Author Topic: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 4 (Read 46164 times)

Oldmansour · « **Reply #180 on:** March 22, 2015, 05:49:25 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 22, 2015, 05:05:48 AM

>"Making up for lost time?"

>"Oh, she was in the war." Sanae explains.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #181 on:** March 22, 2015, 05:56:49 AM »

>"Oh, I see."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #182 on:** March 22, 2015, 06:19:17 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 22, 2015, 05:56:49 AM

>"Oh, I see."

>"But don't worry." she says quickly to Reisen. "She never had anything against moon RABBITS, even soldiers. She's totally cool with you."
>The lunar rabbits ears droop as she looks away from Sanae. "That's, that's good." she mutters.
>For the first time, Sanae seems a bit unsettled. "What, was it something I said?" she asks, looking between you and Patchouli.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #183 on:** March 22, 2015, 06:22:39 AM »

>Do we know what about that remark might have made Reisen uncomfortable? Beyond, perhaps, mention of the war at all?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #184 on:** March 22, 2015, 06:27:39 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 22, 2015, 06:22:39 AM

>Do we know what about that remark might have made Reisen uncomfortable? Beyond, perhaps, mention of the war at all?

>Not specifically. Obviously being a Lunarian rabbit living on earth comes with its share of complications, being enemies of earth not half a century ago, but Reisen herself has never made any specific mention of a connection to the war.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #185 on:** March 22, 2015, 06:34:59 AM »

>Do we know how long Reisen has lived on earth? Or, for that matter, whether she immigrated when she was very young or more recently?
>She can't be the only moon rabbit we know of around here... can she?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #186 on:** March 22, 2015, 06:47:18 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 22, 2015, 06:34:59 AM

>Do we know how long Reisen has lived on earth? Or, for that matter, whether she immigrated when she was very young or more recently?
>She can't be the only moon rabbit we know of around here... can she?

>You do not. Neither Reisen nor Patchouli have said much of anything about Reisen's past. You know Patchouli's parents own Reisen, but how they came into possession of her is one thing they haven't mentioned.
>She is. She may actually be the only Moon Rabbit living in Yamato. After wiping Mayoiga off the face of the planet, the Lunar people are especially unwelcome in this country. You personally only know of one other besides Reisen, and that's Dr. Eirin Yakogoro. Every other rabbit you know of around town is either an earth rabbit, or a youkai who ascended from an animal.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #187 on:** March 22, 2015, 06:52:48 AM »

>Is it actually common knowledge outside of friends that Reisen is a moon rabbit, for that matter? Like, do most people even know what one would look like specifically enough to differentiate them from other youkai rabbits?
>If so, has this caused Reisen problems in school and such?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #188 on:** March 22, 2015, 07:15:25 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 22, 2015, 06:52:48 AM

>Is it actually common knowledge outside of friends that Reisen is a moon rabbit, for that matter? Like, do most people even know what one would look like specifically enough to differentiate them from other youkai rabbits?
>If so, has this caused Reisen problems in school and such?

>It is relatively common knowledge. There are physical differences, Moon Rabbits have different ears than either Earth rabbits or rabbit youkai, and tend to be taller and sleeker.
>To your knowledge, no. Mayoiga High is largely excempt from the resentment some feel towards the Moon. Plus, she is also a slave. People may see her as that before they see her as a Lunarian, though she's never made mention of this happening either.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #189 on:** March 22, 2015, 07:36:20 AM »

>Softly: "Perhaps just a reminder of an unpleasant subject."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #190 on:** March 23, 2015, 12:23:21 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 22, 2015, 07:36:20 AM

>Softly: "Perhaps just a reminder of an unpleasant subject."

>"I'm sorry." Sanae says to Reisen, most sincerely. "I didn't mean anything bad."
>The rabbit nods. "I know. I just don't like to think about the war."
>"Yeah. And I should know better, too, Dad doesn't like to talk about it too much, either, and she wasn't even a prisoner."
>Patchouli's head snaps up. "What did you say?" she demands.
>Surprised at her reaction, Sanae points at Reisen's ears. "That's what that button on her ear means. Didn't you know?"

DracoOmega · « **Reply #191 on:** March 23, 2015, 12:45:36 AM »

>Did we?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #192 on:** March 23, 2015, 12:49:51 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 23, 2015, 12:45:36 AM

>Did we?

>Negative.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #193 on:** March 23, 2015, 12:57:33 AM »

>Well, let's just see what the others say. The question wasn't directed at us, and I'm sure Reisen doesn't need anyone one else gawking at this at the moment.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #194 on:** March 23, 2015, 01:29:12 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 23, 2015, 12:57:33 AM

>Well, let's just see what the others say. The question wasn't directed at us, and I'm sure Reisen doesn't need anyone one else gawking at this at the moment.

>"Of course I know." Patchouli replies sharply. "She belongs to me."
>"Uh, technic-"
>"Don't technically me." the mage cuts the rabbit off. "And how did you know?"
>"I know a lot of things." Sanae says defensively. "Dad was on the Moon during the war, she told me a lot of things." The new arrival glances over at you, her eyes seeming to ask, 'Help me out here?'

