Deliverator: 30 minutes or less! (Restart)

[Hello Purvis]

>"Try to ask her if we could both come in, please? Momiji's got a good reason."

[Rin Kagamine]

>"Try to ask her if we could both come in, please? Momiji's got a good reason."
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> "I, uh, don't think it works that way?"
> Excuse you!

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Wouldn't hurt to try, would it? It'd be a nice thank you for escorting you up here around that crazy bug guy, anyways. Momiji's a good friend of mine, and I'd hate to have her left in the lurch."

[Rin Kagamine]

>"Wouldn't hurt to try, would it? It'd be a nice thank you for escorting you up here around that crazy bug guy, anyways. Momiji's a good friend of mine, and I'd hate to have her left in the lurch."

> Parsee scoffs when you mention that Momiji's a friend of yours.
> After some hemming and hawing, she nods.
> "Fine, I guess I owe you that much.  No promises though!"
> She starts to back away from you, slowly, to the point where you question if she's even releasing her arms.  Eventually, you're free and Parsee slinks cautiously through the gate, staring at you, before breaking into a run towards the stairs.
> The guard ambles over to you and watches Parsee run off.  "Ugh, how'd you get suckered into carting the troll around?"
> Momiji shakes her head, "What a bitch."

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Because I'll probably have to go over that bridge someday... And...oh geez, you don't even know! I mean, she's a sweet person, she really is. Just she's also crazy... You don't even want to know what happened..."
>Shake head.
>"You have no idea what a sight for sore eyes you are after that, Momiji."

[Rin Kagamine]

>"Because I'll probably have to go over that bridge someday... And...oh geez, you don't even know! I mean, she's a sweet person, she really is. Just she's also crazy... You don't even want to know what happened..."
>Shake head.
>"You have no idea what a sight for sore eyes you are after that, Momiji."

> The guard chuckles.  "I hope she's an absolute freak in bed, or else I'm going to question why Patchouli hangs with her.  You really saw when she wasn't bad?  Imagine that."
> The guard slaps her knee.  "Oh yes, story time!  Uh uh, you ain't getting past without telling me what happened."
> Momiji coos.  "Aren't you sweet?  But really, I'm just down here to try and get the book.  I'm kinda on break right now."

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Then I'm not getting past, because that story is going with me to the grave. The only reason I haven't run for it already is because I wanna make sure Momiji gets in, too."

[Rin Kagamine]

>"Then I'm not getting past, because that story is going with me to the grave. The only reason I haven't run for it already is because I wanna make sure Momiji gets in, too."

> "Tch, you're no fun.  It's a pretty boring job to begin with, and you're not gonna help?  No fun at all."
> The guard moves back towards the guardhouse and beckons that you follow.  Momiji shrugs and falls in behind, as do you. 
> You notice that Momiji isn't carrying her sword and shield right now, and that slit on the guard's dress seems downright impratical.
> The guard stretches a little before taking a stance.  "So you'd run off?  Most people would love to get inside the mansion.  Did you just come up here to drop off the troll?"  She twists slowly, closing her arms like she's holding a ball.
> Momiji yawns and leans against the fence behind the guard.  "You didn't answer my earlier question: why would you have to come back up the mountain?"
> "Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii-YAH!"  The guard strikes the air, before taking a different pose.  "Oh right," she adds, standing on one leg, "Proper manners should be used.  Names please."

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[Hello Purvis]

>To Momiji: "Sorry, lots of things going on at once. Why? Because after the stuff that happened this morning, it'd be terribly rude not to drop in at least once and see how you're doing. And maybe establish an excuse to drop in again later."
>To Big Green: "I'm Toshiro, it's a pleasure, and sorry to be boring. Just...some things die with me. And, well, it's interesting. But at the same time, I don't feel like pushing my luck."
>Wisely leave out that there's stories about this place =[

[Rin Kagamine]

>To Momiji: "Sorry, lots of things going on at once. Why? Because after the stuff that happened this morning, it'd be terribly rude not to drop in at least once and see how you're doing. And maybe establish an excuse to drop in again later."
>To Big Green: "I'm Toshiro, it's a pleasure, and sorry to be boring. Just...some things die with me. And, well, it's interesting. But at the same time, I don't feel like pushing my luck."
>Wisely leave out that there's stories about this place =[

