Wind Priestess Quest - Part 2: What has Tobe done.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

"Well that's because I am real. I swear you attack the same way as Marisa-er, someone I know. Who are you anyways?"

>"Who am I? Who am I!? WHO AM I!?!" She exclaims, "I am the one who would rule the world with an iron fist! I am the one who would've taken revenge on humanity! I am a vengeful spirit driven insane by years of isolation! ...But you may call me Mima..." she frowns, "And there's that name again... Marisa... I knew a Marisa once... Anyway, you don't know how glad I am to see another, real, person." tears begin to form in her eyes, "I haven't had anybody to talk to in years!"
>_

[Neovereign]

>"Spirit huh. I take it you were sealed in this rod then, right?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Spirit huh. I take it you were sealed in this rod then, right?"

>"No. I wasn't sealed in there... I was trapped here by a shrine maiden. If I was sealed in it, we wouldn't be here, would we? No. That staff is actually something I lost a long time ago. That loathsome shrine maiden shattered it with her yin-yang orb... It also just so happens to be my only way out of this forsaken hell-hole. So, if you would be so kind. I'd like to have it back." Mima holds out her hand.
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[Neovereign]

>"Shrine Maiden and yin-yang orbs. You're definitely talking about Reimu. And if Reimu put you here, she must've had a good reason for it. And that 'vengeful spirit whom would've ruled the world and taken revenge on humanity' talk doesn't seem that nice. Not to mention were already going through struggles at the moment."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Shrine Maiden and yin-yang orbs. You're definitely talking about Reimu. And if Reimu put you here, she must've had a good reason for it. And that 'vengeful spirit whom would've ruled the world and taken revenge on humanity' talk doesn't seem that nice. Not to mention were already going through struggles at the moment."

>Mima clenches her fists.
>"Please don't mention that bitch's name around me again..." she growls, "I still haven't forgiven her for what she did to me... And hearing her name just makes my blood boil... And I really doubt that you want to piss off a vengeful spirit who's currently experiencing recurring bouts of insanity..." She frowns, "Though to be honest, the thought of world domination and taking revenge on humanity doesn't really appeal to me anymore. Really all I want now is to get out of here... So, will you please give me my staff?"
>She holds out her hand once more.
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[Neovereign]

>"Right now, Gensokyo's a freezing land, probably in worse condition than here. If I give you this staff, you're staying with me and helping me resolve the incident going on, got it?"
>Don't give her the staff just yet.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Right now, Gensokyo's a freezing land, probably in worse condition than here. If I give you this staff, you're staying with me and helping me resolve the incident going on, got it?"

>"Me, helping to resolve an incident? Man, I haven't done that since that whole Makai fiasco- how many years ago was that...?- Ah, forget it, I've lost track... Anyway, that idea doesn't really appeal to me, either. I already know you know the Hakurei Shrine maiden, or at the very least know of her... How do I know you won't just immediately turn me in to her? Oh, and I also don't think you realize that you're in no position to bargain. You see, that staff is pretty much the only way in an out of this realm, and in its current state, it's completely useless without its missing piece, which I just so happen to have. Besides, I doubt you even know how to use that thing properly..."

>Don't give her the staff just yet.

>You don't give her the staff.
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[Neovereign]

>"Well, I'm avoiding her for reasons as well at the moment. Turning you in wouldn't benefit ether of us, and I'm sure she doesn't have time to fight with you anyways. I'm also fairly confident that I could figure out how to use it given enough time, but to make things quicker..."
>"Wait. How do I know you won't just leave me here?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Well, I'm avoiding her for reasons as well at the moment. Turning you in wouldn't benefit ether of us, and I'm sure she doesn't have time to fight with you anyways. I'm also fairly confident that I could figure out how to use it given enough time, but to make things quicker..."
>"Wait. How do I know you won't just leave me here?"

>Mima smirks.
>"Well, then. Now it seems we're getting somewhere! Alright let's make a better deal: I won't leave you behind. In exchange, though, I want protection. From Reimu. Do you understand? ...And I might as well help you with your incident problem as a bonus, to 'repay' you for giving me a way out of here... How does that sound?"
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[Neovereign]

>"Alright. I'll try to convince Reimu to back off if you two meet on bad terms, and if push comes to shove, I'll do my best to stop her, or at the very least, stall her."
>Give Mima the rod.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Alright. I'll try to convince Reimu to back off if you two meet on bad terms, and if push comes to shove, I'll do my best to stop her, or at the very least, stall her."
>Give Mima the rod.

>Mima takes the staff from your hands.
>"Alright, then we have a deal!" Mima smiles, "Anyway, come with me. I need to get the other piece of the staff from my mantle..."
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[Neovereign]

>Follow Mima
>"So, about how you used similar attacks as Marisa. I'm curious about your relation with her?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Follow Mima

>You begin following Mima towards the blue structure in the distance.

>"So, about how you used similar attacks as Marisa. I'm curious about your relation with her?"

>"Similar attacks, eh? Hmph. It warms my heart to know that dirty traitor still uses my teachings even after backstabbing me all those years ago..."
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[Neovereign]

>"Oh don't worry, she's using a bunch of other people's techniques and giving them her own flavor all the time. I fear she might take mine too."
>"Ah, I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Kochiya Sanae. I'm the wind priestess of the Moriya Shrine."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Oh don't worry, she's using a bunch of other people's techniques and giving them her own flavor all the time. I fear she might take mine too."

