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>YOU ARE MINAMITSU MURASA! Everyone’s favorite nautical disaster!
>You are, to put it bluntly, dead. You’ve been that way most of your life, really and are used to it. In particular, you died at sea, and spent a good long time haunting and sinking ships. But that was a long time ago and you don’t do that sort of thing anymore. Not in any sense that counts… These days, you inhabit the Myouren Temple, doing your best to adhere to its brand of buddhism. You aren’t the best monk, to be honest, but you do your best and that earns you praise enough. Realistically, you tend to do various jobs around the temple, or sometimes work in the clinic in Former Hell. Other times to you wander about, sometimes inviting yourself to drop in the various manors in Gensokyo when they’ll have you.
>Today began like any other day, but you’ve been feeling...strange. As a ghost, there’s some things that just bother you. You do not like the direction north, you try not to sit facing that way, you don’t like having to walk further north than the temple. Higan is that way, and you are not ready. Funerals and such fascinate you, and you can’t say why, so too do ghost stories. It’s not uncommon for you to be drawn toward a little get-together on summer nights and scare the people there. And there’s boats...best not to think about those. You make model ones, sometimes... But today...today is different. There’s something in the air, something that sinks down to your bones… It’s set your teeth on edge.
>The strangeness you've experienced seems to manifest in you randomly getting drug into some other world, which resembles Gensokyo buried under and ocean. You have roamed around human town and the hakurei shrine, trying to find someone who could help you understand this. Sadly, at this point, most people who might know something are either not to be found, or simply have only guesses to offer. The most concrete advice you'd managed to get is from Reimu, who suggests that it might be some kind of dream-related thing, and suggested that you find Doremy Sweet to help you out.
>This turned out to be a challenge, as Doremy comes and goes as she likes, requiring you to ultimately track down a tengu journalist to get an idea where to look. During this, yo ended up encountering Tojiko, who witnessed you disappear firsthand, and has decided to try and assist you out of a sense of ghostly solidarity. With the advice of Hatate, you managed to track down Doremy to Eientei, where you arrived in time to find it under attack from a pair of dancers who were in the process of kidnapping the baku. You attempted to stop them, but were untimely drug into the ocean world again. That time, you met someone there, a sort of ghostly jellyfish entity that identified itself as Stargazer. You attempted to bring her back with you, but have no idea if you succeeded. Returning to Eientei, you found that Doremy had been taken, but thanks to your efforts you were able to catch one of the dancers, identified as Mai.
>Interrogating Mai, you learned that she worked for Okina, the hidden god, and that being captured and separated from her sister was causing her her great distress. Eventually taking pity on her, you decided to take her in exchange for an opportunity to speak with Okina on the matter.
>Okina, you found, was sending her two dancers to hopefully persuade Doremy to assist in dealing with a mental deterioration the pair had been undergoing. The dancer misinterpreted her orders, or perhaps simply decided on their own to kidnap Doremy, complicating things. Okina agreed, as a way to set things right with you and with Eientei, to refer you to Yukari; as a god of hidden things she was unwilling to do much more. You and Tojiko split up briefly, as the other ghost went to smooth things over with Eientei. Okina delivered you to the Yukari's doorstep, which resulted in a brief tussle with Chen. Afterward, you were invited in, and spoke with a Yukari who was doing her best not to look perturbed at the world.
>The discussion did not produce as much as you might hope; just some sense that something was going wrong on a larger scale. She did say what was happening shouldn't be happening, at least. She claimed to have a few theories, but didn't seem to want to commit any. She did reveal that Stargazer managed to come with you, in a sense, but needed a vessel to possess in order to really come back with you. To help with that, she provided a plant that Patchouli would later call a cactus for the odd spirit to possess. Then she sent you on your way to deliver a message to Sakuya.
>You delivered the message, whose contents were a mystery but Sakuya seemed to take very seriously. You visited Patchouli briefly, but concluded it was too soon for her to help you. Leaving the mansion, you saw Sakuya leave and then journeyed northward on your own. After a brief stop at Kourindou, now under Nazrin's management, you went back to town to rendezvous with Tojiko, and found her in an argument with Shou, who thought she was up to something. After setting that right and briefly visiting Byakuren to update her on things, you decided to have lunch with Tojiko. This went well, save that you were drug back into the ocean world again. Stargazer was there again, and you were able to get her to possess the cactus successfully before returning to Gensokyo once more and finishing lunch with Tojiko.
>The two of you then journeyed toward Scarlet Devil Mansion, determined to start trying to find something in the library. Along the way, you managed to coax Stargazer from her cactus, and was surprised to find her jellyfish-like form had changed to a more mammalian one, which she seemed to be very pleased with. Asking her about the ocean world and events in it, you were not able to learn much, it seems her recollection was not very strong. Eventually she directed you toward trees, and your suggestion about a specific type of tree sparkled some kind of a memory within her, though not enough for her to tell you anything.
>Moving onto the mansion itself, Stargazer hid herself away before entering. Speaking with Patchouli about Stargazer, she suggests that she looks a lot like Keine's youkai form, which seems obvious in retrospect. You and Patchouli, alos with Tojiko, worked to narrow down your problem with little headway, aside from Patchouli moving away from it being the work of some ancient unknowable entity. She devised a way to measure your experiences, but requires a blessed leaf to do so. You then went to visit Keine, and learned that Stargazer used to be a manifestation of her youkai nature that was separated from her at one point. In theory, she shouldn't exist independently anymore, but it seems that she retained enough will to do so.
>Following Keine's advice, you went to find Utsuho, who also knew a lot about Stargazer, and tracked her to Youkai mountain where she was attending the kappas' university. While she did not have much useful to add, she did seem to buoy Stargazer's spirits considerably. While on the Mountain, at the suggestion of Hina, you went to the Moriya Shrine to try and obtain a blessed lily pad for Patchouli's use. Suwako agreed to this, and shared what she could observe about your condition; in particular she described it as you having a foot snared someplace else, being drug in by some force that she could only describe as newish or youngish, and vaguely familiar but not quite.
>Thus informed, you returned to Patchouli. providing her with the leaf and allowing her to empower a gem that would read the watery world. On her urging, you tried to force yourself into that world, and found you can do so without too much effort. You obtained a reading for Patchouli while exploring the flooded Scarlet Devil Mansion and surroundings, then returned back to Gensokyo. After a brief argument with Meiling about your authenticity, having already entered once, you returned to the library and gave the gem to Patchouli. Upon analyzing it, she found that it showed the flooded world seemed to be entirely fake; describing it as a paper filled with zeroes. After some looking, she managed to some tiny bit of substance, but she didn't know what.
>Needing guidance, you returned home to the Myouren Temple and spoke with Byakuren, convincing her to let you have some temple funds. Tojiko spoke with her mistress in the meantime, but turned up little but well wishes. You were then approached by Okina's dancer, who told you the baku was mostly awake. She brought you to Okina's realm, where you learned that Okina blamed Doremy's situation on your own desperation. Despite this, Doremy heard you out and offered her own insights that whatever you were experiencing was not a dream, and hypothesized it might be memories, which would be unusual in her experience.
>Reporting this to Yukari, after leaving Tojiko to deal with her cat, she agreed it was unusual. You also probed more deeply into Stargazer's experiences with trees, learning little, and trying to sort out her experiences between leaving Keine and coming to flooded Gensokyo, which seemed to be generally unpleasant. The two of you decided the best next step would be to take a more formal exploration of the flooded gensokyo, accompanied by Sakuya who arrived mid conversation and reported that there were no irregularities in the flow of the deceased. Upon returning to the flooded world, the three of you decided it would be best to examine the Forest of Magic.
> " Right, thanks for the shortcut, Yukari".
> As soon as Stargazer close her eyes, do so as well.
> Traverse and Emerge from Yukari's Gap.
> If we are not alongside the Misty Lake's banks proceed to them, if we are go close to the thickest Eastward or Near It part of the tree forest.
> In any case, wait and have an even-pace with Yukari and Sakuya while also asking, when closing-in to the Tree Forest, Stagazer if "she is having additional remembrances and intuitions".
>You step through the gap, and end up at the 'banks' of Misty Lake. Or rather, at the edge of the crater that Misty Lake is now that there is no water's edge to distinguish it from the rest of the world. Yukari and Sakuya soon follow, as does Stargazer. Yukari looks around calmly. Sakuya does so as well, but you can sense she's at least a little rattled by seeing a place so familiar to her buried under so much ocean. Stargazer just drifts to you side.
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>"Alright Stargazer, any luck?"
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>"Alright Stargazer, any luck?"
>She looks around, then shakes her head.
>"I suppose we'll have to explore, then," says Sakuya.
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>She looks around, then shakes her head.
>"I suppose we'll have to explore, then," says Sakuya.
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> "True, let's start by seeing which among the Thickets or the Single Trees are rarer so to begin exploring with those or that and their area ..."
> Are there more Thickets or Single Trees?
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> "True, let's start by seeing which among the Thickets or the Single Trees are rarer so to begin esploring with those or that and their area ..."
> Are there more Thickets or Single Trees?
>Given you're in the middle of a forest, realistically you have both. The trees are mostly massed up, but they are all individual trees when you think about it for a second. There aren't a whole lot of them standing on their own, though.
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>"Let's swim above the canopy for now, that way we can get a look at a bunch of trees at once."
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>"Let's swim above the canopy for now, that way we can get a look at a bunch of trees at once."
>"Perhaps we can cover more ground separately?" Yukari says. "I am confident in my ability to note anything strange about a tree."
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>"Perhaps we can cover more ground separately?" Yukari says. "I am confident in my ability to note anything strange about a tree."
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> " Even better that way ,as long as we keep in seeing or communicating range".
> "The Single Trees Standing On Their Own,rarer than the Thickets,seems a good point to start out ".
> Unless there is an objection, Swim Above the Canopy and Start Checking Those Ones.
> Keep Visual Range with Yukari&Sakuya .
> Of course "Check Them Trees Out" together with Stargazer.
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> " Even better that way ,as long as we keep in seeing or communicating range".
> "The Single Trees Standing On Their Own,rarer than the Thickets,seems a good point to start out ".
> Unless there is an objection, Swim Above the Canopy and Start Checking Those Ones.
> Keep Visual Range with Yukari&Sakuya .
> Of course "Check Them Trees Out" together with Stargazer.
>You split up, swimming eastward as Yukari and Sakuya move westward. Stargazer floats after you, radiating a sense of watchfulness. Colorful fish swim above the trees, sometimes dipping down below them.
>There is a lot of forest out there. How will you conduct your search?
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>You split up, swimming eastward as Yukari and Sakuya move westward. Stargazer floats after you, radiating a sense of watchfulness. Colorful fish swim above the trees, sometimes dipping down below them.
>There is a lot of forest out there. How will you conduct your search?
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> Remember "The Yukari&Sakuya's Westward Tree Route"taken by Sakuya and Yukari.
> Work with Stargazer by Start Focusing the Search on "The Trees Standing on their Own",to the Nearest Ones.
> While closing-ing ,Mind not to skip over "The Masses of Trees" however .
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> Remember "The Yukari&Sakuya's Westward Tree Route"taken by Sakuya and Yukari.
> Work with Stargazer by Start Focusing the Search on "The Trees Standing on their Own",to the Nearest Ones.
> While closing-ing ,Mind not to skip over "The Masses of Trees" however .
>You look over the closest trees, and nothing really seems to stand out. There's very little in the way of trees on their own, most are packed together and make a thick canopy that is difficult to see through.
>Looking back, you can see Yukari and Sakuya in the distance still; though the water does limit the range of your sight a bit.
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>You look over the closest trees, and nothing really seems to stand out. There's very little in the way of trees on their own, most are packed together and make a thick canopy that is difficult to see through.
>Looking back, you can see Yukari and Sakuya in the distance still; though the water does limit the range of your sight a bit.
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> Try to touch and closely inspect the ones closest to us.
> Ask Stargazer's Opinion.
> Where are the the next Trees Standing on Their Own located?
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> Try to touch and closely inspect the ones closest to us.
> Ask Stargazer's Opinion.
> Where are the the next Trees Standing on Their Own located?
>You touch a tree, like bark and leaves; very treelike.
>Stargazer is looking around, radiating a sense of focus. When asked for her thoughts, she gives a sense that everyone is in the generally correct place; though for a very broad sense of generally.
>There's a few lone trees around the lake crater itself, but the woods are very dense. Here and there you can see a clearly that has more spread out trees.
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>Are there any patches of canopy that are noticably a different colour or have weird looking leaves?
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>Are there any patches of canopy that are noticably a different colour or have weird looking leaves?
>At a glance from this distance, nothing stands out in terms of color or leaf shape. The leaves quickly lose distinction the further away they are from you.
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>You touch a tree, like bark and leaves; very treelike.
>Stargazer is looking around, radiating a sense of focus. When asked for her thoughts, she gives a sense that everyone is in the generally correct place; though for a very broad sense of generally.
>There's a few lone trees around the lake crater itself, but the woods are very dense. Here and there you can see a clearly that has more spread out trees.
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>Are there any patches of canopy that are noticably a different colour or have weird looking leaves?
// Mmm...if nothing about The Trees in The Woods stands out by those aspects,so far at least,let's try and keep checking by or among " Trees in Particular Locations" //
> Does this corresponds to the General Canopy of The Real Misty Lake or do some Tree Areas seem...Unusually Placed?
> Take notice of the Locations of The Lone Trees and The Clearings.
> Proceed&Approach to the Nearest Lone Tree around the Lake Crater
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> Does this corresponds to the General Canopy of The Real Misty Lake or do some Tree Areas seem...Unusually Placed?
> Take notice of the Locations of The Lone Trees and The Clearings.
> Proceed&Approach to the Nearest Lone Tree around the Lake Crater
>You are not that familiar with the intricacies of the Forest of Magic, but nothing seems awry to you in terms of placement.
>You settle down near a lone Elm tree not far from the forest edge. Stargazer approaches it, her eyes narrowed in focus. After a moment, she shakes her head.
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>You are not that familiar with the intricacies of the Forest of Magic, but nothing seems awry to you in terms of placement.
>You settle down near a lone Elm tree not far from the forest edge. Stargazer approaches it, her eyes narrowed in focus. After a moment, she shakes her head.
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> To Stargazer " Then let's try checking the Next Lone Trees and, eventually and further on, those Clearings with Sparse Trees"
> Move close to the Next Nearest Lone Tree for the "Stargazer's Check".
> While going look if there are particular signs to The Side Being Explored by Yukari and Sakuya.
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> To Stargazer " Then let's try checking the Nexr Lone Trees and, eventually and further on, those Clearings with Sparse Trees"
> Move close to the Next Nearest Lone Tree for the "Stargazer's Check".
> While going look if there are particular signs to The Side Being Explored by Yukari and Sakuya.
>There isn't a lot to see around the crater, you quickly make your way through them. None of them hold any interest for Stargazer.
>The others have drifted off some ways; you can only just see Sakuya's air bubble.
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>There isn't a lot to see around the crater, you quickly make your way through them. None of them hold any interest for Stargazer.
>The others have drifted off some ways; you can only just see Sakuya's air bubble.
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// Searching (while gladly & openly accepting inputs,advices,considerations,corrections,etc.)for ,in this case and setting, Indirect or circa Half-Indirect Half-Direct either Signs or Traces or Inklings //
> Keep an eye and and an estimate direction regarding Sakuya's Protective Bubble,adjusting height if necessary.
> Proceed,check and let be checkes the " Nearest Sparse Clearings among the (Mirrored )Thickest Forest of Magic "
> Focus our checks in a Ghostly&Spirit manner ,like Stargazer's.
> The fishes,Those Fishes...are they making strange movements,patterns?Are they particulary around or even lingering between 1 or More Tree Zones?
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// Searching (while gladly & openly accepting inputs,advices,considerations,corrections,etc.)for ,in this case and setting, Indirect or circa Half-Indirect Half-Direct either Signs or Traces or Inklings //
> Keep an eye and and an estimate direction regarding Sakuya's Protective Bubble,adjusting height if necessary.
> Proceed,check and let be checkes the " Nearest Sparse Clearings among the (Mirrored )Thickest Forest of Magic "
> Focus our checks in a Ghostly&Spirit manner ,like Stargazer's.
> The fishes,Those Fishes...are they making strange movements,patterns?Are they particulary around or even lingering between 1 or More Tree Zones?
>They're probably a half mile away.
>Proceeding toward the western forest, the nearest clearing will almost certainly take you out of visual range of the others.
>Looking at the fish, they seem to mostly just be swimming around aimlessly. ...But not quite like fish ought to be, now that you look at it. There's something about the movements that bothers you, but you can't quite put your finger on what it may be.
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> To Stargazer : " Say,were Those Fishes always This Present like That - Trace our Hands following the "Unfamiliar Fish Movement" ,with somehow of an Odd and "Unfish-like "Behaviour ,especially since our "Good Explorations " if not before ?
> " Moreover,on The Right Now, Suspiciously with The Sunken Suspicious Appearing Trees Down Here ?"
> Cross-Check our Actual Experiences with our Past Ones.
> Observe & Discern the " strange moving and movements of Those Fishes " ,also if Tied to particular Trees and/or Tree Zones.
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> To Stargazer : " Say,were Those Fishes always This Present like That - Trace our Hands following the "Unfamiliar Fish Movement" ,with somehow of an Odd and "Unfish-like "Behaviour ,especially since our "Good Explorations " if not before ?
> " Moreover,on The Right Now, Suspiciously with The Sunken Suspicious Appearing Trees Down Here ?"
> Cross-Check our Actual Experiences with our Past Ones.
> Observe & Discern the " strange moving and movements of Those Fishes " ,also if Tied to particular Trees and/or Tree Zones.
>You draw Stargazer's attention to the fish. She radiates a sense of having no idea on the matter; you suspect she may not have paid enough attention to it.
>You aren't sure if it's particular trees or whatever, but it does feel like there's spots they may be going out of their way to avoid? It's hard to tell.
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>Look for any trees that conspiciously have no fish around them.
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>Look for any trees that conspiciously have no fish around them.
>There don't seem to be any particular trees that the fish seem to be avoiding, rather it seems to be small sections of the woods.
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>There don't seem to be any particular trees that the fish seem to be avoiding, rather it seems to be small sections of the woods.
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// So far "Investigation&Exploration Progress" is pointing to :Stargazer~>directly~>"Those Trees" ( Referencing to both A-Z Machine Adventures of Utsuho Quest ,partly to Reisen Quest and Maribel Quest,but especially to Yukari Quest ) while Minamitsu(Murasa)~>indirectly~> Those Fishes...///
// ... In fact we should had been and be more "perceptive and investigative" about the"Living Beings" in this "Inter-Barriers Ocean Bottom Memories Dimension"since an Important and Murasa Quest-Centric Character ( "Stargazer ") returned new (from Utsuho Quest A-Z ) and appeared in fact among the Men-o'-War in the Special Adapted Shape of one//
> Visit those Small Small Sections of the Woods and their close-by Trees for Stargazer's "perception" as well.
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> Visit those Small Small Sections of the Woods and their close-by Trees for Stargazer's "perception" as well.
>It takes a couple minutes to really isolate one of these spots; while there's a fair number of fish swimming around, there is not quite enough traffic to make it easy to pick out such a spot. But you do manage to find one. The area is heavily wooded; from above you can't see anything of the ground through the thick canopy.
>Stargazer can't make much sense of it, you feel. She'll need a closer look.
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>Make our way down to ground level. Preferably through a handy hole in the canopy, but if none exist then pick our way carefully through.
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>Make our way down to ground level. Preferably through a handy hole in the canopy, but if none exist then pick our way carefully through.
>You make your way to the ground; carefully picking your way through the tangled branches. Stargazer follows you down, having to take her time to avoid getting caught on the branches.
>The forest floor is littered with various kinds of seaweed and anemones, but it is probably less dense and hard to walk through than it would normally be due to underbrush. The trees branches sway gently in the soft current, creating a kind of wet rustling noise that is hard to describe. There is, you note, a distinct lack of fish here. Even the anemones seem fairly sparse for what you would expect.
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>Get a good look at the nearby trees, and indicate for Stargazer to do the same.
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>Get a good look at the nearby trees, and indicate for Stargazer to do the same.
>You take a look at the nearby trees and...they sure are a bunch of varied trees. You're no arborist, and while you can see which are different species, you have no idea what the majority of them are.
>Stargazer looks around, and her eyes go wide before she starts swimming ahead. She settles by a fairly tall tree with heart-shaped leaves and radiates a sense of excitement.
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>"This the tree you were looking for?"
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>"This the tree you were looking for?"
>She nods, then shakes her head.
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>"Ah, not this specific tree but one like this?"
>Examine the tree more closely. Are the leaves heart-shaped in an unusual way?
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>"Ah, not this specific tree but one like this?"
>Examine the tree more closely. Are the leaves heart-shaped in an unusual way?
>Stargazer shakes her head again. She radiates a sense of confusion, then she gestures deeper into the forest, in a wide, sweeping direction.
>The leaves do not strike you as unnatural. In this case, heart shaped means that they have two parts past the stem that curve back, and the leaves come to a point at the end.
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>"Sorry, I don't quite follow. Is this tree what we've been looking for?"
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>"Sorry, I don't quite follow. Is this tree what we've been looking for?"
>She nods, then shakes her head, and gestures deeper into the forest again. You get a feeling that the picture is incomplete.
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>"Alright, over this way it is."
>Go with Stargazer in the direction that she's indicating.
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>"Alright, over this way it is."
>Go with Stargazer in the direction that she's indicating.
>You start to head further westward. She throws out her arms and shakes her head. Then she gestures broadly toward the west, then the east, then the south; radiating frustration.
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>"Ah, so somewhere with a tree like this one?"
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>"Ah, so somewhere with a tree like this one?"
>She tilts her head, then slowly nods, then holds up several fingers and brings them together in a circle.
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>She tilts her head, then slowly nods, then holds up several fingers and brings them together in a circle.
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> " A few or several Trees,maybe with a Prime One amongst them...? Like this one but forming some kind of hard-to-pin-down circle in the 3 directions you are tirelessly scanning?"
> Taking and changing(watery) altitude properly, are we able to discern ,and/or or help Stargazer better discern ,some sort of range,silhouette,edge or else of "Interest"?
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>"A circle of them?"
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> " A few or several Trees,maybe with a Prime One amongst them...? Like this one which are forming some kind of hard-to-pin-down circle in the 3 directions you are tirelessly scanning?"
> Taking and changing(watery) altitude properly, are we able to discern ,and/or or help Stargazer better discern ,some sort of range,silhouette,edge or else of "Interest"?
>"A circle of them?"
>When you say circle, she nods enthusiastically.
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>When you say circle, she nods enthusiastically.
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> " Oh...! So is it a Particular Circle of Trees located in 1 of the 3 directions you were focusing on trying to pin-point out earlier?"
> Can any Standing-Out Circle of Tree be seen from where we are?
> If not,can we notice any if we try swim-fly higher or lower?
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>"Hmm, I wonder."
>Pick our way back up through the canopy.
>Are the leaves of this tree distinct enough that we could pick it out from the other trees from above.
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> " Oh...! So is it a Particular Circle of Trees located in 1 of the 3 directions you were focusing on trying to pin-point out earlier?"
> Can any Standing-Out Circle of Tree be seen from where we are?
> If not,can we notice any if we try swim-fly higher or lower?
>Stargazer shrugs, radiating a guarded uncertainty.
>You are in the middle of the woods, you can't see very far at all.
>Possibly?
>"Hmm, I wonder."
>Pick our way back up through the canopy.
>Are the leaves of this tree distinct enough that we could pick it out from the other trees from above.
>You carefully make your way above the forest once more.
>The leaves are not something you'd really notice at a distance, they aren't particularly unusual for tree leaves. But investigating up close, you suspect that they wouldn't slip by you without something weird happening.
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>"Alright Stargazer, let's stay low over the canopy here and look for patches of leaves that look like this. It should be easier than stumbling around in the forest."
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>"Alright Stargazer, let's stay low over the canopy here and look for patches of leaves that look like this. It should be easier than stumbling around in the forest."
>Stargazer narrows her eyes, radiating determination, and nods.
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>"Let's also stay a bit apart so we cover more ground."
>Move away from Stargazer, but not so far that we'll miss something in between us.
>Begin combing the canopy for heart shaped leaves.
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>"Let's also stay a bit apart so we cover more ground."
>Move away from Stargazer, but not so far that we'll miss something in between us.
>Begin combing the canopy for heart shaped leaves.
> If Closely looking out for Weird Heart-Spaped or Other Weird Tree Leaves yields nothing, progressively Take Altitude to also look out for Weird Fish Movements or Particulair Tree Circles.
> In any case Move Closer to Inspect Whatever Is Noticed Weird or Particular
> At the same keep staying in Reachable Range from Stargazer for beckoning her... or be beckoned by her.
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>"Let's also stay a bit apart so we cover more ground."
>Move away from Stargazer, but not so far that we'll miss something in between us.
>Begin combing the canopy for heart shaped leaves.
>You start to comb over the forest canopy!
>...It doesn't take long to realize this could take days, if you don't use something else to help narrow this down.
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>Call out to Stargazer. "I think there might be too much forest for this."
>Make our way over to her and continue. "Let's go see if Yukari has some vague bullstrawberries that could help with this."
>Look around to see if we can still see Yukari and Sakuya.
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>Call out to Stargazer. "I think there might be too much forest for this."
>Make our way over to her and continue. "Let's go see if Yukari has some vague bullstrawberries that could help with this."
>Look around to see if we can still see Yukari and Sakuya.
>You look around, and find you have long left Yukari and Sakuya behind; or perhaps vice versa?
>Stargazer seems to be pondering, you get the sense she wants to know how you came to this spot to begin with.
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>"It was a hunch when I noticed that the fish were avoiding parts of the forest. Ah right, of course. Let's look for other places the fish are avoiding and see if we can find the same sort of trees."
>Look around for other areas absent of fish, particurlarly any larger ones if possible.
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>"It was a hunch when I noticed that the fish were avoiding parts of the forest. Ah right, of course. Let's look for other places the fish are avoiding and see if we can find the same sort of trees."
>Look around for other areas absent of fish, particurlarly any larger ones if possible.
>It takes you a few minutes to narrow it down, but you note a large spot to the southeast that the fish seem to go out of their way to avoid.
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>"Let's try over there."
>Head over there and see if we can see any of the leaves we're looking for.
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>"Let's try over there."
>Head over there and see if we can see any of the leaves we're looking for.
>You make your way toward the southeast, swimming for some distance between reaching it. It doesn't take long to pick out some heart-shaped leaves.
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>Make our way down to ground (seafloor?) level again and see what Stargazer makes of it.
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>Make our way down to ground (seafloor?) level again and see what Stargazer makes of it.
>You make your way down to the ocean floor. Much like before, it is full of seaweeds, anemones, and other such things. Except for one spot, a kind of rough ring in the middle of the woods perhaps 20 feet in diameter. Looking along the edge of it, you can see it is between a ring those trees, about a dozen of them.
>Stargazer looks around, her eyes go wide and she nods enthusiastically, practically shining with a sense of epiphany
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>"Alright, I guess this is the place then. Any idea what we're supposed to do here?"
>Examine the ring more closely.
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>"Alright, I guess this is the place then. Any idea what we're supposed to do here?"
>Examine the ring more closely.
>The earth with in the ring of trees is free of seafloor life. However, there are still trees among it.
>Stargazer seems to be pondering at the moment.
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>Take a step into the ring and see if anything happens.
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>Take a step into the ring and see if anything happens.
>You take a step into the ring, and feel like something is off, particularly toward the center. You get the feeling that if there's anything you want to get done first, you should probably take care of it before looking into this.
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>Quests
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>Quests
// If I remember correctly there are unfinished matters such as the " Bottled Evil Spirit " to give over to Satori at the Palace of Earth Spirits,asking Nazrin who traded that,trading back Murasa's Spellcard at the same "Nazrindou"...//
> When Stargazer has finished pondering,ask her :"...something feels 'particularly suspicious ' at the center of this Tree Ring..."
> " ...Do you perceive that This must be It...?"
> "...Maybe you can even perceive something more precise and important beyond 'that particular suspiciousness'?".
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>Quests
>You Quests are:
>When I Get This Feeling...
>Something has been dragging you into a strange ocean, and all you know is that you aren’t alone there and there are trees. Trees with heart-shaped leaves, which make a very strange circle.
>Kindred Spirits,
>Perhaps you can make friends with that taoist ghost? You do have ghostliness in common...
>Deposit
>You are thinking about leaving the square glass bottle with the Palace of the earth spirits.
>You may have goals outside of these quests.
> When Stargazer has finished pondering,ask her :"...something feels 'particularly suspicious ' at the center of this Tree Ring..."
> " ...Do you perceive that This must be It...?"
> "...Maybe you can even perceive something more precise and important beyond 'that particular suspiciousness'?".
>She nods when you ask if there's something suspicious. Then nods more slowly, radiating uncertainty, when you ask if this is It.
>When you ask your third question, she nods, then approaches you, until she's looking you in the eye. You can feel her radiating a sense that to you will need to possess perfect courage to progress once you advance into that circle.
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>Make our way back up above the canopy and have another look around to see if we can see Yukari and Sakuya.
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>Make our way back up above the canopy and have another look around to see if we can see Yukari and Sakuya.
>You ascend and look around. They are nowhere to be seen, you well left them behind.
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>Sigh.
>"I hope they're not lost."
>Return to the ring.
>"Well Stargazer, this seems pretty promising. Hopefully we're close to sorting this whole mess out. I say we take the plunge and see where this leads. You with me?"
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>Sigh.
>"I hope they're not lost."
>Return to the ring.
>"Well Stargazer, this seems pretty promising. Hopefully we're close to sorting this whole mess out. I say we take the plunge and see where this leads. You with me?"
> But before saying that, ,Gauge if we enough sense of direction and this Tree Ring is standing-out enough ,or else it could be turned so by leaving a mark like a "Makeshift Algae Flag on the Most Visibile Tred Branch"?
> The purpose would be for a Fair Finding The Way after we have made a Fair Backtracking Search in order to try and reach Yukari and Sakuya ,to give and receive Final Insights...
> ...If it is possible or we do find them, otherwise "Blow Sails!"
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>Sigh.
>"I hope they're not lost."
>Return to the ring.
>"Well Stargazer, this seems pretty promising. Hopefully we're close to sorting this whole mess out. I say we take the plunge and see where this leads. You with me?"
>She seems hesitant.
> But before saying that, ,Gauge if we enough sense of direction and this Tree Ring is standing-out enough ,or else it could be turned so by leaving a mark like a "Makeshift Algae Flag on the Most Visibile Tred Branch"?
> The purpose would be for a Fair Finding The Way after we have made a Fair Backtracking Search in order to try and reach Yukari and Sakuya ,to give and receive Final Insights...
> ...If it is possible or we do find them, otherwise "Blow Sails!"
>You could easily take some larger seaweed fronds and tie them to a tree. It may still take a bit of searching to find this place, but you don't think it would take much.
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>She seems hesitant.
>You could easily take some larger seaweed fronds and tie them to a tree. It may still take a bit of searching to find this place, but you don't think it would take much.
>_
> Encourage Stargazer : " Well not to worry,we are still able to make and receive helpful preparations such as,after putting up a little watermark,look around to try and find Yukari and Sakuya. "
> Proceed to build and evaluate a mark like that.
> Backtrack in search for signs of Yukari and Sakuya only once we have memorised this route and are able to recognise The Tree Ring's Area.
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>"Hmm yeah, we should probably at least have Yukari take a look at it first."
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> Encourage Stargazer : " Well not to worry,we are still able to make and receive helpful preparations such as,after putting up a little watermark,look around to try and find Yukari and Sakuya. "
> Proceed to build and evaluate a mark like that.
> Backtrack in search for signs of Yukari and Sakuya only once we have memorised this route and are able to recognise The Tree Ring's Area.
>"Hmm yeah, we should probably at least have Yukari take a look at it first."
>You find a large and resilient-looking frond, and return to the forest canopy, finding a nice branch to tie it onto.
>Stargazer radiates a feeling of relief when you say that you're going to consult with the others first.
>Heading back to the lake crater, taking note of the path along the way, you look around toward the west and see no sign of Sakuya or Yukari.
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>Head west in the direction they went for a bit and see if we can see them ahead of us.
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>Head west in the direction they went for a bit and see if we can see them ahead of us.
>You meander westward, but you do not see them at a glance. There is a lot of westward to have, though.
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>You meander westward, but you do not see them at a glance. There is a lot of westward to have, though.
>_
//If this yields nothing,we could also be even more specific and search again for "fish-avoided spot(s)"//
> Ask Stargazer if she feels anything else "peculiar" in any direction,apart for that Tree Ring, since it could give clues to Yukari and Sakuya's whereabouts.
> If so follow her "directions" , if not proceed further westwards,still be aware of the tracks and...
> ...swim-fly alternating going above the forest canopy and going inside it in search of them.
> Call out to them.
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>Keep heading westward until we hid the western edge of the forest whilst keeping an eye out for them.
>Also call out occasionally in case they're below the canopy.
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> Ask Stargazer if she feels anything else "peculiar" in any direction,apart for that Tree Ring, since it could give clues to Yukari and Sakuya's whereabouts.
> If so follow her "directions" , if not proceed further westwards,still be aware of the tracks and...
> ...swim-fly alternating going above the forest canopy and going inside it in search of them.
> Call out to them.
>Keep heading westward until we hid the western edge of the forest whilst keeping an eye out for them.
>Also call out occasionally in case they're below the canopy.
>You make your way westward, looking for curious patterns in the way the fish move. You see a few oddities, which you suspect mean more trees.
>Calling out from time to time, you eventually hear Sakuya reply: "Down here!" from below a patch of forest.
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>Descend through the canopy to where we heard Sakuya's voice.
>"We found something."
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> "
>You make your way westward, looking for curious patterns in the way the fish move. You see a few oddities, which you suspect mean more trees.
>Calling out from time to time, you eventually hear Sakuya reply: "Down here!" from below a patch of forest.
>_
//A " brighter common thread " has been appearing to be relatively "in-betweening"-appearing "below patches of forest under the canopy of the forest " //
> When in viewing-range of each other observe the layout's area and add :"I am really praying you have not swum across any snags for evenyone good's sake ,but rather come across other good findings news here westward ".
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>Descend through the canopy to where we heard Sakuya's voice.
>"We found something."
> When in viewing-range of each other observe the layout's area and add :"I am really praying you have not swum across any snags for evenyone good's sake ,but rather come across other good findings news here westward ".
>You descend down and find Sakuya standing alone, near another of those trees. She looks up as you descend, and nods. "Tell me everything," she says.
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>"Where's Yukari? She'll probably want to hear this too."
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>"Where's Yukari? She'll probably want to hear this too."
// Among the" Item-Tasks but not Quests" : " Untouched Shared Money (Very Faithfully fund-provided by Byakuren plus the Myourenji&Company) to Rightfully Return", save for naturally ,already explained to and approval-met by Byakuren," ,Friendly Help 'Gratitude(s)' to be Returned and Necessary Money Trade-Back"...plus...//
// ... Task "Thruthful Report/Co-Report to' Eientei ' about The Exaggerated(?)Issue about Doremy's with Okina's helped by Mai's and Satono's,clearing out Any (Eventual) Kinks or Misunderstanding"... plus...//
// ( at least 1 another if not maybe 2 ,"saved" for later,but I am QUITE SORRY due to "having to "make ...oh...over-encimbering&delaying )//
> Nod to Sakuya, wait for Stargazer to be near us if not Yukari herself to approach or show up, and add ,with a well-raised soundly-heard tone of voice if Yukari is not coming: " Well if we begin by The Eastward Side...we can now ' Certainly Confirmation ' ,turn smiling to Stargazer and then pointedly point to That Tree or Those Trees here , that it is a ' Many-Roots Job by Those Trees ' which are truly some kind of ' Partly-Ominous Memory-Filled Tree-Turned Entities acting as sorta-Monitors&Extensions ' ... "
>..." Yukari told us the ,as it may be described so far,Unseen Clergy Gazing Entity I and Stargazer perceived here must have some form of those and they are quite likely to be it,however the Top Priority the finding of ..."
> "... a Mostly-Ominous Circle-Ring by the Same Tree-Entities,reachable by an Eastward Route and now with a ...makeshift mark".
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// Among the" Item-Tasks but not Quests" : " Untouched Shared Money (Very Faithfully fund-provided by Byakuren plus the Myourenji&Company) to Rightfully Return", save for naturally ,already explained to and approval-met by Byakuren," ,Friendly Help 'Gratitude(s)' to be Returned and Necessary Money Trade-Back"...plus...//
// ... Task "Thruthful Report/Co-Report to' Eientei ' about The Exaggerated(?)Issue about Doremy's with Okina's helped by Mai's and Satono's,clearing out Any (Eventual) Kinks or Misunderstanding"... plus...//
// ( at least 1 another if not maybe 2 ,"saved" for later,but I am QUITE SORRY due to "having to "make ...oh...over-encoumber&delay )//
> Nod to Sakuya, wait for at least Stargazer to be near us if not Yukari herself or if we have some sign she may be approaching, then complement with a raised all-around tone of voice to be soundly-heard by to be sure: " So we did find out at the ' East-Side'...' Certain Confirm" ,turn smiling to Stargazer and then pointedly point to That/Those Tree/Trees , to be a' Many-Roots Job by Those Trees ' which in Truth are Revealing alike ' Half-Ominous Tree-Turned Entities - sorta-Monitors&Extensions ' ; what Yukari told to be on the look-out for at our journey-start ,plus ..."
> "...The Top Priority : a Mostly-Ominous Circle-Ring by the Same Tree-Entities,Mostly Eastward by here in a Mostly-Specular Way ,now makeshift marked".
// ... A (sort-of) Tale-Report to Tojiko(and through her to the Taoists) , a ('') Knowledge-Report to Patchouli, a ('') Clarifying-Report to Suwako&Sanae; the possibility to give One to Byakuren&Myourenji should approach us without seeking it unless avoided somehow //
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>"Where's Yukari? She'll probably want to hear this too."
>Sakuya shrugs. "Who can tell? She went off in a gap to investigate something."
> Nod to Sakuya, wait for Stargazer to be near us if not Yukari herself to approach or show up, and add ,with a well-raised soundly-heard tone of voice if Yukari is not coming: " Well if we begin by The Eastward Side...we can now ' Certainly Confirmation ' ,turn smiling to Stargazer and then pointedly point to That Tree or Those Trees here , that it is a ' Many-Roots Job by Those Trees ' which are truly some kind of ' Partly-Ominous Memory-Filled Tree-Turned Entities acting as sorta-Monitors&Extensions ' ... "
>..." Yukari told us the ,as it may be described so far,Unseen Clergy Gazing Entity I and Stargazer perceived here must have some form of those and they are quite likely to be it,however the Top Priority the finding of ..."
> "... a Mostly-Ominous Circle-Ring by the Same Tree-Entities,reachable by an Eastward Route and now with a ...makeshift mark".
>"What?" says Sakuya.
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>Sakuya shrugs. "Who can tell? She went off in a gap to investigate something."
>"What?" says Sakuya.
>_
> " Forgive me for being misleading for I am still coming to terms on how to describe that Those Trees - point to That Tree nearby Sakuya - are rather Tree - or rather seemingly...Tree-Turned Entities... they have formed Over There - make a ring-shaped hand sign and point it Eastward- some manner of Ring-Circle Tree-Made Passage or Gateway leading Somewhere... Ominously Important.p ,as both I and Stargazer have felt at the time "
> " I might be wrong on my intuition and I am still in the dark about The Good Discoveries by you&Yukari but..."
>" ...Are not this stop-by under-canopy nearby 1 of Those Tree and that Yukari "Gap-Away" Investigation happening and looking to have just some of the right common key points in common ?"
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> " Forgive me for being misleading for I am still coming to terms on how to describe that Those Trees - point to That Tree nearby Sakuya - are rather Tree - or rather seemingly...Tree-Turned Entities... they have formed Over There - make a ring-shaped hand sign and point it Eastward- some manner of Ring-Circle Tree-Made Passage or Gateway leading Somewhere... Ominously Important.p ,as both I and Stargazer have felt at the time "
> " I might be wrong on my intuition and I am still in the dark about The Good Discoveries by you&Yukari but..."
