Maribel Hearn Quest: ACT III

[Monarda]

>Can we make a gap to the outside of the forest near the mansion then ?
>"Okay."
>Turn back to those 4.
>"Is anyone ready ? Nobody forgot anything ?'

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Can we make a gap to the outside of the forest near the mansion then ?

>The closest you could gap would probably be that spot in the forest where you met Rumia.

>"Okay."
>Turn back to those 4.
>"Is anyone ready ? Nobody forgot anything ?'

>"I'm ready." says Renko.
>Chen nods.
>"I've been ready." Matenshi frowns.
>_

[Monarda]

>"Relax we are going already."
>Make a gap on said spot on the forest.
>"It will take a little while since i can't make a gap right outside of it though."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Relax we are going already."
>Make a gap on said spot on the forest.
>"It will take a little while since i can't make a gap right outside of it though."

>You create a gap.
>"I'm fine with that." says Renko.
>"We don't mind either." Matenshi replies.

>"Why not directly inside?" Yukari asks, "Surely it beats walking, or flying for that matter..."
>_

[Monarda]

>"Miss Sakuya Izayoi, the head maid, has asked me to the front door next time we visited, i am merely doing my part."
>Turn to our group.
>"Now shall we ?"
>Head through the gap.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Miss Sakuya Izayoi, the head maid, has asked me to the front door next time we visited, i am merely doing my part."

>"Suit yourself."

>Turn to our group.
>"Now shall we ?"
>Head through the gap.

>Everyone nods.
>You proceed through the gap and find yourself at the spot you and YuugenMagan met Rumia.
>Renko, Matenshi/Sumireko, and Chen follow shortly.
>_

[Monarda]

>"We could fly there, but i would have to carry you again Renko."
>Close the gap.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"We could fly there, but i would have to carry you again Renko."
>Close the gap.

>You shut the gap.
>"I'd be fine with that." Renko smiles.
>_

[Monarda]

>Smile too.
>"Alright."
>Gently lift Renko and carry her like we did before, and start flying towards the direction we remember the mansion was at.
>"I'll lead us there, follow me."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Smile too.
>"Alright."
>Gently lift Renko and carry her like we did before, and start flying towards the direction we remember the mansion was at.
>"I'll lead us there, follow me."

>You sweep Renko into a princess carry and start flying in the direction you think the mansion was in.
>The others nod and follow.
>_

[Neovereign]

>"So... when do you think we should start practicing flying? Or would you like to be carried like this everywhere? We could still do it after you learn."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"So... when do you think we should start practicing flying? Or would you like to be carried like this everywhere? We could still do it after you learn."

>"As much as I enjoy this, I still think I should at least try to learn to do it on my own... Maybe we can practice later?" Renko suggests.
>"Waaah!" you hear Sumireko cry out, "I am flapping them in sync! H-Hey I'm not uncoordinated!" there is a pause, "Maybe I'll have you try to levitate a playing card later and see who's uncoordinated then!"
>_

[Neovereign]

>"I really hope those two get used to each other..."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"I really hope those two get used to each other..."

>"I hope so too..." says Renko.

>"S-Stop teasing me!"

>You soon see a large lake covered in mist. The silhouette of the mansion is on the opposite bank. Curiously, off to the left of the lake, into the forest a bit, you can make out the top of some ruined structure protruding from the misty treetops in the distance.
>There seems to be a small crowd of people gathered by the lake shore, one of them appears to be Rumia.
>_

[Monarda]

>"Hey look, something is going on there, let's check it out."
>Head there and try to have a better look.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Hey look, something is going on there, let's check it out."
>Head there and try to have a better look.

>You approach the group.
>It seems to be composed of two fairies - one with blue hair and six crystal-like wings, and another with green hair and wings rimmed with a brilliant gold -, Rumia, some girl in a cape with insect antennae, and that sparrow youkai you met your first night here. Mystia, you think her name was.

