Reimu Quest (Part 6)

[日巫子]

>Start trying to warm up our arms and such.
>"Okay, so, that was something. I think I'm going to need you guys to interpret those results for me."

> You start rubbing your arms, and demand an explanation.  Iku approaches Tenshi.
> "Are you okay?"
> "Yeah, yeah."  Tenshi waves Iku off and sits cross-legged in the grass.
> "The Sword of Hisou reveals your opponent's weaknesses," Tenshi says.  "Maybe because you got a natural disaster, you're immune to everything?  Ugh."
> "I think it's the other way around," Iku says.

> _

[Hello Purvis]

>"Go on, Iku."

[日巫子]

>"Go on, Iku."

> "Normally you wouldn't be bothered by the weather the Sword of Hisou produces," Iku explains.  "I've seen others who had thunderstorms and extreme heat waves summoned from them, and they were unfazed.  But you don't look that way at all."

> _

[Hello Purvis]

>"No...no I didn't... It was pretty unpleasant"
>Wasn't Alice complaining about the hail? And someone about the rain? Mmm...
>"So...what does that mean? And how did it happen? Because I know I wasn't seeing blizzards back then."

[日巫子]

>"No...no I didn't... It was pretty unpleasant"
>Wasn't Alice complaining about the hail? And someone about the rain? Mmm...
>"So...what does that mean? And how did it happen? Because I know I wasn't seeing blizzards back then."

> If they were complaining, it probably wasn't because their weather was hurting them, come to think of it.  Hail and rain would only cause an inconvenience at worst in small doses.
> "I'm not sure what could have caused this, but I have a really bad feeling about it," Iku muses.

> _

[Sect]

> "The bookworm magician said something about me being messed up by going to other places. Soul fracturing or something. Does that make any sense?"

[日巫子]

> "The bookworm magician said something about me being messed up by going to other places. Soul fracturing or something. Does that make any sense?"

> "No," Tenshi blurts out.
> "I've never heard of that happening before..." Iku admits.

> _

[Sect]

> "Well, congratulations, you've just seen it."
> Sigh. Even if it raised more questions that it answered, Tenshi still kept her end of the deal. Hopefully she doesn't become a nuisance.

[日巫子]

> "Well, congratulations, you've just seen it."
> Sigh. Even if it raised more questions that it answered, Tenshi still kept her end of the deal. Hopefully she doesn't become a nuisance.

> Iku's face falls.
> The situation became more confusing, but it doesn't look like Tenshi will be causing any problems any time soon.  In fact, her eyelids are drooping right now.

> _

[Sect]

> "So... I guess Tenshi kept her word. Just make sure you stick with Suika, okay? Things are pretty hectic as it is."

[日巫子]

> "So... I guess Tenshi kept her word. Just make sure you stick with Suika, okay? Things are pretty hectic as it is."

> Iku nods.  "You won't have to worry about it."

> _

[Hello Purvis]

>"So, Iku...is this enough to get me an audience with the big guy? It's kind of a big situation."

[日巫子]

>"So, Iku...is this enough to get me an audience with the big guy? It's kind of a big situation."

> Iku shakes her head.  "It's not that he wouldn't see you, it's just that it's impossible for humans to reach him.  Even a shrine maiden such as yourself.  However, I can deliver a message for you, if you wish."

> _

[O4rfish]

>"Well, Kanako and Yukari are missing. I figure he's the only person who has a great shot at locating one or both of them, and with this big incident going on they would be helpful to have around. "

[Sect]

> Not the above.

We know exactly where Kanako is, and we're going to try summoning Ran soon. Purvis probably knows a better message to pass on.

[日巫子]

>"Well, Kanako and Yukari are missing. I figure he's the only person who has a great shot at locating one or both of them, and with this big incident going on they would be helpful to have around. "

> Not the above.

> You almost let it slip that two big players in Gensokyo are AWOL, but you think things are under control enough....sort of....to not tell them about it.

> _

[Hello Purvis]

>"If I did pass on a message about this, would he be able to help me?"

[日巫子]

>"If I did pass on a message about this, would he be able to help me?"

> "I'm sure there's something he could do," Iku says.