>" ...Are not this stop-by under-canopy nearby 1 of Those Tree and that Yukari "Gap-Away" Investigation happening and looking to have just some of the right common key points in common ?"
>She nods as you speak. "Well, what we found is that we're pretty sure these trees aren't native to the East," she says. "Yukari thinks they might be new world trees."
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>Do we know much about any 'new world'?
>"We managed to find what Stargazer was looking for, it wasn't a single tree but rather an ominous ring of trees. I was hoping Yukari could take a look at it. How like her to just dissapear off somewhere."
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>Do we know much about any 'new world'?
>"We managed to find what Stargazer was looking for, it wasn't a single tree but rather an ominous ring of trees. I was hoping Yukari could take a look at it. How like her to just dissapear off somewhere."
>You know...of it. Apparently if you go further east into the ocean for many days, going so far that east becomes west once more, you find it.
>"How like her indeed," says Sakuya. "What's ominous about it?"
>_
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>
"Well, the parser warned me to finish up my side quests before I went there. Pretty sure there's a final boss in there or something."
>Did the feeling we got from the ring of trees feel related to the unpleasant feeling we've been having since this whole thing began?
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>"Well, the parser warned me to finish up my side quests before I went there. Pretty sure there's a final boss in there or something."
>Did the feeling we got from the ring of trees feel related to the unpleasant feeling we've been having since this whole thing began?
>Hard to say either way. You'll have to use your intuition there.
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>"Well, nothing much to look at it. But being near it gives me a strange feeling. You felt it too right Stargazer?"
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>You know...of it. Apparently if you go further east into the ocean for many days, going so far that east becomes west once more, you find it.
>"How like her indeed," says Sakuya. "What's ominous about it?"
>_
> " I am about to ask a confirmation from Stargazer ,but it is likely the Ominous Presence of the " Unseen Clergy" we felt in the earlier "voyages" is similar or even...the same."
> "Besides, since it is important to show that Ominous Ring-Cirle of Those Trees to all of us,we might as well wait for Yukari to come back here once her "Inspection" is finished...unless she said or hinted not to wait for her?"
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>"Well, nothing much to look at it. But being near it gives me a strange feeling. You felt it too right Stargazer?"
>Stargazer nods in agreement.
> " I am about to ask a confirmation from Stargazer ,but it is likely the Ominous Presence of the " Unseen Clergy" we felt in the earlier "voyages" is similar or even...the same."
> "Besides, since it is important to show that Ominous Ring-Cirle of Those Trees to all of us,we might as well wait for Yukari to come back here once her "Inspection" is finished...unless she said or hinted not to wait for her?"
>Stargazer radiates uncertainty, but slowly nods.
>"No, Yukari didn't leave any kind of instructions," says Sakuya. "That might have been helpful."
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>Stargazer nods in agreement.
>Stargazer radiates uncertainty, but slowly nods.
>"No, Yukari didn't leave any kind of instructions," says Sakuya. "That might have been helpful."
>_
> " Well,we the 3 of us can wait for Yukari around here while ,still,around here, checking if there is any Other Anomaly or Such or ,and... "
>..."if she tarries too much,then that is the go-ahead to head together,though not hurrying in order for possible.catch-ups, for the Ominous Tree Circle-Ring."
> Unless Objected ,Wait for Yukari and Check for Anomalies around here...
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> " Well,we the 3 of us can wait for Yukari around here while ,still,around here, checking if there is any Other Anomaly or Such or ,and... "
>..."if she tarries too much,then that is the go-ahead to head together,though not hurrying in order for possible.catch-ups, for the Ominous Tree Circle-Ring."
> Unless Objected ,Wait for Yukari and Check for Anomalies around here...
>Sakuya nods. "I'm not inclined to do much without Yukari around. She told me this bubble was nothing to worry about, but I'd rather not risk it without her around."
>You wait around. The currents flow gently around you while, the fish keep their distance from the tree. The swaying of the sea flora and the canopy overhead is curious to watch. After a few minutes, a purple gap opens nearby, and Yukari steps out.
>"Ah, there you are," Yukari says. "You've noticed our guests, I hope?"
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>"Our... guests?"
>We haven't noticed anything that could be construed as guests have we?
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>"Our... guests?"
>We haven't noticed anything that could be construed as guests have we?
>...You don't think so?
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>"What do you mean? Are we not alone in here?"
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>"What do you mean? Are we not alone in here?"
>"Well, to put it bluntly," Yukari says, "Those trees are not in Gensokyo." She gestures toward the unusual tree near Sakuya.
>"Hm," says the maid, looking at it again.
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>"Oh that's what you meant, you had me ready to batten down the hatches for a second there."
>"Sakuya mentioned something about that before, they're trees from the new world? Could that mean that whatever's behind this came from outside Gensokyo?"
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>"Oh that's what you meant, you had me ready to batten down the hatches for a second there."
>"Sakuya mentioned something about that before, they're trees from the new world? Could that mean that whatever's behind this came from outside Gensokyo?"
>"It's possible," says Yukari, "But I don't think it's quite so easy. Do keep in mind, practically none of this has any substance."
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>"Hmm. Well, we came to find you for a reason. We managed to find the exact trees that Stargazer was thinking of. It's a ring of trees with heart shaped leaves, and something about it is... off."
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>"Hmm. Well, we came to find you for a reason. We managed to find the exact trees that Stargazer was thinking of. It's a ring of trees with heart shaped leaves, and something about it is... off."
>"How fascinating," says Yukari, "Do tell me more?"
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>"Well searching the entire forest top to bottom seemed like it was going to take too long so I started to look for anything out of the ordinary, and I noticed there were some places that the fish were avoiding. Turns out it's this type of tree with heart shaped leaves which Stargazer thought was important. So looking around for more like that we managed to find a cluster of them, and it's nothing concrete but it's a very ominous cluster of trees somehow. I was thinking maybe we should get you to take a look at it."
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>"Well searching the entire forest top to bottom seemed like it was going to take too long so I started to look for anything out of the ordinary, and I noticed there were some places that the fish were avoiding. Turns out it's this type of tree with heart shaped leaves which Stargazer thought was important. So looking around for more like that we managed to find a cluster of them, and it's nothing concrete but it's a very ominous cluster of trees somehow. I was thinking maybe we should get you to take a look at it."
>"I wondered if the fish weren't worth looking into," says Yukari. "Very good eye. Let's see these cluster, then?"
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>"Sure, I should be able to find my way back there."
>Use our expert navigation skills to lead Yukari and Sakuya to the ring of trees.
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>"Sure, I should be able to find my way back there."
>Use our expert navigation skills to lead Yukari and Sakuya to the ring of trees.
>You make your way back westward.
>Through a combination of observing the fish and looking for the length of seaweed you left tied to a tree, it doesn't take more than a few minutes to arrive there.
>Landing near the ring of trees, Yukari says, "Ah, it's a good thing you didn't go in there. It would have taken us ages to find you."
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>"Oh. I uh, almost did. What would have happened?"
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>"Oh. I uh, almost did. What would have happened?"
>"Why, you would have go through," says Yukari. "You might as well picked a random rabbit hole a good half hour away to go hide in."
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>"Why, you would have go through," says Yukari. "You might as well picked a random rabbit hole a good half hour away to go hide in."
>_
// ! :meiling: ! Half-Long , Half-Exhaustive&Exhausting Wall of Text ! :meiling: ! //
> To Yukari " Good Ghostly Gravy ! I would have been 1 of The Alice-like Captains through The Rabbit Hole to Another Wonderland ? A Navy Rabbit Under A Sea-Memorial-Illusive Wonderland? "
> In Response to Yukari,Briefly Gift her with a Thoughtful,then Relieved,then Little Smiling Expression...
> ...Lastly Turn Attention on."True " Focusing&Discerning "THE TREE-CIRCLE'S TRUE ,BEYOND MEMORIAL&ILLUSIVE,SUBSTANCE ALONGSIDE ITS RAMIFICATIONS...
> Explain what and how are We Trying To Discern,and...
>...if "readings&feelings" are vague close-in distance together with Stargazer without stepping-in or getting too dangerously close; requestYukari&Sakuya the same
> ...Is That Sense "Unease,Dread Ominous" ,or a more on-facts description,still at "Same Tension-Wave as Before "?
> Can it be described like that it is more simpler or de
> How similar and different is it compared between the" Unseen FORMLESS ONE ClerEntity"?
> Also Ask Stargazer These 3 comparations by the Same Premise with Calm,Conviction and...Preparation to be about to Interpret to the "4Muskeeters Resolutors".
> Of Course Report+Interpret+Insight-out to &with Yukari ,not forgetting Sakuya.
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>"So if you step in there it sends you somewhere?"
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// ! :meiling: ! Half-Long , Half-Exhaustive&Exhausting Wall of Text ! :meiling: ! //
> To Yukari " Good Ghostly Gravy ! I would have been 1 of The Alice-like Captains through The Rabbit Hole to Another Wonderland ? A Navy Rabbit Under A Sea-Memorial-Illusive Wonderland? "
> In Response to Yukari,Briefly Gift her with a Thoughtful,then Relieved,then Little Smiling Expression...
> ...Lastly Turn Attention on."True " Focusing&Discerning "THE TREE-CIRCLE'S TRUE ,BEYOND MEMORIAL&ILLUSIVE,SUBSTANCE ALONGSIDE ITS RAMIFICATIONS...
> Explain what and how are We Trying To Discern,and...
>...if "readings&feelings" are vague close-in distance together with Stargazer without stepping-in or getting too dangerously close; requestYukari&Sakuya the same
> ...Is That Sense "Unease,Dread Ominous" ,or a more on-facts description,still at "Same Tension-Wave as Before "?
> Can it be described like that it is more simpler or de
> How similar and different is it compared between the" Unseen FORMLESS ONE ClerEntity"?
> Also Ask Stargazer These 3 comparations by the Same Premise with Calm,Conviction and...Preparation to be about to Interpret to the "4Muskeeters Resolutors".
> Of Course Report+Interpret+Insight-out to &with Yukari ,not forgetting Sakuya.
>It's hard to tell.
>"So if you step in there it sends you somewhere?"
>"Just so," says Yukari. "One way, unless there's some trick to it that I can't see."
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>It's hard to tell.
>"Just so," says Yukari. "One way, unless there's some trick to it that I can't see."
>_
> "I wonder if it can be tested a little like this..."
> Take a pebble or something similar,throw or push it inside the Tree-Circle...
> What happens to it,what can be felt?
> "...and like this."
> Fire a Small Stream of Danmaku inside it...
> What occurs ,what is perceived?
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> "I wonder if it can be tested a little like this..."
> Take a pebble or something similar,throw or push it inside the Tree-Circle...
> What happens to it,what can be felt?
> "...and like this."
> Fire a Small Stream of Danmaku inside it...
> What occurs ,what is perceived?
>You toss a rock, then fire a little danmaku. In both cases, nothing unusual happens. "Ah, it's not that kind of gateway," says Yukari. "It's not the kind just anything can pass through as it pleases. It takes something more; I don't think it would accept animals, for instance. Though the fish certainly aren't testing it."
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>"Then I guess we couldn't tie a rope around somebody and throw them in?"
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>"Then I guess we couldn't tie a rope around somebody and throw them in?"
>"It wouldn't make any difference, no," says Yukari.
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>"Hmm, I don't suppose you have some convenient thing that could act as a beacon that I could take with me and then you use it to locate me?"
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>"Hmm, I don't suppose you have some convenient thing that could act as a beacon that I could take with me and then you use it to locate me?"
> " Those 'fishes',or rather vivid memories of fishes, certainly have a sharper sense of danger which is a plus for us especially for the 'us Captain Ghost and New Friend Spirit' ; these Ghost&Spirits which 'The Formless Invisible Mastermind with Gateway " truly seems ...attuned to..."
> Sigh wistfully:" ...though for support missing ,even at a distanced as this suggests,Ghost-wise the friendly helpful Tojiko AND Myouren Temple-wise any Myourenji,but back a the Current Heart Root of the Matter...
> Listen out and then Show to Yukari: " (list of) belongings to hopefully turn into 'The (One True) Beacon' " .
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>"Hmm, I don't suppose you have some convenient thing that could act as a beacon that I could take with me and then you use it to locate me?"
>"Nope," says Yukari. "But lucky for you, I don't need one now that I know where to look."
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>"So if I go through you'll be able to follow me?"
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>"So if I go through you'll be able to follow me?"
>"I could, but I won't," says Yukari. "It's far wiser that one of us remain behind."
>"...Will my bubble be fine in there?" says Sakuya.
>"For the last time, yes," says Yukari. "You can throw your knives through it if you like."
>_
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>"I could, but I won't," says Yukari. "It's far wiser that one of us remain behind."
>"...Will my bubble be fine in there?" says Sakuya.
>"For the last time, yes," says Yukari. "You can throw your knives through it if you like."
>_
> Look to Yukari,Sakuya,Stargazer,finally to the Tree-Circle Gateway:" I am assuming keeping in touch or keeping an observation point between 1 to the 3 of us, with due precautions, is also non-issue then?"
> Just in case...check Spellcards and have them cautiously ready .
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>"Nope," says Yukari. "But lucky for you, I don't need one now that I know where to look."
>_
> " My experience could be lacking in there...likely-wise, are there anything see should be especially on the lookout for, ascertain,be taking back or ,on the contrary,be vigilant against ?"
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>"Hmm true, I suppose you are just about the only person who'd have any chance of rescuing us if things get stormy in there."
>Turn to Sakuya.
>"You don't have to come with me if you don't want to, I can't expect you to just dive into the unkown for me."
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> Look to Yukari,Sakuya,Stargazer,finally to the Tree-Circle Gateway:" I am assuming keeping in touch or keeping an observation point between 1 to the 3 of us, with due precautions, is also non-issue then?"
> Just in case...check Spellcards and have them cautiously ready .
>"Ah, quite the opposite," says Yukari. "You'll be on your own."
>You spell cards are as ready as they can be.
> " My experience could be lacking in there...likely-wise, are there anything see should be especially on the lookout for, ascertain,be taking back or ,on the contrary,be vigilant against ?"
>"No idea," says Yukari.
>You feel Stargazer nearby, radiating her warning from before.
>"Hmm true, I suppose you are just about the only person who'd have any chance of rescuing us if things get stormy in there."
>Turn to Sakuya.
>"You don't have to come with me if you don't want to, I can't expect you to just dive into the unkown for me."
>"Ah, no," says Sakuya. "This has been puzzling me for a long while now, and I am determined to get to the bottom of it."
>_
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> " Well then,if we are all set..."
> Turn to Stargazer and Sakuya for a Final Confirmation.
> If Confirmed Ready :"...then let's get through this together".
> Step through together.
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> " Well then,if we are all set..."
> Turn to Stargazer and Sakuya for a Final Confirmation.
> If Confirmed Ready :"...then let's get through this together".
> Step through together.
>"Well, before you get into any hurries," Yukari says, "I should try to let you know how this will work. You will be on your own. I won't be able to give you warnings or advice or anything. It will take me time to get you out, I would estimate around three hours. I'm afraid there will be little warning. If you think you need something or some handle something, I would recommend you get to it beforehand, just in case."
>Stargazer radiates a sense that she is absolutely not going in there.
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>"So we go in, find out what we can in around three hours, then you'll reel us back out?"
>"Don't worry Stargazer, you don't have to come with me."
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>"So we go in, find out what we can in around three hours, then you'll reel us back out?"
>"Don't worry Stargazer, you don't have to come with me."
>"At least three, assuming you don't do something foolish," says Yukari.
>Stargazer radiates relief.
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>"At least three, assuming you don't do something foolish," says Yukari.
>Stargazer radiates relief.
>_
//There are still valuable hints we could really be finishing something beforehand and be better prepared for (END GAME APPROACHING ) also considering Yukari"s warning that we have "a limited amount of time to do good for (3 hours at least) but not if we do foolishly ..."
//(...in any case this tends to mean that being unprepared/impulsive/rush/sluggish could leave behind negative/ambiguous consequences/situation...which would "range from Correcting Defects/Fill-up Omissions (springing variably from (A-Z) Maribel Quest ,Iku Quest A-Z ,Nue Quest) to a Potential Worseing Course Next( Q&A Kisume Quest indicates a " Captured What-If Endgame" would "De-Route the Next Yukari Quest/Yukari's Involments)//
//So Better Asking Yukari(and so partly to Parser!Purvis) IF feasible to come back&forth and IF it is we could try and(at least for better relations-interactions,prudence,counseling) ...
//Visit+Explanation to Eientei to be prepared a Lunarian/Gensokyo Lunarian "Recovery or Complement or. Luck-Boost "?//
// Same thing Magic-Wise or Knowledge-Wise through Patchouli ?//
//This needs the clearer explanations about if at least 1 other fit person can tag along,fit as far as ghostly,gh as well :bringing Tojiko Along&Through after checking if she is alright and she approves ?//
// ?? //
> To Stargazer :"Do not worry,my friend,I meant also as "ready to welcome us back and help watching back here "
>Turn to Yukari and Present her the "Mysteriously Ever-Warm Bottle /w Evil Spirit " : " Perphaps,just Perphaps,bringing along this " Mysteriously Enbottled Evil Spirit" ,which I should cleanly turn over at the Chireiden sooner or later ,could risk foolishness ".
> When she has finished with it :" So it is alright if ,undisturbed,we come back to Gensokyo and return here with something for aid, maybe also possible to bring another someone else fit to aid"?
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> To Stargazer :"Do not worry,my friend,I meant also as "ready to welcome us back and help watching back here "
>Turn to Yukari and Present her the "Mysteriously Ever-Warm Bottle /w Evil Spirit " : " Perphaps,just Perphaps,bringing along this " Mysteriously Enbottled Evil Spirit" ,which I should cleanly turn over at the Chireiden sooner or later ,could risk foolishness ".
> When she has finished with it :" So it is alright if ,undisturbed,we come back to Gensokyo and return here with something for aid, maybe also possible to bring another someone else fit to aid"?
>Stargazer nods, now radiating a bit of shame for feeling prior relief.
>"It might be fine," says Yukari, "But I might not take it in just in case."
>"It's much easier for me to bring you here and back than it is to pull you out of there," Yukari says.
>_
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>"Alright, hopefully this leads to sorting this whole mess out. You ready to go Sakuya?"
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>"Alright, hopefully this leads to sorting this whole mess out. You ready to go Sakuya?"
>Sakuya nods. "If you are. If you're leaving, I'll be returning to the mansion until you're ready. It should be easy enough for Yukari to bring us together."
>_
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>Spellcards
>Inventory
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>Spellcards
>Inventory
>Your inventory contains
>Nautical hat!
>It is jaunty!
>Nautical blouse
>Fit for a captain, thus fit for you.
>Nautical Dress
>It completes your outfit. You have shorts that look a lot like them, too.
>Black shoes.
>These have a bit of a ship's deck cobbled into the soles, so you can be more comfortable on land.
>Bottomless Dipper
>This dipper has no bottom. When you just can't resist the urge to flood a ship, this will buy some time.
>Anchor
>It's not that heavy; they stop ships by grabbing onto the bottom. If they did it by weight, they'd sink the ship!
> Capsize "Dragging Anchor"
>Toss an anchor, leave a trail of water.
>Drowning Sign "Deep Vortex" (Used)
>Water droplet danmaku swirls around your opponent
>Harbor Sign "Phantom Ship Harbor"
>Lots of anchors!
>Phantom "Dipper Creeping Close"
>You embrace your ghostly aspect with this survival card.
>Ghost Journal
>This seems to be written by a ghost from the outside world? Is this possible? No, it’s just a novel after all.
>Potted Cactus
>You’ve never seen a plant that looks like a tiny ball with thorns before. It seems to be very tough-looking, and covered with odd wispy fuzz. Stargazer is currently possessing it.
>Square Glass Bottle
>This is a square-shaped bottle made of glass. It is curiously warm to the touch, probably due to the evil spirit trapped inside of it.
>Bottle of Red Sauce
> Marked as Whispering Oni sauce, it promises a slow, mild heat.
>150☼
>This is 150☼
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>Sakuya nods. "If you are. If you're leaving, I'll be returning to the mansion until you're ready. It should be easy enough for Yukari to bring us together."
>_
// " Long-ish Wall-ish"+CAPS HIGHLIGHTED both by First Character AND WHOLE WORDS but also by " quotation " ' marks ' //
>(//) Remember about : still " 1 SPELLCARD to trade back 'Nazrindou-wise ' "..(//)
> ... (//) Wonder about :could Nazrin be accepting ,besides 1 out of our 2 times in case, a " FAIR SUM AS TEMPORARY ADVANCE DEPOSIT IN EXCHANGE FOR A PROMISE&REDEEM OF LATER PROPER TRADE,it would be also VOUCHED BY the sum remaining among ' the yourenji Communal Charitable Funds ' ?" (//)
> Nod with hints of a smile To Sakuya : " send "explorer of the unknown" greetings for me to Patchouli and the others at the Mansion
" In fact Patchouli, also since her research about Mysterious Unseen Clergy " has progressed and is going to keep on thanks to all this, as well might indeed turn out with A Useful Research Note or Else of Aid."
> Hopeful Look&Tone To Yukari : " IF DOABLE to let someone else come exploring-aiding Beyond There, then I would like to contact Tojiko about that ..."
"...of course ONCE Explained,IF Agreed,IF she has Re-Collect herself enough since that 'selfless substitution in my stead versus a reckoning Chen' ,in short, that SUDDEN DUEL AT THE MAYOHIGA VILLAGE ."
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>"Hmm actually maybe I am being a bit hasty. Tojiko might want in on this too, and I left one of my spellcards somewhere. It wouldn't be too hard to come back here again if we leave would it Yukari?"
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>"Hmm actually maybe I am being a bit hasty. Tojiko might want in on this too, and I left one of my spellcards somewhere. It wouldn't be too hard to come back here again if we leave would it Yukari?"
>"As I said, much easier than trying to drag you back after the fact," says Yukari.
>_
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>"Alright, I'll go and prepare then. I'll try not to take too long, I'd prefer to get this sorted out as soon as possible. Should I meet you somewhere after I'm done?"
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>"Hmm actually maybe I am being a bit hasty. Tojiko might want in on this too, and I left one of my spellcards somewhere. It wouldn't be too hard to come back here again if we leave would it Yukari?"
>"Alright, I'll go and prepare then. I'll try not to take too long, I'd prefer to get this sorted out as soon as possible. Should I meet you somewhere after I'm done?"
// I thankfully Agreed on all "executive" points I had been considering in and sharing out to possibly be clarified/clarity //
> How Long of a Day has about elapsed since this Morning at the Myouren Temple?
> Has Time
in This Pocket In-Beetwen Barrier been nearly still or ...
>...Passing On Shiftedly ; and It "becoming noticeable" by the "Memory-Manifestion" of the Swimming-About School of Fishes...and/or... "More Mirrored Piece Of True Gensokyo ?
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>"Alright, I'll go and prepare then. I'll try not to take too long, I'd prefer to get this sorted out as soon as possible. Should I meet you somewhere after I'm done?"
>"Let's gather up at the gates of the Scarlet Devil Mansion," says Sakuya. "That would be fastest, no?"
>"I suppose so," says Yukari. "Yes, that will do quite nicely as I reflect on it. Once you two have gathered again, I'll come for you."
>_
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>"Alright, sounds like a plan. See you soon."
>Will ourself out of this place.
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>Stargazer nods, now radiating a bit of shame for feeling prior relief.
>"It might be fine," says Yukari, "But I might not take it in just in case."
>"It's much easier for me to bring you here and back than it is to pull you out of there," Yukari says.
>_
>(//) > Make a note to also deliver,or have it delivered, the " Square Bottle (with 1 evil spirit) " to Satori, or to another who has authority on her behalf: it is both a good action and a good precaution . (//)
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>"Alright, sounds like a plan. See you soon."
>Will ourself out of this place.
>You leave the flooded world behind.
>Stepping out, you find yourself in a place that is nearly identical. The ground is covered with thick underbrush rather than seaweeds, quite a bit more tangled. There are no signs of the tree ring, but every other tree is still there. Stargaze floats beside you, no longer in her man-o-war form. You can feel a sense of satisfaction related to that radiating from her.
>_
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>Make our way back up above the canopy and orient ourself.
>Fly to Kourindou.
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>Make our way back up above the canopy and orient ourself.
>Fly to Kourindou.
>Stargazer quietly retreats into her cactus as you take to the air.
>Cresting the canopy, you are able to orient yourself quickly. Kourindou, as it turns out, is not terribly far away. Landing in front of it, you can see nothing appears to have changed outside. You think there might be a customer inside, glancing through the window.
>_
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>Stargazer quietly retreats into her cactus as you take to the air.
>Cresting the canopy, you are able to orient yourself quickly. Kourindou, as it turns out, is not terribly far away. Landing in front of it, you can see nothing appears to have changed outside. You think there might be a customer inside, glancing through the window.
>_
> Glance back :is it someone familiar?
> Enter and Hail those who are present.
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> Glance back :is it someone familiar?
> Enter and Hail those who are present.
>You...think it might be that loup de garou woman?
>Entering inside, you find your instincts were correct. The werewolf woman in the hanafuda skirt is here, perusing the shelves. Nazrin is at the counter, her feet kicked up as she leans back in the chair. One of her mouse friends is currently perched on her head.
>"Hello," says the werewolf, wearing her usual long dress with the hanafuda card pattern.
>"Cap'n," Nazrin says with a little nod.
>_
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>Wave to Kagerou.
>Do we even know her name?
>Nod back to Nazrin and approach the counter.
>"Hi Naz, you still got that spellcard I left here?"
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:spells: :note:
HAPPY HOLIEST EASTER !
:lives: :notes:
>You...think it might be that loup de garou woman?
>Entering inside, you find your instincts were correct. The werewolf woman in the hanafuda skirt is here, perusing the shelves. Nazrin is at the counter, her feet kicked up as she leans back in the chair. One of her mouse friends is currently perched on her head.
>"Hello," says the werewolf, wearing her usual long dress with the hanafuda card pattern.
>"Cap'n," Nazrin says with a little nod.
>_
> Do we perphaps know her from passage-through a that time when we meet up Patchouli ,and were eventually helped by her after explanations, at the Eientei in her endeavour to Investigate&Resolve "That Summer Sun Incident"?
> What she seems to be browsing?
>Wave to Kagerou.
>Do we even know her name?
>Nod back to Nazrin and approach the counter.
>"Hi Naz, you still got that spellcard I left here?"
> What more or less Noticeable Item Changes can we see on the shelves,before we possibly ask Nazrin about that 1 or this 1 ?
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Happy Easter, yalls.
>Wave to Kagerou.
>Do we even know her name?
>Nod back to Nazrin and approach the counter.
>"Hi Naz, you still got that spellcard I left here?"
>It's Ka-something...
>"It's still here for the moment," says Nazrin.
> Do we perphaps know her from passage-through a that time when we meet up Patchouli ,and were eventually helped by her after explanations, at the Eientei in her endeavour to Investigate&Resolve "That Summer Sun Incident"?
> What she seems to be browsing?
> What more or less Noticeable Item Changes can we see on the shelves,before we possibly ask Nazrin about that 1 or this 1 ?
>You've seen her a few times during various goings on. You've not really talked.
>She seems to be looking over...your spellcard, actually.
>The Store contains:
>Black-Feathered Arrow
>Empty Bag
>Goose Feather
>Book: Qabus Nama
>Lead Pipe
>Katana Sheath
>Pitted Rock
>Wooden Sword
>Glass Shield
>Scroll Tube
>Tiny Pillow
>Set of 3 Stuffed Mice
>Book: Le Morte d'Arthur
>Small Black Wheel
>Corncob Pipe
>Whetstone
>Small Jade Dragon
>Half Mask with Single Horn
>Harbor Sign "Phantom Ship Harbor"
>Poofy Red Hat
>Bottle of Speckled Powder
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>Do a double take when we see what she's looking at.
>See if we can work out if she's just having a look at it or seriously considering purchasing it
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>Do a double take when we see what she's looking at.
>See if we can work out if she's just having a look at it or seriously considering purchasing it
>You do a double take. It is impossible to read her mind, but it doesn't seem like she has only just glanced at it.
>_
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>You do a double take. It is impossible to read her mind, but it doesn't seem like she has only just glanced at it.
>_
(//) > Well,at least now she know it is originally our property like we have just mentioned to Nazrin (//)
> To Nazrin : " I am soon going to face An Ominous Challenge,thankfully not alone,related to That Investigation-Issue I am conducting...so I need to be cautiously prepared by also trading back my spellcard here" .
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>Approach Kagerou.
>"Excuse me. You aren't thinking of buying that are you?"
>What can one do with somebody else's spellcard?
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> To Nazrin : " I am soon going to face An Ominous Challenge,thankfully not alone,related to That Investigation-Issue I am conducting...so I need to be cautiously prepared by also trading back my spellcard here" .
>"Need me to pass that along to Hijiri?" says Nazrin. "Assuming you're not back for supper, I mean."
>Approach Kagerou.
>"Excuse me. You aren't thinking of buying that are you?"
>What can one do with somebody else's spellcard?
>You approach the werewolf; she glances toward you.
>"I was, actually," says the werewolf.
>In theory, a person with similar abilities could, with enough time, adapt it to their own style and use it. Or it could be used as a template for by someone less similar.
>_
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>"What were you thinking of doing with it?"
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>"What were you thinking of doing with it?"
>"Buying it," she says, frowning.
>_
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>"I meant like, after you've bought it. Surely you have something in mind?"
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>"I meant like, after you've bought it. Surely you have something in mind?"
>"That's not really your business, is it?" she says, her eyes narrowing a tad.
>_
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>"Ah sorry, i forgot to introduce myself."
>Strike our most captainly pose.
>"I am Minamitsu Murasa, captain of the palanquin ship, and original owner of that spellcard."
>Return to our normal affect.
>"So uh, if you didn't have any strong plans for it I was hoping to buy if back off this place."
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>"Ah sorry, i forgot to introduce myself."
>Strike our most captainly pose.
>"I am Minamitsu Murasa, captain of the palanquin ship, and original owner of that spellcard."
>Return to our normal affect.
>"So uh, if you didn't have any strong plans for it I was hoping to buy if back off this place."
>The werewolf watches your display, relaxing a bit and perking her ears back up.
>"I'm Kagerou," she says. "And...I kind of did?"
>_
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>"Ah, well I'm gearing up for what has a pretty good chance of being a climactic showdown. So I don't suppose I can persuade you to part with it?"
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>"Ah, well I'm gearing up for what has a pretty good chance of being a climactic showdown. So I don't suppose I can persuade you to part with it?"
> I certainly will be glad to help you out with it if what is needed is related to an expertly good usage of it,and I won't neglect to "properly preparate It for navigatation " during this Meantime In Need.
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>"Ah, well I'm gearing up for what has a pretty good chance of being a climactic showdown. So I don't suppose I can persuade you to part with it?"
> I certainly will be glad to help you out with it if what is needed is related to an expertly good usage of it,and I won't neglect to "properly preparate It for navigatation " during this meantime.in Need.
>"Maybe," says Kagerou, frowning a bit. "I was, uh, planning to give it to a friend as a gift. She does a lot of water things, you see."
>_
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>Would it be possible to make another copy of the spell card later to give to Kagerou?
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>Would it be possible to make another copy of the spell card later to give to Kagerou?
>Impossible? You have no idea. You've not tried to copy spellcards or heard of anyone else trying it.
>Illegal? Very probably. It's bad taste to use the same one over and over again.
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>"I'd be more than happy to give your friend some pointers on watery spellcards, they're something of a specialty of mine. Doubly so if she's a woman of the sea like me."
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>"I'd be more than happy to give your friend some pointers on watery spellcards, they're something of a specialty of mine. Doubly so if she's a woman of the sea like me."
>Kagerou purses her lips for a moment, then sucks on her teeth. "...Not much of a gift I can give, that."
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>"Don't worry, I'm a ghost! I'm sure you can fit me in a box somehow."
>We put ships in bottles right? Do we have any of those assembled back at the temple?
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>"Don't worry, I'm a ghost! I'm sure you can fit me in a box somehow."
>We put ships in bottles right? Do we have any of those assembled back at the temple?
>"We already have one haunted box."
>You do, and you have a selection of them.
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>"Actually, if you're looking for a gift I might have the perfect thing. I make little model ships in bottles as a hobby, I'd be happy to give you one for free if you let me buy my spellcard back off Nazrin."
>We kind of just left Tojiko back at Mayohiga didn't we?
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>"Actually, if you're looking for a gift I might have the perfect thing. I make little model ships in bottles as a hobby, I'd be happy to give you one for free if you let me buy my spellcard back off Nazrin."
>We kind of just left Tojiko back at Mayohiga didn't we?
>"Hmm," Kagerou says. "That's really generous. A little too generous, those have to take a lot of time to make, don't they?"
>Sort of. Yes.
>_
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>What do we normally do with completed ships in bottles, do we ever sell them?
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>"Hmm," Kagerou says. "That's really generous. A little too generous, those have to take a lot of time to make, don't they?"
>Sort of. Yes.
>_
> Nod with a bit of a frown : " They sort of do,yes...BUT since this is a situation of need AND if I can come&check to see if my ship-in-a-bottle is a well-appreciated,cared-for gift for your water-linked friend,all the more seeing I share a Water-Link as well...then that'd be alright "
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>What do we normally do with completed ships in bottles, do we ever sell them?
>Typically not. They're for displaying and appreciating.
> Nod with a bit of a frown : " They sort of do,yes...BUT since this is a situation of need AND if I can come&check to see if my ship-in-a-bottle is a well-appreciated,cared-for gift for your water-linked friend,all the more seeing I share a Water-Link as well...then that'd be alright "
>"Mmmm, well...maybe," says Kagerou.
>_
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>"Trust me, I've got enough of them lying around and it'd be good to see them appreciated. And they're not half bad if I do say so myself, Nazrin can back me up."
>Wave to Nazrin to make sure we've got her attention.
>"Hey Nazrin, those little ships in bottles I make are pretty neat eh?"
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>"Trust me, I've got enough of them lying around and it'd be good to see them appreciated. And they're not half bad if I do say so myself, Nazrin can back me up."
>Wave to Nazrin to make sure we've got her attention.
>"Hey Nazrin, those little ships in bottles I make are pretty neat eh?"
>"They're pretty nice," says Nazrin. "Can't believe you're thinking about just giving one away."
>"Well...hm," says Kagerou.
>_
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>Wait a little to see if she comes to a decision.
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>Wait a little to see if she comes to a decision.
>You wait a few moments. Kagerou flattens her ears, purses her lips, tail swaying slowly. "...Well," she says at length. "I guess so?"
>_
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>"Something the matter?"
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>"Something the matter?"
>"It's just, I don't know if it feels right?" Kagerous says. "I'm sure she'll love it though?"
>_
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>"What could be more perfect than a ship for someone who's a fan of the water?"
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>"What could be more perfect than a ship for someone who's a fan of the water?"
> "Besides,as I have offered before, I can come ,once I have come back,where and to who you are pointing,or accompanying ,me to so to explain in more details its finesse and good points to another Water-Linked Youkai
> If Kagerou is further alright with that ,head to Nazrin's Counter to "begin the trade-back".
>(//) Consider we also have some necessity-money to eventually add up ,after making sure they are accepted either as " direct trading item" or "trading-placeholders till real item-trade" .(//)
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>"What could be more perfect than a ship for someone who's a fan of the water?"
> "Besides,as I have offered before, I can come ,once I have come back,where and to who you are pointing,or accompanying ,me to so to explain in more details its finesse and good points to another Water-Linked Youkai
> If Kagerou is further alright with that ,head to Nazrin's Counter to "begin the trade-back".
>(//) Consider we also have some necessity-money to eventually add up ,after making sure they are accepted either as " direct trading item" or "trading-placeholders till real item-trade" .(//)
>"...Is it okay if it gets wet?" Kagerou says.
>_
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>Are our model ships waterproof?
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>Are our model ships waterproof?
>You doubt it. But they can be sealed.
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>"The ships themselves somewhat ironically wouldn't do too well if they got wet, but they're in bottles so it should be fine if you plug them up tight."
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>"The ships themselves somewhat ironically wouldn't do too well if they got wet, but they're in bottles so it should be fine if you plug them up tight."
>"Well, I suppose that's okay," says Kagerou. "Alright, you have a deal."
>She approaches the counter and places some coins there. Nazrin nods. "Fair deal."
>The werewolf then returns to you. "How would you like to do this exchange?"
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>Kagerou purchased the spellcard?
>"I'll need to go and get one from the temple, you can come with me if you want. Or I can meet you somewhere in a bit."
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>Kagerou purchased the spellcard?
>"I'll need to go and get one from the temple, you can come with me if you want. Or I can meet you somewhere in a bit."
>She did. Presumably so you wouldn't have to pay for in the trade.
>"Is there anywhere you'd like to meet?" says Kagerou.
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>"I don't know where you live but I'm meeting someone outside the Scarlet Devil Mansion later."
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>"I don't know where you live but I'm meeting someone outside the Scarlet Devil Mansion later."
>"Outside the mansion?" says Kagerou. "I think I can meet you there, as long as the guard doesn't run me off."
>_
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>"Outside the mansion?" says Kagerou. "I think I can meet you there, as long as the guard doesn't run me off."
>_
> " It should not be an issue as long as you approach her explaining you mean no issue by waiting outside and not too close because you are expecting me,but...".
> "...in case issues arise you can further explain to Meiling she can double-check with Sakuya the head-maid by mentioning to tell her 'this is part of Minamitsu Murasa's preparations for THAT Challenging Voyage ' ".
> Have we set 1 or more meeting points with Tojiko in case we need to regroup?
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> " It should not be an issue as long as you approach her explaining you mean no issue by waiting outside and not too close because you are expecting me,but...".
> "...in case issues arise you can further explain to Meiling she can double-check with Sakuya the head-maid by mentioning to tell her 'this is part of Minamitsu Murasa's preparations for THAT Challenging Voyage ' ".
> Have we set 1 or more meeting points with Tojiko in case we need to regroup?
>Kagerou nods. "Got it."
>...You don't think you did; you think she just volunteered to deal with Chen while you headed inside.
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>Kagerou nods. "Got it."
>...You don't think you did; you think she just volunteered to deal with Chen while you headed inside.
>_
> "Yes,As soon as I trade back my spellcard here,go to the Myouren Temple,select and properly prepare one of my glass-bottled ships,I am going to meet you out there then".
> Unless Kagerou asks for more "specifics",proceed to Nazrin.at the trading-counter.
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> "Yes,As soon as I trade back my spellcard here,go to the Myouren Temple,select and properly prepare one of my glass-bottled ships,I am going to meet you out there then".
> Unless Kagerou asks for more "specifics",proceed to Nazrin.at the trading-counter.
>You approach the counter. "Whacha need, Cap'n?" Nazrin says.
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>"Everything settled then, I just need to get the card off Kagerou?"
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>"Everything settled then, I just need to get the card off Kagerou?"
>"Yep, she paid for it," says Nazrin. "Need anything else?"
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>Does the poofy red hat look like it belongs to anybody we know?
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>Does the poofy red hat look like it belongs to anybody we know?
>You don't know...it looks like it's been flipped inside out.
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>"Huh."
>Go over and examine the hat closer.
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>"Huh."
>Go over and examine the hat closer.
>You examine the Poofy Red Hat
>A lumpy hat. Looking close, it is flipped inside out. There is a little green star inside.
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>Turn it back the right way out.
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>Turn it back the right way out.
>You flip the hat inside out.
>Ah, this is one of the Prismrivers' hats.
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>Do we ever interact with the Prismrivers?
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>Do we ever interact with the Prismrivers?
>Not in any depth, but you're well acquainted with them.
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>"Ah, I think I know who this belongs to. How much for it?"
>Can we tell which Prismriver it belongs to?
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>"Ah, I think I know who this belongs to. How much for it?"