> Momiji smirks.  "Well, thanks again for this morning, I really can't thank you enough, but," she taps your forehead, "Don't be too full of yourself." 
> Why is she so cute?
> You and Momiji introduce yourselves.  "Hong Meiling.  Mistress calls me China, you can't."
> She spins quickly.  You feel that Big Green was more appropriate, since you haven't seen tits that big since, well the oni earlier today, but these are equally worthy of praise.
> Some more grunts from China (dammit) as she continues practicing whatever it is she's doing.  Momiji has taken to trying to make her current tokin actually stand up straight on her head.  You successfully avoid mentioning the rumors about the vampires living here.
> China straightens up and turns towards you.  "You ain't been here before, right?  Once again, and I ain't asking a third time, what brings you up to Scarlet Devil?  It can't be the Vampire rumor, not dark enough yet."

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[Hello Purvis]

>Hangdog expression and slump in defeat at the tap on the head. "Not even a little bit?
>To Big Green, "I was escorting Parsee, like I said earlier. I don't really have any business here, aside from talking with you guys. I'll be on my way once getting Momiji inside is settled."

[Rin Kagamine]

>Hangdog expression and slump in defeat at the tap on the head. "Not even a little bit?
>To Big Green, "I was escorting Parsee, like I said earlier. I don't really have any business here, aside from talking with you guys. I'll be on my way once getting Momiji inside is settled."

> Momiji titters.  "Well, a little's fine, you deserve that much."
> You explain yourself to China, who is standing quite close to you.  You realize that she really isn't that tall.  In fact, she's maybe 5 cm shorter than you.  But those muscles must be what makes her seem so big.
> Greeny sizes you up before waving her hand.  "You're boring, dangerously so.  I blame the troll though.  Have some fun!  If she manages to get you in talk to the librarian, or the knifey maid, or the vampire, or.....nah that's pretty much it.
> Her attention is sapped behind you.  You turn and see a girl with long red hair and a black dress leaving the mansion door.
> "Huh, they sent one of the devils?  Weird."

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Hey, I nearly got beat to death by Koishi because her sister wouldn't stop reading my mind and arguing with me. And kidnapped by oni. I get to be dangerously boring for awhile. Though...well, maybe."
>Heed what the devil says.

[Rin Kagamine]

>"Hey, I nearly got beat to death by Koishi because her sister wouldn't stop reading my mind and arguing with me. And kidnapped by oni. I get to be dangerously boring for awhile. Though...well, maybe."
>Heed what the devil says.

> "Koishi?  Tiny, annoying, dressed in the dark?  Yeah, maybe a little rough.  You should relax, I suggest inside the man-sion."  The sing-song at the end was a little annoying, but maybe she has a point?
> "C'mon, do it!  Oh right, prim and proper."  China lets out an enormous yawn while Momiji seems to be getting her tokin to fit properly finally. 
> The devil finally draws near as China comes to attention.  The devil has a pair of wings on her head, as well as on her back.  She floats right past Momiji and stops in front of you.
> "The Library will see you now."

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[Hello Purvis]

>Wow that's creepy...
>No! We cannot be defeated now!
>"And Momiji, I hope?"

[Rin Kagamine]

>Wow that's creepy...
>No! We cannot be defeated now!
>"And Momiji, I hope?"

> You had hoped "devil" was a term of endearment, but her vibe is just nonstop creepy.
> The devil looks at Momiji briefly and returns to you shaking her head.
> "You're the only one for whom Lady Patchouli granted permission."
> China and Momiji both scoff.  "Figures," adds Momiji, pulling out a slip of paper.
> She hands it to you.  "The two books on top if you could get them, I'd much appreciate it."

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Sure thing, Momiji. I'll see if I can convince the librarian to let you end. I get the feeling Parsee didn't ask..."

[Doll.S CUBE]

> China and Momiji both scoff.  "Figures," adds Momiji, pulling out a slip of paper.
> She hands it to you.  "The two books on top if you could get them, I'd much appreciate it."

> "Okay, I'll see if I can get the books for you"

> Follow the devil in

[Rin Kagamine]

>"Sure thing, Momiji. I'll see if I can convince the librarian to let you end. I get the feeling Parsee didn't ask..."

