Remilia Quest Dh?

[Hanzo K.]

>Shrug. "That only applies to private residences. Public places such as hospitals and the like are 'fair game', as one might put it."

[Oldmansour]

>Shrug. "That only applies to private residences. Public places such as hospitals and the like are 'fair game', as one might put it."

>The kappa cuts you off at "-fair game. Book didn't mention that."
>Honoka finally asks the kappa, as Reisen examines Koryu's ear, "Why are you-"
>"-doing that?" the nurse winces. "It's a bad habit, I know. I'm sorry, I've been trying to stop, but, tonight's a bad night for it. I hope you're not too offended?" she asks in a tone that says she's taken her share of flak over it in the past.

[Hanzo K.]

>Sigh. "Can't say as though this has happened much in the past. But fine, I'll let it slide for the time."

[Oldmansour]

>Sigh. "Can't say as though this has happened much in the past. But fine, I'll let it slide for the time."

>"I am not offended." Honoka concurs. "I am, however, curious."
>The nurse keeps her lips tightly shut until the both of you finish speaking. It seems to take a bit of effort. "It's my ability. I can hear the end of people's sentences when they're talking to me, before they finish."
>Reisen pries one of Koryu's eyes open, and examines it with her own naked eye. You hear her intake air sharply. "That might be a problem."
>"Problem? What problem?" the kappa asks her, obviously concerned, as Reisen lets the young man's eye shut. When she replies, it is not to the nurse, but to you, "You told me he did this before, pushing his powers too far. Did he bleed at the time?"

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Yes, that he did. Has he lost too much blood?"

[Oldmansour]

>Nod. "Yes, that he did. Has he lost too much blood?"

>The rabbit shakes her head. "Not that I can see. But there is an irregularity in his blood flow, in his optic nerves, specifically. It's off from a normal human, but I can't see an obvious sign why."

[Hanzo K.]

>Raise an eyebrow. "So to summarize, there's something interfering?"

[Oldmansour]

>Raise an eyebrow. "So to summarize, there's something interfering?"

>"Maybe? I've never seen anything like it in a human before. It isn't much to go by, but I'd almost think he WASN'T human, at least not completely, but I need time to do more tests."

[Hanzo K.]

>"Hmm....To be honest, his blood doesn't entirely smell human. I think he may possibly be descended from Youkai, or perhaps even gods. Given his connections to fluids and such, he could possibly be descended from a god who has water among their abilities. Or perhaps a water Youkai, only he knows for sure. So I agree with you, most likely, he isn't entirely human."

[Oldmansour]

>"Hmm....To be honest, his blood doesn't entirely smell human. I think he may possibly be descended from Youkai, or perhaps even gods. Given his connections to fluids and such, he could possibly be descended from a god who has water among their abilities. Or perhaps a water Youkai, only he knows for sure. So I agree with you, most likely, he isn't entirely human."

>"Oh." Reisen breaths a sigh of relief. "Okay, then, that would likely explain that." She turns to the nurse. "False-"
>"-alarm, thank goodness." the kappa interrupts, even more relieved than Reisen. And unlike Reisen, her clothes do nothing to hide the heaving of her chest as she heaves a big sigh. You note Honoka's eyes bounce up and down in rhythm.
>"Probably, anyway. But I'd watch his eyes all the same, just in case. Other than that, though, I see nothing physically wrong with him that won't-"
>"-heal on its own, in time."
>She nods, then takes a step back and towards you. "I'm satisfied in my findings, and in the skill of the staff here. We can leave now."

[Hanzo K.]

(Come to think of it, Eientei wasn't a public place prior to the events of IN, and Remi went in just fine.)

>Nod. "Alright then, let's go after the others. We're entering the final stages from here on out. Are the both of you ready?"

[Oldmansour]

(Come to think of it, Eientei wasn't a public place prior to the events of IN, and Remi went in just fine.)

>Nod. "Alright then, let's go after the others. We're entering the final stages from here on out. Are the both of you ready?"

I thought about that. And I have an explanation, if it ever comes up.

>Reisen merely nods.
>Honoka, however, is thinking. "Are exhaustion and physical strain his only symptoms, Reisen?"
>"He had to have burst a few blood vessels to have bled from his ears and nose, but that should heal in time."
>"Then I believe I can heal his injuries."
>Reisen shakes her head. "I'd rather let him heal naturally, before I'd want to use magic or medicine. No offense to you or your magic, but I think this is the best course of action."
>Honoka's mouth twists slightly. "What say you, Remilia?"