>Can we tell which Prismriver it belongs to?
>"I'll let you have it for cheap," says Nazrin. "Let's call it 30☼?"
>The red one. ...Lyrasa?
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>"I'll let you have it for cheap," says Nazrin. "Let's call it 30☼?"
>The red one. ...Lyrasa?
>_
// Honest price,right?//
// Just in of case of eventual distractions: before delivering the "tiny glass-encansed boat",water-proofing it against fresh waters is in order //
> Nod :" Its rightful owner could use a lil'help to find it...once I find her"
> Bring the hat closer to Nazrin: " Do you recognize this 1 , now it is in in its proper "musician's" shape? "
> If all is agreed,agree to pay the honest price.
> At The Temple,Do we own the "essential materials" to "water-proof glass-bottled ships against fresh waters " ?
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// Honest price,right?//
// Just in of case of eventual distractions: before delivering the "tiny glass-encansed boat",water-proofing it against fresh waters is in order //
> Nod :" Its rightful owner could use a lil'help to find it...once I find her"
> Bring the hat closer to Nazrin: " Do you recognize this 1 , now it is in in its proper "musician's" shape? "
> If all is agreed,agree to pay the honest price.
> At The Temple,Do we own the "essential materials" to "water-proof glass-bottled ships against fresh waters " ?
>You obtain: Red Prismriver Hat
>You have some corks, and could probably find some wax easily.
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>"Alright, thanks Naz. If you've got any tips for dealing with unknowable extra-dimensional entities before I go I could really use some right now."
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>"Alright, thanks Naz. If you've got any tips for dealing with unknowable extra-dimensional entities before I go I could really use some right now."
>"Uhhh...don't look them in the eye?" she says.
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>"We'll uh, see if it even has any. See you around."
>Leave the shop.
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>"We'll uh, see if it even has any. See you around."
>Leave the shop.
>"Good luck, cap'n," says Nazrin as you step back outside.
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>"Good luck, cap'n," says Nazrin as you step back outside.
>_
> Fly to the Myouren Temple but on the way...
>...backtrack the Stops&Avenues made with Tojiko in order to either find her or someone linked with her.
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>We'll probably just have to hope that Yukari pointed her towards the SDM as well though.
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> Fly to the Myouren Temple but on the way...
>...backtrack the Stops&Avenues made with Tojiko in order to either find her or someone linked with her.
>We'll probably just have to hope that Yukari pointed her towards the SDM as well though.
>You make your way back home. You consider where to go to meet with Tojiko, but you really don't have a rendezvous point in mind at all. Is she still at Mayohiga? Surely she's dealt with Chen by now. If she's not there, then where?
>You return to the Myouren Temple. Things seem quiet at the moment, no one is around outside.
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>Enter and head to our room, assuming that is where we keep our ships-in-bottles.
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>Enter and head to our room, assuming that is where we keep our ships-in-bottles.
>You head toward you room. Along the way, you peak into the main temple and see that Shou is on the podium. She also appears to to have dozed off.
>Heading into your room, you find it has been left undisturbed since you've last been here. Your futon is neatly folded away. Your desk is...less neatly arranged. You have a good dozen ships in bottles, displayed atop more or less anywhere that you have space for them. It would be nice to put them all on a shelf, but you like having them scattered about. They contain a variety of vessels; fishing boats, trading vessels, military ships, and so on of varying sizes and complexities. Some of the smaller ones you've fit into normal bottles, but most are in larger jugs.
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>Do any of the trading ships look particularly aesthetic?
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>Do any of the trading ships look particularly aesthetic?
>You'd like to think that they all look particularly nice.
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>Grab one of a trading ship that won't be too large to lug around.
>Do we know where we might find some wax around the temple?
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>Grab one of a trading ship that won't be too large to lug around.
>Do we know where we might find some wax around the temple?
>You obtain: Ship in a Bottle (Small trading junk).
>You should be able to find some in the storeroom.
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>You obtain: Ship in a Bottle (Small trading junk).
>You should be able to find some in the storeroom.
>_
// A "bit" of "Conditioned if Considerations with explanations" but it should really be for only this 1 post and should really give potential material/basis for the next series //
>... SWITCH IT UP I IF for it is " Ship in a Bottle (Small trading junk)." means it is "Appraised to be Fit&Adaptable by barely feasible In-Misty Lake-wise " with : +1Up Size&Condition.
> DO NOT SWITCH UP IF it means " non-expert-tier but still feasible-tier In-Misty Lake-Wise".
> It is going to be a tradeback exchange for a gift-switch in place for a Fully-Fit Fully-Aquatic Spellcard ,even if Unowned , by Kagerou for " Her Gift to the Aqua-Enthusiast Acquatic Lake-Dweller and Enthusiast " ; in any case it isfo be Fair&Fit for that to avoid any disgruntlement later on or even a bad-impressing refusal...
> Appraisal&Analysis&Select ...
> Once decided on either Bottle Ship(lets) also use this Appraisal&Analysis&Selection to expand on a ,hopefully, bette Gather Material+Mounting it Up Job,Wax and Cork for the Water+Humidity Insulation Job as known...
> ...Granted it is ESSENTIALLY to be Sort-of Fit fort BOTH SURFACE AND DEPTH Watery Misty Lake Surfaces.
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>
Wow parser, calling our lovingly crafted ship junk. :V
>Head to the storeroom and look for wax.
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// A "bit" of "Conditioned if Considerations with explanations" but it should really be for only this 1 post and should really give potential material/basis for the next series //
>... SWITCH IT UP I IF for it is " Ship in a Bottle (Small trading junk)." means it is "Appraised to be Fit&Adaptable by barely feasible In-Misty Lake-wise " with : +1Up Size&Condition.
> DO NOT SWITCH UP IF it means " non-expert-tier but still feasible-tier In-Misty Lake-Wise".
> It is going to be a tradeback exchange for a gift-switch in place for a Fully-Fit Fully-Aquatic Spellcard ,even if Unowned , by Kagerou for " Her Gift to the Aqua-Enthusiast Acquatic Lake-Dweller and Enthusiast " ; in any case it isfo be Fair&Fit for that to avoid any disgruntlement later on or even a bad-impressing refusal...
> Appraisal&Analysis&Select ...
> Once decided on either Bottle Ship(lets) also use this Appraisal&Analysis&Selection to expand on a ,hopefully, bette Gather Material+Mounting it Up Job,Wax and Cork for the Water+Humidity Insulation Job as known...
> ...Granted it is ESSENTIALLY to be Sort-of Fit fort BOTH SURFACE AND DEPTH Watery Misty Lake Surfaces.
>It should be fine.
>Wow parser, calling our lovingly crafted ship junk. :V
>Head to the storeroom and look for wax.
>ur a junk
>You head for the storeroom, filled with spare paper, ink stones, brushes, a couple pots of glue, and other odds and ends. With a bit of searching, you find some wax and some corks.
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>Use cork with bottle
>Use wax with bottle
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>Use cork with bottle
>Use wax with bottle
>You seal up the bottle carefully, and are sure it should be waterproof, at least for a good long while.
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>Stow the bottled ship.
>Head back to where we saw Shou.
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>Stow the bottled ship.
>Head back to where we saw Shou.
> Yes Head for Shou at the "Main Myourenji Temple Room" , HOWEVER AFTER taking 1 of our Spare Of" Ship-Captain& (Near-)Reformed Ship Sinker " and also...
> ...If they might be ,take JUST A FAIR FEW are to be found ,before go seeking Shou at the "Main Temple Room, "Blank Spell-card(s)" or "Blank Spellcard Paper" in our ; truly a few , Non-Personalor Open-Available Fellow Myourenji-Available naturally...
> ... the same if might be Compass or a Compass-like Item ..
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>Stow the bottled ship.
>Head back to where we saw Shou.
> Yes Head for Shou at Main Myourenji Temple Room" , HOWEVER AFTER BEFORE to taking 1 of our Spare Of" Ship-Captain& (Near-)Reformed Ship Sinker " and also...
> ...If they might be ,take JUST A FAIR FEW are to be found ,before go seeking Shou at the "Main Temple Room, "Blank Spell-card(s)" or "Blank Spellcard Paper" in our ; truly a few , Non-Personalor Open-Available Fellow Myourenji-Available naturally...
> ... the same if might be Compass or a Compass-like Item ..
>You start to head toward the main room, then have a last minute thought and return to your own room.
>While you don't have any blank spellcards, you do have a compass, which you nab.
>You obtain: Compass.
>You then head to the main temple, lined with mats for people to meditate on. And Shou at the main dias, where is is definitely napping while sitting in position.
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>Give Shou a gentle poke on the shoulder.
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>Give Shou a gentle poke on the shoulder.
>Shou makes a sort of stranged "bwak!" noise and bolts awake. "I'm fine, nothing going on here!" she stammers.
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>Shou makes a sort of stranged "bwak!" noise and bolts awake. "I'm fine, nothing going on here!" she stammers.
>_
> Remember to head back to our room for a Spare Hat. before exiting the Temple.
> Position in front of Shou, wait a bit so she can recognize who we are and say: " Yes, Shou, everything is fine around here, but you must have been pretty tired out to be napping in that position".
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>"Sleeping on duty, that's a flogging for you."
>Chuckle.
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> Remember to head back to our room for a Spare Hat. before exiting the Temple.
> Position in front of Shou, wait a bit so she can recognize who we are and say: " Yes, Shou, everything is fine around here, but you must have been pretty tired out to be napping in that position".
>"Sleeping on duty, that's a flogging for you."
>Chuckle.
>"...Don't tell Hijiri, please," Shou says, grimacing and looking away.
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>"...Don't tell Hijiri, please," Shou says, grimacing and looking away.
>_
> Low-voice and smile: " I woke you up to avoid any embarrassment to you,and none seems to have approached here besides myself"
> Give a look-over of the room from where we are.
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>"Don't worry your secret's safe with me."
>"If you're not too busy, pretty soon I'm going to be walking into what I think is some sort of ominous confrontation. I'm hesitant to drag too many people into danger, but the bigger the crew the better, and if anybody around here can handle themselves in a fight it's you."
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> Low-voice and smile " I woke you up to avoid any embarrassment to you,and none seems to have approached here besides myself"
> Give a look-over of the room from where we are.
>You look around, it's just the two of you.
>"Don't worry your secret's safe with me."
>"If you're not too busy, pretty soon I'm going to be walking into what I think is some sort of ominous confrontation. I'm hesitant to drag too many people into danger, but the bigger the crew the better, and if anybody around here can handle themselves in a fight it's you."
>"Um...is that legal?" says Shou, stifling a yawn. "I mean, we aren't really a team, none of our spell cards work together."
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>"That's a good question, I'm pretty sure wherever I'm going isn't Gensokyo."
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>You look around, it's just the two of you.
>"Um...is that legal?" says Shou, stifling a yawn. "I mean, we aren't really a team, none of our spell cards work together."
>_
> Firmly :" The Culprit or Culprits I am to face with all possible help are Enemy-Entities and Hazards Ominous,Mysterious and Dangerous because they turned out to be a " Forming Threat to Gensokyo not bound to any Gensokyo's Regulations or any Regulations..."
> Place encouragingly 1 of our hands on 1 of Shou's shoulders,floating if having to :"
...of course 'all possible help' means 'all those ones who are both willing,available,skilled,getting-together to help out...".
> "... so far,not counting neither you who have yet to decide nor Tojiko who is likely to join again but not before we are reunited and she has consented after hearing out these last tidings, it is myself and Saluya with Yukari as External Support and Transportation ".
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>"That's a good question, I'm pretty sure wherever I'm going isn't Gensokyo."
> Firmly :" The Culprit or Culprits I am to face with all possible help are Enemy-Entities and Hazards Ominous,Mysterious and Dangerous because they turned out to be a " Forming Threat to Gensokyo not bound to any Gensokyo's Regulations or any Regulations..."
> Place encouragingly 1 of our hands on 1 of Shou's shoulders,floating if having to :"
...of course 'all possible help' means 'all those ones who are both willing,available,skilled,getting-together to help out...".
> "... so far,not counting neither you who have yet to decide nor Tojiko who is likely to join again but not before we are reunited and she has consented after hearing out these last tidings, it is myself and Saluya with Yukari as External Support and Transportation ".
>"Well, it was like that in Makai, too," says Shou. "The rules and all."
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>"Know what really rules in Makai? The Fires of Hokkai."
>"That is true. I wonder how the spellcard rules even work?"
>"Well, if you're not coming then I do have one thing to ask you. If I don't come back, try and find Yukari Yakumo. I think she's the only person who can get to where I'd be."
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>"Know what really rules in Makai? The Fires of Hokkai."
>"That is true. I wonder how the spellcard rules even work?"
>"Well, if you're not coming then I do have one thing to ask you. If I don't come back, try and find Yukari Yakumo. I think she's the only person who can get to where I'd be."
>"People forgot. I am so tired, Murasa"
>Shou frowns. "That's ominous, Murasa. But I'll keep it in mind."
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>"Hopefully it shouldn't be necessary, but honestly,"
>Grimace a little.
>"I have almost no idea what I'm walking into.
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>"People forgot. I am so tired, Murasa"
>Shou frowns. "That's ominous, Murasa. But I'll keep it in mind."
>_
>"Hopefully it shouldn't be necessary, but honestly,"
>Grimace a little.
>"I have almost no idea what I'm walking into.
//Then, Balancedly and Likely speaking,the Cap/Limit for the "Ominous Other-Otherworld Expedition " is set to 3 since Yukari and Stargazer ,especially the latest, are going to be "Externals"//
// About Unknown Other-Worlds : Mandala(Map of an Other-World) - "Heaven Sign "Scorched Earth Mandala" Shou's 7-5 one on Double Spoiler https://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Double_Spoiler/Spell_Cards/Level_7 //
// To be of certain explanation ,"(//)"means this "(planned/potentially planned) actions" are also directed to the consideration of other Players/Yaersulf //
> Little Smile:" "Thanks Shou ,but really we should both be more calmly this warning is more toward off-chances AND meant as Support Against Ominous just as the same Yukari is the Outside Support-Transporting,to her feasible extent, for this "Small Expedition'...".
> When we are able and before Exiting-Temple,remember to swiftly go back to our room for a Spare Hat ...and...
>(//)...also Keep in Mind these Preparing Tasks Before-Ominous-Exploration...(//)
>(//)... after going to giving over our "Waterproofed Ship in Bottle" to Kagerou for a gift for her friend,who we might see or not see,we should find again Mayohiga in order to meet-up again with Tojiko there OR asking there for her directions there if she has moved in the meantime ...then...(//)
>(//)...to Eientei to report calmly+correctly,or confirm, about "Doremy Sweet's Misunderstanding&Kidnapping"and ,after "our news", possibly receiving a few Assist Items for 1 or more...(//)
>(//)...to,without neither taking too little Time due to hurriedness nor too much of It ,to head the Underground and hand over to Satori at the Palace of Earth Spirits,also as Before-Exploring Precaution,the " Strangely Warm Bottle with Evil Spirit "and exchange a few explanations with Satori ... (//)
>(//) ...Stargazer could have a benefit,with proper explanations to and agreement beforehand of course,having the state of her memory read&possibly-explained by Satori ...(//)
>(//) ...IF ,in both cases with due instructions ,Satori is unreachable then the "Bottled Evil Spirit" should be delivered to her through a trusted assistant of hers at the Palace ...IF even It is off-limits, to her starting trough the "The Myourenji Underground Clinic(-ish) Current Staff" (//)
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>"Hopefully it shouldn't be necessary, but honestly,"
>Grimace a little.
>"I have almost no idea what I'm walking into.
>"Oh, geez," Shou says. "Um...if there's something I can do to help, I guess I shouldn't let you go at it alone?"
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>"I'm not going to force you to join my crew, but if you're willing to brave the unknown with me I'd be more than happy to have you along."
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>"I'm not going to force you to join my crew, but if you're willing to brave the unknown with me I'd be more than happy to have you along."
>"I mean, you know better than I do..." says Shou.
>_
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>"Well, let's see what I do actually know. I've been being dragged off to a parallel Gensokyo where everything's underwater, except according to some mumbo jumbo that the librarian from the Scarlet Devil Manor did, just about everything there doesn't actually exist. There's also an ominous presence that I can feel there that seems to be aware of me. And now, with the help of Stargazer, we've found a ring of strange trees that's over there, but doesn't exist in Gensokyo. According to Yukari if I step into the center I'll be transported somewhere unknown. I'm hoping whatever's in those trees helps me get to the root of all this."
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>"Well, let's see what I do actually know. I've been being dragged off to a parallel Gensokyo where everything's underwater, except according to some mumbo jumbo that the librarian from the Scarlet Devil Manor did, just about everything there doesn't actually exist. There's also an ominous presence that I can feel there that seems to be aware of me. And now, with the help of Stargazer, we've found a ring of strange trees that's over there, but doesn't exist in Gensokyo. According to Yukari if I step into the center I'll be transported somewhere unknown. I'm hoping whatever's in those trees helps me get to the root of all this."
>Shou nods. "I'll help you if I can! But...I don't know what I can do. Um, I can't hold my breath for long, either."
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>"Yukari seemed to have some kind of bubble thing worked out for Sakuya so she could breathe over there. Oh yeah, the maid from the Scarlet Devil Mansion's involved too for some reason."
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>"Yukari seemed to have some kind of bubble thing worked out for Sakuya so she could breathe over there. Oh yeah, the maid from the Scarlet Devil Mansion's involved too for some reason."
>"That's weird," she says. "Did she say why?"
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>"I don't think so but I did deliver a letter to her from Yukari before she got involved, so maybe she owed Yukari a favour?"
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>"I don't think so but I did deliver a letter to her from Yukari before she got involved, so maybe she owed Yukari a favour?"
>"How mysterious," says Shou. "Well, I would be happy to help. But I'm not sure if I can really be of help."
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>"Just having a crew I know I can rely on at my back is more than enough. And you're an avatar of Bishamonten right, that's got to count for something?"
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>"Just having a crew I know I can rely on at my back is more than enough. And you're an avatar of Bishamonten right, that's got to count for something?"
>"Ahaha, I try not to lean too hard into that..." Shou says. "But sure, I'll come with you."
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>"Good to have you on board. Out of an excess of caution though we should probably let Byakuren know where we're going, just in case. You know where she is?"
>Does the temple have a lost and found?
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>"Good to have you on board. Out of an excess of caution though we should probably let Byakuren know where we're going, just in case. You know where she is?"
>Does the temple have a lost and found?
>"Ah geez, maybe in the library?" says Shou.
>Not officially, but there is a table off to the side of storeroom where lost things are put, in case anyone asks for them. You don't recall anything interesting being there currently.
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>"Alright let's go have look."
>Have a look for Byakuren, checking the library first.
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>"Alright let's go have look."
>Have a look for Byakuren, checking the library first.
>The two of you leave the main temple, and make your way toward the library.
>Heading into the library, Byakuren is very much there; looming over everything even as she sits. And currently she sits in front of a table, her head cradled in her arms, lightly snoring.
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>Whisper to Shou "Ah, maybe I should leave her a note."
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>Whisper to Shou "Ah, maybe I should leave her a note."
>She nods and whispers back, "Good idea."
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>She nods and whispers back, "Good idea."
>_
> Nod and whisper back as well :" To my room then , so I can write that explaining note to Byakuren and then we can both sign it ".
> Go back to our room and write down for Byakuren a resuming and Explaining Note about : the mysterious and ominous challenge-incident we are about to face ; the resolution of is tied to both Gensokyo's Safety, our Recurring Dimensional Displacement Issue and Stargazer's Original one ; reassurances we are adequately preparing and most importantly we are going to tackle it with Team-Help,consisting of Yukari,Sakuya,Shou and Tojiko so far.
> Have Shou read it.
> If she approves,have it signed by both ourselves and her.
> Pick a Spare Hat.
> Go back to the Temple's Library and,lightly floating in, deliver the " Explaining Note for Byakuren" on the table.
> Lightly float out and,when Shou is ready, exit the Myourenji together with her.
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>Pen the note thusly: 'Byakuren. I have managed to find a lead in my investigation, a ring of ominous trees in this other Gensokyo that if I step into will apparently take me to somewhere unknown. Shou has agreed to brave this unknown danger with me. If for some reason we do not return, seek out Yukari Yakumo. She is the only one who will be able to reach where we have gone as far as I know.
Captain Murasa Minamitsu
P.S I managed to find one of the prismriver's hats, I'm going to leave it in the storeroom so if you see one of them while I'm gone point them that way.'
>Leave the note beside the sleeping Byakuren.
>Leave the prismriver hat in the storeroom.
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> Nod and whisper back as well :" To my room then , so I can write that explaining note to Byakuren and then we can both sign it ".
> Go back to our room and write down for Byakuren a resuming and Explaining Note about : the mysterious and ominous challenge-incident we are about to face ; the resolution of is tied to both Gensokyo's Safety, our Recurring Dimensional Displacement Issue and Stargazer's Original one ; reassurances we are adequately preparing and most importantly we are going to tackle it with Team-Help,consisting of Yukari,Sakuya,Shou and Tojiko so far.
> Have Shou read it.
> If she approves,have it signed by both ourselves and her.
> Pick a Spare Hat.
> Go back to the Temple's Library and,lightly floating in, deliver the " Explaining Note for Byakuren" on the table.
> Lightly float out and,when Shou is ready, exit the Myourenji together with her.
>Pen the note thusly: 'Byakuren. I have managed to find a lead in my investigation, a ring of ominous trees in this other Gensokyo that if I step into will apparently take me to somewhere unknown. Shou has agreed to brave this unknown danger with me. If for some reason we do not return, seek out Yukari Yakumo. She is the only one who will be able to reach where we have gone as far as I know.
Captain Murasa Minamitsu
P.S I managed to find one of the prismriver's hats, I'm going to leave it in the storeroom so if you see one of them while I'm gone point them that way.'
>Leave the note beside the sleeping Byakuren.
>Leave the prismriver hat in the storeroom.
>You leave a note. Shou nods in approval and notes down an S (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_S) on the note.
>You fetch a spare hat for youself.
>You obtain: Spare Cap
>You then leave the Prismriver hat in the storemoon.
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>Leave the temple with Shou in tow.
>"Nice S by the way."
>Does anybody from former hell frequent the human village?
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>Leave the temple with Shou in tow.
>"Nice S by the way."
>Does anybody from former hell frequent the human village?
>You leave the temple, complimenting Shou's signature. "Thank you," she says. "I think it looks very dignified, don't you?"
>Not typically. Sometimes Utsuho or Parsee can be found. More rarely, you might see Orin. Yamame has been here at least once, during your time.
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>You leave the temple, complimenting Shou's signature. "Thank you," she says. "I think it looks very dignified, don't you?"
>Not typically. Sometimes Utsuho or Parsee can be found. More rarely, you might see Orin. Yamame has been here at least once, during your time.
>_
> Show Shou for a little while the "Strangely Warm Bottle (Bottled Evil Spirit) ": " Among the preparations we are needed to do before we Venture There, 1 includes taking the safety measure to either properly deliver or properly entrust the delivery of this object because of its surprisingly evil content...".
> Go check the places in the Human Village where Utsuho and/or Parsee could usually be found.
> Would it make a too long waiting-time for Tojiko (possibly) at Mayohiga if we go up long to go up Youkai Mountain and to the "Kappa University", last location where we met Utsuho, and then go back to Mayohiga to look for Tojiko?
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>The temple has a clinic in former hell right?
>If so is there somewhere that supplies for the clinic are kept in the temple?
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> Show Shou for a little while ththe "Strangely Warn Bottle (Bottled Evil Spirit) ": " Among the preparations we are needed to do before we Venture There, 1 includes taking the safety measure to either properly deliver or properly entrust the delivery of this object because of its surprisingly evil content...".
> Go check the places in the Human Village where Utsuho and/or Parsee could usually be found.
> Would it make a too long waiting-time for Tojiko (possibly) at Mayohiga if we go up long to go up Youkai Mountain and to the "Kappa University", last location where we met Utsuho, and then go back to Mayohiga to look for Tojiko?
>"Oh, what's that?" Shou says.
>You don't think there's any particular place you're likely to find Utsuho in town. Or rather, just about any eatery or store is plausible.
>You'd be going south east a ways to get to Youkai Mountain, then fair ways north and slightly further east from Mayohiga. It wouldn't be the worst possible sidetrack, but it'd add a bit of time.
>The temple has a clinic in former hell right?
>If so is there somewhere that supplies for the clinic are kept in the temple?
>Yes.
>There are medical supplies in the supply room.
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>"There's an evil spirit in this bottle. Hold up, I had an idea. Maybe someone in former hell will know what to do with it."
>Go back to the temple, to where the medical supplies are.
>Leave the bottle with the evil spirit in it with the medical supplies.
>Leave a note with the bottle that reads. 'There's an evil spirit in this bottle. Hopefully someone in former hell will know what to do with it so take it with you if you're taking things to the clinic. If it just ends up sitting around in the clinic I'll deal with it. - Captain Murasa'
>"That done though, if I put a ship in that bottle, it'd a be a bonafide ghost ship in miniature."
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>"There's an evil spirit in this bottle. Hold up, I had an idea. Maybe someone in former hell will know what to do with it."
>Go back to the temple, to where the medical supplies are.
>Leave the bottle with the evil spirit in it with the medical supplies.
>Leave a note with the bottle that reads. 'There's an evil spirit in this bottle. Hopefully someone in former hell will know what to do with it so take it with you if you're taking things to the clinic. If it just ends up sitting around in the clinic I'll deal with it. - Captain Murasa'
>"That done though, if I put a ship in that bottle, it'd a be a bonafide ghost ship in miniature."
>You dash back in and leave the bottle with some of the medical supplies. It's someone else's problem now.
>Returning back, you quip to Shou. "I don't think evil spirits like watery things very much, though," she says.
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Captn, the winds look good, I think we can start to look at the waters depending on your experience, I am going to be here for a bit
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>"I'm a spirit you know, and I know how to be..."
>Give Shou our best creepy ghost grin.
>"... evil."
>Return to our normal captainly demeanour.
>"And I like the water just fine."
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>"I'm a spirit you know, and I know how to be..."
>Give Shou our best creepy ghost grin.
>"... evil."
>Return to our normal captainly demeanour.
>"And I like the water just fine."
>"That's because you're a ghost," Shou says. "Ghosts are cold, evil spirits are hot. It's completely different!"
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>"That's because you're a ghost," Shou says. "Ghosts are cold, evil spirits are hot. It's completely different!"
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>" It is True for that Bottle is Strangely Warm and it houses an Evil Spirit..."
> "...and we are left wondering how it come to be and be left as a trading-item at the Nazrin-manned Kourindou..."
> That note among the medical supplies is unmistakenbly tied to the " Strangely Warm (Evil Spirit in a) bottle)",right...?
> ...If there is a chance it can be shuffled amongst the medical supplies(!),tell Shou you are going back to the Medical Supplies in order to better fasten the note to that Dangerous bottle avoiding mixing-up.
> If that is the case,proceed in that and then return.
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>"Since when were you such an expert? Anyway, I think we're as ready for this as we'll ever be, let's head over to the Scarlet Devil Mansion and meet up with Sakuya."
>Leave the temple and fly to the SDM with Shou in tow.
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>" It is True for that Bottle is Strangely Warm and it houses an Evil Spirit..."
> "...and we are left wondering how it come to be and be left as a trading-item at the Nazrin-manned Kourindou..."
> That note among the medical supplies is unmistakenbly tied to the " Strangely Warm (Evil Spirit in a) bottle)",right...?
> ...If there is a chance it can be shuffled amongst the medical supplies(!),tell Shou you are going back to the Medical Supplies in order to better fasten the note to that Dangerous bottle avoiding mixing-up.
> If that is the case,proceed in that and then return.
>You made sure it is well labeled.
>"Since when were you such an expert? Anyway, I think we're as ready for this as we'll ever be, let's head over to the Scarlet Devil Mansion and meet up with Sakuya."
>Leave the temple and fly to the SDM with Shou in tow.
>"Because I got sealed down there, same as you," Shou says.
>You make your way toward Scarlet Devil Mansion. It is a fairly unfascinating trip, save for passing near a cloud of faeries who seem to be busy throwing as much danmaku at each other as possible. You land near the gates of Scarlet Devil Mansion, and mind Meiling there as always.
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>Wave to Meiling.
>"It's me again, the real Murasa, out of the flesh. Oh and this is Shou, she's with me."
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>Wave to Meiling.
>"It's me again, the real Murasa, out of the flesh. Oh and this is Shou, she's with me."
>"Hello," Meiling says, waving to Shou, who waves back. "Want me to let Sakuya know you're here?"
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>"Yes please, I'd like to also check in with Patchouli while I'm here as well if you don't mind me heading inside."
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>"Yes please, I'd like to also check in with Patchouli while I'm here as well if you don't mind me heading inside."
>"You should do that before I find Sakuya," says Meiling, as she opens the gates. "...No more sneaking out when I'm not looking, though."
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>"Alright. I worked out how to do that at will now you know, no gatekeeper is safe."
>Walk past Meiling and into the SDM.
>If un-accosted proceed to the library.
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>"Alright. I worked out how to do that at will now you know, no gatekeeper is safe."
>Walk past Meiling and into the SDM.
>If un-accosted proceed to the library.
>"I will slap fire from you if you try it," Meiling says.
>You walk past her, and into the mansion. The front hall is more or less as you left it, save that it is completely empty. Heading into the library, you make your way toward the center and find Patchouli is more or less where you left here. She seems to be reading something, while the gem sits at the edge of the table nearby. She doesn't seem to have noticed you, but you're certain this is just a facade on her part.
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>"I will slap fire from you if you try it," Meiling says.
>You walk past her, and into the mansion. The front hall is more or less as you left it, save that it is completely empty. Heading into the library, you make your way toward the center and find Patchouli is more or less where you left here. She seems to be reading something, while the gem sits at the edge of the table nearby. She doesn't seem to have noticed you, but you're certain this is just a facade on her part.
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> On our way outside,have we seen Kagerou alone or with anyone else in the direction of the Misty Lake?J
> Accost to Patchouli also to see what she is reading about : perhaps what she has transcribed about our "Displaced Journey There with Her Monitoring Jewel"?
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> On our way outside,have we seen Kagerou alone or with anyone else in the direction of the Misty Lake?
> Accost to Patchouli also to see what she is reading about : perhaps what she has transcribed about our "journey" last time we went there with "Her Monitoring Jewel"?
>You did not see Kagerou. Maybe she's doing something?
>"I'm taking a break," Patchouli says, before you can accost her about much of anything.
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>"Ah, I found something weird and possibly important over in the other-world. A circle of trees that's apparently going to transport me somewhere unknown. I thought I'd come see if you'd worked anything out before I investigated it."
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>"Ah, I found something weird and possibly important over in the other-world. A circle of trees that's apparently going to transport me somewhere unknown. I thought I'd come see if you'd worked anything out before I investigated it."
>Patchouli pauses. Then she frowns and sets aside her book, before picking up the gem again. "Go on," she says, as she starts to fiddle with it.
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>"Stargazer reckoned there was something important to do with trees over there. And then we managed to narrow that down to it being a specific type of tree, and then a specific group of those trees. That world is for the most part a mirror of Gensokyo, but these trees only exist over there, not here."
>"The trees have heart-shaped leaves, and the fish over there avoid them for some reason. What we were looking for was apparently a ring of these trees. Yukari was with us and confirmed that if you step into the center of that ring of trees you'd get transported somewhere else, but I don't think she could tell exactly where."
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>"Stargazer reckoned there was something important to do with trees over there. And then we managed to narrow that down to it being a specific type of tree, and then a specific group of those trees. That world is for the most part a mirror of Gensokyo, but these trees only exist over there, not here."
>"The trees have heart-shaped leaves, and the fish over there avoid them for some reason. What we were looking for was apparently a ring of these trees. Yukari was with us and confirmed that if you step into the center of that ring of trees you'd get transported somewhere else, but I don't think she could tell exactly where."
>"I don't think those trees have any reality in them," says Patchouli, as she stares at the gem. "Do you know if they are based off real trees, or if they are something imagined up? Hm, I don't know why the fish would care about them."
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>"I think Yukari reckoned they might be trees from the New World? I can't say I'm much of an expert on the subject, of trees or the New World."
>"You know anything about either of those Shou?"
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>"I think Yukari reckoned they might be trees from the New World? I can't say I'm much of an expert on the subject, of trees or the New World."
>"You know anything about either of those Shou?"
>"Not a thing," says Shou.
>"Do you feel like paging through dozens of tomes until you perhaps find the right one?" says Patchouli.
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>"Not a thing," says Shou.
>"Do you feel like paging through dozens of tomes until you perhaps find the right one?" says Patchouli.
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>"I don't think those trees have any reality in them," says Patchouli, as she stares at the gem. "Do you know if they are based off real trees, or if they are something imagined up? Hm, I don't know why the fish would care about them."
>_
> " If the type of New World Tree is that important,then I can eventually go asking Yukari and return to report or do a faster research here."
> " But right now I can add that ,for helping everyone involved find out further helpful insights, not only everything in the ' in-between-Barrier Other-Dimension Environment ' is Both Unreal and Mirror-Based Off Real Stuff , but it is practically made up of ..."
> " ... Materialized Memories by myself,Stargazer ,the Unseen Clergy Entity,a confirmed discovery by joining the Explorative Experiences,the Results of your Monitoring Jewel, the later consultation with Doremy Sweet the Baku, but among it all ..."
> " ... only That New World Tree Ring Portal gives out Ominous Feelings sensible only by myself,Stargazer and the Materialized Memory of Fishes,an important sign requiring,and confirmed also by Yukari ..."
> "...a resolving exploration trip in the Unknown as prepared as possible ,meaning preparing both myself and thankfully helping crew ..."
> Cast a glance and a smile at Shou : "... that is Sakuya,Shou, Tojiko soon and with Yukari as Emergency External Retrieval ."
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>"When you say tomes, how dense are we talking?"
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>"When you say tomes, how dense are we talking?"
>"It varies, but some are pretty dense," Patchouli says, not looking up.
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>"Well if they're dense by your standards..."
>Look around the library at the average girth of her books.
>"Maybe once we get back, I wouldn't want to keep Shou here all day."
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>"Well if they're dense by your standards..."
>Look around the library at the average girth of her books.
>"Maybe once we get back, I wouldn't want to keep Shou here all day."
>Many of those books would make very effective bludgeons.
>"Ah, yes, um, when we get back," says Shou.
>"As you say," Patchouli says with a shrug. "I don't know if I can find anything about this hole, but perhaps you were not close enough? I can't imagine anything there would be more real than in the flooded world."
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>"Well, I guess we're going to find out. I've put together something of a crew to find out whatever's in there."
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>"Well, I guess we're going to find out. I've put together something of a crew to find out whatever's in there."
>"I've noticed," Patchouli says. Shou gives a little wave. "There's not much more to tell you. Here and there, I've found a trace of something with substance to it, but I can't quite tell anything about it. It doesn't seem to have any kind of pattern that I can observe to it. Keep in mind that whatever you are seeing is probably not real."
>"That means it can't hurt us, right?" says Shou.
>"I wouldn't gamble on it without a good reason," Patchouli says. "Things do not need substance to kill you."
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>"Don't worry, we'll be careful. We've got experience with daring extra-dimensional voyages."
>"Maybe if the stuff there's not real I should see if I can not believe in it really hard to make it dissappear, is that how that kind of thing works?"
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>"Don't worry, we'll be careful. We've got experience with daring extra-dimensional voyages."
>"Maybe if the stuff there's not real I should see if I can not believe in it really hard to make it dissappear, is that how that kind of thing works?"
>"Yeah, we've done this before," Shou says with unwarranted confidence.
>"It might," Patchouli says. "But I wouldn't count on it."
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>"If I wasn't close enough to the ring to detect it before, I don't suppose you have another one of those things lying around? Or could that one be reused?"
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>"If I wasn't close enough to the ring to detect it before, I don't suppose you have another one of those things lying around? Or could that one be reused?"
>"Not easily, no," says Patchouli. "If you give me an hour or so, I can reset this one."
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>"That actually could be a good idea, especially if it means we might manage to get some idea what we're walking into."
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>"That actually could be a good idea, especially if it means we might manage to get some idea what we're walking into."
>"Alright then," she says. "Kindly scram."
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>"Will do."
>Scram, kindly.
>Look around for Sakuya.
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>"Will do."
>Scram, kindly.
>Look around for Sakuya.
>You leave the library behind, returning to the front hall. Looking around, you don't see any sign of Sakuya or any of the maids.
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>You leave the library behind, returning to the front hall. Looking around, you don't see any sign of Sakuya or any of the maids.
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> Wait around a bit...
> ...If no no one comes go back to The Front Gate to see if Meiling is there and to ask if Sakuya asked for us to wait longer around here.
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> Wait around a bit...
> ...If no no one comes go back to The Front Gate to see if Meiling is there and to ask if Sakuya asked for us to wait longer around here.
>You wait around. After a couple minutes, a faerie maid appears from the main door to the east, and flutters toward the one to the west.
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>Return to Meiling.
>"I could be ready to talk to Sakuya now. There's no hurry though, we're going to have to wait a while for Patchouli to do something."
>"By the way, I don't suppose you've seen that ghost that was following me around earlier have you?"
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>Return to Meiling.
>"I could be ready to talk to Sakuya now. There's no hurry though, we're going to have to wait a while for Patchouli to do something."
>"By the way, I don't suppose you've seen that ghost that was following me around earlier have you?"
>You leave the faerie to cross the front hall. She squawks upon noticing you and speeds toward the other door, throwing it open and vanishing through it; leaving only a gentle slam in her wake as she closes it. "Bet she's up to no good," Shou says.
>You head outside and find Meiling. "Haven't see her," says Meiling. "I figured she just got tired of following you around."
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>"Alright, you know where Sakuya might be then?"
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>"Alright, you know where Sakuya might be then?"
>"Inside," Meiling says. "Probably doing maid stuff until you all get everything together for whatever's happening."
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>"Okay, I guess I'll go look for her then."
>Go back inside and see if that fairy is still in the vicinity.
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>"Okay, I guess I'll go look for her then."
>Go back inside and see if that fairy is still in the vicinity.
>You head back inside, and do not find that faerie, who has already fled.
>What you do find, however, is a faerie maid laying on her belly behind one of the armor armor stands decorating the hall, kicking her feet in the air while doing...something you can't quite make out from this angle.
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>You head back inside, and do not find that faerie, who has already fled.
>What you do find, however, is a faerie maid laying on her belly behind one of the armor armor stands decorating the hall, kicking her feet in the air while doing...something you can't quite make out from this angle.
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// About looking for people and being prepared : in the instance Tojiko is not to to be found still waiting at Mayohiga,and with Most of the Core of the Matter already explained by Yukari ,we should be looking for her at the Divine Spirit Mausoleum and prepared for a longer explanation//
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> Wait...would there not be enough time to go back outside to Meiling,tell her we would be back after a small meet-up and delivering trade near the Misty Lake,a part of the preparations as well, do the meet-up and trade with Kagerou,and maybe her friend,go back here to look for Sakuya and wait for Patchouli?
> Tell Shou our intentions and consult with her .
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>Approach the fairy while maneuvering ourself so that we can see what she's doing.
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>Approach the fairy while maneuvering ourself so that we can see what she's doing.
>You maneuver around her; while she seems oblivious to you.
>It seems she is drawing with an ink brush on a roll of scroll paper. Whatever it is, it looks about like what you would expect from a faerie.
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>"Whatcha drawing?"
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>"Whatcha drawing?"
>The faerie makes a squawk worthy of a chicken who just got stepped on and explodes to her feet. "Nothing!"
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>Look at her dubiously.
>"Sure looks like something."
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>Look at her dubiously.
>"Sure looks like something."
>"Nu-uh and I'm not slacking off or hiding either!" the faerie says, balling her hands with some format of determination.
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>"Nu-uh and I'm not slacking off or hiding either!" the faerie says, balling her hands with some format of determination.
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> Exchange a meaningful glance with Shou before saying to the faerie : " A very creative way of yours to improve your work and pass the time ,then?"