> "I don't know.  Maybe she did and they can only let in one person, but she probably didn't.  Still, I'm just here for the books."

> "Okay, I'll see if I can get the books for you"
> Follow the devil in

> "Great I'd really appreciate it."
> You take the paper
> "I'll just head back then, since I'm supposed to be making myself a new tokin to replace the one I "lost" and anyway," Momiji leans in and whispers, "This gives you an excuse to come up and see me again."  She pulls back with a smile that appears to be genuine and flies off with a wave.
> The devil gives a little cough to grab your attention.  "You shouldn't keep The Library waiting for long."
> China leers at you.  "Doesn't sound like she's the only one."
> You set off towards the mansion, with the devil floating just in front of you.
> "You're an acquaintance of Miss Mizuhashi and you've come here for a book, correct?  Is The Library the only person you've come to see today?"

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, yeah. A couple books, actually. And, I suppose just her, but if it's okay, I wouldn't mind seeing others while I'm here."

[Doll.S CUBE]

> "Actually, are there any books for learning magic?"

[Rin Kagamine]

>"Well, yeah. A couple books, actually. And, I suppose just her, but if it's okay, I wouldn't mind seeing others while I'm here."

> "The Library will see you first, and either she or Miss Izayoi could grant permission to see Lady Scarlet."

> "Actually, are there any books for learning magic?"

> The devil nods.  "Indeed, there are thousands.  The Library will help locate the proper books for your purpose, us devils are just her assistants."
> The door into the mansion looms just ahead.

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[Hello Purvis]

>Nod, and follow her to the library.
>Check what books Momiji wants.

[Rin Kagamine]

>Nod, and follow her to the library.
>Check what books Momiji wants.

> She opens the enormous door without any difficulty and ushers you in.
> You walk into into the main foyer for the mansion.  Naturally, it's an elaborate affair, with twin winding marble staircases as the centerpieces.  The carpet and walls are both dark shades of red with various pieces of art lining the walls with no thought given to theme.  You see several fairies dressed in maid clothes flying about carrying cleaning supplies.
> The devil ascends on of the staircases, you check the paper Momiji gave you as you walk.
> The first two books are by someone named Hegel: The Phenomenology of Spirit and The Science of Logic.  The rest of the list is populated by other foreign authors, Voltaire, Rousseau , Kant, Kierkegaard and so on.  You don't recognize any of them.
> The red motif continues on the second floor, with the devil leading you down an unadorned hallway to a set of double doors at the end.
> She reaches for the door and pauses.  "Are you prepared?"

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[Doll.S CUBE]

> "Yeah"

[Rin Kagamine]

> "Yeah"

> You psyche yourself up!  Why wouldn't you be prepared?
> The devil opens the doors and enters.  You follow inside and freeze.
> You weren't prepared at all.
> From the outside the mansion seem to be about 3 stories tall, but this library is easily 10 stories tall, and as large as the entire Human Village!  You've come across a lot of big things today, but this is something else!  And it's only full of books!?  Shelves comprise nearly all the floor space, with the top 3 or so stories empty.
> You're standing on a large platform without a balcony about 8 stories up.  A staircase to the left seems to lead down to the ground level.
> "I shall inform her of your arrival."  With that, the devil falls off the edge of the platform and flies off.

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[Doll.S CUBE]

> Wait for a bit

[Rin Kagamine]

> Wait for a bit

> That sounds like a pretty good idea right now.
> You stay away from the edge and wait, looking around the library every so often.
> After a few minutes of this, a voice calls from the edge, "You would be Toshiro, correct?"

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[Hello Purvis]

>Face the voice!
>"Yes, I am. Thank you for allowing me to come inside."

[Rin Kagamine]

>Face the voice!
>"Yes, I am. Thank you for allowing me to come inside."

> As you speak, a figure rises above the edge.  It's a...well you aren't quite sure, didn't Keine-sensei call this a sedan?
> Four devils, all looking identical to the one that walked you in, each hold up a corner of a platform laden with cushions.  A girl dressed in a pink robe and hat lounges on a purple cushion that matches her hair.
> She waves you forward.  "Please, step aboard!  Far be it from good manners to force you to walk down the stairs."

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