>"But why not?! That toad's been asking for it!" the blue-haired fairy whines.
>"Is that so~?" Rumia asks.
>"W-Well toads kinda eat insects... I'd rather not go up against a giant one..." the caped girl frowns.
>"Cirno, that toad isn't actively out to get you..." says Mystia, "So I say just leave it alone. Nothing good can come from attacking it... Besides, I couldn't come tonight if I wanted to. Kyouko and I have a gig."
>"Ooh, where will you be playing?" the caped girl asks, "Same spot?"
>"You know it."
>"You know, maybe you should play a concert here at the lake sometime." says the green-haired fairy, "I'm sure the fairies here would love it."
>"Well... I doubt the residents of the mansion will really like the noise..."
>"Flandre might like it." says Rumia, "You know, I don't think she's ever heard your music..."
>"HEY! THIS MUSIC STUFF ISN'T IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW!" The blue fairy exclaims, "We've gone off-topic..."
>"O-Oh, sorry Cirno-chan..." the green haired fairy turns to her, "I'll still go with you if no one else will..."
>"And you, Rumia?"
>"I have plans." Rumia replies.
>"UGH! What's the point of being a team if we don't back each other up on these things!?"
>"You mean like the time you guys were supposed to-" The caped girl's gaze meets yours, "-huh? Where did they come from!?"

>All of them turn to face you.
>"Hi Maribel." Rumia waves.
>"You know her?" the caped girl asks.
>"I think I've met her too... I didn't get her name though." says Mystia.
>"Is she friendly?" the green-haired fairy asks.
>"Yeah." Rumia replies.
>"Does she know I'm the strongest?" the other fairy questions.
>"I dunno."
>_

[Monarda]

>Land and put Renko gently on the ground and wave.
>"Hey Rumia, how are you doing ? Are these people also your friends ?"
>Smile.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Land and put Renko gently on the ground and wave.
>"Hey Rumia, how are you doing ? Are these people also your friends ?"
>Smile.

>You place Renko on the ground.
>"I'm doing great." Rumia smiles, "And yes, they're my friends. Are those yours?"

>"Hey, look, Mystia! It's another bird!" says the blue fairy.
>"Cirno, just because someone has feathered wings, it doesn't mean they're a bird." Mystia frowns.
>"That's a lie! All birds have feather wings!"
>"Well, think of it this way, if I had insect wings, would that make me a fairy?"
>"Well... um... uh.... err.... Is that a riddle?"
>Mystia sighs, "It's not a hard question..."
>"Well... would you identify as fairy?" the green-haired fairy asks.
>"No. If I was still a bird, and I had fairy wings, would that make me a fairy?"
>"Well... I say it depends-"
>"AHA! I GOT IT!" The blue fairy triumphantly sticks her fist in the air before pointing at Mystia, "It would mean you would be BOTH!"
>"But what if she's neither because she isn't full fairy or full bird?" Rumia asks.
>The blue fairy remains silent for a bit, "AAAAAAAAAAGH! I HATE RIDDLES!"
>"It's not a riddle!" Mystia says exasperatedly.
>The caped girl just silently facepalms.
>_

[Monarda]

>"Hey relax everyone, that's Matenshi over there, she isn't a bird youkai, it's complicated to explain."
>Nod.
>"So what are your names ? I know Rumia, and Mystia from the food vendor in the bamboo forest, but what about these two fairies and the youkai with the antennaes ?"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Hey relax everyone, that's Matenshi over there, she isn't a bird youkai, it's complicated to explain."
>Nod.
>"So what are your names ? I know Rumia, and Mystia from the food vendor in the bamboo forest, but what about these two fairies and the youkai with the antennaes ?"

>"I'm Cirno! And I'm the strongest!" the blue fairy puts her hands on her hips and puff out her chest proudly.
>"My name is Daiyousei." says the green haired fairy, "Nice to meet you miss... um..."
>"Maribel." says Rumia.
>"Ah, thank you. Nice to meet you Miss Maribel."
>"I'm Wriggle." says the caped girl.
>_

[Monarda]

>"I am Maribel Hearn, and this is my friend Renko Usami."
>Pet Chen.
>"And this little girl here is Chen."
>Examine Daiyousei and Cirno further.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"I am Maribel Hearn, and this is my friend Renko Usami."
>Pet Chen.
>"And this little girl here is Chen."