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> Exchange a meaningful glance with Shou before saying to the faerie : " A very creative way of yours to improve your work and pass the time ,then?"
>Shou seems to be regarding her the way one would regard a small child caught in an obvious lie; which is to say she seems faintly amused.
>"No!" the faerie says. "I'm not doing anything like that! You're just seeing things!"
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>"Well, I'm a guest and I imagine it's part of your job to help out guests. So if you tell me where Sakuya is I can tell her that you were doing your job by telling me where she is when I get to her."
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>"Well, I'm a guest and I imagine it's part of your job to help out guests. So if you tell me where Sakuya is I can tell her that you were doing your job by telling me where she is when I get to her."
>"Oh, good idea!" says the maid. "She's not in the front hall."
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>"Do you know where she'd be that isn't the front hall? If she's not here she must be somewhere else. And I'd like to work out where that place is."
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>"Do you know where she'd be that isn't the front hall? If she's not here she must be somewhere else. And I'd like to work out where that place is."
>"Um..." says the faerie. "Maybe the eastern gallery?"
>That would be, ironically, in the west wing. Eastern refers to its contents rather than its location.
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>"Um..." says the faerie. "Maybe the eastern gallery?"
>That would be, ironically, in the west wing. Eastern refers to its contents rather than its location.
>_
> " Thank you,so she is more likely to be found there than anywhere else at this particular day... "
> Wait a bit if the faerie corrects and and/orr adds anything,and if she is"sure"...
> ...proceed to to the "eastern gallery".
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>Say "Keep up the good work!" over our shoulder as we leave.
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> " Thank you,so she is more likely to be found there than anywhere else at this particular day... "
> Wait a bit if the faerie corrects and and/orr adds anything,and if she is"sure"...
> ...proceed to to the "eastern gallery".
>Say "Keep up the good work!" over our shoulder as we leave.
>"Yeah, I think so," says the faerie.
>You depart, offering her encouragement. "Mmmkay!" the maid replies, as she plops back down onto the ground.
>You head for the western wing. As you do, you see the maid from before emerge from a door on the far side of the hall, leading to the kitchen. She seems to be holding what looks like a chunk of bread dough, with several bites taken from it. Upon seeing you, she immediately cries out and disappears back into the kitchen, slamming the door shut. Shou gives a single "heh" in response.
>Entering the Eastern Gallery, you find it is full of various ink paintings, wood carvings, statues, vases, and other items of note from here and the mainland. Your eyes settle on some beautifully inked wall panels, then to a set of white-faced marionettes decorated with feathers and hung inside a glass case. The walls are covered with tastefully arranged wall scrolls, interspersed with larger items like statues, armor stands, and displays of various items. Of particular note, there are a number of statues of the buddha and various bodhisattvas that would be better kept in the Myouren Temple, but Remilia has expressed no interest in donating or selling such things.
>You quickly pick out Sakuya, the only other person here, waving a feather duster over a carved wooden panel hung on the nearby wall, depicting a man in swirling robes beating another man with a staff as two bull-headed figures hold him in place, while heavenly beings in gold look on. You think this is probably from the south-eastern mainland? She glances toward the two of you. "Ah, I had told Meiling to summon me when it was time," she says. "Just a moment."
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>"Alright."
>Wait a moment.
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>"Alright."
>Wait a moment.
>A moment passes.
>The wooden relief is suddenly much cleaner, and Sakuya's feather duster is gone. "Has Yukari been summoned?" she says. "And good afternoon to you, Miss Shou."
>"Oh, good afternoon," Shou says.
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>A moment passes.
>The wooden relief is suddenly much cleaner, and Sakuya's feather duster is gone. "Has Yukari been summoned?" she says. "And good afternoon to you, Miss Shou."
>"Oh, good afternoon," Shou says.
>_
> Wave to Sakuya :" Good afternoon to you as well..."
> "...not yet as of now,as we are still undergoing the "thorough preparation phase" such as checking on each other if help is needed and gathering proper help from others ..."
> "...ah,in fact ,the latest welcomed help has been found ,and should be coming in a bit of time,through Patchouli who has also been doing a fair amount research on this matter".
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> Wave to Sakuya :" Good afternoon to you as well..."
> "...not yet as of now,as we are still undergoing the "thorough preparation phase" such as checking on each other if help is needed and gathering proper help from others ..."
> "...ah,in fact ,the latest welcomed help has been found ,and should be coming in a bit of time,through Patchouli who has also been doing a fair amount research on this matter".
>"How unusually useful of her," Sakuya says.
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>"She's going to reset the device we used earlier to try and analyse this ring of trees we found, but it's going to take an hour or so to do that. Any idea when Yukari's going to show up?"
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>"She's going to reset the device we used earlier to try and analyse this ring of trees we found, but it's going to take an hour or so to do that. Any idea when Yukari's going to show up?"
>"If I understand correctly," Sakuya says, "She has already 'shown up'. Or to be more to the point, I believe she is watching for us to gather at the front gates."
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>"Ah, right. Well I do have a couple things to take care of, but I doubt they'll take an hour. I hope you don't mind if I bum around in your mansion while we wait."
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>"Ah, right. Well I do have a couple things to take care of, but I doubt they'll take an hour. I hope you don't mind if I bum around in your mansion while we wait."
>"It is Lady Scarlet's mansion," says Sakuya. "But I am sure it will be fine for you to make yourselves comfortable. Just ask the maids if you need anything."
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>"Alright, thanks. Don't suppose there's any chance you've seen the Taoist ghost that was following me around earlier?"
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>"Alright, thanks. Don't suppose there's any chance you've seen the Taoist ghost that was following me around earlier?"
> " For an easier ,ah,"identification" ,you are likely to have seen Tojiko around Mayohiga Grounds while she was dueling Chen since she was helping me reaching Yukari without having a revenge-duel first with the latter.
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>"Alright, thanks. Don't suppose there's any chance you've seen the Taoist ghost that was following me around earlier?"
>"When I last saw her, I was returning to Mayohiga before we met," she says. "She was busy throwing lightning at Chen."
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>"That's about as far as I know as well. I'll leave you to your duties. Good luck with your, uh, maiding."
>Return to the front gate and look around for Kagerou.
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>"That's about as far as I know as well. I'll leave you to your duties. Good luck with your, uh, maiding."
>Return to the front gate and look around for Kagerou.
>"Do not worry, I will be ready at any time," Sakuya says, giving you a bow.
>You head back outside, and ah, there's Kagerou. She seems to be talking with Meiling.
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>Approach them with a wave.
>"Hey Kagerou, I got the goods."
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>Approach them with a wave.
>"Hey Kagerou, I got the goods."
>"Ah, there you are!" she says. "Sorry, got hung up on some things."
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>"That's alright, I've found myself with some extra time anyway."
>Pull out the Bottled Ship and show it to Kagerou.
>"Here it is, I've water-proofed it with wax for you. What do you think?"
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>"That's alright, I've found myself with some extra time anyway."
>Pull out the Bottled Ship and show it to Kagerou.
>"Here it is, I've water-proofed it with wax for you. What do you think?"
>"Oh, that looks so neat!" Kagerou says, as she leans over to take a closer look.
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>"I'm glad you like it."
>Hand it to her so she can examine it closely.
>"Just be careful not to drop it."
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>"I'm glad you like it."
>Hand it to her so she can examine it closely.
>"Just be careful not to drop it."
>She takes it in hand, and brings it right up to her eyes. "I'd never actually seen one of these things before, I thought it'd look more like a cheap toy!"
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>She takes it in hand, and brings it right up to her eyes. "I'd never actually seen one of these things before, I thought it'd look more like a cheap toy!"
>_
> " Ah,I guess there could often be misunderstanding if a Bottled Ship is just of toy-grade or it is ,like this one, of artisan-model-grade".
> Let Kagerou inspect it for a bit more,then say :" Do you want to gift it to your friend right now and ,possibly,me accompaining you?"
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>Smile amusedly.
>"Do I look like a cheap imitation captain to you? I know my ships and I wouldn't settle for anything less."
>"If you reckon it's ship shape and fit for purpose, did you bring my spellcard?"
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> " Ah,I guess there could often be misunderstanding if a Bottled Ship is just of toy-grade or it is ,like this one, of artisan-model-grade".
> Let Kagerou inspect it for a bit more,then say :" Do you want to gift it to your friend right now and ,possibly,me accompaining you?"
>"I probably should," says Kagerou. "I don't want to drop it..."
>Smile amusedly.
>"Do I look like a cheap imitation captain to you? I know my ships and I wouldn't settle for anything less."
>"If you reckon it's ship shape and fit for purpose, did you bring my spellcard?"
>"I don't know what a real or imitation captain looks like," Kagerou says. "But this is really good, you really know your boats, huh?"
>"Oh, right!" Kagerou says. She takes the Ship in the Bottle in one hand, and and fishes the card out of her pocket, which she presents to you.
>You obtain: Harbor Sign "Phantom Ship Harbor"
>_
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//Well be as it may YES TO Ward-Caring/REAL Care :meiling: for&about , NO TO :cirnotan: (?)Over/Bloated/Ill-Bearing/IMITATION "Caring(Not Fair&True Care ,then?)" , AND TO NO Bettering Distinguish and/or Improving...//
>"I probably should," says Kagerou. "I don't want to drop it..."
>"I don't know what a real or imitation captain looks like," Kagerou says. "But this is really good, you really know your boats, huh?"
>"Oh, right!" Kagerou says. She takes the Ship in the Bottle in one hand, and and fishes the card out of her pocket, which she presents to you.
>You obtain: Harbor Sign "Phantom Ship Harbor"
>_
> "Could "This Acceptable-Wise Bottled Ship to be Gifted ", to the extent of a Thick-Glass-Encased Collectible Crafted Model AND Upkept as such...
could it withstand earthly-sandy-muddy states of terrains,obstacles and par of the course of the Misty Lake Lil' Shore,Waters-Humidities,Width,...could it not ?
> So ,with each matching or revised Knowledge-Pieces,reassure Kagerou .
> Complement the reassurance advising adequate wraps and/or covers for such a gift.
> Invite Kagerou again , At Her Free-Choice," to Accompany her for the gifting.
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>"Thank you, hopefully your friend loves it as much as you seem to."
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//Well be as it may YES TO Ward-Caring/REAL Care :meiling: for&about , NO TO :cirnotan: (?)Over/Bloated/Ill-Bearing/IMITATION "Caring(Not Fair&True Care ,then?)" , AND TO NO Bettering Distinguish and/or Improving...//
> "Could "This Acceptable-Wise Bottled Ship to be Gifted ", to the extent of a Thick-Glass-Encased Collectible Crafted Model AND Upkept as such...
could it withstand earthly-sandy-muddy states of terrains,obstacles and par of the course of the Misty Lake Lil' Shore,Waters-Humidities,Width,...could it not ?
> So ,with each matching or revised Knowledge-Pieces,reassure Kagerou .
> Complement the reassurance advising adequate wraps and/or covers for such a gift.
> Invite Kagerou again , At Her Free-Choice," to Accompany her for the gifting.
>"If you want, then I guess so ," Kagerou says, though her tone holds some doubt she isn't expressing.
>"Thank you, hopefully your friend loves it as much as you seem to."
>"I'm sure she will!" Kagerou says.
>_
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>"If you want, then I guess so ," Kagerou says, though her tone holds some doubt she isn't expressing.
>"I'm sure she will!" Kagerou says.
>_
> Small Smile:" Then I am glad then for you ,and besides, do not feel obliged by my invitation to accompany you since it is by your free choice"
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>"I'm just looking for a way to kill time, seeing as I have to wait an hour or so for the librarian in there to sort something for me."
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> Small Smile:" Then I am glad then for you ,and besides, do not feel obliged by my invitation to accompany you since it is by your free choice"
>"I'm just looking for a way to kill time, seeing as I have to wait an hour or so for the librarian in there to sort something for me."
>"Don't you have anything to do in the meantime?" Kagerou says.
>"Weren't you asking Sakuya about that other ghost?" Shou says.
>_
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>"Yeah, I was kind of hoping to ask Yukari about that without having to go all the way to Mayohiga."
>Wave our hand at some nearby thin air.
>"Oi, Yukari, you listening in?"
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>"Yeah, I was kind of hoping to ask Yukari about that without having to go all the way to Mayohiga."
>Wave our hand at some nearby thin air.
>"Oi, Yukari, you listening in?"
>There is is a moment of silence, before a purple gap opens near the gateway and Yukari pokes her head out. "I'm sorry, what?" she says.
>_
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>There is is a moment of silence, before a purple gap opens near the gateway and Yukari pokes her head out. "I'm sorry, what?" she says.
>_
> Does Yukari seems like she has been busy or maybe relaxing?
> " Oh,thanks for the prompt appearance :it is about Tojiko the Taoist guardian-ghost,for filling that Mystery-Challenge Explore-Resolution Team ,to let her know and realize if she is still waiting for me at Mayohiga or has she left and gave pointers for finding her..."
> Smile&Glance and make a presenting gesture to Shou: " indeed so far the Explore-Resolution Team is bolstered with,thankfully,also Shou and soon-to-be Tojiko"
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>Mumble under our breath to Shou. "That's somewhat disconcerting..."
>"Hello Yukari, we're not quite ready to set out yet. Patchouli is going to reset her device so we can analyse whatever this ring of trees is. In the meantime though, do you know what happened to Tojiko, the ghost who was following me around?"
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> Does Yukari seems like she has been busy or maybe relaxing?
> " Oh,thanks for the prompt appearance :it is about Tojiko the Taoist guardian-ghost,for filling that Mystery-Challenge Explore-Resolution Team ,to let her know and realize if she is still waiting for me at Mayohiga or has she left and gave pointers for finding her..."
> Smile&Glance and make a presenting gesture to Shou: " indeed so far the Explore-Resolution Team is bolstered with,thankfully,also Shou and soon-to-be Tojiko"
>Mumble under our breath to Shou. "That's somewhat disconcerting..."
>"Hello Yukari, we're not quite ready to set out yet. Patchouli is going to reset her device so we can analyse whatever this ring of trees is. In the meantime though, do you know what happened to Tojiko, the ghost who was following me around?"
>Yukari is a hard person to read at the best of times, and you can't tell if she's harried or been napping or what. You suspect more the former, but there's no real evidence, just a gut feeling.
>Shou doesn't say anything, but she nods just a little.
>"She should be at Mayohiga still," Yukari says.
>_
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>Yukari is a hard person to read at the best of times, and you can't tell if she's harried or been napping or what. You suspect more the former, but there's no real evidence, just a gut feeling.
>Shou doesn't say anything, but she nods just a little.
>"She should be at Mayohiga still," Yukari says.
>_
> " At Mayohiga...Is Chen satisfied,hopefully, having score-settled her Danmaku Duel Pay-back with one against Tojiko,who helpfully took her on in my stead?"
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>"Do you mind if I come with you and talk to her? I kind of accidentally ditched her when we went on our little adventure in the water world."
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> " At Mayohiga...Is Chen satisfied,hopefully, having score-settled her Danmaku Duel Pay-back with one against Tojiko,who helpfully took her on in my stead?"
>"Almost certainly not," says Yukari. "Chen has her moods, too. But, I suspect she won't give you much more than a dirty look now."
>"Do you mind if I come with you and talk to her? I kind of accidentally ditched her when we went on our little adventure in the water world."
>"I'm not at Mayohiga, you should understand," says Yukari. "You should know the way by now."
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>"Almost certainly not," says Yukari. "Chen has her moods, too. But, I suspect she won't give you much more than a dirty look now."
>"I'm not at Mayohiga, you should understand," says Yukari. "You should know the way by now."
>_
> ''Ah, then Certainly an improvement on her last mood when myself and Tojiko were first there as a pair. "
> "' You are not at... ah, that's right, and so we interrupt you when you were continuing the Investigative Research and Final. Retrieval Set-Up...?
> "... maybe that Link connecting the In-Between Great Barrier's 'Tree-Shaped Entities' , and the Ominous Tree-Circle Gateway too, to that Type of New World Tree Heart-Shaped you had gapped to verify back then"?
> Where to for Mayohiga, as we remember that route going to and from...
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>"Maybe I should understand, but I understand very little of what goes on with you."
>Could we get to Mayohiga and back within an hour?
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> ''Ah, then Certainly an improvement on her last mood when myself and Tojiko were first there as a pair. "
> "' You are not at... ah, that's right, and so we interrupt you when you were continuing the Investigative Research and Final. Retrieval Set-Up...?
> "... maybe that Link connecting the In-Between Great Barrier's 'Tree-Shaped Entities' , and the Ominous Tree-Circle Gateway too, to that Type of New World Tree Heart-Shaped you had gapped to verify back then"?
> Where to for Mayohiga, as we remember that route going to and from...
>"I am trying to do things, yes," Yukari says.
>It is to the northeast.
>"Maybe I should understand, but I understand very little of what goes on with you."
>Could we get to Mayohiga and back within an hour?
>"Mm, yes," Yukari says.
>...Probably? It comes down to distractions.
>_
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>"I am trying to do things, yes," Yukari says.
>It is to the northeast.
>"Mm, yes," Yukari says.
>...Probably? It comes down to distractions.
>_
To Meiling :"Would it be a bother if instead of waiting we leave and make a trip and back,an important one, in a span of an hour or a bit longer?"
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To Meiling :"Would it be a bother if instead of waiting we leave and make a trip and back,an important one, in a span of an hour or a bit longer?"
>"Makes no differences to me," says Meiling. You note Kagerou is edging away, clearly not altogether happy with Yukari's sudden appearance.
>_
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>Wave apologetically to Kagerou then turn back to the others.
>"Well, I guess I owe it to her after ditching her like that."
>Address Shou "You want to come with me? You can just wait here if you want to."
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>Wave apologetically to Kagerou then turn back to the others.
>"Well, I guess I owe it to her after ditching her like that."
>Address Shou "You want to come with me? You can just wait here if you want to."
>"Oh, I can linger around here," says Shou, waving her hand dismissively.
>_
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>"Oh, I can linger around here," says Shou, waving her hand dismissively.
>_
> Wave : " If there is nothing else here, I'll see you you all back within an hour or so then".
> Start for Mayhiga if no objection are presented.
> If Stargazer is still with us,communicate withe her about how she is faring and what does she fell about the "new acquaintances"she has been making.
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> Wave : " If there is nothing else here, I'll see you you all back within an hour or so then".
> Start for Mayhiga is no objection are presented.
> If Stargazer is still with us,communicate withe her about how she is faring and what does she fell about the "new acquaintances"she has been making.
>You start toward Mayohiga.
>Along the way, you check Stargazer and find she is still hiding in her cactus.
>Not a lot happens as you make your way toward the hidden village. You're getting good at find your way there by now, and not much happens along the way. It does seem that faeries along the way are getting a bit wild; there's more stray danmaku in the air than you normally see. THey tend to so that when they sense an incident on the horizon.
>Eventually you reach Mayohiga, and it is as quiet and seemingly empty as always.
>_
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>Poke around the place keeping an eye out for anyone.
>"Hello, anyone home?!"
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>Poke around the place keeping an eye out for anyone.
>"Hello, anyone home?!"
>You call out, and Mayohiga is as quiet and still as ever.
>_
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>You call out, and Mayohiga is as quiet and still as ever.
>_
// >You start toward Mayohiga.
>Along the way, you check Stargazer and find she is still hiding in her cactus.
>Not a lot happens as you make your way toward the hidden village. You're getting good at find your way there by now, and not much happens along the way. It does seem that faeries along the way are getting a bit wild; there's more stray danmaku in the air than you normally see. THey tend to so that when they sense an incident on the horizon.
>Eventually you reach Mayohiga, and it is as quiet and seemingly empty as always.
>_
//
> Then fly straight for the " Mayohiga Manor" and enter it while announcing our presence and calling out for Tojiko.
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// //
> Then fly straight for the " Mayohiga Manor" and enter it while announcing our presence and calling out for Tojiko.
>There's no faeries here, they were along the way. Schmeck.
>You make your way toward the manor and find it is as stately as ever. Looking around, you don't see Tojiko or anyone anywhere.
>_
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>There's no faeries here, they were along the way. Schmeck.
>You make your way toward the manor and find it is as stately as ever. Looking around, you don't see Tojiko or anyone anywhere.
>_
> Anything particular to notice or different when we landed in Mayohiga?
> Have we already checked Yukari's Study where we meet with Yukari and where Ran escorted Sakuya to?
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>Return to where we met with Yukari.
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> Anything particular to notice or different when we landed in Mayohiga?
> Have we already checked Yukari's Study where we meet with Yukari and where Ran escorted Sakuya to?
>Return to where we met with Yukari.
>You head inside, and look around you think you can hear muffled conversation down one of the halls on the first floor.
>_
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>Follow the sounds of conversation and knock on any necessary doors.
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>Follow the sounds of conversation and knock on any necessary doors.
> Take slow and soft steps to approach the door or entrance as not to bother the speakers,though.
> Any useful and involving bits or are they private and to be respected concerns?
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> Take slow and soft steps to approach the door or entrance as not to bother the speakers,though.
> Any useful and involving bits or are they private and to be respected concerns?
>Quietly approach, leading into a small hallway, and hear Tojiko saying, "Honestly, she isn't that bad. A little spastic, certainly, but outside of that she's a sweetheart, most of the time."
>_
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>Burst through the door. "Did I hear someone talking strawberries?!"
>Knock on the doorframe.
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>Burst through the door. "Did I hear someone talking strawberries?!"
>Knock on the doorframe.
// Highlights on "...relaxed enough...so we receive a a fair chance to hear out..." //
> Go through with knocking,but at a relaxed enough pace so we receive a chance to hear out a clearer reply .
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>Burst through the door. "Did I hear someone talking strawberries?!"
>Knock on the doorframe.
// Highlights on "...relaxed enough...so we receive a a fair chance to hear out..." //
> Go through with knocking,but at a relaxed enough pace so we receive a chance to hear out a clearer reply .
>"Aside from the fires," Ran says as you knock while gliding in. You see that she and Tojiko are seated at a table, sharing a pot of tea. Chen sits in a corner, looking grumpy. She looks markedly more grumpy as you walk in. "Ah," Ran says.
>_
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>"Aside from the fires," Ran says as you knock while gliding in. You see that she and Tojiko are seated at a table, sharing a pot of tea. Chen sits in a corner, looking grumpy. She looks markedly more grumpy as you walk in. "Ah," Ran says.
>_
> Hail each of the 3 individually starting from Tojiko...
> ...and ,unless they object,go take a seat at the table ,or at least get by them if no seat is available...
> ...pause,then ask if Yukari has had the time to bring them any news or explanations about " Our current Incident-Resolving Approach for this In-Between Dimension one ".
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> Hail each of the 3 individually starting from Tojiko...
> ...and ,unless they object,go take a seat at the table ,or at least get by them if no seat is available...
> ...pause,then ask if Yukari has had the time to bring them any news or explanations about " Our current Incident-Resolving Approach for this In-Between Dimension one ".
>"Ah, welcome," says Ran. Chen just gives you a nasty look.
>"You're still in one piece, that's good." Tojiko says.
>You have a seat at the table. Ran nudges a plate of rice crackers toward you.
>"We've not heard anything, no," Tojiko says. "Frankly, we were a little worried."
>_
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>"Ah, welcome," says Ran. Chen just gives you a nasty look.
>"You're still in one piece, that's good." Tojiko says.
>You have a seat at the table. Ran nudges a plate of rice crackers toward you.
>"We've not heard anything, no," Tojiko says. "Frankly, we were a little worried."
>_
> Thank Ran for offering the snack,then say : " Well,I come back here to also bring the good news that ,by going there the last time as a coordinated investigation group of 4, we made some important discoveries and breakthroughs in the Watery In-Between Hakurei Barrier Dimension ...
> ... and indeed those are giving us the the means to reach,explore and eventually resolve the Source of the Incident...
>... of course via a,currently under-building, Fit Exploration-Resolution Team with all the due needed preparations and offered help".
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>"Sorry for dissapearing on you, we explored so far in the water world that when I left it I was on the other side of Gensokyo. We managed to find something promising in there and I was making some preperations to investigate it in earnest. There's some strange trees in there, and we found a ring of them that if someone steps into the center of, Yukari reckons it'll transport you somewhere else. The whole thing gives me an ominous feeling but it's the best lead we've got now."
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>"Sorry for dissapearing on you, we explored so far in the water world that when I left it I was on the other side of Gensokyo. We managed to find something promising in there and I was making some preperations to investigate it in earnest. There's some strange trees in there, and we found a ring of them that if someone steps into the center of, Yukari reckons it'll transport you somewhere else. The whole thing gives me an ominous feeling but it's the best lead we've got now."
>"That does sound ominous," says Tojiko, frowning. "Do you think it'll be alright?"
>_
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>"Frankly, I have no idea. Though I might be able to get at least a clue of what I'm walking into thanks to Patchouli, who's rejiggering her device for another use to analyse these weird trees. And I won't be going in alone, I've put together a motley crew to explore these uncharted waters. Shou and Sakuya have agreed to come with me, and you're more than welcome to join us as well."
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>"Frankly, I have no idea. Though I might be able to get at least a clue of what I'm walking into thanks to Patchouli, who's rejiggering her device for another use to analyse these weird trees. And I won't be going in alone, I've put together a motley crew to explore these uncharted waters. Shou and Sakuya have agreed to come with me, and you're more than welcome to join us as well."
>"I can't breath underwater," Tojiko says.
>"Are you not a ghost?" Ran inquires. "I wouldn't think you'd need to breath at all."
>"That's a different matter," says Tojiko. "This said, I am a little interested in seeing this phantom world for myself..."
>_
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>"Don't worry, Yukari seems to have worked out a solution for the whole being able to breathe thing. She had Sakuya in a bubble that she could even throw knives through safely somehow."
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>"Don't worry, Yukari seems to have worked out a solution for the whole being able to breathe thing. She had Sakuya in a bubble that she could even throw knives through safely somehow."
>"It is perfectly safe," Ran adds.
>"Well, I suppose that would help," says Tojiko.
>_
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>"It is perfectly safe," Ran adds.
>"Well, I suppose that would help," says Tojiko.
>_
> " In fact Yukari is also preparing helping us out for the final retrieval back home".
> " Oh,and by now,by time we arrive at the Mansion it should be about time for Patchouli to be ready as well...or at least with fairly little time to spare waiting ".
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> " In fact Yukari is also preparing helping us out for the final retrieval back home".
> " Oh,and by now,by time we arrive at the Mansion it should be about time for Patchouli to be ready as well...or at least with fairly little time to spare waiting ".
>"Well, I suppose I've come this far," Tojiko says. "The Crown Prince would not forgive me for walking away now."
>"You don't walk," Chen says, glaring at Tojiko. You can feel a rising static from Tojiko.
>_
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>Suppress a chuckle.
>"It's great to have you on board. I'm going to owe you something big after this is all over."
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>Suppress a chuckle.
>"It's great to have you on board. I'm going to owe you something big after this is all over."
>"I can imagine," Tojiko says, the charge in the air dispersing a bit, but not quite completely.
>_
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>"Are you all good to head over to the Scalet Devil Mansion? If we head off now then by the time we get back Patchouli will probably be just about done."
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>"Well, I suppose I've come this far," Tojiko says. "The Crown Prince would not forgive me for walking away now."
>"You don't walk," Chen says, glaring at Tojiko. You can feel a rising static from Tojiko.
>_
//" Longer-Paused" at some extent for reflection,waiting-on the presence Purvis GM/Parser and posting by other player(s) like Yaersulf ; mostly there have been and there are going to be priority in physical activities over digital one "//
> Speak with reconciliation-seeking gaze, expression ,tone ,not weak or inconclusive one though,going between and directed to Chen-> then Tojiko :" Well now for the good sake of good and fair clarity and nothing inconclusive or excessive... all moving and directing and turning about,whatever backed-up movements and actions capable of ,.to start and proceed moving about for a good cause is certainly good , freely and willingly; perseverance in moving about is certainly better,and steering and cooperating as well ...
> Gaze to Ran : she is...?
> Take a couple of crackers,with a thumbs-up and some smile to Ran, for the fly-trip to the "Great Knowledge Library in the Greater Citadel-like Mansion,and for the explaining and smoothing over indirectly,with Tojiko.
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//" Longer-Paused" at some extent for reflection,waiting-on the presence Purvis GM/Parser and posting by other player(s) like Yaersulf ; mostly there have been and there are going to be priority in physical activities over digital one "//
> Speak with reconciliation-seeking gaze, expression ,tone ,not weak or inconclusive one though,going between and directed to Chen-> then Tojiko :" Well now for the good sake of good and fair clarity and nothing inconclusive or excessive... all moving and directing and turning about,whatever backed-up movements and actions capable of ,.to start and proceed moving about for a good cause is certainly good , freely and willingly; perseverance in moving about is certainly better,and steering and cooperating as well ...
> Gaze to Ran : she is...?
> Take a couple of crackers,with a thumbs-up and some smile to Ran, for the fly-trip to the "Great Knowledge Library in the Greater Citadel-like Mansion,and for the explaining and smoothing over indirectly,with Tojiko.
>"What." Chen says, quirking her eyebrows. You think you make have actually confused her out of her spite for a moment.
>"We must be gracious when we lost, Chen," Ran says.
>Chen flattens her ears. "I didn't lose, she just beat me once, that's all!"
>"Are you all good to head over to the Scalet Devil Mansion? If we head off now then by the time we get back Patchouli will probably be just about done."
>"Ah, Chen and I will not be joining you," Ran says. "There is nothing we can contribute."
>"Hope you get soaked," Chen grumbles.
>"Chen..."
>"I didn't lose!"
>_
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>"What." Chen says, quirking her eyebrows. You think you make have actually confused her out of her spite for a moment.
>"We must be gracious when we lost, Chen," Ran says.
>Chen flattens her ears. "I didn't lose, she just beat me once, that's all!"
>"Ah, Chen and I will not be joining you," Ran says. "There is nothing we can contribute."
>"Hope you get soaked," Chen grumbles.
>"Chen..."
>"I didn't lose!"
>_
> To Ran :" Well,you have sure contributed with gratitude by hospitality,especially for Tojiko."
> Eat the already taken Crackers.
> To Tojiko :" If we start off for the Mansion soon enough,we should be in time to both gather the member of the Team waiting there and hear out Patchouli's results with her investigation"
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>"If you think getting soaked's a problem you wouldn't last a second where we're going."
>"Shall we get going then Tojiko?"
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> To Ran :" Well,you have sure contributed with gratitude by hospitality,especially for Tojiko."
> Eat the already taken Crackers.
> To Tojiko :" If we start off for the Mansion soon enough,we should be in time to both gather the member of the Team waiting there and hear out Patchouli's results with her investigation"
>"Oh, it was nothing," Ran says.
>The crackers are nice, they have a mild saltiness to them.
>"If you think getting soaked's a problem you wouldn't last a second where we're going."
>"Shall we get going then Tojiko?"
>Chen just sticks her tongue out at you.
>"I suppose," says Tojiko. "Thank you for tea, Ran, it was delicious."
>"It was a pleasure," Ran says.
>_
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>"Oh, it was nothing," Ran says.
>The crackers are nice, they have a mild saltiness to them.
>Chen just sticks her tongue out at you.
>"I suppose," says Tojiko. "Thank you for tea, Ran, it was delicious."
>"It was a pleasure," Ran says.
>_
> Say the final thanks and goodbyes before leaving.
> Fly carefully back to the Mansion, where we left Shou waiting,together with Tojiko.
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> Say the final thanks and goodbyes before leaving.
> Fly carefully back to the Mansion, where we left Shou waiting,together with Tojiko.
>You leave Mayohiga behind, with Chen blowing a raspberry in your wake.
>The flight back is as long as the one that brought you there; at this point you're pretty familiar with the route and doubt you'll forget it for a very long time. Tojiko follows along quietly; though at one point you catch a glimpse of her nibbling on a rice cracker she took with her.
>Returning to Scarlet Devil Mansion, you find Meiling at the gate, going through a series of stretches. Shou doesn't seem to be anywhere around.
>_
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>Wave to Meiling.
>"It's me, the real Captain Minamitsu Murasa, once again."
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>Wave to Meiling.
>"It's me, the real Captain Minamitsu Murasa, once again."
>"Hey Captain," Meiling calls as you approach.
>"Hello Miss Meiling!" Tojiko calls back.
>Meiling just waves to you both.
>_
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>"Mind if we just head on in? Patchouli should be expecting us."
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>"Mind if we just head on in? Patchouli should be expecting us."
>"Absolutely," says Meiling, opening the gate. "I imagine you know where to find her."
>_
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>Head on in and go straight to the library.
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>Head on in and go straight to the library.
>You pass through the main hall, where you note the faerie maid is still lingering, still laying on her belly with her feet kicked up in the air and her paper now covered with fingerprints and other shapes. She doesn't seem to notice you at all.
>The library is also as you left it, which is less surprising. Making your way toward the middle, you see Patchouli hasn't budged an inch; the gem sets at the corner of the table.
>You also note that Shou is here, sprawled across one of the couches. It seems she was reading something, but has since fallen asleep judging from the book covering her face. Additionally, it seem someone has stacked several small tomes on her forehead.
>_
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>You pass through the main hall, where you note the faerie maid is still lingering, still laying on her belly with her feet kicked up in the air and her paper now covered with fingerprints and other shapes. She doesn't seem to notice you at all.
>The library is also as you left it, which is less surprising. Making your way toward the middle, you see Patchouli hasn't budged an inch; the gem sets at the corner of the table.
>You also note that Shou is here, sprawled across one of the couches. It seems she was reading something, but has since fallen asleep judging from the book covering her face. Additionally, it seem someone has stacked several small tomes on her forehead.
>_
> Approach Shou.
> Do " the stack of several small tomes " on her appears stable enough to be removed 2 piece at a time?
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>Gently remove the books from Shou's head, and if that doesn't wake her up give her a poke.
>"Having a cat nap are we?"
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> Approach Shou.
> Do " the stack of several small tomes " on her appears stable enough to be removed 2 piece at a time?
>You could probably get the whole thing pretty easily, they aren't very big.
>Gently remove the books from Shou's head, and if that doesn't wake her up give her a poke.
>"Having a cat nap are we?"
>You lift up the books balanced on her forehead, and are rewarded with a "Mmmrph?"
>_
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>"I'm back."
>Put the books on the nearest table and address Patchouli.
>"Is the thingamajig ready?"
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>"I'm back."
>Put the books on the nearest table and address Patchouli.
>"Is the thingamajig ready?"
>"Eh?" Shou says, as she starts to take the book off her face.
>You set the books aside and ask Patchouli. She gestures toward the gem.
>"Do you remember how it works?" Tojiko says.
>_
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>"Eh?" Shou says, as she starts to take the book off her face.
>You set the books aside and ask Patchouli. She gestures toward the gem.
>"Do you remember how it works?" Tojiko says.
>_
// Sorta detailed sorta mini know-how+mini general-plan in a sorta rehearsal composition... :note: sorta :note: //
> Pause a bit,look to Tojiko and then,for final confirmation or insight, to Patchouli :" I should, let me resume the past explanation plus experience for a final guarantee...
>"...with the Monitor&Record Process&Conditions of Patchouli's Jewel being the same,it should be be to Reveal&Use it ONLY AND NOT BEFORE NOR AFTER ... "
>"...having landed in the ' Other In-Between-Barrier Dimension ',the ' Gate-Reachable Ominous Unexplored one ' this time ; being in at least Some Proximity with the "Unseen Clergy",or the classification about them Yukari herself goes by ;as little Non-Native Interferences as feasible till the Monitor&Record Jewel is active; Moderate Time-Wise Activation and not even brush the being prolonged..."
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>"Uh, go over there and squeeze it, wait a while squeeze it again and come back?"
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// Sorta detailed sorta mini know-how+mini general-plan in a sorta rehearsal composition... :note: sorta :note: //
> Pause a bit,look to Tojiko and then,for final confirmation or insight, to Patchouli :" I should, let me resume the past explanation plus experience for a final guarantee...
>"...with the Monitor&Record Process&Conditions of Patchouli's Jewel being the same,it should be be to Reveal&Use it ONLY AND NOT BEFORE NOR AFTER ... "
>"...having landed in the ' Other In-Between-Barrier Dimension ',the ' Gate-Reachable Ominous Unexplored one ' this time ; being in at least Some Proximity with the "Unseen Clergy",or the classification about them Yukari herself goes by ;as little Non-Native Interferences as feasible till the Monitor&Record Jewel is active; Moderate Time-Wise Activation and not even brush the being prolonged..."
>"Uh, go over there and squeeze it, wait a while squeeze it again and come back?"
>Tojiko nods. "Right, just checking."
>...Did she forget herself?
>"Don't use it until you're there," Patchouli says, not looking up. "And it's not the Unseen Clergy, probably. Unless you're saying Suwako was wrong."
>_
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>Tojiko nods. "Right, just checking."
>...Did she forget herself?
>"Don't use it until you're there," Patchouli says, not looking up. "And it's not the Unseen Clergy, probably. Unless you're saying Suwako was wrong."
>_
// We should make a "final visit" to Eientei...
also for any additional potentials such as a "Eienteian-Lunarian" helping item, "Treks Manipulation of Good Luck" or a "recruitlent" of a, co-investigator&resolver"...
after asking Sakuya if she wants to come along,since we left them "suspended" ,though someone else should have, already parity "reported back " or they verified on their own,since the time we went investigating after the "kidnapped" Doremy by Mai and Satono //
> " Then they could be those " Angered Tree-Turned Entities " Stargazer was trying to describe when she was trying to explain how she arrived,"cast into it somehow" rather than "arrived " and how she felt constricted going to the Gensokyo she came from into the Watery Dimension In-Between the Hakurei Barrier , and Those Entities ended up in a similar manner after her ...
>...Well,we have means and preparations and group to find out and confirm after crossing over the Tree-Gateway, exploring and with this Monitor&Record Jewel."
> How is Shou faring?
> Apologize to her for the long wait and tell her,and Tojiko of course,that there is still a final visit to make for the final preparations for the departure .
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>"Alright, I may as well get this thing used right away so we can get some information."
>Go to take the gem.
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>"Alright, I may as well get this thing used right away so we can get some information."
>Go to take the gem.
// Yes, let us ALL :cirnotan: get to it and go them.
I am also mostly-assuming go-support for the ( Please Confirm ,even silently if you favourite so, Thanks in Advance) ' Eientei Final Visit, Report (. ' Doremy's Fine Recovery Status, her MISUNDERSTOOD Kidnapping by those 2 OVERZEALOUS Matarajin Dancer-Servants,... ), Asking & Receiving Eventual Help(s),...' " //
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> " Then they could be those " Angered Tree-Turned Entities " Stargazer was trying to describe when she was trying to explain how she arrived,"cast into it somehow" rather than "arrived " and how she felt constricted going to the Gensokyo she came from into the Watery Dimension In-Between the Hakurei Barrier , and Those Entities ended up in a similar manner after her ...
>...Well,we have means and preparations and group to find out and confirm after crossing over the Tree-Gateway, exploring and with this Monitor&Record Jewel."
> How is Shou faring?
> Apologize to her for the long wait and tell her,and Tojiko of course,that there is still a final visit to make for the final preparations for the departure .
>"I have no idea," Patchouli says.
>Shou is looking around, Bleary-eyed. "Oh, don't worry about," she says through a yawn.
>"Alright, I may as well get this thing used right away so we can get some information."
>Go to take the gem.
>You obtain: Monitoring Gem
>_
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>"I have no idea," Patchouli says.
>Shou is looking around, Bleary-eyed. "Oh, don't worry about," she says through a yawn.
>You obtain: Monitoring Gem
>_
> Wait a bit for Shou to be fully awake.
> Repeat the invitation ( which is going to be extended to Sakuya as well ) to Shou if she wish to come along with us,or to wait here our return, till a final visit to make for the final preparations (to Eientei ) and before the departure.
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> Wait a bit for Shou to be fully awake.
> Repeat the invitation ( which is going to be extended to Sakuya as well ) to Shou if she wish to come along with us,or to wait here our return, till a final visit to make for the final preparations (to Eientei ) and before the departure.