> _

[Sect]

> "All right. Then let him know that the sky is broken, everywhere is flooded, and the shrine maiden has a bit of a problem regarding her soul. Suika threw it too hard."

[日巫子]

> "All right. Then let him know that the sky is broken, everywhere is flooded, and the shrine maiden has a bit of a problem regarding her soul. Suika threw it too hard."

> Damnit Suika!
> "Alright.  I'm going to go get ready to meet him, then.  Good luck out there."  Iku, of course, is wearing sleepwear: a t-shirt and loose pants.  She turns and heads back towards the house.  Tenshi pushes herself off the ground and pursues her.
> "Wait for me!"

> _

[Sect]

> "Later!"
> All right, now that that's settled... time to go back down to the shrine. We need a change of clothes, some tofu, and maybe a quick nap.

[日巫子]

> "Later!"
> All right, now that that's settled... time to go back down to the shrine. We need a change of clothes, some tofu, and maybe a quick nap.

> You say your goodbye to Iku and Tenshi.  Iku is the only one who waves.
> You lift off the ground and dive back below the clouds.  You begin the journey back to the shrine, ignoring the chills you're feeling and flying straight on over the water.  As you fly, you map out your next moves.  Something dry to wear, food for Ran, and a power nap.  After an uneventful flight, you land on the front path of the shrine.  The doors are closed but you see that the lights are on inside.  Crickets clamor in the trees, sounding for all the world like waves, or rustling trees.  It's deceiving considering there's no wind.

> _

[Sect]

> Head on inside and make a beeline to our bedroom to get dried off and clothes changed.
> Shout "Hey Suika, you still here? Can you look for some tofu?"

[日巫子]

> Head on inside and make a beeline to our bedroom to get dried off and clothes changed.
> Shout "Hey Suika, you still here? Can you look for some tofu?"

> You run into the shrine and to your room.  As you're rummaging through the closet for a towel and something dry to wear, you call out for Suika.
> "Oookaaay," you hear her shout from another point in the shrine.  Suika's thundering footsteps follow.  What you presume to be the kitchen door opens, and then you hear more voices.  You quickly identify them as Akyuu's and...Marisa's?
> "Hey, do we have tofu?"
> "Beats me, ze."
> "Ah, Hakurei-san's home?  Should I draw a bath for her?"
> "What are you, her maid?  Haha..."

> _

[Sect]

> Shout out jokingly. "I lost my last maid, so that's not a bad idea! Marisa, where've you been?"

[日巫子]

> Shout out jokingly. "I lost my last maid, so that's not a bad idea! Marisa, where've you been?"

> Akyuu titters uncontrollably from the other room.
> "Out and about.  Long story, ze," Marisa chuckles.  "By the way, Kourin wants you to pay for that swimsuit he made you."

> _

[Sect]

> "I'll get around to it. I need to see if he has anything that can hold a light underwater, anyways." And make sure the teapot isn't broken.
> Get dressed in dry clothes and go out to see Marisa.

[日巫子]

> "I'll get around to it. I need to see if he has anything that can hold a light underwater, anyways." And make sure the teapot isn't broken.
> Get dressed in dry clothes and go out to see Marisa.

> You take off your modern shrine maiden robes and pick out a similar outfit.  You feel infinitely relieved to be wearing something nice and warm.
> Upon entering the kitchen, you see Akyuu and Marisa sitting at the table with cups of tea.  Suika is looking through the fridge.
> "We only have a lil' bit of tofu," Suika says.  "This won't even fill one person's belly."

> _

[Sect]

> "What about a fox's?"
> Sit down and get us some tea.

[日巫子]

> "What about a fox's?"
> Sit down and get us some tea.

> "Nah."  Suika stands up and shuts the fridge.
> You take a seat, grab an empty cup, and pour yourself some tea.  You take a sip and taste jasmine.
> Marisa, meanwhile, is draining the rest of her cup.  Her hat is hung on the back of her chair, and there's a towel around her shoulders.  She's wearing a pair of Suika's house slippers, which are too small for her.
> "So you wanna know where I went after I left the SDM?" Marisa asks, slamming her cup down on the counter.  It's not an aggressive gesture, just a boisterous one.

> _