Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 3

[Oldmansour]

>"I am afraid I don't know quite where that is located."

>"Well you know where the lake is, right?" That much you do, which you inform her of. "On the side with the boat dock, there's a stretch of road that goes south. Follow that for about a half mile. Can't miss it."

[DracoOmega]

>If we are satisfied with these directions, nod: "That sounds good, then."

[Oldmansour]

>If we are satisfied with these directions, nod: "That sounds good, then."

>Komachi nods. "That float your boats, miko-sama?" she asks the shrine maidens.
>"We'll need to speak with our superiors." the tortoise miko says as she looks your way. "They'll probably want to speak with you themselves, Miss...." Makie pauses. "What was your name again?"

[DracoOmega]

>"Call me Lotus."

[Oldmansour]

>"Call me Lotus."

>"Lotus, then."

>Lily speaks into your mind, I hope this doesn't make problems if Satori hears about this.

[DracoOmega]

>As do I, but after the events that took place here, word of us would almost certainly reach her ear one way or the other. Hopefully we can reach the bottom of the issues at the Tiger Shrine before it becomes an issue.

>To the miko whose name we haven't heard yet: "And I don't believe I caught your name either, miss...?"

[Oldmansour]

>As do I, but after the events that took place here, word of us would almost certainly reach her ear one way or the other. Hopefully we can reach the bottom of the issues at the Tiger Shrine before it becomes an issue.

>To the miko whose name we haven't heard yet: "And I don't believe I caught your name either, miss...?"

>"Chisato." the feather winged miko replies with a nod.

>Lily considers that, then smiles. Yeah, that's true. And I like having more good guys on our side!

[DracoOmega]

>Return the nod
>"Pleased to meet you, Chisato."

[Oldmansour]

>Return the nod
>"Pleased to meet you, Chisato."

>"When should we meet?" Makie asks Komachi.
>"Make it.... around 6 or so? That work for you, Lotus?"

[DracoOmega]

>Do we have any other business scheduled at that time?

[Oldmansour]

>Do we have any other business scheduled at that time?

>Not at present.

[DracoOmega]

>"It does."

[Oldmansour]

>"It does."

>"Okay, tomorrow, then."
>"Why not today?" Lily asks.
>Komachi blinks, then shrugs. "Why NOT today?"
>Chisato considers that. "I think that can be arranged." Makie nods her agreement.

[DracoOmega]

>Nod
>"Very well, then."

[Oldmansour]

>Nod
>"Very well, then."

>Rin's voice comes into your mind. I'm scheduled to work today, mistress. Should I take that off to join you at this meetin'?

[DracoOmega]

>I don't think that will be necessary, unless you'd very much rather do so; it's up to you.

[Oldmansour]

>I don't think that will be necessary, unless you'd very much rather do so; it's up to you.

>Rin thinks about for a moment.

>Komachi smiles, then sighs slightly. "Suppose I'd better get back out there now, before Mima tears too many strips outta my guys." Rather than departing, however, she takes a couple of steps towards you and extends her hand. "Thanks for covering my guys out there, Lotus. You got some serious power."

[DracoOmega]

>Accept the gesture
>"I am glad simply that I was able to keep them from serious injury."

[Oldmansour]

>Accept the gesture
>"I am glad simply that I was able to keep them from serious injury."

>"We can drink to that." the officer says with a grin.

>Lily'll be there, and Kiku probably will, too. It should be fine. Rin says at last.

[DracoOmega]

>I think so as well.

>Nod slightly
>"I shall see you this evening, then."

[Oldmansour]

>I think so as well.

>Nod slightly
>"I shall see you this evening, then."

>With a friendly nod, Komachi turns from you and heads back towards the entrance of the school grounds.
>"We should be leaving, too." Makie says to Chisato.
>"There's something I need to ask first." the tortoise miko says with a glance in the gate's direction. To you, she says "At the end, the three of you were able to combine your power into one big attack. How could you do that so easily?"

[DracoOmega]

>"The source of our strength comes from the bonds of love and friendship that we share with each other and with those we strive to protect; by their very nature, our powers are intertwined."
>Of course, that was a new trick to us, too.

[Oldmansour]

>"The source of our strength comes from the bonds of love and friendship that we share with each other and with those we strive to protect; by their very nature, our powers are intertwined."
>Of course, that was a new trick to us, too.

>Makie seems suitably impressed by your rather poetic reply. Though you keep the newness of the mechanic to yourself.
>Chisato, it seems, doesn't follow as easily, as she says, "Say what?"
>"She means we're connected to each other." Lily says brightly. "And our powers fit together like strawberries and cream."
>Rin and Chisato share a chuckle. "Nice wordin', Lily." Rin says after a moment. Lily's smile only brightens.

[DracoOmega]

>Chuckle lightly
>"I suppose you could put it that way as well. Our powers are intrinsically interconnected."

[Oldmansour]

>Chuckle lightly
>"I suppose you could put it that way as well. Our powers are intrinsically interconnected."

>"Fascinating. I've known magic that could be combined, but not without a much more... involved process, I suppose would be the best term to use. But I suppose it would be best to put that off until later."

[DracoOmega]

>"Yes, probably we should be leaving now."
>Assuming nothing else happens, say our farewells and make our way towards the back of the school, where we entered. Try to keep a watchful eye for crowds, however, and don't just wander into a press mob - we can duck into some building and drop out magical forms if the mikos go in some other direction, after all

[Oldmansour]

>"Yes, probably we should be leaving now."
>Assuming nothing else happens, say our farewells and make our way towards the back of the school, where we entered. Try to keep a watchful eye for crowds, however, and don't just wander into a press mob - we can duck into some building and drop out magical forms if the mikos go in some other direction, after all

>"Better go 'round the back." Rin advises the two shrine maidens. "Weren't any press back there when we came in."
>Makie smiles at her. "We've done this before." she says tolerantly. "Thank you, though."
>"We'll see you tonight." Chisato says in parting, and the two shrine maidens go forth from you, heading the eastern side of the school. Taking your comrades in tow, you turn and head the opposite way, back the way you came.

>"Make you wonder who else in town has secret magic." Lily says as she floats along.
>"What does?" Rin asks her.
>"Komachi. I've seen her around town a lot, but the black magic's something new."

[DracoOmega]

>"Yes, though the shrine maidens seemed to know of it. Perhaps Kiku might as well. Though it felt like an... unpleasant power, somehow - not at all in keeping with the woman herself."

[Oldmansour]

>"Yes, though the shrine maidens seemed to know of it. Perhaps Kiku might as well. Though it felt like an... unpleasant power, somehow - not at all in keeping with the woman herself."

>"Kind of makes sense they'd know." Rin says. "The cops have to have some kind of magic on the force, ta deal with magical crimes. And if the Shrines handle bad spirits and stuff, there'd have ta be a bit of.... Cross-over, is that the word?"
>Lily nods. "Work in the same field."
>"Yeah, that. And if dat magic of hers really was some kinda black magic, makes sense that it'd feel unpleasant, like ya said, M- Lotus." she catches herself quickly.

[DracoOmega]

>On that note, would I be correct in assuming that I should call you 'Rose'?