Deliverator: 30 minutes or less! (Restart)

[Hello Purvis]

>Frown. piece things together.
>"You know. Maybe I should try knifing people just once. See if it's for me. Hold still?"
>No actions to back that up, of course.

[Rin Kagamine]

>Frown. piece things together.
>"You know. Maybe I should try knifing people just once. See if it's for me. Hold still?"
>No actions to back that up, of course.

> So far, this seems to be a very unfriendly house.  Silly you for expecting some class.
> Sakuya wipes the tears from her eyes and speaks through her laughter.  "Yeah, go nuts.  Gensokyo blades don't cut flesh!"  Her laughter continues as she slides the blade towards you with her foot.
> How can a knife not cut flesh?

>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"What?"
>Examine the bowie knife. Tap the edge.

[Rin Kagamine]

>"What?"
>Examine the bowie knife. Tap the edge.

> Shocked, you retrieve the knife.  It looks the exact same as it did earlier.
> Gingerly, you tap your finger against the edge.  It burns a little, but it doesn't feel sharp.  It reminds you a little of getting hit by one of Koishi's shots.
> Sakuya stands up and recomposes herself.  "Remember when I said I didn't use danmaku?  This is my replacement."

>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"Huh."
>Ponder for a moment.
>"Does it work on meat?"
>Idly drag the blade across our palm.

[Rin Kagamine]

>"Huh."
>Ponder for a moment.
>"Does it work on meat?"
>Idly drag the blade across our palm.

> "No, these blades are solely offensive weapons.  They cut meat, but it'd probably be pretty messy, since you're essentially shooting it with danmaku.  It might cut through other things, like rope, but I carry around real knives for that."
> While she talks, you play with the knife more.  The edge hurts, more of a burning still, and you're only lightly touching it, but it still doesn't feel sharp.  Maybe it doesn't cut after all?
> "Oh?  Now you seem interested in the knife."

>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, it's different. Interesting..."

[Doll.S CUBE]

> We could probably use this knife for defense, we should get another knife for eating and cutting though.

[Rin Kagamine]

>"Well, it's different. Interesting..."

> "Isn't it though?  Humans have a bitch of a time learning danmaku, and my magical aptitude lies elsewhere, so it wound up easier to enchant the blades than to learn shots.  Instead of shooting, I throw knives.  It isn't as effective as a proper shot, but it works well enough for me."

> We could probably use this knife for defense, we should get another knife for eating and cutting though.

> You could, but there are knives at home for eating with.  You could probably getting one for cutting things, but you may not actually need it.
> "So, still want that normal knife?"

>_

[Doll.S CUBE]

> "Humans have a hard time learning Danmaku?" Didn't we learn it quite easily?

[Rin Kagamine]

> "Humans have a hard time learning Danmaku?" Didn't we learn it quite easily?

> "In general the ability comes to youkai with great ease and to most humans with great difficulty, but some people pick up on it easier.  I think Patchouli mentioned something about those with high magic potential being more proficient at it or something.  I couldn't really pick up on it, but I think that's because I originally came from the outside world, so my magic abilities got tied up in outside magic."
> You picked up on the aspect of shooting pretty quick, but you've heard from others that you have high potential.  Plus, you're originally from Gensokyo, so maybe it's easier for humans from Gensokyo than those from outside?

>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"That sounds like a good reason for it. Anyways, I'll take it."

[Rin Kagamine]

>"That sounds like a good reason for it. Anyways, I'll take it."

> "Not this one though."  She puts the knife back in the drawer.
> "First, a question.  Would you be using this for throwing or for slashing?  Slashing would probably be better suited for you."

>_

[Doll.S CUBE]

> "I have Danmaku for range, so I guess slashing"

[Rin Kagamine]

> "I have Danmaku for range, so I guess slashing"

> "No offense, but throwing would be pretty pointless for you baby."
> "Unfortunately all of my knives are for throwing, so I'll have to make you myself.  I'll take your previous knife as payment, and you can do me a favor as payment for the rest.  Sound fair?"

>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"So far. What's the favor?"

[Rin Kagamine]

>"So far. What's the favor?"

> "Not sure yet.  First I'll take you up to see Remi, she gets dibs on the request front.  If she doesn't have anything then I'll think of something.  You deliver things, so something along those lines."
> "So, any particular way you want this knife to look?"

>_

[Doll.S CUBE]

> A MANLY knife, this knife.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Something people aren't going to look at me funny for having with my."

[Rin Kagamine]

> A MANLY knife, this knife.

>"Something people aren't going to look at me funny for having with my."

> You tell Sakuya what you'd like, and in short order she hands you a knife in a leather sheath.  You draw the knife and examine it. 
> The blade glimmers just like the other knife, but you suspect this one to be only about 24 cm long.  The grips are wooden, and drilled right into the tang.  Gripping it in your hand, the balance and weight feel perfect.
> Sakuya smirks.  "It's great, no?"

>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"Seems pretty good."

[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Balence and weight feel perfect, the blade looks great and the grips are nice and solid as well."
> Let out an impressed whistle.

[Rin Kagamine]

>"Seems pretty good."

> "Balence and weight feel perfect, the blade looks great and the grips are nice and solid as well."
> Let out an impressed whistle.

> You heap praise on the knife, which Sakuya merely waves off.
> "Do it as long as I have baby and it's a big deal to not make something perfect.  Silver really sets it off, it's the only proper blade."
> Sakuya stands up and starts to tie her apron.  "About time to go see Remi, will you take tea with her?"

>_

[Doll.S CUBE]

> Do we want to take tea with a vampire?

[Rin Kagamine]

> Do we want to take tea with a vampire?

> You did just have tea with Patchouli, and that was excellent tea, but you're not sure if you're up for more.
> Then again, it would be tea with a vampire, so perhaps it would be better to accept her hospitality, although it's Sakuya and not a vampire currently offering tea.
> You feel conflicted

>_

[Hello Purvis]

>We owe Sakuya, go for it.

[Rin Kagamine]

>We owe Sakuya, go for it.

> You tell Sakuya that you'll take tea.
> "Excellent."  She puts on her headdress and opens the door.  "Just a minute."
> You step into the hall. 
> "Ready?"  You turn and find Sakuya holding a tea set and wearing her strangely-fake smile again.  "Let's go!"
> She heads for the alcove next to her door and ascends the stairs, while you follow behind as usual.  Extravagant double doors line the hallway dotted with abstract paintings.  Sakuya doubles back and ascends a second staircase.
> The third floor landing has an eerie feeling, deadending about where you'd expect the foyer to be.  Amid the continuing blood-red motif, only two doors exist, one on either side of the hallway, while a metal spiral staircase sits by the window at the hallway's end.
> Sakuya approaches on of the doors and knocks lightly. 
> "Milady, I've brought your tea, plus a guest."
> Oh how delightful," calls a saccharine voice from within, "We do so love guests.  Do come in!"

>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Do go in!
>Prepare self.

[Rin Kagamine]

>Do go in!
>Prepare self.

> You steel your nerves as Sakuya opens the door and ushers you inside.
> You enter a rather sizable sunroom, or so you assume do to all the windows being covered by heavy curtains.  Through the candlelight, you can see several chairs and couches arranged around several tables.  A young woman sits in an oversized chair at the back of the room.
> "Welcome," she calls.  "Please, come in and join us.  Sakuya?"
> "Yes milady."
> "Please escort him over."
> "Right away milady."
> Sakuya walks towards the cluster of seats, the tray elegantly balanced on her hand.

>_

[Kasu]

> Follow Sakuya.
> Have a seat.