>It takes Shou a few moments to get her bearings. When you make an offer for her to come, she frowns thoughtfully. "Wouldn't I drown without Yukari's help?"
>"Are you able bring other people over?" Tojiko asks.
>_
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>"Uh, good question. Last time I think Yukari just kind of followed me."
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>"Uh, good question. Last time I think Yukari just kind of followed me."
>"Ah, we'll ask her," says Tojiko.
>"We shouldn't bother her," Shou says. "She seems rather testy today."
>_
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>"Alright I'll just get this done for now."
>Do we travel faster by swimming or flying?
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>"Alright I'll just get this done for now."
>Do we travel faster by swimming or flying?
>It would be faster to fly there first.
>_
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>"I shouldn't be too long, you might want to find Sakuya while I'm gone."
>Leave the mansion and fly to the equivalent location of the ring of trees.
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>"I shouldn't be too long, you might want to find Sakuya while I'm gone."
>Leave the mansion and fly to the equivalent location of the ring of trees.
>"I'll see if I can find her," says Tojiko.
>You depart, leaving the mansion behind; Meiling giving you a wave as you do, and head northward, then a bit eastward. It takes you a couple minutes to find a point that you think it close; the tree line is a little different when it's not caught in the current and when the ring you're looking for isn't actually there. But you think you find an equivalent point, things look familiar.
>_
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>Concentrate and shift over to the water world.
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>Concentrate and shift over to the water world.
>It takes a few moments of focus, but you're well getting used to it by now.
>Opening your eyes, you can see the flooded world around you, feel that presence is unchanged as always, and see the the ring of trees not too far in front of you.
>_
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>Swim over to the ring of trees and stay just outside it.
>Activate Patchouli's gem.
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>"I'll see if I can find her," says Tojiko.
>You depart, leaving the mansion behind; Meiling giving you a wave as you do, and head northward, then a bit eastward. It takes you a couple minutes to find a point that you think it close; the tree line is a little different when it's not caught in the current and when the ring you're looking for isn't actually there. But you think you find an equivalent point, things look familiar.
>_
// Perhaps a +1 from Eientei, (5 in total),if we receive another willing helper from it besides an helpful item or advice when we go,report back and explain this there , would be too much for Yukari who also has to prepare and pick out the dimensional,intervals to send us on the trip back home... we shall see when we call back and request it of her //
> Think back and consider : Yukari ,together with Sakuya and ourselves,did agree and confirm to made all useful possible preparations ,bring all fit helping people and made no limitations as far as the possible...thus she "should" not have issue to "border-insulate and gap-teleport" 2 or 3 more,like Tojiko and Shou, in addition to Sakuya if we explain to her we have to put them and bring along under those category ...
> Shift " as spiritually incorporeal as possible " and let our mind and soul be more at peace...
> When we are self-displaced there,locate and navigate close to the "Ominous Circle o' Trees Gateway".
> ...Does something(s) feels different on the way and at the Circle o' Tree Entities ? Ask this to Stargazer both on the way to it and arrived at ait as well.
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Iirc we already had Tojiko go and tell Eientei what happened.
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>Swim over to the ring of trees and stay just outside it.
>Activate Patchouli's gem.
>Moving close, you activate the gem.
// Perhaps a +1 from Eientei, (5 in total),if we receive another willing helper from it besides an helpful item or advice when we go,report back and explain this there , would be too much for Yukari who also has to prepare and pick out the dimensional,intervals to send us on the trip back home... we shall see when we call back and request it of her //
> Think back and consider : Yukari ,together with Sakuya and ourselves,did agree and confirm to made all useful possible preparations ,bring all fit helping people and made no limitations as far as the possible...thus she "should" not have issue to "border-insulate and gap-teleport" 2 or 3 more,like Tojiko and Shou, in addition to Sakuya if we explain to her we have to put them and bring along under those category ...
> Shift " as spiritually incorporeal as possible " and let our mind and soul be more at peace...
> When we are self-displaced there,locate and navigate close to the "Ominous Circle o' Trees Gateway".
> ...Does something(s) feels different on the way and at the Circle o' Tree Entities ? Ask this to Stargazer both on the way to it and arrived at ait as well.
>You are already pretty close to the trees, and....you aren't sure if anything feels different. You remember that you steps into the ring, just a little, and got a sense that there was something there, something beyond your sense.
>Stargazer is slow to respond, it seems she has been paying little attention to the outside world; she seems to feel more surprised by your words than anything at first. After she sorts herself out, you get a sense of trepidation from her.
>_
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Iirc we already had Tojiko go and tell Eientei what happened.
// I had forgotten about sending her in our place to report back,thanks for the reminder,but what about asking Eientei for a possible additional help after explaining them the latest discoveries,the need for preparations and team-assembly for the "exploring incident-resolving expedition team into a mysterious dimension"? //
>Moving close, you activate the gem.
>You are already pretty close to the trees, and....you aren't sure if anything feels different. You remember that you steps into the ring, just a little, and got a sense that there was something there, something beyond your sense.
>Stargazer is slow to respond, it seems she has been paying little attention to the outside world; she seems to feel more surprised by your words than anything at first. After she sorts herself out, you get a sense of trepidation from her.
>_
> If this is the closest we can get and no further for safety...keep holding the Gem out for activation just enough,then pocket it again for deactivation.
> To Stargazer :" Is it still the same sense of " Dread Ominous" from before or do you find it...changed?"
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>Wait a couple of minutes where we are.
>Deactivate the gem.
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> If this is the closest we can get and no further for safety...keep holding the Gem out for activation just enough,then pocket it again for deactivation.
> To Stargazer :" Is it still the same sense of " Dread Ominous" from before or do you find it...changed?"
>Wait a couple of minutes where we are.
>Deactivate the gem.
>You linger a bit, taking to Stargazer. She radiates a sense of unchanging.
>You deactivate the gem.
>_
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>You linger a bit, taking to Stargazer. She radiates a sense of unchanging.
>You deactivate the gem.
>_
> Take a last "inspection" by going around and observing around the "Gateway of the Circling Trees",and then...
> ...return to Gensokyo with the method we have become acquainted with.
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> Take a last "inspection" by going around and observing around the "Gateway of the Circling Trees",and then...
> ...return to Gensokyo with the method we have become acquainted with.
>You take a walk around the circle of trees. You note that it is not a perfect ring, just a rough one that is slightly bowed in from one side. You don't think this is particularly meaningful, but it does make the ring of trees seem more organic.
>Then you return to Gensokyo, leaving the watery world behind. You feel a sense of relief from Stargazer.
>_
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>You take a walk around the circle of trees. You note that it is not a perfect ring, just a rough one that is slightly bowed in from one side. You don't think this is particularly meaningful, but it does make the ring of trees seem more organic.
>Then you return to Gensokyo, leaving the watery world behind. You feel a sense of relief from Stargazer.
>_
> To Stargazer,faithfully :" Be at peace for you are not part of the voyagers but of welcomers waiting for us when we successfully sort out our displacing issues beyond and...beyond."
> Go back to the Mansion,slowing down a bit to greet Meiling or even stop if we encounter anyone else we know,and head straight for the Library where Patchouli is at.
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> To Stargazer,faithfully :" Be at peace for you are not part of the voyagers but of welcomers waiting for us when we successfully sort out our displacing issues beyond and...beyond."
> Go back to the Mansion,slowing down a bit to greet Meiling or even stop if we encounter anyone else we know,and head straight for the Library where Patchouli is at.
>There is a sense of gratefulness from the cactus.
>You return back. Meiling has the gate area to herself; she waves again as you return. Making your way back to the library, you find Tojiko has taken a seat on a couch with a book. Shou seems to be waiting patiently, looking around idly. The latter notices you first and says "Welcome back, Murasa."
>Patchouli, as she tends to do, has not looked up from her book.
>_
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>Wave at Shou.
>Place the gem gently on the table in front of Patchouli.
>"There we go, this should be full of juicy data for you now."
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>Wave at Shou.
>Place the gem gently on the table in front of Patchouli.
>"There we go, this should be full of juicy data for you now."
>You plop the gem on the table. A few seconds pass before Patchouli takes it and sets her book aside. Then she stares into the gem for a few moments.
>"Nothing," she says at length.
>_
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>"Like, I screwed it up nothing? Or a mysterious nothing like last time?"
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>"Like, I screwed it up nothing? Or a mysterious nothing like last time?"
>"You did it correctly, as expected," says Patchouli. "What I mean is, at a glance, there is no sign of substance in this. I could sort through it for awhile, perhaps I'll find something."
>"What does that mean?" says Shou.
>"It means there's not a trace of reality in this measurement," Patchouli says.
>"So it's all fake?" Shou replies.
>"No."
>_
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>Frown.
>"So it's the same as the last time we did this? That's kind of dissapointing. Speaking of, did you manage to work out anything else from what we found last time?"
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>Frown.
>"So it's the same as the last time we did this? That's kind of dissapointing. Speaking of, did you manage to work out anything else from what we found last time?"
>"Not quite," says Patchouli. "I was interrupted."
>"...Sorry," Shou mumbles.
>"Quiet," Patchouli says. "As I was trying to say, there's more nothing here at a glance than the previous one. Less substance, less of anything that could be considered real. Make of that as you will. As for the other sample, I didn't find anything surprising beyond what you already know."
>_
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>"Not quite," says Patchouli. "I was interrupted."
>"...Sorry," Shou mumbles.
>"Quiet," Patchouli says. "As I was trying to say, there's more nothing here at a glance than the previous one. Less substance, less of anything that could be considered real. Make of that as you will. As for the other sample, I didn't find anything surprising beyond what you already know."
>_
> To Patchouli :"This could have to do with memories,as Doremy the Baku had previously claimed...we shall see after we start exploring beyond that Circling Trees Gateway"
> To Shou :" As we are now, we can either speed up the departure by gathering together,the 4 of us considering Sakuya, and then asking Yukari for the additional insulations and transportations...but we could also postpone it for a bit by by making a final preparation stop at Eientei and asking them,who have already helped some and are still willing, for an additional help or advice,"
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>"More nothing eh? That could mean we're on the right track. Thanks for your help Patchouli."
>Address Tojiko and Shou. "Alright team, it's not much but I think that's all we'll get to know about what we're walking into before we get there. Let's find Sakuya and make ready to cast off into the unknown."
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>"More nothing eh? That could mean we're on the right track. Thanks for your help Patchouli."
>Address Tojiko and Shou. "Alright team, it's not much but I think that's all we'll get to know about what we're walking into before we get there. Let's find Sakuya and make ready to cast off into the unknown."
>Patchouli gives a nod, returning to her book.
>"I think she is still cleaning that gallery from before," says Shou.
>_
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>"Alright, let's go get her."
>With Shou and Tojiko in tow, go to the gallery where Sakuya is probably cleaning.
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>"Alright, let's go get her."
>With Shou and Tojiko in tow, go to the gallery where Sakuya is probably cleaning.
>You make your way back toward the gallery, but do not make it that far. Instead, as you go down the western hallway from the main entrance, you spy Sakuya making her way toward the main hall. She pauses and bows. "Is it time to go?" she says.
>_
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>"Yep, Patchouli didn't manage to find much unfortunately. Just that 'there's even more nothing around there.'"
>With our assembled crew, head out to the front gates.
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>"Yep, Patchouli didn't manage to find much unfortunately. Just that 'there's even more nothing around there.'"
>With our assembled crew, head out to the front gates.
>Sakuya nods, and you head out.
>Returning to the front gate, things are about as quiet as you left them. Meiling seems to be polishing the front gate's bars as you step out. She gives you a polite nod.
>_
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>Sakuya nods, and you head out.
>Returning to the front gate, things are about as quiet as you left them. Meiling seems to be polishing the front gate's bars as you step out. She gives you a polite nod.
>_
// 2-Choice Survey for " 1. Speedy Departure VS 2. Final Eientei Stop for Final Explanation + Preparation " //
> Say our goodbyes to Meiling and then stop a reasonable distance away from the Mansion's Gate.
> Genuinely : " As we are now, we can either speed up the departure by reaching the Equivalent Gensokyo's Spot of the Circling-Tree Gateway fairly nearby,call on and ask Yukari for the additional insulations plus transportations, and then effectively set sails off ... BUT we could also postpone it for a bit by making a final preparation stop at Eientei in the manner of completing the past explanations and try requesting of them,who had already helped out and had been helped some during this Pre-Incident , an useful additional help or advice,"
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I don't think it's really worth going to Eientei. I don't remember Murasa being familiar enough with any of them that she'd be able to recruit them for this.
>Conduct a Yukari summoning ritual.
>Loudly proclaim "Alright Yukari, we're actually ready this time if you're still listening."
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>Conduct a Yukari summoning ritual.
>Loudly proclaim "Alright Yukari, we're actually ready this time if you're still listening."
>After a moment, the gap opens once more, and Yukari steps out. She seems less frazzled than before, but you have the suspicion this may be more of her putting on airs than actual reality.
>"Well, if you two have everything in order," Yukari says.
>"Four," Sakuya says. "I believe Shou and Tojiko will be accompanying us."
>Yukari frowns. "Why?"
>_
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>After a moment, the gap opens once more, and Yukari steps out. She seems less frazzled than before, but you have the suspicion this may be more of her putting on airs than actual reality.
>"Well, if you two have everything in order," Yukari says.
>"Four," Sakuya says. "I believe Shou and Tojiko will be accompanying us."
>Yukari frowns. "Why?"
>_
// Within a "more discreet meeting " we should also "discreetly reflect ,know and investigate upon " that "Okina's nearly completed ingredient list for an secret and important helpful project(with the collaboration of Doremy) involving Satono (as far as we know ; only murasa,Tojiko,Okina and her were present when we parted ways returning to Gensokyo) and Mai //
> With True Honesty :" If it is feasible to ,with prudent safety and without recklessness, bring over a very trusted and capable pair of others more over There and beyond There by That Gate...
> ... Ominous unchartered waters lie ahead ,so to help each other uncover their mystery and interferences ,to prevent or repair whatever threatens Gensokyo ; this I why we are willing to come together with 2 more ,if their safety may be justly guaranteed as with Sakuya ".
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>"There's nothing I can't accomplish with a trusted crew by my side. And I can't think of better crewmates to brave unknown waters with!"
>Put a hand on each of Shou and Tojiko's shouldes and nod assuredly.
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> With True Honesty :" If it is feasible to ,with prudent safety and without recklessness, bring over a very trusted and capable pair of others more over There and beyond There by That Gate...
> ... Ominous unchartered waters lie ahead ,so to help each other uncover their mystery and interferences ,to prevent or repair whatever threatens Gensokyo ; this I why we are willing to come together with 2 more ,if their safety may be justly guaranteed as with Sakuya ".
>"There's nothing I can't accomplish with a trusted crew by my side. And I can't think of better crewmates to brave unknown waters with!"
>Put a hand on each of Shou and Tojiko's shouldes and nod assuredly.
>"And what are they going to contribute?" says Yukari.
>_
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>"Well it seems like whatever we're going up against is probably water type, so Tojiko's got type advantage for one thing. And don't get me started on Shou's curvy lazers."
>"Shou and I have been on a successful interdimensional voyage together before, and while I know she seems like a friendly kitty cat she's a tiger through and through and you wouldn't want to mess with her."
>"Tojiko's stuck with me through thick and thin so far with all this going on today, and has proven herself very helpful indeed. And she can throw lightning which is pretty cool."
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>"Well it seems like whatever we're going up against is probably water type, so Tojiko's got type advantage for one thing. And don't get me started on Shou's curvy lazers."
>"Shou and I have been on a successful interdimensional voyage together before, and while I know she seems like a friendly kitty cat she's a tiger through and through and you wouldn't want to mess with her."
>"Tojiko's stuck with me through thick and thin so far with all this going on today, and has proven herself very helpful indeed. And she can throw lightning which is pretty cool."
>"I see..." Yukari says, clearly unconvinced. "Well, it's up to you, I suppose."
>_
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>"I see..." Yukari says, clearly unconvinced. "Well, it's up to you, I suppose."
>_
> " Yes , they are going to helpfully contribute , but not on a pre-planned scale mostly because of the Mystery we should have to investigate&explore before ".
> " To ease out a bit the 1st part of the Voyage , shall we move closer to the ' Gensokyo' s Equivalent Spot to the Ominous Circle o' Trees Gateway ' before the final helpful accommodations ? "
> Unless reasonably objected ,move closer to that or be transported by Yukari there.
> Tell-Feel ,and tell Yukari as well ,to Stargazer you are going to entrust her to Yukari until we get back from this Voyage.
> Specify that, for any far-out eventualities , the one closest to Stargazer is Utsuho Reiuji who can also be found at the Kappa Village,especially at the Kappa University.
> Temporarily Entrust Stargazer to Yukari while saying goodbyes and thanks to them both .
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>"I am the captain, after all."
>"I think both of them will need a bubble like Sakuya's though if that's possible."
>Before doing anything with Stargazer ask her "Stargazer you want to come with us?"
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> " Yes , they are going to helpfully contribute , but not on a pre-planned scale mostly because of the Mystery we should have to investigate&explore before ".
> " To ease out a bit the 1st part of the Voyage , shall we move closer to the ' Gensokyo' s Equivalent Spot to the Ominous Circle o' Trees Gateway ' before the final helpful accommodations ? "
> Unless reasonably objected ,move closer to that or be transported by Yukari there.
> Tell-Feel ,and tell Yukari as well ,to Stargazer you are going to entrust her to Yukari until we get back from this Voyage.
> Specify that, for any far-out eventualities , the one closest to Stargazer is Utsuho Reiuji who can also be found at the Kappa Village,especially at the Kappa University.
> Temporarily Entrust Stargazer to Yukari while saying goodbyes and thanks to them both .
>"I am the captain, after all."
>"I think both of them will need a bubble like Sakuya's though if that's possible."
>Before doing anything with Stargazer ask her "Stargazer you want to come with us?"
>"I expected, yes," says Yukari.
>You make inquires toward the cactus, and it radiates a powerful sense of not wanting to go.
>_
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> Specify that, for any far-out eventualities , the one closest to Stargazer is Utsuho Reiuji who can also be found at the Kappa Village,especially at the Kappa University.
> Temporarily Entrust Stargazer to Yukari while saying goodbyes and thanks to them both .
>Do these things.
>Head over to the rough proximity of the where the ring of trees would be in the forest of magic with our small crowd.
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>Do these things.
>Head over to the rough proximity of the where the ring of trees would be in the forest of magic with our small crowd.
>Yukari accepts the cactus. "I'll keep her safe as I can," says Yukari. Stargazer seems to be satisfied.
>You lead the group back into the Forest of Magic, seeing out the area where the ring of trees can be on the found on the other side. Shou and Tojiko follow along quietly, and see to be a little confused about stopping here. Sakuya seems to recognize where this is, or at least worked it out.
>"Are we all ready?" says Yukari.
>_
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>Yukari accepts the cactus. "I'll keep her safe as I can," says Yukari. Stargazer seems to be satisfied.
>You lead the group back into the Forest of Magic, seeing out the area where the ring of trees can be on the found on the other side. Shou and Tojiko follow along quietly, and see to be a little confused about stopping here. Sakuya seems to recognize where this is, or at least worked it out.
>"Are we all ready?" says Yukari.
>_
> Pause to look over at the others in askance ,and if they are agreeing ,add : " As long as you have granted ' 3 protective insulations on ' , we should be alrighty prepared and as near as possible to the relay point for The Gateway ... "
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>Look to the rest of our crew.
>"I'm as ready as I can be I think. How about the rest of you?"
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at a relay poi
> Pause to look over at the others in askance ,and if they are agreeing ,od : " As long as you have granted ' 3 protective insulations on ' , we should be alrighty prepared and as near as possible to the relay point for The Gateway ?"
>Look to the rest of our crew.
>"I'm as ready as I can be I think. How about the rest of you?"
>"I think so," Shou says. "I'm still not sure what I'll be able to do, to be honest." Tojiko just nods.
>"If you would be lead the way," Yukari says, "The rest of us will be along in just a moment."
>_
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>"I think so," Shou says. "I'm still not sure what I'll be able to do, to be honest." Tojiko just nods.
>"If you would be lead the way," Yukari says, "The rest of us will be along in just a moment."
>_
> Nod and say to. Sakuya, Shou, Tojiko: " We'll be meeting each other again in a bit for the final gather-up, then"
>
> Focus on the Dimension in-between the Barrier, becoming more and more Spiritual-Ghostly and drift There..
>... once arrived get somehow closer to the Circling Tree Gateway and wait for the others.
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>Focus and do the thing where we travel to the water world.
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>Focus and do the thing where we travel to the water world.
>You close your eyes and start to focus. A moment later, however, you feel something on your shoulders. Then you feel a sensation emanating from in front of you; a feel that you must remember something. Judging from this, and the startled noise Shou just made, Stargazer has chosen to manifest herself.
>You can feel she wants you to remember that you must proceed with perfect courage.
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>Open our eyes and nod to Stargazer.
>"Alright, and I see if I can't find something that explains why you were there too while I'm at it."
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>Open our eyes and nod to Stargazer.
>"Alright, and I see if I can't find something that explains why you were there too while I'm at it."
>You open your eyes, and see the ghostly hakutaku has put her hands on your shoulders. You don't think she is touching you in a physical sense; you're pretty sure she goes through most things. The wispy red ovals that are her eyes look into yours as she continues to radiate that feeling. Then she nods and starts to radiate a feeling of she wants you to come back.
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>"Don't worry, with this crew beside me we'll be back before you know it. Even then I will be careful, who knows what we're up against."
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>"Don't worry, with this crew beside me we'll be back before you know it. Even then I will be careful, who knows what we're up against."
>She nods, stepping back and pulling her hands away.
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> Nod and say to Salutary, Shou, Tojiko: " We'll be meeting each other again in a bit for the final gather-up, then"
> Focus on the Dimension in-between the Barrier, becoming more and more Spiritual-Ghostly and drift There..".
>... once arrived get somehow closer to the Circling Tree Gateway and wait for the others.
> Nod: " We'll be meeting each other again in a bit for the final gather-up, then"
> Become more and more Spiritual-Ghostly and drift in the Dimension In-Between the Barrier...".
>... once arrived get somehow closer to the Circling Tree Gateway and wait for the others.
> Proceed with these as intended with even more courage and determination..
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>Close our eyes once more and shift over to the water world.
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> Proceed with these as intended with even more courage and determination..
>Close our eyes once more and shift over to the water world.
>"I'm sure we'll be right behind you," says Shou.
>Shifting over is becoming almost trivial for you now, you are not sure if this is due to practice, or something more sinister. Regardless, when you feel the weight and chill of the water against you, you open your eyes and see the ring of foreign trees in the flooded forest, the fish still doing their best to avoid it.
>After a few moments, the water around you gets curiously foggy, before the fog coalesces into Tojiko, Shou, and Sakuya. Each is surrounded by a large bubble. Curious, you would have expected to see one of Yukari's gaps. A moment later, Yukari appears, without a bubble but clearly dry and unaffected by the water. You note she left the cactus behind, it seems that she didn't want to be here at all.
>Shou looks around with wide eyes, openly gawking. Tojiko...is trying not to do that, very obviously, but failing.
>"So," Sakuya says, "We believe the Formless One is in there?"
>"Who?" says Shou.
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>"There's an ever-present presence here, I can feel that it's constantly aware of me whenever I'm here. Though I don't think I've ever felt like it was focusing on me. Can you feel it?"
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>"There's an ever-present presence here, I can feel that it's constantly aware of me whenever I'm here. Though I don't think I've ever felt like it was focusing on me. Can you feel it?"
>"We're sure that's the Formless One," Sakuya says.
>"I...think i feel something, yeah," says Shou. "But that doesn't tell us much, does it?"
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>"Not really, no. All we know is that there's something out there, and we might have to deal with it. Hopefully it's willing to talk things out."
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>"Not really, no. All we know is that there's something out there, and we might have to deal with it. Hopefully it's willing to talk things out."
>"...Did you not tell them?" Sakuya says, looking to Yukari.
>"Did you not?" says Yukari. "Frankly, I'm surprised she didn't peek at the letter. I expected she would!"
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// (Gate )Guarding up :meiling: and Compensating by :cirnotan: Fair(ly) longer :extend: Extensive explanation & insights & brief-resume
>"...Did you not tell them?" Sakuya says, looking to Yukari.
>"Did you not?" says Yukari. "Frankly, I'm surprised she didn't peek at the letter. I expected she would!"
>_
> Eye them both ,mainly Yukari,trade some glances with Shou and Tojiko ,Patient Wait for a while for answers or explanations , not that we have neglected to already piece + have hinted together parts of it + also with them both helping out,and yet still more right preparation + awareness IS alike more important precious cargo ...
> ...when they have answered or explained , or even if Silence settles in notwithstanding the Wait ,add :" Well I managed to hint and piece together more hints,indirect ones starting by "the Entrusting of a Yukari's Letter ,just afterwards important Consulting with her, to be Delivered with Privacy to Sakuya Only after seeking and being really helped to be transported there,and with the new and friendly help and company of Tojiko's no less"... granted Consultimgs with Yukari " ...
> ..." all the context in being Dimensionally Displaced Very Deep Watery Displaced here .... the Casual Lingering Presence,hardly focusing and most of times being Imperceptible," mainly the Formless One " mainly , Unbound Apparently Haunting Innocent Spirit-like Manifestation , that is "Stargazer , the Tree-shaped Entities later manifesting themselves after several mirroring manifestation of a Flooded human Village ... "
> " ... in short I had given priority to Research and Experiencing Research and Off-Deck Research mostly but not only thanks to Patchouli but also to Eientei, another 1,later Yukari,Doremy,Suwako ..."
> By the way, Patchouli confirmed and did a bit of warning,warning I joined with my own and with more Prudence, I with hee last Research & Search by this here ghost captain 2nd Scan by her Monitoring Gem... that there is even mostly more nothingness and solid background memories mixed-in, and the likely the Formless One,of the "Mistery Unseen Clergy class as she defined it , BUT also Others Entities like the Tree-like entities who had manifested after "Several Voyages down here" ... those....those alongside the formless one...Stargazer did try her best and describe and remember but had somehow succeeded just fairly recently and so :s a Great Amount of Multiple Angers flaring ,with a Main one, like they were compulsory throwed in and compulsory adapting with a gradual fading in the " Backwaters Watery In-Between Dimensional Plane " after she herself had found hersel stranded here , half- oppressed half-adapting a bit of time she
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>"Oh? Sounds like I missed something in everything that's been going on."
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>"Oh? Sounds like I missed something in everything that's been going on."
>"It wouldn't have really affected anything, anyways," Yukari says.
>"That aside," Sakuya says, "To be honest, we don't know what it is. Only that it's something that will come or will happen or whatever, and that it will involve Yukari. And this seems like as good of a candidate as any. That's why I'm here, we've had an agreement to try to deal with it together."
>"It is little more than gossip, frankly useless in this current situation," Yukari says. "I did mention it in my letter to Sakuya, and I am shocked you didn't read it yourself. Most people would have out of sheer curiosity."
>Shou seems to take this story placidly as every. Tojiko is furrowing her brow a bit.
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>"It wouldn't have really affected anything, anyways," Yukari says.
>"That aside," Sakuya says, "To be honest, we don't know what it is. Only that it's something that will come or will happen or whatever, and that it will involve Yukari. And this seems like as good of a candidate as any. That's why I'm here, we've had an agreement to try to deal with it together."
>"It is little more than gossip, frankly useless in this current situation," Yukari says. "I did mention it in my letter to Sakuya, and I am shocked you didn't read it yourself. Most people would have out of sheer curiosity."
>Shou seems to take this story placidly as every. Tojiko is furrowing her brow a bit.
>_
> Give a general lookover to the group and say : " Well , with this last bit of revelation , we should be about ready for first getting closer to that Ominous Gateway , point to the Circle of Trees , and then step through it together , unless before that there any other final advice or revelation or preparation of course. "
> If everyone is good , move as close as possible to the Circle of Trees without stepping in and await for the rest of the " Expedition Team " to do the same.
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> Give a general lookover to the group and say : " Well , with this last bit of revelation , we should be about ready for first getting closer to that Ominous Gateway , point to the Circle of Trees , and then step through it together , unless before that there any other final advice or revelation or preparation of course. "
> If everyone is good , move as close as possible to the Circle of Trees without stepping in and await for the rest of the " Expedition Team " to do the same.
// Of course there is still Time to perform other Actions a. d ask other Clarifications before the actual. Step-Through //
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>"Oh huh, ok. Well, hopefully we'll know pretty soon what is anyway."
>Do the above.
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> Give a general lookover to the group and say : " Well , with this last bit of revelation , we should be about ready for first getting closer to that Ominous Gateway , point to the Circle of Trees , and then step through it together , unless before that there any other final advice or revelation or preparation of course. "
> If everyone is good , move as close as possible to the Circle of Trees without stepping in and await for the rest of the " Expedition Team " to do the same.
>"Oh huh, ok. Well, hopefully we'll know pretty soon what is anyway."
>Do the above.
>"You're taking this too well, don't you think?" Tojiko says.
>You move closer, the others follow you.
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>"You're taking this too well, don't you think?" Tojiko says.
>You move closer, the others follow you.
>_
> Reply to Tojiko Serenely but also Focused: "Mine might seem a too relaxed somehow outlook but rather than that with it is I am trying, with a level-head and without underestimation, taking on and sharing the right confidence for our Expedition Team, starting from the Planning&Preparations to the Actual 4 of Us Going Through from 1 End to the Other and Back. "
> To all: " All of us ready to Step Through&Explore Together as soon as I finish uttering the 'Let's Sail " to go in Sync... or are there any Last-minute Questions? "
> If there are no questions, say the " Let's Sail ""and Step Through Together.
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>"Maybe I am getting used to Yukari being.... Yukari."
>Turn back to Yukari and Sakuya.
>"Is there anything at all that could be relevant if we run into this thing and it's what you suspect it might be?"
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>"Maybe I am getting used to Yukari being.... Yukari."
>Turn back to Yukari and Sakuya.
>"Is there anything at all that could be relevant if we run into this thing and it's what you suspect it might be?"
>"It is safe to presume it is very dangerous," Sakuya says. "Aside from that, we know little."
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>"Have you had to deal with it before?"
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>"Have you had to deal with it before?"
>"Not directly, no," says Sakuya. "I can't really tell you anything about it, other than it will probably be the death of Yukari if we don't do anything."
>Yukari definitely doesn't care from that phrasing; just the way she carefully does not react to it can tell you that much. Frankly, you'd expect a number of people to be fine with that.
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>"Sounds like we both have some skin in the game. Hopefully that means I'm not going to end up indebted to you after all this."
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>"Sounds like we both have some skin in the game. Hopefully that means I'm not going to end up indebted to you after all this."
>"No no, not at all," says Shou.
>"I'm just finishing something up," Sakuya says. "Don't worry about it.
>"Absolutely," says Tojiko.
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>"And what about you Yukari? No offense but you're the one I'd be most worried about showing up asking for a favour."
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>"And what about you Yukari? No offense but you're the one I'd be most worried about showing up asking for a favour."
>"Why, I would welcome you to worry," Yukari says, her voice sweet as honey. "Isn't it much too soon to be thinking about debts?"
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>"... I shouldn't have asked."
>Return our attention to our assembled crew.
>"She's right about one thing though, right now the most important thing is getting this mess sorted out. Shall we do this?"
>Look to each of our crew in turn.
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>"... I shouldn't have asked."
>Return our attention to our assembled crew.
>"She's right about one thing though, right now the most important thing is getting this mess sorted out. Shall we do this?"
>Look to each of our crew in turn.
>"I don't see why not," Shou says. Tojiko nods in agreement.
>"We won't be able to count on Yukari to rescue us," says Sakuya, "So let's try to be careful."
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>"Sounds like a plan. It'd be wrong of me to do anything but go in first, so I'll start us off."
>Enter the centre of the circle of trees and see what happens.
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>"Sounds like a plan. It'd be wrong of me to do anything but go in first, so I'll start us off."
>Enter the centre of the circle of trees and see what happens.
> Wait...
> Ask yukari if going in separately or together could affect our arrival,if it is indifferent or if it is better to group together since the this first step-in to minimize any chance of incidents.
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>"Sounds like a plan. It'd be wrong of me to do anything but go in first, so I'll start us off."
>Enter the centre of the circle of trees and see what happens.
>You walk into the ring of trees. Nothing happens at first, you simply take a step. Then, as you continue to move, nothing continues to happen.
>The water pressure is different now. Beneath you is a floor of marble with black and white tiles. They form intricate patterns together, weird shapes of black that make you feel as though the white is meant to be the background rather than a part of it. Rich red curtains sway in the current, making walls and a kind of implied room that you stand in, some yards across to the side. There is an old desk here, to the right, waterlogged and barely intact, yet curiously free of any signs of barnacles or the like you would expect. There is a statue of a a fish in the corner, carved as though it were leaping out of the base, toppled and laying on its side. There is a kind of sound in the water, something you can't quite hear. It's not a single constant sound, but a series of them, you think. You aren't sure, you can't quite hear it. Above there is only darkness.
>_
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> Wait...
> Ask yukari if going in separately or together could affect our arrival,if it is indifferent or if it is better to group together since the this first step-in to minimize any chance of incidents.
>You walk into the ring of trees. Nothing happens at first, you simply take a step. Then, as you continue to move, nothing continues to happen.
>The water pressure is different now. Beneath you is a floor of marble with black and white tiles. They form intricate patterns together, weird shapes of black that make you feel as though the white is meant to be the background rather than a part of it. Rich red curtains sway in the current, making walls and a kind of implied room that you stand in, some yards across to the side. There is an old desk here, to the right, waterlogged and barely intact, yet curiously free of any signs of barnacles or the like you would expect. There is a statue of a a fish in the corner, carved as though it were leaping out of the base, toppled and laying on its side. There is a kind of sound in the water, something you can't quite hear. It's not a single constant sound, but a series of them, you think. You aren't sure, you can't quite hear it. Above there is only darkness.
>_
> What is the most constant and discernible about the "series of sounds" . can we make it out and is it like a pointer going off in a specific direction ?
> Is there no sign of the others coming ?
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>Make our way over to the curtains and see if we can look out some windows.
>Is this any place in Gensokyo that we recognise or know of?
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> What is the most constant and discernible about the "series of sounds" . can we make it out and is it like a pointer going off in a specific direction ?
> Is there no sign of the others coming ?
>You can't tell...you can't really put a direction to it.
>You do not see anyone else.
>Make our way over to the curtains and see if we can look out some windows.
>Is this any place in Gensokyo that we recognise or know of?
>You make your way toward the nearest curtains and peek through. Past them, you see another "room" delineated by curtains.
>You have never seen a place like this, even without the flooding. The architecture doesn't look like anything you would expect in Japan; as it were. You've certainly never seen floors of marble tile.
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>Wait a few minutes to see if anybody else appears.
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>Wait a few minutes to see if anybody else appears.
>You linger, and nothing seems to happen.
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>Investigate the statue.
>Investigate the desk, opening up any drawers or cupboards.
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>Investigate the statue.
>Investigate the desk, opening up any drawers or cupboards.
>The statue seems to be made of some kind of stone, maybe granite? It is solid and sturdy at any rate, though terrible worn by the current. It depicts a stylized carp leaping into the air. Honestly, it is kind of gaudy.
>The desk is not long for this world. Made of wood, it is bloated from the water and worn down terribly, parts of it look almost soft to touch, in a rather unpleasant way. You try to open a drawer under the table, and the knob comes off.|
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>How is our sense of direction? Would our navigational skills help prevent us getting lost in a sea of very similar 'rooms'?
>Swim up and see if we can find a roof.
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>How is our sense of direction? Would our navigational skills help prevent us getting lost in a sea of very similar 'rooms'?
>Swim up and see if we can find a roof.
>You have no idea what directions are like here, or how lost you'd become.
>You swim up into the darkness, and after a moment feel you just aren't moving anymore. Looking down, you're about level with the curtains.
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>The statue seems to be made of some kind of stone, maybe granite? It is solid and sturdy at any rate, though terrible worn by the current. It depicts a stylized carp leaping into the air. Honestly, it is kind of gaudy.
>The desk is not long for this world. Made of wood, it is bloated from the water and worn down terribly, parts of it look almost soft to touch, in a rather unpleasant way. You try to open a drawer under the table, and the knob comes off.|
>_
// The nearest set of room-diving curtains has revealed an apparently identical room , so maybe there is a investigative hint(s) to be spotting/finding tied to at least 1 difference in at least 1 of the others,or alternatively it could be tied to at least 1 standing-out identical aspect //
> Return to the "badly waterlogged wood desk" , crouch down enough to look at the bottom of the drawers,and attempt to cautiously reach inside and search the drawers with an hand through the " almost turned soft parts "...
> ... as much caution as quickly pull back if we see or touch or perceive something potentially untowards.
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>Go over and try to lift the statue, could we move it?
>If so move it to the centre of one abitrarily chosen edge of the room.
>Do the rooms seem to be roughly square in shape?
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> Return to the "badly waterlogged wood desk" , crouch down enough to look at the bottom of the drawers,and attempt to cautiously reach inside and search the drawers with an hand through the " almost turned soft parts "...
> ... as much caution as quickly pull back if we see or touch or perceive something potentially untowards.
>You look under the desk and see a few of the draws do lack bottoms, but a couple still have one intact.
>Reaching through the hole you made with a finger, you feel...unpleasantly slimy things. Pulling back your finger, it has some whitish stuff on it you want to wipe off right away. It doesn't hurt or have any kind of special feel other than slimy, it's just gross!
>Go over and try to lift the statue, could we move it?
>If so move it to the centre of one abitrarily chosen edge of the room.
>Do the rooms seem to be roughly square in shape?
>You try to lift the statue. With some effort, you manage to set it upright. You may be able to move it, if you walk it.
>You arbitrarily waggle it close to the center of the edge it is closest to, because you don't want to move it any further than that without a plan.
>From what you've seen, no.
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>Are they similar shapes and sizes to each other?
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>Are they similar shapes and sizes to each other?
>You haven't looked enough to tell. But it didn't seem like it?
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>Let's see if we can't get somewhere at least.
>Arbitrarily designate the edge of the room with the statue to be 'north' side.
>Begin making our way north, drawing open curtains as we go so that we have an uninterrupted view of the statue behind us.
>Stop if we reach a room with anything ineresting in it.
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>Let's see if we can't get somewhere at least.
>Arbitrarily designate the edge of the room with the statue to be 'north' side.
>Begin making our way north, drawing open curtains as we go so that we have an uninterrupted view of the statue behind us.
>Stop if we reach a room with anything ineresting in it.
>You open the curtain where you'ves designated north, and find that is a kind of corridor formed by more curtains. It is perhaps three or four yards across. It continues on for some distance, then makes a turn toward the left. The curtains in this corridor also wave gently in the current, the floor is the same set of black and white marble tiles; the former making stranger and irregular patterns on the floor. As the corner of the corridor is a large brass planter, heavily corroded, with a collection of seaweed in it.
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>Rather than turning with the corridor, open or pull down the curtain at the corner to make one straight path to the north. With the idea that if it's just a straight path from where we started if another of our crew turns up there they should be able to find us, or at least we'll have an easy time finding our way back there.
>Keep going indiscriminately north, making a path as we go.
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> Relabel north as south, in accordance with our fundamental distaste for north.
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> Relabel north as south, in accordance with our fundamental distaste for north.
>You've been thinking of it as North in the sense of up on a map. Thinking on it, you don't feel like you're moving northward at all. This place is so strange that you really weren't even thinking about that...
>Rather than turning with the corridor, open or pull down the curtain at the corner to make one straight path to the north. With the idea that if it's just a straight path from where we started if another of our crew turns up there they should be able to find us, or at least we'll have an easy time finding our way back there.
>Keep going indiscriminately north, making a path as we go.
>You try to open the curtain, and find that it doesn't really slide over. You can just lift it and move under, though. Past it seems to be...an L-shaped "room", this one completely empty.
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>Are the curtains in enough of a state from the water that we could reasonably tear them?