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "He'll be all the stronger for it, will he not? After all, the main strength of humans is not just their determination, but their ability to come back stronger after harsh training that often causes great bodily harm."
>"Besides, it will take some time to get everything in order for him once everything is resolved. And furthermore, he could stand to stay in one place for a while."

[Oldmansour]

>Nod. "He'll be all the stronger for it, will he not? After all, the main strength of humans is not just their determination, but their ability to come back stronger after harsh training that often causes great bodily harm."
>"Besides, it will take some time to get everything in order for him once everything is resolved. And furthermore, he could stand to stay in one place for a while."

>Are you sure you're not thinking about Goku's people?
>"Plus, if there IS something wrong with his eye, can your magic fix that?" Reisen asks her.
>After a moment, Honoka replies, "It would depend on the nature of the injury. Without knowing more, I could not say for certain. And that would take time, time which we may not have." The cloaked youkai nods after a few seconds. "Perhaps you are right."
>While the three of you have discussed this matter, the kappa nurse has walked around Koryu's bed and approached you all. "There is one thing we've been wondering, since he arrived. Does the name 'Kohaku' mean anything to any of you? He's been whispering it since he arrived. Since he purged us of the spores, Nitori said."
>Reisen nods. "That's his sister's name." She looks upon the sleeping human with her red eyes. "He must be dreaming about her."

>Honoka adresses the nurse, "What of the ones that brought the-"
>"-male here? Nitori and Hina, you mean, they stepped up to the kitch- Uh.. Cafeteria, for a bite."
>"And neither of them showed any lingering symptoms of the exposure to the spores?"
>"No one has."

[Hanzo K.]

(I'm referring to how monks and martial artists used to train for durability. Training like that was not easy, and could often end very badly. Having Hong around means we'd know such things.)

>Sigh a little, in a relieved way. "Well, let's go and find them, so we can discern if they may wish to join the fray."

[Oldmansour]

(I'm referring to how monks and martial artists used to train for durability. Training like that was not easy, and could often end very badly. Having Hong around means we'd know such things.)

>Sigh a little, in a relieved way. "Well, let's go and find them, so we can discern if they may wish to join the fray."

I sorta figured that myself. Still, it seemed an appropriate slash-line.

>"As you wish." Honoka answers.
>"I'll meet you outside in a few minutes." is what Reisen says. "I'd like to compare notes-"
>"-about the technology in use here with me?" the nurse interrupts her. "Sure, I'd be happy to."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Well, you two should be done by the time we finish our conversation with the other two, yes?"
>Let's float over to the door. "Shall we go and find the cafeteria?"

[Oldmansour]

>Nod. "Well, you two should be done by the time we finish our conversation with the other two, yes?"
>Let's float over to the door. "Shall we go and find the cafeteria?"

>The kappa interrupts you at "-with the other two? Well, I-"
>"We can be, yes." This time, Reisen interrupts her. The kappa's face falls.
>The nurse points to her left. "It's up the stairs and to the right."

[Hanzo K.]

>Chuckle a little. "Don't worry, there will be more time after everything is resolved, yes?"
>Let's take Honoka and go where our little friend indicated.

[Oldmansour]

>Chuckle a little. "Don't worry, there will be more time after everything is resolved, yes?"
>Let's take Honoka and go where our little friend indicated.

>"I hope so." Reisen answers, the nurse nodding in agreement.
>The four of you leave Koryu's room together, you and Honoka turning left while Reisen and the 'sizable' kappa nurse turn right, to have a chat.
>With your flaming comrade in tow, you return to the entrance foyer, and fly up to the second floor. There are three doors to the right of the stairs, but the larger double doors on the east wall of the building bear a drawing of a cucumber on them.

[Hanzo K.]

>Which door holds the scent of foodstuffs? For that is the door we shall enter.

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>It's probably the cucumber door, so head through that one. Unless we smell it from somewhere else.

[Oldmansour]

>Which door holds the scent of foodstuffs? For that is the door we shall enter.

>It's probably the cucumber door, so head through that one. Unless we smell it from somewhere else.

>Your nose detects the smell of fried vegatables and fish from the cucumber door, so that would appear to be the correct one. You push the door open with Honoka behind you.
>The cafeteria is almost as long as your banquet hall at home, but not quite as wide. The west side of it is dominated by the cafeteria offerings, staffed by a lone, rather homely-looking kappa female. A dozen or so kappa are clustered around a table in the middle of the cafeteria.
>Nitori and the lovely lady in the red and black dress are sitting in front of you, slightly to the left, a plate laden with cucumbers in front of Nitori, while Hina is contemplating a steaming bowl of what appears to be fish soup. The right shoulder of Nitori's shirt seems to have been stained with that red ooze, and there is a similar stain on her skirt.

