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| Dizzy H. "Muffin" Muffin:
Hmm. "Could only be described as a witch" could mean anything given how this apparently takes place, um, I'd say around end of the fifth 60-year cycle, while PoFV takes place at the end of the second, although she still talks like she did before. So ... shipping-daughters, huh? |3 |
| Iced Fairy:
--- Quote from: KimikoMuffin on June 11, 2010, 05:22:14 AM ---Hmm. "Could only be described as a witch" could mean anything given how this apparently takes place, um, I'd say around end of the fifth 60-year cycle, while PoFV takes place at the end of the second, although she still talks like she did before. --- End quote --- Hm... You're right. I'll alter that. Though you're off on the number of 60 year cycles that have passed. The text should show they've passed the seventh, though I could totally understand someone missing that line. --- Quote ---So ... shipping-daughters, huh? |3 --- End quote --- I'm a terrible person. They're minor OCs and I've got them stated out in full... brb seppuku. |
| Dizzy H. "Muffin" Muffin:
Ah, gotcha, I misinterpreted the "tightly-bound" part. |
| Iced Fairy:
Shorter then normal. I figured posting it would keep me honest. *** The dining room was a chaotic mess. Not physically. Physically everything was in it's proper place. But the people in there were all over the place. In addition to the ?ordinary witch? who had led them to the dining hall and Dinah, there were three other women, all who appeared to be around the same age. The one named Koakuma was obviously related to Dinah, sharing the other girls bat wings. The other two were apparently Alice Margetroid, who was sipping tea while a passel of dolls swarmed around her futzing with various objects, and Patchouli Knowledge, who was reading a massive tome. As soon as Maribel and Renko had sat down the questions had started. ?What's the status of Shintoism in Japan these days?? ?How far along is the Mars program?? ?Did China ever reunify? How about Korea?? ?Have they gained any further insight into the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle?? There was no pressure, but little rhyme or reasoning to the questions. And every now and then two or three of them would break off into a side discussion. The one thing Maribel did notice was that Dinah seemed to show deference to all the other women. She didn't look younger, but she acted younger. Still none of these answered the questions she had. So finally, after all six of the other women had started talking about quantum mechanics she interrupted. ?I'm sorry, but I really would like to know what's happening to us. And what we're supposed to do next.? Renko paused then nodded. ?Yeah. Not that I don't like talking about the stuff I learned in class, but we do have bigger issues right now.? Patchouli set down her book and looked at them directly for the first time. ?Hm... We're waiting for the mistress of the house to awaken before we go into why you might be here, but I suppose we can tell you what you should do next.? Marisa nodded her approval. ?It's not like anyone will care if they miss that part of the conversation.? The witch returned to fiddling with her tea spoon. ?You want to give the speech Alice?? ?I suppose I could.? The swirl of dolls around Alice slowed until only one doll was still active. ?You are in Gensoukyo. The illusionary world that is refuge to youkai and spiritually active humans alike. Sadly currently Gensoukyo's boundaries are too strong. Few humans cross over naturally, and willingly crossing the barrier is considered impossible currently.? Renko frowned. ?But Mary's been here in her dreams before.? Patchouli flipped a page. ?She's appeared in a mental state. The barrier displaced her temporally to a time when it wasn't as strong as a way to bleed off stress. That doesn't work with physical travelers I'm afraid. It's far easier for the barrier to just erase your physical forms.? ?Yes. The only way you were able to cross over physically is because the barrier between us and the true moon is far thinner.? The puppeteer paused for a moment before continuing in a sympathetic voice. ?I'm afraid you probably will not be able to return to your homes.? Mary probably should have been more stunned by that announcement, but she was too tired to be severely shocked by mere words at this point. Still, there was a dull ache at the thought of not being able to see her family again. Then she felt Renko's hand enveloping hers. She turned and smiled at her friend. She wasn't totally alone here at least. Seeing the two recover Alice continued. ?Fortunately you arrived here, instead of out in the wilderness where youkai hunt humans as food.? ?Probably one of the safest places outside of the temple or the village itself,? Koakuma stated. Maribel thought for a moment. ?I remember a village. Faintly. It seemed like a happy place.? Marisa frowned for a moment. ?I suppose. Really depends on what kind of person you are.? ?I think they'll have an easier time of it then we would,? Patchouli stated calmly. ?Talents are appreciated. It's the drive to pursue magic to it's fullest that draws fear for some reason.? ?Huh, so then most of the villagers have a power like me and Mary?? Renko asked. ?Usually stronger actually,? Alice replied. ?Though perhaps with training you could surpass the average villager.? ?In any case should you choose to go there we'll supply an escort. You shouldn't worry about short term lodging either. Keine will be happy to give you room and board while you settle yourselves. Though she'll probably have you do some odd jobs here and there.? ?Should we choose to go there?? Renko asked. Koakuma nodded. ?That explanation we'll want to wait on the mistress of the house for.? ?And she should be arriving shortly.? Mary and Renko turned to see another blond woman in a maid uniform enter into the room. She was holding a tray with a large chocolate cake and two bowls of stew on it. The maid placed the two bowls of stew in front of the girls from outside, before curtsying. ?Juri Kirisame, head maid of the mansion. My apologies for not meeting with you sooner, but I was busy with the cleaning.? ?Ah, don't worry about it. And thank you for the food,? Maribel said. Renko nodded. ?Yeah, it's been too long since we ate.? Marisa eyed the cake. ?Aren't you splurging a little here?? Juri raised an eyebrow. ?It's not like we're in poor financial straights. You need to let your miserly ways go father.? ?I told you not to call me that.? Marisa muttered darkly. ?And it's not about the cake mix. It's about the blood.? Maribel suddenly felt less hungry. Her appetite didn't improve as the argument continued. Juri smiled wickedly. ?It's not like blood keeps. We have two new donors as well. Besides, just because you never gained the taste for it, doesn't meant the rest of us don't enjoy it.? ?Leave me out of this, sister.? Dinah snapped. ?Besides, you're scaring the humans.? Alice sighed. ?I don't need any sibling rivalry!? She turned to Marisa. ?Or any father daughter sniping either.? ?Yes mother,? the two girls chorused. Marisa just snorted and looked away. Koakuma laughed nervously and turned to the human girls. ?Um, to explian. Most youkai don't need to actually eat food. So the cake is mostly just for taste. That's why Juri prepared a separate meal for you. As for the donor bit....? ?Ooh! Don't steal that part from me! That's the fun line!? There was a tinkling from the doorway as a young girl with strange crystalline wings stepped through. She stared at Mary and Renko with obvious interest. At her entrance the maid curtsied again. ?May I present the mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Flandre Scarlet.? |
| MysTeariousYukari:
O.O Flandre as the mistress!? Wow, what happened to Remilia? Also, who are the parents for each of the OCs you've introduced, Huian Izayoi, Dinah Margatroid and Juri Kirisame(and anyone else I missed) because positions and last names don't add up. Huian makes me think SakuyaxMeiling but Juri makes me think SakuyaxMarisa and Dinah, as conversation indicates, AlicexMarisa |
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