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>Are the curtains in enough of a state from the water that we could reasonably tear them?
>You've not tested them, but they seem to be in pretty good condition, unlike many things here.
>_
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>You've been thinking of it as North in the sense of up on a map. Thinking on it, you don't feel like you're moving northward at all. This place is so strange that you really weren't even thinking about that...
>You try to open the curtain, and find that it doesn't really slide over. You can just lift it and move under, though. Past it seems to be...an L-shaped "room", this one completely empty.
>_
> Take a testing step in and focus then repeat.... no particular presence or perceptions or "currents"?
> If the " interior coast " Is clear, Inspect Inside this "Empty L-Shaped Room " to find out how empty or dead end or "hider in plain sight" really is.
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>"ROAR! MURASA SMASH!"
>Try to tear them off whatever they're attatched to anyway.
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>"ROAR! MURASA SMASH!"
>Try to tear them off whatever they're attatched to anyway.
>You grab on the curtains and tug!
>They do not budge, holding fast to whatever firmament they are attached to. Then you hear a loud rip, as part of the curtain tears and you stumble back.
> Take a testing step in and focus then repeat.... no particular presence or perceptions or "currents"?
> If the " interior coast " Is clear, Inspect Inside this "Empty L-Shaped Room " to find out how empty or dead end or "hider in plain sight" really is.
>You step into the new room to the "south", and nothing bad seems to happen. You can still feel a kind of current swirling through this place. A good portion of room is off to the side, past the corner, you think. You don't see anything of interest from this spot.
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>You grab on the curtains and tug!
>They do not budge, holding fast to whatever firmament they are attached to. Then you hear a loud rip, as part of the curtain tears and you stumble back.
>You step into the new room to the "south", and nothing bad seems to happen. You can still feel a kind of current swirling through this place. A good portion of room is off to the side, past the corner, you think. You don't see anything of interest from this spot.
>_
> Before proceeding further in, turn back to examine the ripped part of the fabric of the curtain and what is support is.
> Afterwards. enter the room again and go off the the side past the corner to see if there is any point of interest or unsualty .
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>How much of the curtain was ripped off?
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>How much of the curtain was ripped off?
>It doesn't seem to be ripped off so much as you put a fairly noticeable rip in it. Large enough to see it from a ways off, you think.
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>It doesn't seem to be ripped off so much as you put a fairly noticeable rip in it. Large enough to see it from a ways off, you think.
>_
> Good! A Landmark beneath and among currents of solid memories and mentality...
> Map it as " 1st-South-R(ipped) -C(urtain) Point ", could as be short-handed as "1st-S-R-C. Point", or possibly fairly similar, then...
>... try and tear off further Without Manhandle a smaller piece of fabric and do Carry it with us, IF feasible at all; it could be useful in the futur3 especially for " Its Conserved Utility UnderWaters", followIng...
>... trying and feeling what is the texture+condition of this 1 single, or is it somehow linked set albeit not seamless, support of the Curtain?
> (//)Whenever ready (//), WHILE checking "in-sight" the. "1st S-R-C-Point, ENTENTEthe room again and going off its side past the corner EXAMINING is any point of interest or unusual or orientation...
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>Fully explore the L shaped room.
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> Good! A Landmark beneath and among currents of solid memories and mentality...
> Map it as " 1st-South-R(ipped) -C(urtain) Point ", could as be short-handed as "1st-S-R-C. Point", or possibly fairly similar, then...
>... try and tear off further Without Manhandle a smaller piece of fabric and do Carry it with us, IF feasible at all; it could be useful in the futur3 especially for " Its Conserved Utility UnderWaters", followIng...
>... trying and feeling what is the texture+condition of this 1 single, or is it somehow linked set albeit not seamless, support of the Curtain?
> (//)Whenever ready (//), WHILE checking "in-sight" the. "1st S-R-C-Point, ENTENTEthe room again and going off its side past the corner EXAMINING is any point of interest or unusual or orientation...
>Fully explore the L shaped room.
>You try to rip off some of the curtain, but it seems like the fabric holds together to when you aren't tearing along its weave.
>You step into the room fully and look around. The floor patterns are the same, though you haven't noticed any repeating among them, you think. The room is mostly empty, but peeking around the corner into the bottom of the L, you see that there is an empty picture frame on the floor. You...think you can hear something. Laughter? It's so faint.
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>Listen more closely to see if we can tell where the laughter is coming from.
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>Listen more closely to see if we can tell where the laughter is coming from.
>You take a moment to listen. There doesn't seem to be an apparent source, at least not immediately. Maybe in another room? The laughter sounds rather happy and innocent; you think it's...a couple children? Not quite teenagers.
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>You take a moment to listen. There doesn't seem to be an apparent source, at least not immediately. Maybe in another room? The laughter sounds rather happy and innocent; you think it's...a couple children? Not quite teenagers.
>_
> Move to the each wall of the room and try each time to discern where the laughter is resounding stronger...
>...note that direction if possible.
> When that is done,or cannot be done,get closer to the "empty picture frame on the floor" in order to examine it.
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>Are we familiar with the classic ghost tradition of disembodied children's laugther?
>Is there any indication around that there was ever anything in the picture frame?
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>Are we familiar with the classic ghost tradition of disembodied children's laugther?
>Is there any indication around that there was ever anything in the picture frame?
>Not from personal experience, but you are aware of it. It doesn't feel like this spot is haunted. But given how weird it is, it certainly could be haunted...
>You look at the frame. While you don't see any conclusive evidence that there was never anything in the frame, you don't see any evidence that it held anything. Taking a closer look, you see it has quite a bit of corrosion along its metal surface. There is a goldish sheen over it, but you think that might has been applied from another metal via some outside world technique. It certainly doesn't resemble anything from Gensokyo.
>_
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>Not from personal experience, but you are aware of it. It doesn't feel like this spot is haunted. But given how weird it is, it certainly could be haunted...
>You look at the frame. While you don't see any conclusive evidence that there was never anything in the frame, you don't see any evidence that it held anything. Taking a closer look, you see it has quite a bit of corrosion along its metal surface. There is a goldish sheen over it, but you think that might has been applied from another metal via some outside world technique. It certainly doesn't resemble anything from Gensokyo.
>_
> No feeling of of " any presence OR ghostliness or extra-sensorial OR an extraneous if fleeting (again like half a day before ) awareness of a being " , beyond the "Distant Children Laughing " who are still laughing...?
>... if the are still laughing note that direction or if they are somehow resounding , IF possible , then TRY to Move to the each wall of the room and try each time to discern where the laughter is resounding stronger... then there must be a part of link with the Very Peculiar but Ever-Present Current
> ...in such cases case is the Current or any like before ,unaligned for paths, or is Sorta-Guiding Aspects through leading back "The Landing Corridor" or even...beyond walls through other rooms?
> When that is done,or cannot be done,get closer to the "empty picture frame on the floor" in order to examine it.
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>Pick the frame up and turn it over to see if there's anything else notable about it.
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> No feeling of of " any presence OR ghostliness or extra-sensorial OR an extraneous if fleeting (again like half a day before ) awareness of a being " , beyond the "Distant Children Laughing " who are still laughing...?
>... if the are still laughing note that direction or if they are somehow resounding , IF possible , then TRY to Move to the each wall of the room and try each time to discern where the laughter is resounding stronger... then there must be a part of link with the Very Peculiar but Ever-Present Current
> ...in such cases case is the Current or any like before ,unaligned for paths, or is Sorta-Guiding Aspects through leading back "The Landing Corridor" or even...beyond walls through other rooms?
> When that is done,or cannot be done,get closer to the "empty picture frame on the floor" in order to examine it.
>Pick the frame up and turn it over to see if there's anything else notable about it.
>The laughter quickly dies out before you can determine anything for sure. It didn't seem to be coming from anywhere in particular, but maybe you just didn't hear it well enough?
>You do note that you seem to have been moving with the current the whole time.
>Picking up the picture frame, you look at the back and see nothing of immediate interest. It seems to have been made by a Yatadera Gifts, according to an imprint on the back.
>_
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>Go south under the next curtain, making a visible tear in it as we go.
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>Go south under the next curtain, making a visible tear in it as we go.
>You follow the current, moving 'southward' and pausing to tear the curtain along the way.
>You come into a roughly rhombus-shaped kind of room, smaller than the previous ones. In one corner, there is some kind of long, metal thing on a wide base that is tipped onto the ground. Opposite of the base, there is what looks like shattered glass and whisps of cloth on an metal frame that encircles the top. It gives you the feel of outside work technology.
>There are sounds in the water, almost like voices. YOu strain your ears to hear, and it feels like a conversation, though you can't make out anything.
>_
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>What is a lamp?
>Do we have even the remotest idea about outside world technology?
>Set the thing upright to see if that helps us have any more idea what it is.
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>What is a lamp?
>Do we have even the remotest idea about outside world technology?
>Set the thing upright to see if that helps us have any more idea what it is.
>A miserable little pile of secrets!
>You understand that you don't understand it. Most of it doesn't even work in Gensokyo, as far as you can tell.
>You set it upright. I kind of reminds you of the candelabras in Scarlet Devil Mansion. THough with busted glass in place of the candle. And deeply corroded. You could probably break it without a lot of trouble, if you didn't mind getting that corrosion all over your hands.
>_
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>Shrug.
>Continue to the next room to the south, tearing the fabric as we go.
>As we continue, be ready to pay close attention to any voices we hear.
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>Shrug.
>Continue to the next room to the south, tearing the fabric as we go.
>As we continue, be ready to pay close attention to any voices we hear.
>As you make your way through the rhombus-shaped room, you think you can make out two voices. It feels like they are havng a conversation, but not quite with each other. Something about...school, maybe? It's hard to make out.
>Coming to the next room, you see that it is shaped roughly like the number 8, though with no holes in the middles. Here and there, you can what look like book bindings scattered about the floor, spines and covers lacking pages between. They seem to be made of outside world material, that soft sort of stretchy stuff that never seems to get soaked.
>The currents here feel off, you think there might be something moving nearby?
>_
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>As you make your way through the rhombus-shaped room, you think you can make out two voices. It feels like they are havng a conversation, but not quite with each other. Something about...school, maybe? It's hard to make out.
>Coming to the next room, you see that it is shaped roughly like the number 8, though with no holes in the middles. Here and there, you can what look like book bindings scattered about the floor, spines and covers lacking pages between. They seem to be made of outside world material, that soft sort of stretchy stuff that never seems to get soaked.
>The currents here feel off, you think there might be something moving nearby?
>_
> Get back to the Inner Entrance of This Room.
> Are the currents here deviating from us instead of accompanying us, then?
> Can the direction where the currents are off or deviating be determined?
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>Freeze and pay very close attention for any signs of movement.
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> Get back to the Inner Entrance of This Room.
> Are the currents here deviating from us instead of accompanying us, then?
> Can the direction where the currents are off or deviating be determined?
>Freeze and pay very close attention for any signs of movement.
>You freeze at the edge of this room and pay attention. There aren't any sounds of note, but there is something off in the current,, it feels like something reasonably solid is...waving about in it? Maybe to the 'west'?
>_
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>Investigate the west section of the room.
>If we don't see anything take a cautious peek under the edge of the west curtain.
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>Investigate the west section of the room.
>If we don't see anything take a cautious peek under the edge of the west curtain.
>You look to the west and don't see anything.
>Looking toward the west, you see a crescent-shaped room; though the near side still bears the 8 shape. In the closer tip of the crescent, you see what appears to be Shou, who is laying on her side and apparently unconscious. The bubble around her is still intact.
>_
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>You look to the west and don't see anything.
>Looking toward the west, you see a crescent-shaped room; though the near side still bears the 8 shape. In the closer tip of the crescent, you see what appears to be Shou, who is laying on her side and apparently unconscious. The bubble around her is still intact.
>_
> Proceed carefully toward Shou until we are near her: is she looking alright?
> Call out to her.
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>Rush to her side and call out.
>"Shou! Are you all right?!"
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> Proceed carefully toward Shou until we are near her: is she looking alright?
> Call out to her.
>Rush to her side and call out.
>"Shou! Are you all right?!"
>You call out, but Shou is not responsive.
>She does not appear to be injured, you don't see any blood around in her bubble or tinging the water.
>_
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>You call out, but Shou is not responsive.
>She does not appear to be injured, you don't see any blood around in her bubble or tinging the water.
>_
> Try to gently touch Shou's Bubble...
>...if it feels dense and sturdy enough ,try to move it a bit.
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>Do the above but if the bubble works like Sakuya's and things can go through it safely, give Shou a gentle poke.
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> Try to gently touch Shou's Bubble...
>...if it feels dense and sturdy enough ,try to move it a bit.
>Do the above but if the bubble works like Sakuya's and things can go through it safely, give Shou a gentle poke.
>You press against it, and find that it you can put your hand through it. You don't think you can movie the bubble itself.
>You reach in and poke Shou. She still feels warm, but is otherwise unresponsive.
>_
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>Give her a firm poke on the cheek, and then if that doesn't work, a good shake.
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>Give her a firm poke on the cheek, and then if that doesn't work, a good shake.
>Shou does not appreciably react to either of these. You do not think she is merely asleep.
>_
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> Is she at least breathing?
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>Shou does not appreciably react to either of these. You do not think she is merely asleep.
>_
> Is she at least breathing?
> Perhaps,if our items have being brought with us,there is something we could be of use to bring her aid...
> Items List.
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>Examine her more closely to see if there's anything strange about her other than he unconciousness.
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> Is she at least breathing?
>She seems to be breathing normally, if a bit shallowly. You are pretty sure it's just due to being unconscious.
> Perhaps,if our items have being brought with us,there is something we could be of use to bring her aid...
> Items List.
>Examine her more closely to see if there's anything strange about her other than he unconciousness.
>Looking Shou over, it doesn't seem like she is hurt or anything. Really, nothing seems out of place at all.
>Your inventory contains
>Nautical hat!
>It is jaunty!
>Nautical blouse
>Fit for a captain, thus fit for you.
>Nautical Dress
>It completes your outfit. You have shorts that look a lot like them, too.
>Black shoes.
>These have a bit of a ship's deck cobbled into the soles, so you can be more comfortable on land.
>Bottomless Dipper
>This dipper has no bottom. When you just can't resist the urge to flood a ship, this will buy some time.
>Anchor
>It's not that heavy; they stop ships by grabbing onto the bottom. If they did it by weight, they'd sink the ship!
> Capsize "Dragging Anchor"
>Toss an anchor, leave a trail of water.
>Drowning Sign "Deep Vortex" (Used)
>Water droplet danmaku swirls around your opponent
>Phantom "Dipper Creeping Close"
>You embrace your ghostly aspect with this survival card.
>Ghost Journal
>This seems to be written by a ghost from the outside world? Is this possible? No, it’s just a novel after all.
>Potted Cactus
>You’ve never seen a plant that looks like a tiny ball with thorns before. It seems to be very tough-looking, and covered with odd wispy fuzz. Stargazer is currently possessing it.
>Square Glass Bottle
>This is a square-shaped bottle made of glass. It is curiously warm to the touch, probably due to the evil spirit trapped inside of it.
>Bottle of Red Sauce
> Marked as Whispering Oni sauce, it promises a slow, mild heat.
>120☼
>This is 120☼
>Compass
>It points toward magnetic north, which is distinct from true north, but good enough.
>Spare Hat
>More than one is nice.
>Harbor Sign "Phantom Ship Harbor"
>Lots of anchors!
>_
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>Apply a small amount of hotsauce to Shou's tongue and see if that gets a reaction.
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>Apply a small amount of hotsauce to Shou's tongue and see if that gets a reaction.
>You take advantage of the airy space to give Shou some hot sauce. She does not react.
>_
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>Take a peek under each of the curtains that make up the walls of this room into the adjacent rooms and see if we can see Tojiko anywhere.
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>Take a peek under each of the curtains that make up the walls of this room into the adjacent rooms and see if we can see Tojiko anywhere.
>You leave the bubble and look into the other rooms. You do not see Tojiko, or anything immediately noteworthy in them.
>_
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>Attempt to gently heft Shou over our shoulder. Are we going to be able to carry her around?
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>Attempt to gently heft Shou over our shoulder. Are we going to be able to carry her around?
>Without having to do it for yourself, you're aware that you can carry Shou. But she is heavy and unwieldy, and will slow you down and tire you out shortly. As well, being in this air bubble, you won't be able to feel the currents.
>_
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>Heft Shou and follow our trail of ripped curtains, taking her back to where we first found ourself in this place.
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>Heft Shou and follow our trail of ripped curtains, taking her back to where we first found ourself in this place.
>You lift up Shou, singling her over your shoulder, and make your way back to the first room, with the desk and the statue. You note the statue has fallen over again.
>_
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> Is possessing Shou an option, or would that destroy one or both of us?
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> Is possessing Shou an option, or would that destroy one or both of us?
>Even assuming everything were normal, that would very likely destroy Shou. And given this place, only heaven knows.
>_
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>Set Shou down in as comfortable a position as the situation allows.
>As a ghost are we able to tell if somebody's spirit is still attached to them?
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>Set Shou down in as comfortable a position as the situation allows.
>As a ghost are we able to tell if somebody's spirit is still attached to them?
>You set her down on the floor. She shouldn't be cramping up or anything like this.
>Not really. But you don't think that's the case, a youkai's spirit is their flesh. Its the same reason why you cannot just possess one without destroying them.
>_
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>She seems to be breathing normally, if a bit shallowly. You are pretty sure it's just due to being unconscious.
>Looking Shou over, it doesn't seem like she is hurt or anything. Really, nothing seems out of place at all.
>Your inventory contains
>Nautical hat!
>It is jaunty!
>Nautical blouse
>Fit for a captain, thus fit for you.
>Nautical Dress
>It completes your outfit. You have shorts that look a lot like them, too.
>Black shoes.
>These have a bit of a ship's deck cobbled into the soles, so you can be more comfortable on land.
>Bottomless Dipper
>This dipper has no bottom. When you just can't resist the urge to flood a ship, this will buy some time.
>Anchor
>It's not that heavy; they stop ships by grabbing onto the bottom. If they did it by weight, they'd sink the ship!
> Capsize "Dragging Anchor"
>Toss an anchor, leave a trail of water.
>Drowning Sign "Deep Vortex" (Used)
>Water droplet danmaku swirls around your opponent
>Phantom "Dipper Creeping Close"
>You embrace your ghostly aspect with this survival card.
>Ghost Journal
>This seems to be written by a ghost from the outside world? Is this possible? No, it’s just a novel after all.
>Potted Cactus
>You’ve never seen a plant that looks like a tiny ball with thorns before. It seems to be very tough-looking, and covered with odd wispy fuzz. Stargazer is currently possessing it.
>Square Glass Bottle
>This is a square-shaped bottle made of glass. It is curiously warm to the touch, probably due to the evil spirit trapped inside of it.
>Bottle of Red Sauce
> Marked as Whispering Oni sauce, it promises a slow, mild heat.
>120☼
>This is 120☼
>Compass
>It points toward magnetic north, which is distinct from true north, but good enough.
>Spare Hat
>More than one is nice.
>Harbor Sign "Phantom Ship Harbor"
>Lots of anchors!
>_
> Fish out the Compass and pace around the room a bit: does it still work or generally react "in the Currents" ?
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>Wait a few minutes and see if Shou does anything other than lie there, while keeping a feel out for any strange currents like those that led us to her.
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> Fish out the Compass and pace around the room a bit: does it still work or generally react "in the Currents" ?
>The compass does not seem to point anywhere. The needle just wobbles around uselessly.
>Wait a few minutes and see if Shou does anything other than lie there, while keeping a feel out for any strange currents like those that led us to her.
>You wait. Shou does not stir, and you don't feel any odd currents here.
>_
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>The compass does not seem to point anywhere. The needle just wobbles around uselessly.
>You wait. Shou does not stir, and you don't feel any odd currents here.
>_
> Then., at least, Shou is undisturbed here and we know where to check up on her for any sign of awakening or important reactions...
>... so Let's Go Back to Explore for "Hinting Particularities" the 8-Shaped Room and chen the Crescent-Shaped Room...
>... while at the same time keep focusing about "Feeling and Gauging the Currents en-route".
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>Before doing so, do our best to write 'Wait here' in hot sauce somewhere on Shou's clothes that she'll notice if she wakes up.
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> Then., at least, Shou is undisturbed here and we know where to check up on her for any sign of awakening or important reactions...
>... so Let's Go Back to Explore for "Hinting Particularities" the 8-Shaped Room and chen the Crescent-Shaped Room...
>... while at the same time keep focusing about "Feeling and Gauging the Currents en-route".
>Before doing so, do our best to write 'Wait here' in hot sauce somewhere on Shou's clothes that she'll notice if she wakes up.
>You put the hot sauce to use and ruin Shou's skirt, the bubble to should keep the message intact. Hopefully that'll come out later...
>You make your way back through all the curtains and such that you had marked previously.
>Nothing seems odd about the currents here at the moment.
>_
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>You put the hot sauce to use and ruin Shou's skirt, the bubble to should keep the message intact. Hopefully that'll come out later...
>You make your way back through all the curtains and such that you had marked previously.
>Nothing seems odd about the currents here at the moment.
>_
> If nothing has been found out of Notice, either Shou's, either Rooms' or Curtains', move on to the Edge of the Adjacent Room... if there is 1 Room or 1 Access in Linear Path in Succession...
> Are we able to again "laughs, conversations, off-currents"... or maybe steps... ?
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>Move four rooms west, keeping an eye out for anything of note and especially an ear out for anything.
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> If nothing has been found out of Notice, either Shou's, either Rooms' or Curtains', move on to the Edge of the Adjacent Room... if there is 1 Room or 1 Access in Linear Path in Succession...
> Are we able to again "laughs, conversations, off-currents"... or maybe steps... ?
>Move four rooms west, keeping an eye out for anything of note and especially an ear out for anything.
>You don't hear anything of note now, it seems that has passed.
>You press 'westward', going through the crescent-shaped room that you found Shou. Past that is an oblong sort of room with another statue, this one of a western-style woman in a kind of robe-like thing you sort of recognize from one of the pictures in the Scarlet Devil Mansion, you think they called them Classicals or something? It is heavily eroded.
>Past that, you come to a star-shaped kind of room, though one of the points are rounded due to the room you just came from. Here, you find what seems to be the remains of a stuffed couch, having rotted and fallen apart in the from the water. You can see metal springs inside of it. Curious, perhaps another outside world thing? You...think you can hear something, distantly? Metal striking metal?
>_
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>Go back quickly and tear the curtains we just passed through, then come back to this room and see if we can still hear the noise.
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>Go back quickly and tear the curtains we just passed through, then come back to this room and see if we can still hear the noise.
>We will presume you marked your passage.
>You can definitely hear it, now that you listen for it. It's hard to triangulate, further into the current?
>_
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>We will presume you marked your passage.
>You can definitely hear it, now that you listen for it. It's hard to triangulate, further into the current?
>_
> Gradually move ,and measure the current, going along the walls of this room to better pin down where the noises are coming .
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> Gradually move ,and measure the current, going along the walls of this room to better pin down where the noises are coming .
>You move...and you think you can feel some oddities in the current toward the south. The sounds are definitely coming from that direction, you determined.
>_
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>Move to the room to the south, marking the curtain once more.
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>Move to the room to the south, marking the curtain once more.
>You move south, coming to a roughly triangular room which seems to be home to an empty, tipped over shelf. The sounds are further southward, you think.
>_
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>You move south, coming to a roughly triangular room which seems to be home to an empty, tipped over shelf. The sounds are further southward, you think.
>_
> Spare a curious looking-over glance to the tipped over shelf and the empty room,then proceed ,careful and aware, towards the odd current southwards.
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>Move to the room to the south, marking the curtain once more.
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> Spare a curious looking-over glance to the tipped over shelf and the empty room,then proceed ,careful and aware, towards the odd current southwards.
>Move to the room to the south, marking the curtain once more.
>You glance at the shelf. It has suffered quite a bit of water damage, but it is holding together better than the desk was. You suspect it was treated better, or perhaps the wood just takes to long exposure to saltwalter.
>You move southward, and can feel the currents are getting quite disturbed. You pass into the next room, ripping the curtain.
>You kind of note the room is trapezoid-shaped, but that barely holds your attention. What does hold your attention is Sakuya, near the middle of the room, a knife in each hand as she swings, slashes, and stabs at empty air. Her eyes are narrowed and focused on a supposed opponent in front of her. As you watch she lunges at about where its chest would be, but there is nothing...
>No, there is a ring of metal against metal, and she moves as though the knife were deflected. She ducks as if someone stabbed at her head and snaps her other knife up to deflect an unseen attack, and you hear an impact there as well. She tries to follow through with the first knife, and there is yet another ring of clashing knives.
>Then she is gone. Then she is there again, not even a fraction of a second later, but she has moved. Where she was on the left side, she is now on the right. Her position has completely changed, you realize she is posed as if she had just parried her last attack, and is moving to strike low at the spot where she was just at before she disappeared.
>_
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>Call out to her, "Sakuya!"
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>Call out to her, "Sakuya!"
// Indeed have to confirm If " it " is an Invisible-Formless Opponenth at all, and then... //
> Before Calling out to her... float higher to better observe and listen in order to gain a better grasp of the patterns and zones the Invisible Sakuya's Opponent is following, and then...
>... move closer just enough and with the right angle so we are in the range just for Sakuya to see, or rather to be seen whenever she has a bit of respite ,the right position to...
>... be ready to Fire some Focused Danmaku Streams to pin down " The Formless Opponent" as soon as we an adequately clear space of shooting narrowed down free of Sakuya or, if unfeasible, as soon as we have 1 granting her wider and more visible dodging room than the intended target.
> Call out to her whenever she has a bit of respite so we don't innocently cause her a dangerous distraction.
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>Call out to her, "Sakuya!"
// Indeed have to confirm If " it " is an Invisible-Formless Opponenth at all, and then... //
> Before Calling out to her... float higher to better observe and listen in order to gain a better grasp of the patterns and zones the Invisible Sakuya's Opponent is following, and then...
>... move closer just enough and with the right angle so we are in the range just for Sakuya to see, or rather to be seen whenever she has a bit of respite ,the right position to...
>... be ready to Fire some Focused Danmaku Streams to pin down " The Formless Opponent" as soon as we an adequately clear space of shooting narrowed down free of Sakuya or, if unfeasible, as soon as we have 1 granting her wider and more visible dodging room than the intended target.
> Call out to her whenever she has a bit of respite so we don't innocently cause her a dangerous distraction.
>You can't really read the currents to that degree; Sakuya's movements are too fast and chaotic, even within her bubble.
>You try to catch her eye, but she seems to blink out and switch to the other side of the fight before you can do so. You think she is too deeply occupied to notice you right now, it seems like she is wholly focused on this battle.
>You are not sure if you'll disrupt her focus by calling out to her.
>_
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>Once we get the opportunity to do so without firing at Sakuya, shoot a wide spread of danmaku at the general area of whatever she seems to be fighting.
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>Once we get the opportunity to do so without firing at Sakuya, shoot a wide spread of danmaku at the general area of whatever she seems to be fighting.
>You send out a wide spray of danmaku, confident that it shouldn't hit Sakuya unless she makes a completely unpredictable move. In a proper fight, this would be simplicity itself to dodge, but in this kind of situation.
>The shots seem to pass through nothing, and Sakuya herself was never in danger, yet she cries out as if hit. A moment later, she has blinked out and switched positions again, now in the wake of your shots, staggering and moving as if fending off a sudden flurry of blows; punctuated by a ring of steel.
>_
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>Call out to her, "Sakuya!"
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>Call out to her, "Sakuya!"
>You call out, but she doesn't respond. You expect she is too occupied, all told.
>_
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>You send out a wide spray of danmaku, confident that it shouldn't hit Sakuya unless she makes a completely unpredictable move. In a proper fight, this would be simplicity itself to dodge, but in this kind of situation.
>The shots seem to pass through nothing, and Sakuya herself was never in danger, yet she cries out as if hit. A moment later, she has blinked out and switched positions again, now in the wake of your shots, staggering and moving as if fending off a sudden flurry of blows; punctuated by a ring of steel.
>_
>You call out, but she doesn't respond. You expect she is too occupied, all told.
>_
> Carefully Begin flyingl closer to Sakuya's range up to her front, any changes about her or around her?
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>"I can't see whatever you're fighting, is there any way I can help?"
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> Carefully Begin flyingl closer to Sakuya's range up to her front, any changes about her or around her?
>You swim a bit closer to Sakuya; she does not react. She is far too focused on this fight. She blinks into the opposite position again as you do.
>"I can't see whatever you're fighting, is there any way I can help?"
>She doesn't respond...no, you think you may have seen her eyes flick your way for a second; this is marked with her suddenly going onto the defensive, moving as if deflecting several stabs, faster than you can easily follow.
>_
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>Pull out our anchor and begin blindly swinging it at the general area that whatever Sakuya's fighting seems to be.
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>Pull out our anchor and begin blindly swinging it at the general area that whatever Sakuya's fighting seems to be.
>You swing your anchor through that spot, and encounter empty air.
>Sakuya, however, suddenly stumbles back as though hit from the side by something large and heavy that she did not anticipate. IN mid stumble, she blinks out and appears on the other side of the fight, still stumbling and now on the defensive, holding her knives close and trying to move back without stumbling further, limping and obviously favoring her side.
>_
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>Back off and stow the anchor.
>"What's going on?!"
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>Back off and stow the anchor.
>"What's going on?!"
>You back away, and demand to know what's happening. Sakuya doesn't answer; she seems to be too busy favoring her side and trying to regain whatever offensive position she can.
>_
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>Look around to see if there's anything else unusual about this room.
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>Look around to see if there's anything else unusual about this room.
>The room itself seems to be like any of the others. You note there is what seems to be a large glass box laying on its side in one of the corners.
>_
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>The room itself seems to be like any of the others. You note there is what seems to be a large glass box laying on its side in one of the corners.
>_
> ...Oh...before going for it for examining ...did we take back with us a piece of curtain or have at our disposal another cover to put between us and "the large glass box"?
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> ...Oh...before going for it for examining ...did we take back with us a piece of curtain or have at our disposal another cover to put between us and "the large glass box"?
>You do not have anything like that. That said, you can easily grab a nearby curtain.
>_
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>You do not have anything like that. That said, you can easily grab a nearby curtain.
>_
// Not to get turning over-hopeful nor over-busy, but it seems there are Hinting Chances about a " Fast Freeing Resolution for Sakuya "...
//...Nevertheless Hinting Chances are Also Present it could be more like " Shou's Delayed Liberation until INCIDENT RESOLUTION or at least A PARTICULAR BREAKTHROUGH is going to be achieved "
(as long as inside this Pocket Dimension-like Place shaped by Murasa's Memories,Will,Particular Condition as a Reformed Sinking Youkai Ghost ; ALSO BY since there are also "the Ominous Tree-Shaped Spirits" which are linked to Stargazer,originally from "A-Z Okuu Quest" linked back to "A-Z Reisen Quest,to some extent->A-Z Okuu Quest,to a certain extent->A-Z Yukari Quest" ,to a fairly great extent" ...)//
> Oh! Of Course go Tear&Grab " 2 TWO Properly Large Curtain Pieces of Curtain" ...
> ...Return Flying on the double to " the Room (of the Oddly )Trapped Sakuya "
>...Spread at least 1 positioned in a way that it acts as if as Panel-Cover-Shield for both Sakuya and Us FROM" The (Suspected of Dangerous Conjuring ) Large GLASS BOX "...
> ... Approach the Large Glass Box with our " Cover Curtain " to examine it : be Ready to Cover it by Launching it Forward Over it IF something is felt or is seen amiss "
// This is conducted as " mainly a Demi-Template for Prudent Testing " ,and I am likely mostly-erring on the side of Prudency,and yet it is still warranted Besides ...
// ...Suggested Next Steps Next Steps should be like ( of course based on a Fair Free by YAERSULF/All Players)" A Protected/Covered Examination of the (Suspiciously Conjuring Glass Box) to Deactivate its Ill-Trapping Effect"( maybe a Greater Mystic-like Mirror Concealment or Captivation ?") ..."//
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(Can you simplify that a bit, please?)
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(Can you simplify that a bit, please?)
// Certainly,it has been simplified-edited,and forgive me If I again slipped :cirnotan: again on complex over-detailing //
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> Oh! Of Course go Tear&Grab " 2 TWO Properly Large Curtain Pieces of Curtain" ...
> ...Return Flying on the double to " the Room (of the Oddly )Trapped Sakuya "
>...Spread at least 1 positioned in a way that it acts as if as Panel-Cover-Shield for both Sakuya and Us FROM" The (Suspected of Dangerous Conjuring ) Large GLASS BOX "...
> ... Approach the Large Glass Box with our " Cover Curtain " to examine it : be Ready to Cover it by Launching it Forward Over it IF something is felt or is seen amiss "
>You head back, and grab a couple lengths of curtain and tear them away from...whatever it is that is holding them up.
>Holding up the length of curtain, you approach the glass box. Nothing odd seems to happen. The box itself is empty. You notice there is what seems to be a small amount of pebbles near it, and what seems to be a little castle made of ceramic.
>_
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>You head back, and grab a couple lengths of curtain and tear them away from...whatever it is that is holding them up.
>Holding up the length of curtain, you approach the glass box. Nothing odd seems to happen. The box itself is empty. You notice there is what seems to be a small amount of pebbles near it, and what seems to be a little castle made of ceramic.
>_
> Still holding the curtain up,approach the "pebbles and the little ceramic castle "...
>...examine them and,while at it,note if and how they are reflecting through the Large Glass box next to them
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> Still holding the curtain up,approach the "pebbles and the little ceramic castle "...
>...examine them and,while at it,note if and how they are reflecting through the Large Glass box next to them
>Looking at them, the pebbles are all rounded and clearly have spent a long time in water. The little ceramic castle is just that, about the size of the your hand. It seems to be hollow, from what you can see through the windows.
>You can see them just fine through the glass box.
>_
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>Looking at them, the pebbles are all rounded and clearly have spent a long time in water. The little ceramic castle is just that, about the size of the your hand. It seems to be hollow, from what you can see through the windows.
>You can see them just fine through the glass box.
>_
> Circle around them,and the Large Glass Box of course,to see if we can detect any more peculiar details...
>...at the end cover the whole of them with A Large Piece of Curtain...
>...wait a bit...gaze back to Sakuya to hopefully see if there are good effects.
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>"Sakuya, I need to know if you perceive me. As soon as you can, say anything."
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> Circle around them,and the Large Glass Box of course,to see if we can detect any more peculiar details...
>...at the end cover the whole of them with A Large Piece of Curtain...
>...wait a bit...gaze back to Sakuya to hopefully see if there are good effects.
>Nothing about it stands out.
>You cover it with the Large Piece of Curtain, and nothing seems to happen. You look to Sakuya, who is busy fending off a flurry of blows.
>"Sakuya, I need to know if you perceive me. As soon as you can, say anything."
>Sakuya does not answer, as she is busy trying to find off attacks while favoring her side where she acted as though she got hit by the anchor. Then she blinks out, and is on the side delivering said flurry of blows. As far as you can tell, she is wholly focused on this fight.
>_
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> Circle around them,and the Large Glass Box of course,to see if we can detect any more peculiar details...
>...at the end cover the whole of them with A Large Piece of Curtain...
>...wait a bit...gaze back to Sakuya to hopefully see if there are good effects.
>"Sakuya, I need to know if you perceive me. As soon as you can, say anything."
>Nothing about it stands out.
>You cover it with the Large Piece of Curtain, and nothing seems to happen. You look to Sakuya, who is busy fending off a flurry of blows.
>Sakuya does not answer, as she is busy trying to find off attacks while favoring her side where she acted as though she got hit by the anchor. Then she blinks out, and is on the side delivering said flurry of blows. As far as you can tell, she is wholly focused on this fight.
>_
// The more likely scenario,by experience and hints, is that we should not dwell long in this Room to look for "a Sakuya's Short-Term Freeing Solution " since ,like we have recently experienced with the the " Comatose-like Shou's one " , " Such Freeing Solution(s) is (are) Available rather After a Later Breakthroughs OR Only Near-Resolution of the 'Murasa Affecting Incident' " ..
// ...Next and last in in Line of the " (3)Lost-Found-Trapped Expedition Helpers" is Tojiko...but MAYBE we could try and succeed about Freeing Heron Short-Term...//
//...seeing she "has a Potential Freeing Edge over Shou an Sakuya " possibly due to " Tojiko's Ghostly Affinity by her Ghostly Youkai-like to a Certain Degree " ...
// ... nevertheless it is not to be overestimated since Tojiko's (Ghostly Affinity by Ghostly Nature) is in fact " to a Certain Degree " : she had never been involved in the "In-Barrier Ghostly Dimensional Displacement ( unlike " Stranded Adapted Man-o-War" Stargazer ,and of course the " Cyclically Gensoukyo-Displaced" captain Minamitsu Murasa , ; in addition she still needs a " Yukari's Bordered Insulation Bubble " //
> While not closely approaching (the " Mysteriously Fight-Trapped " ) Sakuya, go around the room to Feel&Check for Changes or Instability in the Current either in This Room or Point-out to Further Rooms ...
> .. all the while observe Sakuya's actions,especially if there are Eventual Shifts,or Perceptions further "South", in relation to Eventual Current's Shifts...
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> ..finally slowly go and take back the Large Piece of Curtain.
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>"Sakuya, I need to know if you perceive me. As soon as you can, say anything."
>Nothing about it stands out.
>You cover it with the Large Piece of Curtain, and nothing seems to happen. You look to Sakuya, who is busy fending off a flurry of blows.
>Sakuya does not answer, as she is busy trying to find off attacks while favoring her side where she acted as though she got hit by the anchor. Then she blinks out, and is on the side delivering said flurry of blows. As far as you can tell, she is wholly focused on this fight.
>_
// The more likely scenario,by experience and hints, is that we should not dwell long in this Room to look for "a Sakuya's Short-Term Freeing Solution " since ,like we have recently experienced with the the " Comatose-like Shou's one " , " Such Freeing Solution(s) is (are) Available rather After a Later Breakthroughs OR Only Near-Resolution of the 'Murasa Affecting Incident' " ..
// ...Next and last in in Line of the " (3)Lost-Found-Trapped Expedition Helpers" is Tojiko...but MAYBE we could try and succeed about Freeing Heron Short-Term...//
//...seeing she "has a Potential Freeing Edge over Shou an Sakuya " possibly due to " Tojiko's Ghostly Affinity by her Ghostly Youkai-like to a Certain Degree " ...
// ... nevertheless it is not to be overestimated since Tojiko's (Ghostly Affinity by Ghostly Nature) is in fact " to a Certain Degree " : she had never been involved in the "In-Barrier Ghostly Dimensional Displacement ( unlike " Stranded Adapted Man-o-War" Stargazer ,and of course the " Cyclically Gensoukyo-Displaced" captain Minamitsu Murasa , ; in addition she still needs a " Yukari's Bordered Insulation Bubble " //
> Take back the Large Piece of Curtain.
> While not closely approaching (the " Mysteriously Fight-Trapped " ) Sakuya, go around the room to Feel&Check for Changes or Instability in the Current either in This Room or Point-out to Further Rooms ...
> .. all the while observe Sakuya's actions,especially if there are Eventual Shifts in relation to Eventual Current's Shifts...
// (" Little " Considerations and Resumes for counseling+reflecting abouting future actions/backtracks) //
//We are still within the " Deeper Pocket-Dimension Materialized Projections Memories of Memories and Will " not only by (Minamitsu) Murasa and the Tree- but also by the " Ominous Tree-Shaped Spirit-Entities " , their "Giant Root Aggregation " vanquished&exiled by Yukari with the help of Maribel at the end " Yukari Quest - A Z " ... //
//... the only 1 besides Minamitsu (Murasa) ,no even more "attuned for her longer forced-stay ", is "(Keine-Indipendent) Stargazer " could "perceive the Ominousness" ; none else but they who are have such " Youkai Ghost or Youkai-like Ghost-like Nature , Current Status AND the Ability to Be Displaced-Switch-Travel in-between"..."
