst of us as a rule. And even though we're inclined to believe you're different than most, we really don't know you well enough to judge that kind of comment yet."
>The Eagle runs her fingers through your hair again, then you feel her hand hold up a pair of threads, and hear the snip of her scissors.
>"And that concludes our transaction." Eagle says formally. Then adds, a bit more casually, "But, may I say, hopefully not the last."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Indeed so, though something other than a transaction is fine, too, once there's time.
"

[Oldmansour]

>"Indeed so, though something other than a transaction is fine, too, once there's time.
"

>Eagle chuckles, her good mood seemingly restored, and she drops her arm around your shoulders friendily. "But of course. After all, I owe ya a drink."

[Hanzo K.]

>Smile, and chuckle a bit. "Of course, I'll be looking forward to it in the future."

[Oldmansour]

>Smile, and chuckle a bit. "Of course, I'll be looking forward to it in the future."

>Eagle pats you on the shoulder again, and returns to her seat, just as Stephanie emerges from the kitchen again. She seems a bit surprised to see you standing beside your booth.
>"All finished here?" she asks you.

[Hello Purvis]

>"I think we are."
>Run!

[Oldmansour]

>"I think we are."
>Run!

>The waitress nods, and produces a leather-bound notebook from her back pocket. "Seperate cheques?"
>"Atta girl!" Eagle cheers you on. And despite Stephanie's best efforts, you actually make it out the door. But as you cast about for a cool car to jack, Lancer shanks you.

[Hello Purvis]

>Nod. "Please."

[Oldmansour]

>Nod. "Please."

>The young blonde withdraws a pen from the top of her notepad, then scribbles a few quick notes on the paper. She then tears the slip from her book and hands it to you.
>"There you are." she says politely, before walking past you to Lily and Kiku.
>A glance at the slip show that your steak and two pieces of cheesecake, plus taxes, comes to a total of $34.63.

[Hello Purvis]

>Let's pay that off and get the separation anxiety done with.

[Oldmansour]

>Let's pay that off and get the separation anxiety done with.

>You approach the cash register near the entrance you came in through as Stephanie distributes Lily and Kiku's bills.
>Do you wish to pay by cash or debit card?

[Hello Purvis]

>Cash.

[Oldmansour]

>Cash.

>Lily, Kiku and Stephanie follow you a couple of minutes later.
>Opting for currency, you fork over $35 in bills, pocketing 37 cents in change, leaving you with a total of $48.96 in cash.
>Stephanie smiles at you, despite the lack of a tip. "And may I say, it was a pleasure to serve you, Morning Star."

[Hello Purvis]

>Who said we weren't leaving a tip? Let Stephanie have three dollars and the 96 cents.

[Oldmansour]

>Who said we weren't leaving a tip? Let Stephanie have three dollars and the 96 cents.

>Well, it hadn't been stated prior to now. Now that it's been adressed, you opt to leave $3.96 on the counter top, leaving you an even $45. Nice round number.
>Stephanie smiles at you, a genuine smile. "And may I say, it was a pleasure seeing you here, and to serve you, Morning Star."

[Hello Purvis]

>"The pleasure was mine."
>Exeunt once the others are ready.

[Oldmansour]

>"The pleasure was mine."
>Exeunt once the others are ready.

>Kiku, like yourself, pays in cash, while Lily opts for her cash card.
>You take a moment to enjoy the fact that Konngara didn't make any trouble for you while you were here. You know she's been gunning for you ever since you won Rin from her, but she did nothing at all tonight, apart from give you the eye once or twice.
>"Heading home now?" Stephanie asks Lily as the winged blonde settles her bill.
>"I think so. I could use a few day nap."
>Stephanie laughs. "Well, if you're awake long enough to catch Mountain, tell me about it tomorrow, okay?"
>"'kay."

>Kiku holds the first door for you and Lily, and you return the favor for the two girls on the outer door. It's turned a bit cooler since you've been inside, and the breeze has picked up a bit. Thick grey clouds have rolled in in places.
>The parking lot is mostly empty, save for a pair of girls standing next to a small budget hatchback near the south end of the lot, engaged in conversation with the rider of a motorcycle in front of them.
>Lily stretches out her arms and wings once she steps outside, and yawns.

[Hello Purvis]

>Look to Kiku. "I think our next move is in your hands, now."