>"Really now? How disappointing, I had hoped that she'd perfect her own style of magic eventually... Oh well, at least she's still using what I taught her, meaning she hasn't forgotten about me, even after her betrayal..."

>"Ah, I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Kochiya Sanae. I'm the wind priestess of the Moriya Shrine."

>"Moriya Shrine? What's that? Is that a new Shrine? Sorry for asking, but I've sorta been out of the loop for the past... I forget how many years it's been... in case you couldn't tell..."
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[Neovereign]

>"It's sort of my Shrine. We came here recently and tried to gain followers across all of Gensokyo, but she wasn't going to lot that continue."
>"So you were Marisa's teacher, but she betrayed you? How so?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"It's sort of my Shrine. We came here recently and tried to gain followers across all of Gensokyo, but she wasn't going to lot that continue."

>"She? Are you talking about Reimu?"

>"So you were Marisa's teacher, but she betrayed you? How so?"

>"Yes, Marisa was indeed my apprentice..." she pauses, "Her betrayal happened the day I was sealed in here... Though, in all honesty, I'd been seeing signs of it for quite a while before it happened. I just never thought she'd go through with it... It's all that Hakurei's fault. Ever since those two first met, she's been poisoning Marisa's mind, gradually warping her against me... until... well.. she finally turned on me..." Mima goes silent for a few moments, "It's funny. If she hadn't turned against me... I probably wouldn't even be here. The shock of her betrayal... it was what made me lower my guard just enough for Reimu to land the decisive blow..."

>The two of you arrive at the large blue structure, and land in front of a large, dark blue door.
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[WodofGar]

>"Well, I don't know your motivations, but the 'revenge against humanity' thing might be pretty persuasive in turning humans against you."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Well, I don't know your motivations, but the 'revenge against humanity' thing might be pretty persuasive in turning humans against you."

>"Well, perhaps that was a factor in her betrayal..." Mima says as she pushes the door open, "But I doubt it. I mean, of all people, Marisa, the only person who was close to me, should've known that she would've been exempt from my revenge, shouldn't she?"
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[WodofGar]

>"Well, if you proclaim revenge for what ever reason on all of humanity, humans might take that the wrong way. If you didn't tell her that she wasn't included, she probably didn't pick up on it. She's a very straightforward person; tacit implications don't really sit well with her."
>Like all those love interests, or maybe they were just rumors?

[Neovereign]

>"I think it's because Marisa's been fixated on her, probably competition wise. Ever since I got to Gensokyo, they talked about each other in a sort of rival-ly way."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Well, if you proclaim revenge for what ever reason on all of humanity, humans might take that the wrong way. If you didn't tell her that she wasn't included, she probably didn't pick up on it. She's a very straightforward person; tacit implications don't really sit well with her."

>Mima remains silent as the two of you enter the structure. The two of you are now in a large hall.

>Like all those love interests, or maybe they were just rumors?

>You honestly don't know if they're rumors or not.

>"I think it's because Marisa's been fixated on her, probably competition wise. Ever since I got to Gensokyo, they talked about each other in a sort of rival-ly way."

>"Well, good for them..." Mima says sarcastically.
>A few moments of silence pass, "Hey, is there any particular reason why you're just floating just above the ground? Do they not walk in Gensokyo anymore?"
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[WodofGar]

>"Nothing really, my leg got struck by lightning."
>Shrug.

[Neovereign]

>"Most of the people, save for most of the humans, can fly. We still walk when casual, but that's unrelated. I'm just flying because I was struck by lightning on my leg, and it's probably still numb."
>Check leg.
>"Is there really no one else here?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Nothing really, my leg got struck by lightning."

>"Most of the people, save for most of the humans, can fly. We still walk when casual, but that's unrelated. I'm just flying because I was struck by lightning on my leg, and it's probably still numb."

>"Oh, so nothing's really changed... And you say your leg is numb. Well... I happen to know a spell that can help with that..."

>Shrug.

>Check leg.

>You shrug and check your leg.
>Your leg has regained a tiny bit of feeling, but not much. You're not entirely sure if you can walk on this.

>"Is there really no one else here?"

>"Nope. Just me, my hallucinations, and the inanimate objects I have tea parties with!" she pauses, "And don't bother asking why I have tea parties with inanimate objects... Let's just say spending years alone in isolation isn't really good for your mind, if you know what I mean..."
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[WodofGar]

>"How long have you been here anyway?"
>"Well, if you were for 100 years, those Inanimate objects might become Tsukumogami."
>"About that spell..."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"How long have you been here anyway?"
>"Well, if you were for 100 years, those Inanimate objects might become Tsukumogami."

>"I don't know. Not because I lost count, but because I stopped caring after the fifth or sixth year... But I know it's definitely less than twenty... Perhaps less than fifteen? And I doubt that they'd become tsukumogami. Don't I have to abandon them for that to happen?"

>"About that spell..."

>"Certainly."
>Without warning, one of Mima's hands starts glowing, and she promptly punches you in the numb leg.
>You immediately feel a lot of pain, causing you to lose your concentration, stop floating, and fall to the floor, clutching the leg.
>Despite the pain, you can feel it now.
>"Did it work? Are you feeling anything?"
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[Neovereign]

>"Ow! Yes, I can feel it now. Ugh. Raggaflaggin black magic."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Ow! Yes, I can feel it now. Ugh. Raggaflaggin black magic."

>"Good! Now get back on your feet, we're almost there."
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[Neovereign]

>Stand and resume following Mima.