// ... and we are here because Murasa is at " Her Utmost Ghostly Incorporeal " : " (Murasa most of the Time ) Corporeal Form Ghost Youkai Corporeal->( now and whenever journeying in this In-Between Dimensional-lie Space) in in the Incorporeal Ghost Youkai " / " ( Indipendent!Stargazer in Gensokyo) Were-Hakutaku Spirit Corporeally Bound Form( bound to and thanks to Yukari's Bordered Cactus ) -> "( in the " In-Between Dimensional-like Space ") Ghostly Man-o-War Unbound Incorporeal form" //
// It is important also to not overlook " these 3 inter-connected 3 links " : 1. Indeed we Searched and Perceived of A COUPLE ( ONE AFTER THE OTHER ) of Ghostly Manifestation ALWAYS LEADING to Further South Rooms(1st the Disembodied Ghostly Laughs and 2nd. The Similar Steps) "
... 2. which Indeed Announced,although Not Ominously " " A COUPLE of Distortions in the Current(s) ALWAYS LEADING to Further South Rooms" , ... 3. Indeed At Last we have found on our explorative way " A COUPLE of Mysteriously Trapped expedition teammates ALWAYS ENDING in Further South Rooms "... //
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> While not closely approaching (the " Mysteriously Fight-Trapped " ) Sakuya, go around the room to Feel&Check for Changes or Instability in the Current either in This Room or Point-out to Further Rooms ...
> .. all the while observe Sakuya's actions,especially if there are Eventual Shifts,or Perceptions further "South", in relation to Eventual Current's Shifts...
> ..finally slowly go and take back the Large Piece of Curtain.
>You move around the room, but all the motion from Sakuya makes the currents hard to read for anomalies. Sakuya continues to fight the unseen battle; as you search, she blinks out and into the opposite position twice.
>You reclaim the Large Piece of Curtain.
>_
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>You move around the room, but all the motion from Sakuya makes the currents hard to read for anomalies. Sakuya continues to fight the unseen battle; as you search, she blinks out and into the opposite position twice.
>You reclaim the Large Piece of Curtain.
>_
> Her positioning is more or less random or are there "most trodden trails"?
> What do we have at our disposal for leaving a readable quick note or message or such?
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> Her positioning is more or less random or are there "most trodden trails"?
> What do we have at our disposal for leaving a readable quick note or message or such?
>You don't think she's following any particular course, but you think she keeps to the middle of the room. Whether this is due to an outside reason, or to keep from getting caught in one of the curtains.
>Your inventory contains
>Nautical hat!
>It is jaunty!
>Nautical blouse
>Fit for a captain, thus fit for you.
>Nautical Dress
>It completes your outfit. You have shorts that look a lot like them, too.
>Black shoes.
>These have a bit of a ship's deck cobbled into the soles, so you can be more comfortable on land.
>Bottomless Dipper
>This dipper has no bottom. When you just can't resist the urge to flood a ship, this will buy some time.
>Anchor
>It's not that heavy; they stop ships by grabbing onto the bottom. If they did it by weight, they'd sink the ship!
> Capsize "Dragging Anchor"
>Toss an anchor, leave a trail of water.
>Drowning Sign "Deep Vortex" (Used)
>Water droplet danmaku swirls around your opponent
>Phantom "Dipper Creeping Close"
>You embrace your ghostly aspect with this survival card.
>Ghost Journal
>This seems to be written by a ghost from the outside world? Is this possible? No, it’s just a novel after all.
>Square Glass Bottle
>This is a square-shaped bottle made of glass. It is curiously warm to the touch, probably due to the evil spirit trapped inside of it.
>Bottle of Red Sauce
> Marked as Whispering Oni sauce, it promises a slow, mild heat.
>120☼
>This is 120☼
>Compass
>It points toward magnetic north, which is distinct from true north, but good enough.
>Spare Hat
>More than one is nice.
>Harbor Sign "Phantom Ship Harbor"
>Lots of anchors!
>Ripped length of Curtain
>It is red, and waterlogged! But still somewhat strong?
>_
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>You don't think she's following any particular course, but you think she keeps to the middle of the room. Whether this is due to an outside reason, or to keep from getting caught in one of the curtains.
>Your inventory contains
>Nautical hat!
>It is jaunty!
>Nautical blouse
>Fit for a captain, thus fit for you.
>Nautical Dress
>It completes your outfit. You have shorts that look a lot like them, too.
>Black shoes.
>These have a bit of a ship's deck cobbled into the soles, so you can be more comfortable on land.
>Bottomless Dipper
>This dipper has no bottom. When you just can't resist the urge to flood a ship, this will buy some time.
>Anchor
>It's not that heavy; they stop ships by grabbing onto the bottom. If they did it by weight, they'd sink the ship!
> Capsize "Dragging Anchor"
>Toss an anchor, leave a trail of water.
>Drowning Sign "Deep Vortex" (Used)
>Water droplet danmaku swirls around your opponent
>Phantom "Dipper Creeping Close"
>You embrace your ghostly aspect with this survival card.
>Ghost Journal
>This seems to be written by a ghost from the outside world? Is this possible? No, it’s just a novel after all.
>Square Glass Bottle
>This is a square-shaped bottle made of glass. It is curiously warm to the touch, probably due to the evil spirit trapped inside of it.
>Bottle of Red Sauce
> Marked as Whispering Oni sauce, it promises a slow, mild heat.
>120☼
>This is 120☼
>Compass
>It points toward magnetic north, which is distinct from true north, but good enough.
>Spare Hat
>More than one is nice.
>Harbor Sign "Phantom Ship Harbor"
>Lots of anchors!
>Ripped length of Curtain
>It is red, and waterlogged! But still somewhat strong?
>_
// (This had been left in the Myouren Temple's Storage Room with an "explainful memo" to be have an Audit,be Delivered to the Palace of Earth Spirits and specifically to Satori
>Square Glass Bottle
>This is a square-shaped bottle made of glass. It is curiously warm to the touch, probably due to the evil spirit trapped inside of it)
// I very ""warmly suggest" that ,after a bit of waiting for approval/suugestion/correction( written or silent)done and then written by either I or anyone else willingly , The next Course of Action/Command Prompt (of the present) would be to to write...//
// ...with the Hot Sauce " >Bottle of Red Sauce on the ground near the Middle of the room close enough to Sakuya
> Marked as Whispering Oni sauce, it promises a slow, mild heat " , a warning+explaining message to Sakuya alongside the lines to " I am Murasa here in this Room Beyond the Ominous Tree-Shaped Entities... please cease fighting since no enemies or hazard is present EXCEPT all attacks a have proven to be reflected+focused back on yourself... " //
// ... then the Next command prompts ( or Moves ) along the lines moves of -> Moving +Tracing our way across the Mext Room ones moving on the next room(s) while POTENTIALLY inspect it -> "feel the Currents for alerts ( likely about Tojiko ) pointers or general abnormalities " -> all ther while pinpoint and /or investigate feel for (return of or brand new ) ' Ghostly Signs ( Also related about Murasa's Will,Memories, Sea https://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Minamitsu_Murasa Ship Phantom/Ghost near-Youkai in-between the Life-Afterlife Nature ) ' " //
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> Write around the edges of the center of the room ,in a place Sakuya could approach and see, with the HotSsauce " I am Murasa ,we are here currently in a " Room beyond that Portal" ... no real enemies or hazard is present but you are Trapped in an Illusion , a Dangerous One for you as since every attacks has proven to be reflected+focused back on yourself... " .
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> Write around the edges of the center of the room ,in a place Sakuya could approach and see, with the HotSsauce " I am Murasa ,we are here currently in a " Room beyond that Portal" ... no real enemies or hazard is present but you are Trapped in an Illusion , a Dangerous One for you as since every attacks has proven to be reflected+focused back on yourself... " .
>You quickly find that the hot sauce does not make for a good writing medium outside of an air bubble, as it quickly dissolves into a cloud in the water.
>_
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> Write around the edges of the center of the room ,in a place Sakuya could approach and see, with the HotSsauce " I am Murasa ,we are here currently in a " Room beyond that Portal" ... no real enemies or hazard is present but you are Trapped in an Illusion , a Dangerous One for you as since every attacks has proven to be reflected+focused back on yourself... " .
>You quickly find that the hot sauce does not make for a good writing medium outside of an air bubble, as it quickly dissolves into a cloud in the water.
>_
> The floor...might our Anhor be used to engrave on it such a message in such a position to be seen to Sakuya ?
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> The floor...might our Anhor be used to engrave on it such a message in such a position to be seen to Sakuya ?
>You aren't sure. While the marble can scratch easily enough, making scratches deep enough to be read without breaking the tiles is difficult. Your anchor is not a precision tool, and you'd have to hold it at a weird angle to do this. The prognosis is not good.
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>Poke Sakuya.
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>Poke Sakuya.
>It's not easy. when she's slashing knives all over the place as she moves to and fro, and occasional blinks into the opposite of the position of the fight. But you manage to do it, and she jerks away suddenly, literally leaping to the side and suddenly shifting to the defensive, as if suddenly experiencing a renewed flurry of attacks. As far as you can tell, her focus never broke from her unseen opponent.
>_
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>It's not easy. when she's slashing knives all over the place as she moves to and fro, and occasional blinks into the opposite of the position of the fight. But you manage to do it, and she jerks away suddenly, literally leaping to the side and suddenly shifting to the defensive, as if suddenly experiencing a renewed flurry of attacks. As far as you can tell, her focus never broke from her unseen opponent.
>_
> It does not seem like we can help Sakuya out at this juncture so we are going to come back later...
> ... proceed to the Next Room,Inspect it, and of course " Feel the Currents " .
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I just had one more, incredibly dumb, idea.
>Don't do that yet.
>Wait until Sakuya is up against one of the 'walls'.
>Tackle Sakuya through the curtain.
>Immediately initiate evasive maneuvers to dodge any potential knives.
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> It does not seem like we can help Sakuya out at this juncture so we are going to come back later...
> ... proceed to the Next Room,Inspect it, and of course " Feel the Currents " .
>Don't do that yet.
>Wait until Sakuya is up against one of the 'walls'.
>Tackle Sakuya through the curtain.
>Immediately initiate evasive maneuvers to dodge any potential knives.
>You are running low on ideas, and are about to leave, when you consider something drastic.
>You wait for Sakuya to move close to one of the curtains. And you find that she doesn't seem to be getting close. In fact, the whole time you've watched this, she has kept fairly in the middle of the room. You wonder if she even can leave that area, or if whatever phenomena she is trapped in will keep her there? Or perhaps it is more mundane, and she is trying to keep away from the curtains so they don't interfere with whatever desperate knifefight she is currently in?
>Either way, you feel you are very likely to get stabbed at least twice if you do this.
>_
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>Can the curtains be drawn?
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>Can the curtains be drawn?
>Not that you can see.
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>Wait until there is a lull in the fighting.
>Perform a running tacklegrab at the empty space that Sakuya's squaring off against.
>Even if we don't collide with anything keep running until we're through a curtain.
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>Wait until there is a lull in the fighting.
>Perform a running tacklegrab at the empty space that Sakuya's squaring off against.
>Even if we don't collide with anything keep running until we're through a curtain.
>There has not been anything like a lull in the fighting since you got here. The best you can do is wait for Sakuya to be on the defensive, and hope she doesn't blink into the offensive position.
>_
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>Do that.
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>Do that.
>You wait for as good of a moment as you can, and charge!
>You barrel in from of Sakuya as she tries to find off attacks. trying to grab whatever is in front of her. You feel nothing whatever as you pass through. Sakuya, however, suddenly plows over as if she were slammed into out of nowhere by a speed youkai, send sprawling to the floor. You keep going, feeling no resistance save for the that of the water, which doesn't hold you in particular back all that much. Looking over, you see Sakuya try to draw herself up into a crouch, moving to deflect an oncoming attack. Then she blinks out of existence, reappearing just a little ways away, in your wake, you can just see out of the corner of your eye. Then you smack into and through a curtain, into another room.
>_
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>You wait for as good of a moment as you can, and charge!
>You barrel in from of Sakuya as she tries to find off attacks. trying to grab whatever is in front of her. You feel nothing whatever as you pass through. Sakuya, however, suddenly plows over as if she were slammed into out of nowhere by a speed youkai, send sprawling to the floor. You keep going, feeling no resistance save for the that of the water, which doesn't hold you in particular back all that much. Looking over, you see Sakuya try to draw herself up into a crouch, moving to deflect an oncoming attack. Then she blinks out of existence, reappearing just a little ways away, in your wake, you can just see out of the corner of your eye. Then you smack into and through a curtain, into another room.
>_
// It was worth an harder,though still safeguardeed try but Shou,Sakuya,and maybe Tojiko when we are going to meet her, are not being afflicted by a Specific Room or Rooms but rather by this the Particular Incident-Related Space Itself //
// In fact we could chalk up Yukari's later warning about " The Necessity of Preparations both by herself and us before portal-Creossing" coupled by the earlier Feeling of Ominousness ( some from Minamitsu(Murasa) herself but the most from Stargazer who even and rightly refused to accompany us) from the Tree-Entities Portal,or rather the Particular Pace Beyond It , as a preventive hinting of serious warning ... //
// A bit of checking before again "Feeling the Current to check for a sense of direction or abnormalities" //
> Ah well that confirms it, any action interacting with " Sakuya's Invisible Immaterial Duel "is going to be fully reflected on to her since this is alike a " Room-Trap Tailored for her,Afflicting only her" , so we have to make some sort of Breakthrough in Resolving the Mini-Incident itself in this Particular Space to free her and Shou as well ..
> Which direction have we proceed toward to smack-enter in this Room?
> Get our bearings and see what is of interest in This Room...
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> Ah well that confirms it, any action interacting with " Sakuya's Invisible Immaterial Duel "is going to be fully reflected on to her since this is alike a " Room-Trap Tailored for her,Afflicting only her" , so we have to make some sort of Breakthrough in Resolving the Mini-Incident itself in this Particular Space to free her and Shou as well ..
> Which direction have we proceed toward to smack-enter in this Room?
> Get our bearings and see what is of interest in This Room...
>You resolve that there isn't anything you can do for Sakuya right now and look around. This chamber is to the south of the previous one. It is shaped like a long rectangle, more or less a hallway. There is what looks like a western style chair along one side, made of wood and turned on its side. The water here feels...different, somehow. You can't quite put your finger on it.
>_
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>You resolve that there isn't anything you can do for Sakuya right now and look around. This chamber is to the south of the previous one. It is shaped like a long rectangle, more or less a hallway. There is what looks like a western style chair along one side, made of wood and turned on its side. The water here feels...different, somehow. You can't quite put your finger on it.
>_
> " Different""... let's begin to check " how it is different " by "Feeling the Current while Wandering the Room for Clearer Perception"...
> ... is it The Current or close but not quite ...?
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> " Different""... let's begin to check " how it is different " by "Feeling the Current while Wandering the Room for Clearer Perception"...
> ... is it The Current or close but not quite ...?
>The current continues to flow as it has, slowly outward from the south, as it always has.
>The water here feels like there's something in it, something that doesn't belong. Sometimes its like a flavor you can't place, other things its like something brushes against your skin in a way you can't identify. Other times it is a sound you can't make out, or a kind of trick of the light or shadow in it. It is kind of like the sounds you heard before, perhaps, but...more abstract? More dissolved into the water? Have they bled together? It is almost like someone placed cooking oil in some water, then shook it up to briefly mix them, but without the separation that happens afterward.
>_
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>Go back to the Sakuya room.
>Does the water here feel strange in the same way?
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// :point: :power: :bigpower: :fullpower: :spell: :extend: (
quite challenged Ship Captain Minamitsu and CREW-3 tm // )
>The current continues to flow as it has, slowly outward from the south, as it always has.
>The water here feels like there's something in it, something that doesn't belong. Sometimes its like a flavor you can't place, other things its like something brushes against your skin in a way you can't identify. Other times it is a sound you can't make out, or a kind of trick of the light or shadow in it. It is kind of like the sounds you heard before, perhaps, but...more abstract? More dissolved into the water? Have they bled together? It is almost like someone placed cooking oil in some water, then shook it up to briefly mix them, but without the separation that happens afterward.
>_
>Go back to the Sakuya room.
>Does the water here feel strange in the same way?
> Once we are ready to come back to the " successive southern room "
> Pause and Truly Attempt " Meditative-Inspirational-Enlightening REFLECTION+RECOLLECTION " ; Attempt and Seek-out a SIEVE of TRUTH-UNDERSTANDING-SUBSTANTIALITY about and upon " Effect an Enlightened Sieve about upon or BORDERS or DEMARCATIONS or DEGREES or OUTLINES on the Near-Hardly Fathomable and Near-Improbable Very High Blending&Bleeding-in of FURTHER GHOSTLY-SPIRITUAL-OTHERWORDLY "
> Take off, stow " Another Large Piece of ( almost Miraculously Immaculate Curtain )" , a Relatively Important Reminder "for the aiding beneficial purpose " of Marking Course through " Current in Curtained Hallways " ( self-established as The South,south-Leading ...
> ... (//) Is right now or has there been since Room Wading&Checking any thing else to take-stow-carry for " aiding beneficial purposes " ?(//) "
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>Go back to the Sakuya room.
>Does the water here feel strange in the same way?
>You return, seeing that Sakuya is still locked in her struggle.
>Now that you are on the furthest side of the room, and if you do your best to ignore Sakuya, you can kind of feel it; it is less noticeable, not as...dense?
// :point: :power: :bigpower: :fullpower: :spell: :extend: ( quite challenged Ship Captain Minamitsu and CREW-3 tm // )
> Once we are ready to come back to the " successive southern room "
> Pause and Truly Attempt " Meditative-Inspirational-Enlightening REFLECTION+RECOLLECTION " ; Attempt and Seek-out a SIEVE of TRUTH-UNDERSTANDING-SUBSTANTIALITY about and upon " Effect an Enlightened Sieve about upon or BORDERS or DEMARCATIONS or DEGREES or OUTLINES on the Near-Hardly Fathomable and Near-Improbable Very High Blending&Bleeding-in of FURTHER GHOSTLY-SPIRITUAL-OTHERWORDLY "
> Take off, stow " Another Large Piece of ( almost Miraculously Immaculate Curtain )" , a Relatively Important Reminder "for the aiding beneficial purpose " of Marking Course through " Current in Curtained Hallways " ( self-established as The South,south-Leading ...
>You return to the long rectangular room, and do you best to try to decipher something from this...mental debris in the water? It's hard to think of it as anything else.
>You can't quite pin any of them down. When you think you've almost discerned a sound, you get caught up in a flavor you can't place. Once you think you've figured it out, it is gone and instead there is a feeling some kind of movement. You don't think it's that they change when you get too close to the answer, but rather they've doing so on their own and you're not quite fast enough to pin anything down.
>_
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>Return to the room with the weird water and continue past it to the room on the opposite side.
>Is the water here also strange?
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>Return to the room with the weird water and continue past it to the room on the opposite side.
>Is the water here also strange?
>You continue further southward, crossing the rectangular room and proceeding onward. As you cross it, if anything the water becomes more densely...polluted? The sensations come and go faster.
>Beyond the southern curtain, you come to a room shaped like a number 7, moving toward your right, then cutting further southward at an angle. The water is definitely more tainted here, as you have noted crossing to the previous room. You can almost feel it like a film in the water, almost like its stuck on your teeth.
>_
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>You continue further southward, crossing the rectangular room and proceeding onward. As you cross it, if anything the water becomes more densely...polluted? The sensations come and go faster.
>Beyond the southern curtain, you come to a room shaped like a number 7, moving toward your right, then cutting further southward at an angle. The water is definitely more tainted here, as you have noted crossing to the previous room. You can almost feel it like a film in the water, almost like its stuck on your teeth.
>_
> Mark our passage by tearing tbe First Curtain...and by taking with us Another Great Piece of It.
> Does this "taint" have a visual or material effect on the items in This Room...?
>...what are the Items here?
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> Mark our passage by tearing tbe First Curtain...and by taking with us Another Great Piece of It.
> Does this "taint" have a visual or material effect on the items in Thks Room...?
>...what are the Items here?
>You rip off another piece of curtain. You obtain: Ripped length of Curtain
>You don't see anything odd about the water itself, you aren't even sure if the other feelings are coming from the water or it's just how the taint is affecting you.
>You don't see anything like that here, but much of the chamber is also obscured due to its shape.
>_
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>Fully explore the room.
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>Fully explore the room.
>You make your way through the hall. As you make your way down the body of the seven shape, you see what looks like a western style footstool, turned on its side and rotted heavily from the water, its fabric split in many places and its cushioning spilling out and discolored.
>As you proceed further south, it does feel like the water is slightly more tainted.
>_
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>Continue another room to the south.
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>You make your way through the hall. As you make your way down the body of the seven shape, you see what looks like a western style footstool, turned on its side and rotted heavily from the water, its fabric split in many places and its cushioning spilling out and discolored.
>As you proceed further south, it does feel like the water is slightly more tainted.
>_
> Rip Curtain to Mark Passage...
> ... feel the " Current " as we proceed in This Room...
>... is the " Taint " separate from,not affecting the Current " at all...?
> If we Perceive Changes or Abnormalities in "the Current","the Taint " or "any Unedentified ", Stop By at that particular spot .
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>Continue another room to the south.
> Rip Curtain to Mark Passage...
> ... feel the " Current " as we proceed in This Room...
>... is the " Taint " separate from,not affecting the Current " at all...?
> If we Perceive Changes or Abnormalities in "the Current","the Taint " or "any Unedentified ", Stop By at that particular spot .
>The current is an actual flow in the water, affecting the curtains and everything around you as a current should. The tain, however, doesn't seem to be related to anything physical like that.
>You continue further southward.
>You pass through into a new chamber, narrow at its northern end and flaring as it goes further southward, rather like a bottle. Along its western wall is what looks like an shelf, a sort of box-like thing, about waist high with a shelfboard in the middle, enclosed in all but one side. It rests on its side, apparently empty.
>The water here feels more heavily tainted. The sensations; the words you can't hear and feelings you can't hold long enough to name; come faster, a bit more powerfully. If you close your eyes, you can almost feel yourself moving with it, even though you know you are still.
>The current here is disturbed, there's something moving out there, obscured by the curtains. Something fearsome.
>_
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>Is this an instinctual feeling, or is it something we can discern through our mastery of water?
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>Is this an instinctual feeling, or is it something we can discern through our mastery of water?
>You don't know. But you know there is no doubt.
>_
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>The current is an actual flow in the water, affecting the curtains and everything around you as a current should. The tain, however, doesn't seem to be related to anything physical like that.
>You continue further southward.
>You pass through into a new chamber, narrow at its northern end and flaring as it goes further southward, rather like a bottle. Along its western wall is what looks like an shelf, a sort of box-like thing, about waist high with a shelfboard in the middle, enclosed in all but one side. It rests on its side, apparently empty.
>The water here feels more heavily tainted. The sensations; the words you can't hear and feelings you can't hold long enough to name; come faster, a bit more powerfully. If you close your eyes, you can almost feel yourself moving with it, even though you know you are still.
>The current here is disturbed, there's something moving out there, obscured by the curtains. Something fearsome.
>_
// Ah, to the True Start & some.Startles of Turning-Points Periods of >> :shock: , :meiling: :power: :bigpower: , :shock: ...>>>>> //
>Begin Retreating Back to the Curtaind Entrance ... how far is " The Tainter Fearsome Presence " and may be watermarked as close-by as far as by,as spot-on and doubtless as doable, 1 Room Beyond or a Few ...?"
> ... without turning Jumpy ,get Ready our SpellCards and for Confrontation&Avoidance ,while at the same time...
> ... begin Focusing on the " Loc.Points & Movement of the Fearsome Presence " ,keeping our concentration and wits about if it is really just more lingering behind the Curtained Exit(s) and Lingering there and not yet Getting&Tracking somehow nearer or wider or ...?
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>Begin Retreating Back to the Curtaind Entrance ... how far is " The Tainter Fearsome Presence " and may be watermarked as close-by as far as by,as spot-on and doubtless as doable, 1 Room Beyond or a Few ...?"
> ... without turning Jumpy ,get Ready our SpellCards and for Confrontation&Avoidance ,while at the same time...
> ... begin Focusing on the " Loc.Points & Movement of the Fearsome Presence " ,keeping our concentration and wits about if it is really just more lingering behind the Curtained Exit(s) and Lingering there and not yet Getting&Tracking somehow nearer or wider or ...?
>You are at the entrance already.
>You prepare your spellcards, but you feel this will not do anything.
>You move further down the 'neck' of the bottleshaped room. You can feel the water's taint grow a bit more noticeable, and you can feel the current shift slightly; It's coming.
>_
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>Get to the vertical and horizontal centre of the room and prepare to dodge in whatever direction necessary at a moments notice.
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>Get to the vertical and horizontal centre of the room and prepare to dodge in whatever direction necessary at a moments notice.
>You move to the certain of the room, swimming up a little bit in order to give yourself some room to maneuver vertically.
>You can feel it approaching, from the west. You turn to face that direction, ready to dodge. No attacks are forthcoming, but you can feel it coming, feel the unseen pressure of danger. Then the curtains part, and you see her. And she sees you.
>She looks up at you with green eyes, the current gently tugging at her short black mussy hair. A sailor's cap rests atop her head. Without a doubt, she looks like you. She is you. But the similarities end; she doesn't wear your clothing. Instead she wears a dark black jacket, buttoned and made of some fine material you do not recognize; with just the hint of a white black underneath. Slacks that match her jacket cover her legs, her feet clad in dark brown shoes of leather fit for an aristocrat.
>She looks like someone from the outside world. No. She is from the outside world. You remember it, but you do not. Being in the outside world, living on an island in the middle of the great ocean, a bustling and modern place full of machines and people and wonders unlike Gensokyo, yet Gensokyo. She, you were a harbor master, keeping the ships and port working cleanly and efficiently. You were corrupt, quietly criminal. Looking the other way as smugglers paid you off, quietly assisting this and that criminal enterprise by overlooking the proper paperwork or neglecting this or that rule. No one suspected a thing, you were respected by society and the criminal underworld, wealthy and wanting for nothing. It feels like a distant dream, yet you remember it all.
>She is looking at you, her lips turned in a smile. She approaches, and you know you are in greater danger than you've ever been in your existence.
>_
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> Is her smile malevolent?
> What, precisely, is the risk here? Being more or less overwritten as Minamitsu Murasa by this entity?
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> Is her smile malevolent?
> What, precisely, is the risk here? Being more or less overwritten as Minamitsu Murasa by this entity?
>Absolutely.
>You have no idea. But you know that you are in extraordinary danger.
>_
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> Does she look roughly as solid and opaque as we do?
> How close is she?
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> Does she look roughly as solid and opaque as we do?
> How close is she?
>Yes.
>She is about 5 yards away.
>_
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// I very warmly ( hopefully hardly :cirnotan: "soggy" :point:) advise AGAINST this "...extraordinary danger like you are never been before... ( duly memo back to the Entrapment of Sakuya with relief actions from outside being turned against her) " SPELLCARDING-DANMAKUING and any antagonizing on-spot which would only be yelding Yards and Taint-Power ( and Possible Hostages maybe) in order to ' Exorsice OR (better altogether if at all possible and not a Deceivement ) a 100% Purified Reunion " ... //
//... otherwise (quoted&forewarned&hinted) such means are not only ineffective ( ref. to Shou's and Sakuya's Predicaments) or Hindrances ( again ref. to Sakuya's pickles)" //
>You are at the entrance already.
>You prepare your spellcards, but you feel this will not do anything.
>You move further down the 'neck' of the bottleshaped room. You can feel the water's taint grow a bit more noticeable, and you can feel the current shift slightly; It's coming.
>_
> Is her smile malevolent?
> What, precisely, is the risk here? Being more or less overwritten as Minamitsu Murasa by this entity?
>Absolutely.
>You have no idea. But you know that you are in extraordinary danger.
> Does she look roughly as solid and opaque as we do?
> How close is she ?
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>_
>Yes.
>She is about 5 yards away.
> Quick Swim-Back to more than 5 Yards away back to the Rooms with a beneficial pathway to avoid being rounded up or,far better yet , not getting others innocent "needlessly" bogged.
> Take heed&helm to benefit in Reading Currents& Better Foressing our Evasive Course VS her Assailing Course, while not switching position in-current lest we switch this eventual moderate edge as well to our disfavour...of course unless Conditions for any Greater Succor for All will become Safely Open Port.
> Quick-Discern : What could be employed to distract or , how wonderful would it be, to divert or deter this Really Dangerous Ruined Sinning Doppelganger of ourselves ,since we ARE ABLE to RECALL & DISCERN as much ,but still BEING usw? What is potentially useless or backfiring?
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// I do Beg Forgivess for double-posting : it is turned as necessary to somehow lighten+better discern my (sigh...) ...again HEAVY AND WINDED posting...(sigh... ) + my own Shortcoming in fail-to-fix 1 issue with multiple :cirnotan: successive quote brackets //
// :fullpower: ( "Bridge to the Completed RESOLVED Purvis's Okuu/Utsuho Quest A Z ,+ due heartly and deserved :extend: THANKS TO THE CLEARING ONES , on the EARLIER www.shrinemaiden.org - Rumia's party Games"" , of the Comp... it is 1 of the Earlier "A Z-Machine Adventure (Series) of Quest " (and even Quests altogether )
; because of that it is a Wider Fruit-Bearer of " A Z Machine Quests's Universe " ... ACTIVELY AFFECTING References - Hints - After-Effects ) ... //
//... So ... a TRULY DANGEROUS Bridge between the TRUE Minamitsu's and " THE (NOT-)DREAM of GENSOKYO ISLE .
" A REVEALING LIGHT she was+ 'lingering' is ( Utsuho / Okuu's Quest around the middle-to-later Threads ) " among the greater part,among those Surprisingly Mirrorly Unwittingly WORSENED in their UNCALLED-FOR PARALLEL LIVES on the Unsuspecting ( ill-Balanced) ' GENSOKYO ISLE 'by the Joining of the Moriya Shrine+Koishi+ ?Special Crystal-Trapped Stargazer's Hakutaku Ancestor+Aki Sisters "...
//
// ...maybe it is or seems over-wariness ,yet to be justly wary at different opportune or even innportune eventualities times there could be time of craftly ENEMY tries to Tempt and/or "Inflict Dangerously Minor while Harder-to-Notice Taints " and/or General Straying Bambo Self-Doubt ... or At Least aiming for a dogged wear-down and/or Bluff-Bait-Trick "//
>You move to the certain of the room, swimming up a little bit in order to give yourself some room to maneuver vertically.
>You can feel it approaching, from the west. You turn to face that direction, ready to dodge. No attacks are forthcoming, but you can feel it coming, feel the unseen pressure of danger. Then the curtains part, and you see her. And she sees you.
>She looks up at you with green eyes, the current gently tugging at her short black mussy hair. A sailor's cap rests atop her head. Without a doubt, she looks like you. She is you. But the similarities end; she doesn't wear your clothing. Instead she wears a dark black jacket, buttoned and made of some fine material you do not recognize; with just the hint of a white black underneath. Slacks that match her jacket cover her legs, her feet clad in dark brown shoes of leather fit for an aristocrat.
>She looks like someone from the outside world. No. She is from the outside world. You remember it, but you do not. Being in the outside world, living on an island in the middle of the great ocean, a bustling and modern place full of machines and people and wonders unlike Gensokyo, yet Gensokyo. She, you were a harbor master, keeping the ships and port working cleanly and efficiently. You were corrupt, quietly criminal. Looking the other way as smugglers paid you off, quietly assisting this and that criminal enterprise by overlooking the proper paperwork or neglecting this or that rule. No one suspected a thing, you were respected by society and the criminal underworld, wealthy and wanting for nothing. It feels like a distant dream, yet you remember it all.
>She is looking at you, her lips turned in a smile. She approaches, and you know you are in greater danger than you've ever been in your existence.
>_
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>Warily back away at about the same speed she's approaching.
>"... Hello? Who are you?"
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> Quick Swim-Back to more than 5 Yards away back to the Rooms with a beneficial pathway to avoid being rounded up or,far better yet , not getting others innocent "needlessly" bogged.
> Take heed&helm to benefit in Reading Currents& Better Foressing our Evasive Course VS her Assailing Course, while not switching position in-current lest we switch this eventual moderate edge as well to our disfavour...of course unless Conditions for any Greater Succor for All will become Safely Open Port.
> Quick-Discern : What could be employed to distract or , how wonderful would it be, to divert or deter this Really Dangerous Ruined Sinning Doppelganger of ourselves ,since we ARE ABLE to RECALL & DISCERN as much ,but still BEING usw? What is potentially useless or backfiring?
>The currents here don't feel like they could give you a particular advantage or disadvantage.
>About the only thing you can see is a small end table near the southwest "corner" of the bottle-shaped room.
>Warily back away at about the same speed she's approaching.
>"... Hello? Who are you?"
>You draw back, and her eyes glint, her smile seems to grow sharper.
>She doesn't answer, but moves a bit more quickly, less languidly.
>_
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>The currents here don't feel like they could give you a particular advantage or disadvantage.
>About the only thing you can see is a small end table near the southwest "corner" of the bottle-shaped room.
>You draw back, and her eyes glint, her smile seems to grow sharper.
>She doesn't answer, but moves a bit more quickly, less languidly.
>_
// Attempt at Throwing&Recalling&Defend with "Minamitsu's Anchor" could also be attempted,but I would opt first to gauge how Corrupted!Minamitsu reacts with Room-Changing , Being Aimed At , Eventually Having Her Path blocked By Danmaku... //
> Quicken pace and retreat to the previous Room while also...
> ...observing her behaviour of speed,movements,trajectory in order to better put distance between us.
> We have a good feeling offensive Measures are not going to work,however we could still attempt them not as Attacks but rather as means to Distract,Slow-Down,even to Find Openings,and so...
> ... aim an arm at her as we were to Shoot Danmaku at her,and be prepared to " Danmaku-Block her Path without Striking her " her once an Opening presents itself.
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> Quicken pace and retreat to the previous Room while also...
> ...observing her behaviour of speed,movements,trajectory in order to better put distance between us.
> We have a good feeling offensive Measures are not going to work,however we could still attempt them not as Attacks but rather as means to Distract,Slow-Down,even to Find Openings,and so...
> ... aim an arm at her as we were to Shoot Danmaku at her,and be prepared to " Danmaku-Block her Path without Striking her " her once an Opening presents itself.
>You back, and her smile only becomes more assured, more vicious, before she charges at you; not at all impaired by the water!
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>Evasive maneuvers!
>Dodge sharply to the left while throwing a desperate spread of raindrop danmaku.
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>Evasive maneuvers!
>Dodge sharply to the left while throwing a desperate spread of raindrop danmaku.
>You dart to the left, half flying and half swimming as you send out a spread of raindrops at her.
>She does not bother to dodge; several of them hit her, and seem to have no effect. Her cruel, assured grin gives way to a mocking laugh as she continues to give chase, adjusting her course and starting to close in.
>_
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>You dart to the left, half flying and half swimming as you send out a spread of raindrops at her.
>She does not bother to dodge; several of them hit her, and seem to have no effect. Her cruel, assured grin gives way to a mocking laugh as she continues to give chase, adjusting her course and starting to close in.
>_
> Are we able to launch Our Anchor and Retrieve it at a distance?
> If so ,while moving away from her by backing & strafing in paths as to increase distance without risking getting corneried or an easy close-in ,Throw Aimed Anchor at Her WHEN She Just Begins to Re-Adjust Her Course
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>Take the top off the hot sauce and throw the rest of it at her.
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> Are we able to launch Our Anchor and Retrieve it at a distance?
> If so ,while moving away from her by backing & strafing in paths as to increase distance without risking getting corneried or an easy close-in ,Throw Aimed Anchor at Her WHEN She Just Begins to Re-Adjust Her Course
>No, that is a spellcard effect.
>Take the top off the hot sauce and throw the rest of it at her.
>You fish out the bottle of sauce, remove the top, and hurl it right at her. Red clouds billows out it the water, then she smacks the bottle itself aside, sending it into and through the curtains to the west. Her approach is barely slowed for it all.
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>No, that is a spellcard effect.
>You fish out the bottle of sauce, remove the top, and hurl it right at her. Red clouds billows out it the water, then she smacks the bottle itself aside, sending it into and through the curtains to the west. Her approach is barely slowed for it all.
>_
// So far we have at our disposal,unless something particularly useful is found among the " furniture" of the Rooms , Minamitsu's Anchor and Bottomless Dipper at our disposal...//
> If she is is currently a bit distracted and slowed down, a quick and aimed throw of our Anchor to sweep her off her feet could throw her off balance...
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>Alright let's not take any chances.
>Activate Capsize "Dragging Anchor".
>Hurl a danmaku anchor directly at her to attempt to force her to swerve and gain some ground.
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>Alright let's not take any chances.
>Activate Capsize "Dragging Anchor".
>Hurl a danmaku anchor directly at her to attempt to force her to swerve and gain some ground.
>You are certain that this will do nothing. Are you sure you want to proceed?
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// :meiling: As rightly and helpfully as I may be able to give+quote assistance and counsels and in-between... :meiling: //
>You are at the entrance already.
>You prepare your spellcards, but you feel this will not do anything.
>You move further down the 'neck' of the bottleshaped room. You can feel the water's taint grow a bit more noticeable, and you can feel the current shift slightly; It's coming.
>_
>You are certain alright that this will do nothing. Are you sure you want to proceed?
>_
> NO , at least not anything Danmaku or Spellcard-Related or Felt as Uselessl .
>>No, that is a spellcard effect.
>You fish out the bottle of sauce, remove the top, and hurl it right at her. Red clouds billows out it the water, then she smacks the bottle itself aside, sending it into and through the curtains to the west. Her approach is barely slowed for it all.
>_
// Consequential ,but not as explored as we are trying to tie together here, to " Okuu Quest : A Z-Machine Adventure ".
A lead /leads to follow through while cleasing all red herrings,and backfiring maneuvers, is that "Any and Every Gensokyo Islanders ( " were turned HUMANS Ordinary and Distinguished for the Worse or Mostly-Oppressed or for the Better ...
// ...as such this is " an (alas) Evil Cast-Off ,an Evil-Bound Doppel Manifestation off Quite Twisted Human Nature" of the TRUE Minamitsu Murasa , the " Youkai-Like Nearly-Reformed Capsizing Ship Ghost "//
// Our main aim is " shake , throw off ,Purifying Cleanse ' This Tainting Taint ' " , which is and is going to " tempt & provoke & cajole in her own Negative and brutal Ways " to engange and sink down ...
//... " to her Tainting Clutches be they Embedding Overpowering or Blindsiding or Trapping or Diseasing to her Favour to level and nature in sort-of forceful entangles and/or fruitless unaffecting aspects" ... BUT that is precisely the plan we must strive to thwart and turn over on her ,it is the "Corrupting Plan ,or part of such " Awful Plan ", of the " SinfulTaint(Gensokyo Isle's)!Minamitsu Murasa" //
> Muster Conviction+Determination+Fortitude of our Whole Being ,especially the Founding Ghost Spiritual and Full Member with+for+in the True Myouren Temple of the True Gensokyo ... against... this " Tainting Taint , Repellant and Parasitic-Invading "...
> Our bonds and Being together with The Dipper or Anchor or Both or....what Truly is Our Truly INSTRUMENTAL of Our true identity, the True Minamitsu Murasa's one(s)... ?
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// Sorry for the late correction (Previous Edit Post and then this Edited Quoted Post) . I did a mistake about using "the quote function" resulting in the actions being " hidden within the quote ",by my fault . //
// :meiling: As rightly and helpfully as I may be able to give+quote assistance and counsels and in-between... :meiling: //
> NO , at least not anything Danmaku or Spellcard-Related or Felt as Uselessl .
>
// Consequential ,but not as explored as we are trying to tie together here, to " Okuu Quest : A Z-Machine Adventure ".
A lead /leads to follow through while cleasing all red herrings,and backfiring maneuvers, is that "Any and Every Gensokyo Islanders ( " were turned HUMANS Ordinary and Distinguished for the Worse or Mostly-Oppressed or for the Better ...