[Hanzo K.]

>Well, let's float on over to 'em. "I heard about what Koryu did. Brave, yet foolish. A rare breed outside of fairies these days."

[Oldmansour]

>Well, let's float on over to 'em. "I heard about what Koryu did. Brave, yet foolish. A rare breed outside of fairies these days."

>Nitori attacks a cucumber in her hand, and does her best to talk around her chewing. "Wuz's gusty's sumething Marisa'd try."
>Hina nods. "It seems to be human nature to be reckless."
>"His nature, at least." Nitori agrees. "I'm just glad he's gonna be okay. So, what brings you here?" she asks of you.

[Hanzo K.]

>"Well, firstly it was to check up on him, seeing as I left him here earlier. Secondly, I have information on the course of the spores. My friend here has dubbed them Rageblooms. They're large, misshapen bulbs that are almost a mockery of plant life in general really, they produce those spores in larger quantities in closer proximity. Though, as was predicted, the spores could not go much higher than 200 Feet. I can also tell you that removing the spores is far safer than the act he performed. All one need do is destroy the source Ragebloom, and the spores will vacate the body shortly after."
>Frown somewhat. "Though how the spores do so is rather unpleasant, even for one such as I."
>"And thirdly, I was pondering if either of you would want to come along? You see, we've essentially located the source of the Rageblooms. Downriver is a waterfall with an old, abandoned keep decorated with blue banners and the like. That is the lair of the culprit to this whole mess, the Cobalt Countess."
>Sigh. "That upstart thinks she can steal away my prized Chief Maid...I'll show her how unwise it is to draw the ire of the Scarlet Devil."

[Oldmansour]

>"Well, firstly it was to check up on him, seeing as I left him here earlier. Secondly, I have information on the course of the spores. My friend here has dubbed them Rageblooms. They're large, misshapen bulbs that are almost a mockery of plant life in general really, they produce those spores in larger quantities in closer proximity. Though, as was predicted, the spores could not go much higher than 200 Feet. I can also tell you that removing the spores is far safer than the act he performed. All one need do is destroy the source Ragebloom, and the spores will vacate the body shortly after."
>Frown somewhat. "Though how the spores do so is rather unpleasant, even for one such as I."

>"As well, the remnants of the things should be destroyed, if any endure the plants demise." Honoka adds. "They seem to be aberrant plants, but they may still have the ability to spread pollen, or any other means plants have of reproducing. A plant like that has no business in this world."

>"And thirdly, I was pondering if either of you would want to come along? You see, we've essentially located the source of the Rageblooms. Downriver is a waterfall with an old, abandoned keep decorated with blue banners and the like. That is the lair of the culprit to this whole mess, the Cobalt Countess."
>Sigh. "That upstart thinks she can steal away my prized Chief Maid...I'll show her how unwise it is to draw the ire of the Scarlet Devil."

>Nitori shakes her head. "I still gotta fix up that filter once I'm done recharging here, and find some way to vacuum up all that crud that blew out of it. Assuming Chiyo can track down some of the parts we'll need."
>"And repair any of the damage the shrapnel from it caused?" Hina askes her politely, taking a sip of tea.
>"Priorities, Hina!" Nitori says defensively. "Nothin' important got it, and there's machines that need fixing."
>"But of course." the aqua-haired lady replies, setting down her tea and folding her hands in her lap before answering you. "I believe I will pass as well. I'm not one for conflict and confrontation. And I must still deal with the misfortune that's been visited upon others. If these flowers have brought misfortune to this place, they likely have done so in other places. If I am needed, then I shall go."

[Hanzo K.]

>Nod. "Very well then. I simply considered that you two might feel it necessary to get involved. Do be careful that you don't get Possessed by any Sin Spirits, that could end rather badly."
>Fistpalm. "Come to think of it, we've already dealt with four of them in a way. Envy and Gluttony sealed themselves, Sloth retreated for her own safety, and I suspect Wrath was vital to creating the Rageblooms. Which leaves Greed, Pride, and Lust."

[Oldmansour]

>Nod. "Very well then. I simply considered that you two might feel it necessary to get involved. Do be careful that you don't get Possessed by any Sin Spirits, that could end rather badly."
>Fistpalm. "Come to think of it, we've already dealt with four of them in a way. Envy and Gluttony sealed themselves, Sloth retreated for her own safety, and I suspect Wrath was vital to creating the Rageblooms. Which leaves Greed, Pride, and Lust."

>"Got any idea what these last three look like?" Nitori asks.

[Hanzo K.]

>We can recall how Lust and Pride looked from our vision of them arguing over Reisen, yes?