>"And I'm Sumireko." says Sumireko.
>"I thought you said her name was Matenshi or something?" Cirno asks.

>Examine Daiyousei and Cirno further.

>Cirno is wearing a blue dress, with white triangles lining the bottom. She has short, cyan hair, and a blue bow. On her back are six wings, however, upon closer inspection you notice they look more like ice crystals than wings. Her chest is about average.

>Daiyousei has green hair, some of it is tied off to the side by a yellow ribbon. She's wearing a light blue dress. Her wings look like normal transparent fairy wings, except the top portion of them is rimmed with gold, giving her a rather unique appearance. She is also taller than Cirno, and looks a bit more... mature... than most fairies you've seen.
>_

[Serela]

>"Errr... it's complicated. Sumireko and Matenshi are kinda stuck together right now. We're heading to the Scarlet Devil Mansion to see about fixing them."

Doesn't seem like anything interesting is going on with them, so we should probably get going before we get entangled in fairy shenanigans.

[Monarda]

>"Say, your wings are really pretty Daiyousei, different from any other fairies i have seen, Cirno's are also neat."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Errr... it's complicated. Sumireko and Matenshi are kinda stuck together right now. We're heading to the Scarlet Devil Mansion to see about fixing them."

>"Ah, is that so~?" says Rumia.

>"So wait... There's like two people... but one person?" Daiyousei asks.

>"Say, your wings are really pretty Daiyousei, different from any other fairies i have seen, Cirno's are also neat."

>"O-Oh. Thank you..." Daiyousei smiles, "Yeah... I'm a bit different from most fairies apparently..."
>"Yeah, I guess you can say that mine are quite cool." says Cirno.
>"Cirno. No..." Mystia frowns.
>"What?"
>_

[Monarda]

>"Sorta, and that's good, being different makes you unique, and i can see why you are, you are also very pretty yourself, not just your wings."
>Examine Wriggle.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Sorta, and that's good, being different makes you unique, and i can see why you are, you are also very pretty yourself, not just your wings."

>Daiyousei blushes slightly, "R-Really? Thanks..."

>Examine Wriggle.

>Wriggle has short, dark green hair, and two antennae protruding from her head. She's wearing a white shirt with knee-length blue shorts, and a black cape with a red lining. She is flat chested, and could probably be mistaken for a boy at a distance.
>_

[Monarda]

>"Uh huh."
>Nod.
>"Well.... we have to get going now, time isn't going to stand still."
>Wave at them and gently lift Renko again like before.
>"See you all later, have a good day and don't get into trouble !"
>Nod and take off to the mansion gate.

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Uh huh."
>Nod.
>"Well.... we have to get going now, time isn't going to stand still."

>"Alright. Again, it was nice to meet you." Daiyousei smiles.
>"Wait. Can't the maid in the mansion make time stand still though?" Cirno asks.
>"Yeah, Miss Sakuya can do that I'm pretty sure." Rumia answers.
>"We wouldn't know if she does, though." says Mystia.
>"But that means that time will stand still! What she says doesn't make sense!"
>"I think it's a figure of speech..." Wriggle frowns.

>"Matenshi, be nice..." You hear Sumireko say, "Okay, maybe you have a point... But calling her that still seems a bit harsh..."
>"Huh!? Who are you talking about?" Cirno's attention snaps to her.

>Wave at them and gently lift Renko again like before.

>"Eeep!" Renko yelps as you suddenly lift her again. It sounded pretty cute.

>"See you all later, have a good day and don't get into trouble !"
>Nod and take off to the mansion gate.

>"Bye Maribel." says Rumia.
>"Wait! Hold on! I want to know what she said and who she was talking about!" Cirno flies in your way, arms crossed.
>"Uh... It'll be better if you didn't know..." says Sumireko.
>"And why is that?"
>_

[Neovereign]

>"Well, I meant time wouldn't stand still for us, since we aren't Sakuya. Sorry for the misunderstanding, but we really should get going."