DracoOmega · « **Reply #195 on:** March 23, 2015, 01:41:28 AM »

>Gently, to Sanae: "I know you didn't mean any harm, but perhaps it would be better if we let the subject drop. The war holds few good memories for anyone that was a part of it."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #196 on:** March 23, 2015, 02:09:26 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 23, 2015, 01:41:28 AM

>Gently, to Sanae: "I know you didn't mean any harm, but perhaps it would be better if we let the subject drop. The war holds few good memories for anyone that was a part of it."

>Sanae takes a breath, but one look at the still uncomfortable Reisen and the still glowering Patchouli makes her think twice about whatever she was about to say. So she simply closes her mouth and nods in agreement. "Sorry." she says again.
>And then Reisen quietly asks, "You didn't know, did you, Byakuren?"

DracoOmega · « **Reply #197 on:** March 23, 2015, 02:11:05 AM »

>Shake our head
>"No."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #198 on:** March 23, 2015, 02:36:06 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 23, 2015, 02:11:05 AM

>Shake our head
>"No."

>"It's nobody's business." Patchouli asserts firmly.
>"Isn't it?" Reisen asks her sort-of mistress. "She deserves to know who her neighbor is, doesn't she?"
>"Not if it doesn't matter." the mage replies, folding her arms. "You're mine now. That's what matters, not what you did during the war."
>Reisen actually smiles at Patchouli's statement of ownership, but addresses you when she says, "It's your choice. Sanae surprised me, yes, but I'm not afraid to talk about it, if you want to know."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #199 on:** March 23, 2015, 03:05:07 AM »

>"I would be lying if I said I wasn't curious. But your privacy is your right to keep, and I wouldn't want to make you feel uncomfortable."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #200 on:** March 23, 2015, 03:35:30 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 23, 2015, 03:05:07 AM

>"I would be lying if I said I wasn't curious. But your privacy is your right to keep, and I wouldn't want to make you feel uncomfortable."

>"Perhaps, another time." Reisen says, glancing at Sanae and smiling slightly. "Stories about the war aren't the best way to welcome a new neighbor, are they."
>The green hairen woman smiles in reply.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #201 on:** March 23, 2015, 03:41:47 AM »

>Let's try to shift onto something a little lighter
>"Suwako's already tried to recruit me, you know."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #202 on:** March 23, 2015, 03:57:45 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 23, 2015, 03:41:47 AM

>Let's try to shift onto something a little lighter
>"Suwako's already tried to recruit me, you know."

>"Ahh, you're gonna love working with her." Sanae exclaims as, quietly, Hyozan raises her nose to Reisen's face and the rabbit embraces the big dog. "Trust me, Byakuren, she can be a bit weird, but she's a good boss."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #203 on:** March 23, 2015, 04:00:10 AM »

>Chuckle slightly
>"Oh, I have no doubt that she's a good woman, but I'm afraid I did actually decline. Nothing against her or the job itself; I just don't really feel like taking on any other commitments right now."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #204 on:** March 23, 2015, 04:25:01 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 23, 2015, 04:00:10 AM

>Chuckle slightly
>"Oh, I have no doubt that she's a good woman, but I'm afraid I did actually decline. Nothing against her or the job itself; I just don't really feel like taking on any other commitments right now."

>Sanae whistles. "You ARE different, aren't ya, girl. I haven't met too many folks that'd turn that offer down."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #205 on:** March 23, 2015, 04:28:07 AM »

>"Well, there's only so many things one can juggle before something starts to suffer."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #206 on:** March 23, 2015, 04:41:22 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 23, 2015, 04:28:07 AM

>"Well, there's only so many things one can juggle before something starts to suffer."

>"Wise words." Sanae says with a nod, leaning back and stretching. "I guess working for someone like Aya Shameimaru keeps you busy most days, doesn't it?"

DracoOmega · « **Reply #207 on:** March 23, 2015, 04:54:33 AM »

>"Not as many days as she would like, I think. But between school and friends and other commitments, the days have felt pretty full lately."
>Understatement of the year
>"Work experience is valuable, and the money is nice, but it's important to try to keep a balance in one's life."
>Fine for us to talk - as if we wouldn't push ourselves past exhaustion as Lotus, if we had to....

Oldmansour · « **Reply #208 on:** March 23, 2015, 05:47:01 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on March 23, 2015, 04:54:33 AM

>"Not as many days as she would like, I think. But between school and friends and other commitments, the days have felt pretty full lately."
>Understatement of the year
>"Work experience is valuable, and the money is nice, but it's important to try to keep a balance in one's life."
>Fine for us to talk - as if we wouldn't push ourselves past exhaustion as Lotus, if we had to....

>"Not as many as she likes?"
>Reisen explains to the newcomer, "Byakuren's more of a freelancer than a full-time model."
>"Didn't know there WAS freelance models."
>"Shameimaru-san is a bit different than your average business owner."
>Sanae grins. "Starting to think there's a lot of that here in New Mayoiga."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #209 on:** March 23, 2015, 05:50:23 AM »

>Smile
>"Well, I do get the impression our town has just acquired another."