// ...as such this is " an (alas) Evil Cast-Off ,an Evil-Bound Doppel Manifestation off Quite Twisted Human Nature" of the TRUE Minamitsu Murasa , the " Youkai-Like Nearly-Reformed Capsizing Ship Ghost "//
// Our main aim is " shake , throw off ,Purifying Cleanse ' This Tainting Taint ' " , which is and is going to " tempt & provoke & cajole in her own Negative and brutal Ways " to engange and sink down ...
//... " to her Tainting Clutches be they Embedding Overpowering or Blindsiding or Trapping or Diseasing to her Favour to level and nature in sort-of forceful entangles and/or fruitless unaffecting aspects" ... BUT that is precisely the plan we must strive to thwart and turn over on her ,it is the "Corrupting Plan ,or part of such " Awful Plan ", of the " SinfulTaint(Gensokyo Isle's)!Minamitsu Murasa" //
> Muster Conviction+Determination+Fortitude of our Whole Being ,especially the Founding Ghost Spiritual and Full Member with+for+in the True Myouren Temple of the True Gensokyo ... against... this " Tainting Taint , Repellant and Parasitic-Invading "...
> Our bonds and Being together with The Dipper or Anchor or Both or....what Truly is Our Truly INSTRUMENTAL of Our true identity, the True Minamitsu Murasa's one(s)... ?
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>Alright, let's not do that then.
>Remember our tragic backstory.
>Keep fleeing, through a curtain if we have to.
>"You aren't real, so bugger off you bilge sucker!"
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> Muster Conviction+Determination+Fortitude of our Whole Being ,especially the Founding Ghost Spiritual and Full Member with+for+in the True Myouren Temple of the True Gensokyo ... against... this " Tainting Taint , Repellant and Parasitic-Invading "...
> Our bonds and Being together with The Dipper or Anchor or Both or....what Truly is Our Truly INSTRUMENTAL of Our true identity, the True Minamitsu Murasa's one(s)... ?
>You do your best to muster your courage, and you feel...somewhat better, for the moment. As as you can be as the greatest threat you've ever known hurls at you.
>The dipper is more integral to you, you think, but both are important.
>Alright, let's not do that then.
>Remember our tragic backstory.
>Keep fleeing, through a curtain if we have to.
>"You aren't real, so bugger off you bilge sucker!"
>What are you trying to recall, precisely?
>You flee, any any of the assurance you've built up flees into the proverbial night.
>She does not answer, as you draw close to a curtain, but continues to come after you.
>_
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>You do your best to muster your courage, and you feel...somewhat better, for the moment. As as you can be as the greatest threat you've ever known hurls at you.
>The dipper is more integral to you, you think, but both are important.
>What are you trying to recall, precisely?
>You flee, any any of the assurance you've built up flees into the proverbial night.
>She does not answer, as you draw close to a curtain, but continues to come after you.
>_
> Regain Balance and Resolve while going forward for a True Retreat Route through the Curtain...
> ... Fish out our Bottomed Dipper while Heaing and Slow down at an angle ,or the equivalent ,of This Room. ,which must not be the direct course and line of sight of the Corrupted-Tainting!Minamitsu but still being within decent maneuvering range and proximity for a Clean and Eentual " Further Curtained Retreat "...
> ...when that position and range is reached,begin and keep up Focusing our attention+memory about The Bond with Our Bottomed Dipper , both Original-Wise and Recent-Wise ...
>...nevertheless do not slack in Fast Turnibg Ourselves with It in hand and Bottomed to keep Observation and Movements ready upon Twisted-Alt!Murasa...
// So far no Wieldeing nor Hinting of Hidden Items by the...
" Evil-Dopple!Murasa from the Former Gensokyo Isle-turned Gensokyo IN THE OUTSIDE WORLD ( Teamed-up Planned Incident but BAD UNDERESTIMATED SIDE-EFFECTS such as " Underworld Side", "Cut-Off from Necessary Other-Worlds , .../ Utsuho Quest A-Z /Fragmented Weird Dream by the Aftermath) "...//
//...but what about the eventual interest and/or reactions with Murasa's 2 Integral Items,mainly Her Dipper but also,without overstretching and turning exposed, Her Anchor if eventually useful...//
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>Remember who we were before we became a ghost and how we became a ghost.
>Once she gets close enough spin around and kick her in the face.
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> Regain Balance and Resolve while going forward for a True Retreat Route through the Curtain...
> ... Fish out our Bottomed Dipper while Heaing and Slow down at an angle ,or the equivalent ,of This Room. ,which must not be the direct course and line of sight of the Corrupted-Tainting!Minamitsu but still being within decent maneuvering range and proximity for a Clean and Eentual " Further Curtained Retreat "...
> ...when that position and range is reached,begin and keep up Focusing our attention+memory about The Bond with Our Bottomed Dipper , both Original-Wise and Recent-Wise ...
>...nevertheless do not slack in Fast Turnibg Ourselves with It in hand and Bottomed to keep Observation and Movements ready upon Twisted-Alt!Murasa...
>Remember who we were before we became a ghost and how we became a ghost.
>Once she gets close enough spin around and kick her in the face.
>It is exceptionally difficult to remember things like your old self in this situation.
>You gripping your dipper, try to muster your courage again. You feel a bit less bad about things.
>She draws closer and closer, and you lash out! You foot cuts through the water, somewhat blunted by it but still strong. It does not connect with her face, but rather with her shoulder. She staggers slightly, but not much, not as much as you'd hope. Her response is to laugh loudly and horribly, continuing to close in further.
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>It is exceptionally difficult to remember things like your old self in this situation.
>You gripping your dipper, try to muster your courage again. You feel a bit less bad about things.
>She draws closer and closer, and you lash out! You foot cuts through the water, somewhat blunted by it but still strong. It does not connect with her face, but rather with her shoulder. She staggers slightly, but not much, not as much as you'd hope. Her response is to laugh loudly and horribly, continuing to close in further.
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// Abridged eplanation of Efforts aimed for the Sage pool-together of : Extent of The Present Taint's Edge of The Corruptor on the Environs ; Tactics by a Bettering Pathing/Routing ( BUT The Leading to any Allied Friend , 2 met whereas Tojiko not yet, would very likely Worsen )
...) ; swifter and more adequate Counter-Strikes AND ESPECIALLY Key-Leverage ; of course New Somehow Steps , PoV Angles ... //
> Estimate once we gain clearer coast : is the " Perverting-Doppel Murasa's TAINT " at an Hoped Decreased Water-Mark through this Backtracking Strategic Retreat away off "The Southernmost Most Taintred Room"... ?
> ... Persevere into an Agile Retreat+Dodge...
> ... hold onto focusing & armoring our Spirit thanks to the Bond with our B. Dipper PLUS NOW our W. Anchor...
> ...NOW pocket Our 1ST-Trusted Dipper , AND Wield our Trusted Anchor IMMEDIATELY READY TO STRIKE AND UNBALANCE ALTERNATING WITH EVADING MOVES AS CONVENIENT , prioritizing until a more Successful Way is opened the " Sharpening OF PATHING+DEXTERITY+SPEED"...
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> Estimate once we gain clearer coast : is the " Perverting-Doppel Murasa's TAINT " at an Hoped Decreased Water-Mark through this Backtracking Strategic Retreat away off "The Southernmost Most Taintred Room"... ?
> ... Persevere into an Agile Retreat+Dodge...
> ... hold onto focusing & armoring our Spirit thanks to the Bond with our B. Dipper PLUS NOW our W. Anchor...
> ...NOW pocket Our 1ST-Trusted Dipper , AND Wield our Trusted Anchor IMMEDIATELY READY TO STRIKE AND UNBALANCE ALTERNATING WITH EVADING MOVES AS CONVENIENT , prioritizing until a more Successful Way is opened the " Sharpening OF PATHING+DEXTERITY+SPEED"...
>You aren't sure, but you don't think this doppelganger is causing the pollution in the water.
>You try to draw back further, but she closes in more quickly, still laughing. Her hand shoots toward your neck!
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>You aren't sure, but you don't think this doppelganger is causing the pollution in the water.
>You try to draw back further, but she closes in more quickly, still laughing. Her hand shoots toward your neck!
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>You aren't sure, but you don't think this doppelganger is causing the pollution in the water.
>You try to draw back further, but she closes in more quickly, still laughing. Her hand shoots toward your neck!
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> Dodge away from her and put a minimum of distance between us as quickly as possible so we are ready to...
> ... take out and our Anchor Ready to.Counter-Strike,Parry,Block,to Fend her Off Push her Back
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>Dodge away and throw our arm up to deflect her attack.
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> Dodge away from her and put a minimum of distance between us as quickly as possible so we are ready to...
> ... take out and our Anchor Ready to.Counter-Strike,Parry,Block,to Fend her Off Push her Back
>Dodge away and throw our arm up to deflect her attack.
>You move back, throwing up your arm, and her fingers close around it with a vice-like grip!
>Her eyes glint as she slowly starts to wrench your arm.
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>Can we swing our anchor one handed?
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>Can we swing our anchor one handed?
>Normally? Yes. Underwater? Questionable. Right now? You have no idea.
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>Kick/knee her in the ribs, whichever is more appropriate for how close we are.
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>Kick/knee her in the ribs, whichever is more appropriate for how close we are.
>You bring your knee up into her ribs. You can feels practically like kicking a soft wall, you don't think you feel your doppelganger stagger even a little.
>"Struggle," she says, rolling the word over her tongue, luxuriating in both syllables.
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>Which arm is she holding us with, and which hand of ours is grabbed?
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>You bring your knee up into her ribs. You can feels practically like kicking a soft wall, you don't think you feel your doppelganger stagger even a little.
>"Struggle," she says, rolling the word over her tongue, luxuriating in both syllables.
>_
>Which arm is she holding us with, and which hand of ours is grabbed?
> Are we able to turn " even more ghostly " in order to escape " her vice-like grip on our arm" and circle back around her ?
> If certain, do it , if there some likely chance , attempt it.
> If we are already at our maximum, or we attempt and fail ,or we feel a bad feeling before attempting ...
>... take out Our Anchor,keep our focus and ,since she feels like a soft wall,Swing It At Full Momentum Against Her Neck.
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>Which arm is she holding us with, and which hand of ours is grabbed?
>She is holding your left with her right.
> Are we able to turn " even more ghostly " in order to escape " her vice-like grip on our arm"]and circle back around her ?
> If certain, do it , if there some likely chance , attempt it.
> If we are already at our maximum, or we attempt and fail ,or we feel a bad feeling before attempting ...
>... take out Our Anchor,keep our focus and ,since she feels like a soft wall,Swing It At Full Momentum Against Her Neck.
>You could, but you feel in your heart it wouldn't matter.
>You reach back for your anchor, and your doppelganger jerks your arm violently, causing you to lose your footing for a moment!
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>Bite down hard on our right wrist, hard enough to draw blood (ectoplasm?)
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>Bite down hard on our right wrist, hard enough to draw blood (ectoplasm?)
>You clamp down on your wrist, though really it's more in the upper part of your arm, bringing a burst of sudden pain and causing you to bleed a bit. This seems to give the doppelganger a moment of pause.
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>See if we can take advatage of that to wrench our hand free.
>Does it look like it affected the doppelganger at all? Did its hand also get hurt?
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>See if we can take advatage of that to wrench our hand free.
>Does it look like it affected the doppelganger at all? Did its hand also get hurt?
>You jerk your left hand, and manage to pull it from what felt like an iron grasp a moment ago.
>You do not see any evidence that she was wounded.
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>You jerk your left hand, and manage to pull it from what felt like an iron grasp a moment ago.
>You do not see any evidence that she was wounded.
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// Oh, nifty tactic ! //
> Quick Strategic Retreat+Recovery together with,as soon as possible before another closing-in, Wielding Our Anchor for Defense&Counter-Attack...
> ... Anchor-Swinging only when in-range or close ,and with a balance of strenght&speed&precision as to being able to counter-attack with enough force&in series&more accurately.
> Focus both on Our Anchor and Our Bottomed Dipper to Increase the Just Steadfastness .
> ...Our Water Danmaku and "body attacks " have been a no-sail...The same is felt about attempting Spellcards and Turning more Ghostly-Spiritual...but...
>...how do we Feel about Aptly Extending AND Amplifying our ..." Affinity and Link to Waters " upon the Here Water Itself or at least the Water Current to..."Try and Gaining leverage" ?
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> Quick Strategic Retreat+Recovery together with,as soon as possible before another closing-in, Wielding Our Anchor for Defense&Counter-Attack...
> ... Anchor-Swinging only when in-range or close ,and with a balance of strenght&speed&precision as to being able to counter-attack with enough force&in series&more accurately.
> Focus both on Our Anchor and Our Bottomed Dipper to Increase the Just Steadfastness .
> ...Our Water Danmaku and "body attacks " have been a no-sail...The same is felt about attempting Spellcards and Turning more Ghostly-Spiritual...but...
>...how do we Feel about Aptly Extending AND Amplifying our ..." Affinity and Link to Waters " upon the Here Water Itself or at least the Water Current to..."Try and Gaining leverage" ?
(Sorry for delays, was gone for most of last week, and then just kept forgetting)
>You are able to move back and get your hand on your anchor, moving back toward the previous room.
>As you start to pull your anchor forth, the doppelganger seems to regain her senses and closes in again.
>You...aren't certain this water can be manipulated like that. Attempting it would be costly in terms of time.
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(Sorry for delays, was gone for most of last week, and then just kept forgetting)
>You are able to move back and get your hand on your anchor, moving back toward the previous room.
>As you start to pull your anchor forth, the doppelganger seems to regain her senses and closes in again.
>You...aren't certain this water can be manipulated like that. Attempting it would be costly in terms of time.
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// No :bigpower: ro :spell: lem because you had higher and more important priority to take responsibility with. //
> Make our movements , but even more our sense and intuition, sharper while currently wielding Our Anchor but also " draw from " Our Bottomed Dipper ...
>...use them and what we could muster to enhance our reach and readiness with Our to either avoid her or beat her back and repositioning without letting her too close but al the while studying her patterns and behaviour...
> ... has her "approach", her "compusure" or "any signals" changed in someways ? Then respond adaptively in kind.
> Whenever there is enough time and focus,begin a " subtle linking-test " about whether the Waters or the Current is more responsive to us.
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> Make our movements , but even more our sense and intuition, sharper while currently wielding Our Anchor but also " draw from " Our Bottomed Dipper ...
>...use them and what we could muster to enhance our reach and readiness with Our to either avoid her or beat her back and repositioning without letting her too close but al the while studying her patterns and behaviour...
> ... has her "approach", her "compusure" or "any signals" changed in someways ? Then respond adaptively in kind.
> Whenever there is enough time and focus,begin a " subtle linking-test " about whether the Waters or the Current is more responsive to us.
>You don't think that focusing on your possessions is really helping you right now, at this point.
>Whatever happened to her a moment ago, it seems to have passed. She seems to be closing in again, full of savage confidence.
>Are you sure you want to try to focus on the water, it will take a lot of effort for something you honestly don't have much hope in?
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>You clamp down on your wrist, though really it's more in the upper part of your arm, bringing a burst of sudden pain and causing you to bleed a bit. This seems to give the doppelganger a moment of pause.
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>You jerk your left hand, and manage to pull it from what felt like an iron grasp a moment ago.
>You do not see any evidence that she was wounded.
>_
(Sorry for delays, was gone for most of last week, and then just kept forgetting)
>You are able to move back and get your hand on your anchor, moving back toward the previous room.
>As you start to pull your anchor forth, the doppelganger seems to regain her senses and closes in again.
>You...aren't certain this water can be manipulated like that. Attempting it would be costly in terms of time.
>_
>You don't think that focusing on your possessions is really helping you right now, at this point.
>Whatever happened to her a moment ago, it seems to have passed. She seems to be closing in again, full of savage confidence.
>Are you sure you want to try to focus on the water, it will take a lot of effort for something you honestly don't have much hope in?
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> Before starting to resume her assault,was "her moment of pause" and "regaining her senses" purely out of surprise and snapping out of it or did we notice something more in our observation and her overall behaviour?
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> Before starting to resume her assault,was "her moment of pause" and "regaining her senses" purely out of surprise and snapping out of it or did we notice something more in our observation and her overall behaviour?
>It didn't feel like merely surprise.
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>It didn't feel like merely surprise.
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// Could it be that for Murasa to win this Dangerous Duel she must "push herself" to the point of...//
> So it didn't feel like merely surprise...
>...try to focus : what could we perceive proceeding between her and us,or at least 1 between the 2,from that moment of "not merely surprise " after "hurtingly breaking free from the confrontation " ?
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> So it didn't feel like merely surprise...
>...try to focus : what could we perceive proceeding between her and us,or at least 1 between the 2,from that moment of "not merely surprise " after "hurtingly breaking free from the confrontation " ?
>It's hard to say. But...give that you're certain she was not hurt when you hurt yourself, you don't think it was a direct physical thing, it had to be something...deeper? Less direct?
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// Could it be that for Murasa to win this Dangerous Duel she must "push herself" to the point of...//
> So it didn't feel like merely surprise...
>...try to focus : what could we perceive proceeding between her and us,or at least 1 between the 2,from that moment of "not merely surprise " after "hurtingly breaking free from the confrontation " ?
>It's hard to say. But...give that you're certain she was not hurt when you hurt yourself, you don't think it was a direct physical thing, it had to be something...deeper? Less direct?
>_
//...to the point of hurting herself,even if to a limited extend and in dire circumstances...//
> ...With what we have discovered,experienced,felt,at least so far , in order and limited to the purpose of defending against and drive away ths" Tainted Doppelganger Murasa" the only working solution so far ...
> ... has been to " limitedly hurt ourselves",like before when we "clamped down on ourselves for a moderate ichor/bleedin" to break free form her abnormally strong grip, is that correct ?
//...To be sure and prudent WHILE TRYING not to hinder with those to a defect... in waiting ,in lieu of Other Players/Potential player "Reviewe&Creativity&Notice with possibly the Parser," at least another post,maybe 2 or maybe-maybe 3,ones which could/might have been grouped together with this 1 ...
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> ...With what we have discovered,experienced,felt,at least so far , in order and limited to the purpose of defending against and drive away ths" Tainted Doppelganger Murasa" the only working solution so far ...
> ... has been to " limitedly hurt ourselves",like before when we "clamped down on ourselves for a moderate ichor/bleedin" to break free form her abnormally strong grip, is that correct ?
>It seems to have been the only thing that's really given her pause, of anything you've tried thus far. Enough that perhaps you felt a little hope?
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>It seems to have been the only thing that's really given her pause, of anything you've tried thus far. Enough that perhaps you felt a little hope?
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> If it was not merely surprise AND the only thing that worked out,then...
>...are we "fairlyconfident"that,as long as we are avoiding her reach,we could make use of Our Anchor to... repel the enemy by ,solely for that purpose,inflicting " limited moderate wounds to ourselves "?
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> If i5 was not merely surprise AND the only thing that worked out,then...
>...are we "confident"that,as long as we are avoiding her reach,we could make use of Our Anchor to... repel the enemy by ,solely for that purpose,inflicting " limited moderate wounds to ourselves "?
>You aren't certain how well you can hold her off.
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> If It was not merely surprise AND the only thing that worked out,then...
>...are we "confident"that,as long as we are avoiding her reach,we could make use of Our Anchor to... repel the enemy by ,solely for that purpose,inflicting " limited moderate wounds to ourselves "?
>You aren't certain how well you can hold her off.
>_
> Are we more certain that,without using Our Anchor as an hold-off to be grippeed or unbalanced, we can use It indirectly to help to somehow feign ,distract ,slowdwn while we truly go for a sufficient strategic avoid-retreat-cover-gain space ?
> Would it be likely that " we can put It back with enough agility after-handling IF for emerency avoidance" ?
> ...If those could be are reasonably reached ,"out of reach without holding her off directly or just at the begining and then feinting, are we ...
>...are we "fairly confident"that,as long as we are avoiding her reach,we could make use of Our Anchor to... repel the enemy by ,solely for that purpose,inflicting " limited moderate wounds to ourselves "?
>... or would it be too much time in this particular pickle ..thus the "Clamping Down on ourselves similiar like before,with truer disceerning on here and iron-grasp-less ,so to affect here somehow on ourselves like it happened " ?
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> Are more certain that,without using Our Anchor as an hold-off to be grippeed or unbalanced, we can use It indirectly to help to somehow feign ,distract ,slowdwn while we truly go for a sufficient strategic avoid-retreat-cover-gain space ?
> Would it be likely that " we can put It back with enough agility after-handling IF for emerency avoidance" ?
> ...If those could be are reasonably reached ,"out of reach without holding her off directly or just at the begining and then feinting, are we ...
>...are we "fairlyconfident"that,as long as we are avoiding her reach,we could make use of Our Anchor to... repel the enemy by ,solely for that purpose,inflicting " limited moderate wounds to ourselves "?
>... or would it be too much time in this particular pickle ..thus the "Clamping Down on ourselves similiar like before,with truer disceerning on here and iron-grasp-less ,so to affect here somehow on ourselves like it happened " ?
>You aren't sure, you don't have a good measure of her capacities save for when she grabbed you, just that you know she is exceedingly dangerous.
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>You aren't sure, you don't have a good measure of her capacities save for when she grabbed you, just that you know she is exceedingly dangerous.
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> Is there enough range and room away from her in order to manage a few swings with Our Anchor without,or minimally ,Readjusting our Position?
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> Is there enough range and room away from her in order to manage a few swings with Our Anchor without,or minimally ,Readjusting our Position?
>You might get one. You might not...
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>You might get one. You might not...
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> Is just 1Strike Feasible by Feigning to Quickly Brandish Our Anchor while instead...
>...Swiftly Re-Directing It into a,provided we have witnessed the only fairly sure working counter-measure Is "that" , "Self-Strike comparabile to the Self-Clamp-Down "?
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> Is just 1Strike Feasible by Feigning to Quickly Brandish Our Anchor while instead...
>...Swiftly Re-Directing It into a,provided we have witnessed the only fairly sure working counter-measure Is "that" , "Self-Strike comparabile to the Self-Clamp-Down "?
>This doesn't seem any more or less likely to work than anything else. You are not able to read the future, and there's really only so much you can tell about your opponent in this split second.
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>This doesn't seem any more or less likely to work than anything else. You are not able to read the future, and there's really only so much you can tell about your opponent in this split second.
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// (For Clarification) This "humble bit " is another 1 of "the bit more :meiling:of a Prep.Time (? ).until... (????) "//
> What is the Current Loc. of each other, the eventual Covers/Obstacles in the way next-to ,Distances from the "Curtained Entrances " ?
> Are we Both at ,or almost at ,Ground Level while Floating&Swimming supported by AND in the Water Current,or...?
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> What is the Current Loc. of each other, the eventual Covers/Obstacles in the way next-to ,Distances from the "Curtained Entrces " ?
> Are we Both at ,or almost at ,Ground Level while Floating.&Swimming supported by AND in the Water Current,or...?
>She is in front of you, about a yard and a half away, and closing. You have a curtain to your back, leading into the previous chamber. Both of you are moving against the current right now, you are both on the floor.
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>Quickly dash through the curtain and then when she tries to follow attempt to tangle her in it.
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>Quickly dash through the curtain and then when she tries to follow attempt to tangle her in it.
>How will you attempt to do this?
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>'Slide' with flight under the bottom of the curtain then get up and hold the curtain taut as she attempts to follow, then spin it around her if she dives into it. Hopefully this will buy us some time as she unentangles herself to at least get some distance.
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>'Slide' with flight under the bottom of the curtain then get up and hold the curtain taut as she attempts to follow, then spin it around her if she dives into it. Hopefully this will buy us some time as she unentangles herself to at least get some distance.
>You back through the curtain, grab the end and hold it taunt She continues forward, and suddenly swims upward with a powerful beat of her arms, moving to get over the curtain.
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>'Slide' with flight under the bottom of the curtain then get up and hold the curtain taut as she attempts to follow, then spin it around her if she dives into it. Hopefully this will buy us some time as she unentangles herself to at least get some distance.
>You back through the curtain, grab the end and hold it taunt She continues forward, and suddenly swims upward with a powerful beat of her arms, moving to get over the curtain.
>_
// We are " to be even more heedfultogether about fair,truly sage advices+actions+(relatively soon-to-be-required)remedies" //
> What is(are) the impediment(s) to " Surge by Mercy+Justice with 1 out of of 2 Large Pieces of Curtain and Catch&Envelop her in an unsupervised-not-frontal-angle through her own swimming ' distraction+ momentum " ?
> Balancing in account to our experience her "assaulting fending-off resprisals " and the handling of " those 2 Large Pieces of Curtain " a couple of of occasions before ... mayhappen 1 is " too little enveloping" ,and 1 after 1 another is best ?
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> What is(are) the impediment(s) to " Surge by Mercy+Justice with 1 out of of 2 Large Pieces of Curtain and Catch&Envelop her in an unsupervised-not-frontal-angle through her own swimming ' distraction+ momentum " ?
> Balancing in account to our experience her "assaulting fending-off resprisals " and the handling of " those 2 Large Pieces of Curtain " a couple of of occasions before ... mayhappen 1 is " too little enveloping" ,and 1 after 1 another is best ?
>You are not sure how much time you'd have. You've torn these curtains before. You are sure she can to.
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>You are not sure how much time you'd have. You've torn these curtains before. You are sure she can to.
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> We would gain just a moderate amount of time+distance+opportunity because she can certainly "rip them" better than us but considering she is currently distracted and focused on another task and not directly eyeing us...
> ... we reckon we could try and manage to " Surprise Speedy Surge to her from a Blind Angle and (Temporarily) Double Curtain Envelop her " , is that correct ?
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> We would gain just a moderate amount of time+distance+opportunity because she can certainly "rip them" better than us but considering she is currently distracted and focused on another task and not directly eyeing us...
> ... we reckon we could try and manage to " Surprise Speedy Surge to her from a Blind Angle and (Temporarily) Double Curtain Envelop her " , is that correct ?
>You could try to entangle her a bit more, but you don't imagine it would restrain her much and may put you in danger.
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>You could try to entangle her a bit more, but you don't imagine it would restrain her much and may put you in danger.
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// We have to ,nonethless,and better be Ready to Be Flexible in reacting,pulling back+through due to Prudence, the experienced and sensed danger by ... " IsleCorrupted!Murasa" //
( //) > That is precisely why we are to Attempt This by carefulness,speed&agility,and by using tactically 1 Large Curtain Pieces after 1 Another , Main Tools for Feign&Diversion&Counter-Reaction... (//)
> ... Can "Our Next-to Fly-Surge-Swim Up Trajectory be attempted as such " ?
> Thruthfully : what is it like ,and Importantly which looks Soon Useful or looks Peculiar ," Above and Around This Curtained Segment of This Great Hallway " ?
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>Use the time that it'll take her to do that to book it as fast as we can to the opposite side of the 'room'.
>Glance over our shoulder to see where she's at once we get close the next curtain.
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> ... Can "Our Next-to Fly-Surge-Swim Up Trajectory be attempted as such " ?
> Thruthfully : what is it like ,and Importantly which looks Soon Useful or looks Peculiar ," Above and Around This Curtained Segment of This Great Hallway " ?
>Use the time that it'll take her to do that to book it as fast as we can to the opposite side of the 'room'.
>Glance over our shoulder to see where she's at once we get close the next curtain.
>You draw back, as fast as you can; you can hear cloth ripping behind you.
>The chamber is shaped like a number 7, with yourself climbing up the diagonal shaft of it. The water is growing less tainted, and you can feel her behind you, you don't even have to look to know she's coming; dangerous as ever.
>Somewhere ahead, in...that up-pointing direction, you can hear a long, panicked scream in the distance. Is that Tojiko?
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>Where the scream came from there seems to be less taint?
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>Where the scream came from there seems to be less taint?
>Yes.
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>You draw back, as fast as you can; you can hear cloth ripping behind you.
>The chamber is shaped like a number 7, with yourself climbing up the diagonal shaft of it. The water is growing less tainted, and you can feel her behind you, you don't even have to look to know she's coming; dangerous as ever.
>Somewhere ahead, in...that up-pointing direction, you can hear a long, panicked scream in the distance. Is that Tojiko?
>_
// It might be an interesting development to explore ... GenokyoIsle!Murasa stopping her high-swimming over The Curtain and taking time to rip it (?)to shreds(?) before Pursuing the Chase... but only doing that when we interrupted holding the Curtain taut and moved far away from it ... //
> Quickly,but not rashly nor frantically, dash in "that up-pointing direction following the long panicked scream and echoes" in search for Tojiko.
> If Possible,take advantage of the Water Current to better navigate&orient ourselves.
> When we are getting closer,or simply needing more orientation to find her, Call out her name , say who we are and that we are coming to help .
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>As above but do be rash or frantic if necessary.
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> Quickly,but not rashly nor frantically, dash in "that up-pointing direction following the long panicked scream and echoes" in search for Tojiko.
> If Possible,take advantage of the Water Current to better navigate&orient ourselves.
> When we are getting closer,or simply needing more orientation to find her, Call out her name , say who we are and that we are coming to help .
>As above but do be rash or frantic if necessary.
>You call out, your voice is ragged and panicked. You don't hear Tojiko answer.
>"She can't help you! No one can help you!" your doppelganger says, her voice gleeful, nearly singsong, in its cruel certainty. And you know she is right. And you can feel her closing in behind you.
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>You call out, your voice is ragged and panicked. You don't hear Tojiko answer.
>"She can't help you! No one can help you!" your doppelganger says, her voice gleeful, nearly singsong, in its cruel certainty. And you know she is right. And you can feel her closing in behind you.
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> Do not answer back, take heart ,steel our resolve,and proceeding.
> Specifically to help out with that take out our Bottomed Water Dipper and,since the "taint in water is lessening" try out again "water-link affinity" .
> Without dallying , and going along helped by the Water Current if Speed-Boosting, pick up the speed to navigate and close-in where we last heard Tojiko.
> Be ready to steer&dodge away if " the chase" becomes too close.
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> Do not answer back, take heart ,steel our resolve,and proceeding.
> Specifically to help out with that take out our Bottomed Water Dipper and,since the "taint in water is lessening" try out again "water-link affinity" .
> Without dallying , and going along helped by the Water Current if Speed-Boosting, pick up the speed to navigate and close-in where we last heard Tojiko.
> Be ready to stir&dodge away if " the chase" becomes too close.
>You do not think you'll be able to run and focus on affecting this water.
>_
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>You do not think you'll be able to run and focus on affecting this water.
>_
// "Affinity Water-Elementing"(pending +open-gate :meiling: definition ),and moderate backtracking, later on on "Successful upon No.1 Public Murasa's F.O.E.( :cirnotan:) ", with even less "Taint in Waters&Current"... though that TAINT,ITS ORIGINATOR AND OVERARCHING...//
> Do not answer back, take heart ,steel our resolve,and proceeding.
> Specifically to help out with that take out our Bottomed Water Dipper
> Without dallying ... and going along helped by the Water Current if Orienting-SettingSpeed-Boosting...pick up the speed to navigate and close-in where we last heard Tojiko.
> Be ready to steer&dodge away to the radius with more quarter if " the chase" becomes too close.
> Nothing of use on the way-rooms&hallways-curtained section?
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> Do not answer back, take heart ,steel our resolve,and proceeding.
> Specifically to help out with that take out our Bottomed Water Dipper
> Without dallying ... and going along helped by the Water Current if Orienting-SettingSpeed-Boosting...pick up the speed to navigate and close-in where we last heard Tojiko.
> Be ready to steer&dodge away to the radius with more quarter if " the chase" becomes too close.
> Nothing of use on the way-rooms&hallways-curtained section?
(Sorry, was away from home)
>The one thing you see in this section of rooms is a western style chair, turned on its side.
>_
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>As we flee past the chair, grab it and hurl it behind us blindly without stopping at where the menacing voice is coming from.
>Continue to hurry to where we heard Tojiko.
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>As we flee past the chair, grab it and hurl it behind us blindly without stopping at where the menacing voice is coming from.
>Continue to hurry to where we heard Tojiko.
>You grab the chair and throw it behind you. You can hear it smack and tumble against the floor. You can feel the waters in response to it; you are certain it went behind you. You do not feel or hear any change in rhythm of her movements. Was she simply not impeded?
>You keep moving...that direction, coming to a smallish pentagon shaped room, which a weird white box in corner.
>_
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>No time to investigate, keep going!
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>No time to investigate, keep going!
>You keep going! You keep swimming, aware that She is behind you, closing in. You can still hear Tojiko ahead; she hasn't stopped, but she has moved, or at least the sound has. It seems like she is moving...from west to east? Or maybe the other way around? You don't know, you can hardly concentrated, you can feel Her coming...
>Still, you break through to the next chamber; you can't feel any sort of taint to the water anymore. Maybe you're just too distracted, too panicked... This chamber is broadly oval-like, the far end being wider than this one. There's some kind of sodden paper trash nearby. She is right behind you.
>_
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>You keep going! You keep swimming, aware that She is behind you, closing in. You can still hear Tojiko ahead; she hasn't stopped, but she has moved, or at least the sound has. It seems like she is moving...from west to east? Or maybe the other way around? You don't know, you can hardly concentrated, you can feel Her coming...
>Still, you break through to the next chamber; you can't feel any sort of taint to the water anymore. Maybe you're just too distracted, too panicked... This chamber is broadly oval-like, the far end being wider than this one. There's some kind of sodden paper trash nearby. She is right behind you.
>_
> Keep level-headedness and composure focusing on the speedy navigation away from "her" and Tojiko's location...
> So far,have we felt she passed through the Curtains like us or ...tried "her own way around them" as before ?
> Based on Tojiko's voice ,are we getting closer to her location she is now moving?
> Seeing The Water Here has No Taint at all and we alrerady have Our Dipper Out,are we able to use it for little bost in speed-movement and agility?
>You grab the chair and throw it behind you. You can hear it smack and tumble against the floor. You can feel the waters in response to it; you are certain it went behind you. You do not feel or hear any change in rhythm of her movements. Was she simply not impeded?
>You keep moving...that direction, coming to a smallish pentagon shaped room, which a weird white box in corner.
>_
> Make a mental note to remember This Room and come backe to investigate it.
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> Keep level-headedness and composure focusing on the speedy navigation away from "her" and Tojiko's location...
> So far,have we felt she passed through the Curtains like us or ...tried "her own way around them" as before ?
> Based on Tojiko's voice ,are we getting closer to her location she is now moving?
> Seeing The Water Here has No Taint at all and we alrerady have Our Dipper Out,are we able to use it for little bost in speed-movement and agility?
> Make a mental note to remember This Room and come backe to investigate it.
>You do your best to keep calm, and there's not a whole lot there to be best. You're just a little ways from screaming like Tojiko presumably is yourself.
>You have no idea how She has been moving between them, since that trick you pulled.
>You would have to stop and concentrate to try to do anything with this water.
>You...think you're moving in Tojiko's direction? It's hard to be sure whether you'll meet with her or miss her via over or undershooting. You really aren't in a condition to calculate that out right now.
>_
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>Keep going at speed for where we think Tojiko is, hopefully just getting further away from where this thing came from helps in some way.
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>You do your best to keep calm, and there's not a whole lot there to be best. You're just a little ways from screaming like Tojiko presumably is yourself.
>You have no idea how She has been moving between them, since that trick you pulled.
>You would have to stop and concentrate to try to do anything with this water.
>You...think you're moving in Tojiko's direction? It's hard to be sure whether you'll meet with her or miss her via over or undershooting. You really aren't in a condition to calculate that out right now.
>_
>Keep going at speed for where we think Tojiko is, hopefully just getting further away from where this thing came from helps in some way.
> Call out to Tojiko at intermittent intervals better orient,to reach her .
> Remember to actually go through the "Curtains Room by Room".
> What else of note of Items,Coinformation,Distance from our "Pursurer" and the like?
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>Keep going at speed for where we think Tojiko is, hopefully just getting further away from where this thing came from helps in some way.
> Call out to Tojiko at intermittent intervals better orient,to reach her .
> Remember to actually go through the "Curtains Room by Room".
> what else of note of Items,Coinformation,Distance from our "Pursurer2 and the like?
>You keep going. But you know it's futile. You know She is closing in.
>Pressing on, you come to a new chamber. This one. is vaguely squarish, you don't really have time or wherewithal to really look around. Nor do you want; you see Tojiko; swimming as fast as she can, screaming at the top of her lungs.
>You call out to her, she doesn't respond. She doesn't acknowledge you at all. Then she vanishes through the curtains to the left.
>If she is running for anything, you cannot see it.
>_
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>Continue fleeing but as we do see what happens if we try to 'will' ourself to or from the water world.
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>Continue fleeing but as we do see what happens if we try to 'will' ourself to or from the water world.
>You continue to flee, still not seeing what Tojiko may be fleeing from herself. You try to focus, try to remove yourself, but nothing happens. Are you not concentrating hard enough? Does it just not work? You can't focus, she is right behind you!
>_
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>You continue to flee, still not seeing what Tojiko may be fleeing from herself. You try to focus, try to remove yourself, but nothing happens. Are you not concentrating hard enough? Does it just not work? You can't focus, she is right behind you!
>_
> Remember where ,Direction and Curtained Access,Tojiko is fleeing to.
> Is it possible to reach and pass a Curttain in time,or that we have just passed 1?
> If so,try again to put Curtain between Usand "Her"" while standing next to it,holding it on 1 side in order to,ready to move out of the way iif necessary in order to...
> ... have more maneuvering room to.disengage and move on or to take an eventual opportunity.
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>Continue fleeing.
>"Why do you have to want this so much you scum-sucking bilge-drinking lily-livered bottom-feeder!?"
>Hopefully she replies and we can use that to gauge how far behind us she is.
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> Remember where ,Direction and Curtained Access,Tojiko is fleeing to.
> Is it possible to reach and pass a Curttain in time,or that we have just passed 1?
> If so,try again to put Curtain between Usand "Her"" while standing next to it,holding it on 1 side in order to,ready to move out of the way iif necessary in order to...
> ... have more maneuvering room to.disengage and move on or to take an eventual opportunity.
>Continue fleeing.
>"Why do you have to want this so much you scum-sucking bilge-drinking lily-livered bottom-feeder!?"
>Hopefully she replies and we can use that to gauge how far behind us she is.
>If you are fleeing toward That Direction, then Tojiko would have been going from the west and toward the east.
>It takes effort to shout back. It's difficult to force yourself to form the words; you don't want to talk, you want to run. You Need To Run. But you do, you manage to force yourself to do it and do it properly. Maybe it even helps you hold off absolute panic, if only for a moment.
>The only response you get is a gleeful, malevolent sort of cackle. A sound you could never imagine yourself making. She is close behind you. Within a yard, maybe. Not quite arm's each, but close.
>You have to make a choice, try to follow Tojiko and risk losing more ground, or flee straight head and keep what lead you have.
>_
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>If you are fleeing toward That Direction, then Tojiko would have been going from the west and toward the east.
>It takes effort to shout back. It's difficult to force yourself to form the words; you don't want to talk, you want to run. You Need To Run. But you do, you manage to force yourself to do it and do it properly. Maybe it even helps you hold off absolute panic, if only for a moment.
>The only response you get is a gleeful, malevolent sort of cackle. A sound you could never imagine yourself making. She is close behind you. Within a yard, maybe. Not quite arm's each, but close.
>You have to make a choice, try to follow Tojiko and risk losing more ground, or flee straight head and keep what lead you have.
>_
// If we try to follow Tojiko we are likely to "be well within ENEMY's arm's reach " , Tojiko has been going from east towards east if we continuee fleeing in this direction...
//... however " Salvation for all" also hinges whether we are not " intemperate or predictable in falling in THE ENEMY'S besieging and harrowing spires "...but on the just contrary ,at important "turning points ot various grade ",though the same onee might not be the identical with The Ones At Critical Point ... however we whould be able 5o " weirdly faze" tTHE ENEMY first in another shorter & temporary-wisethen yop3fully & surely or longer & definitely-wise "maneuvering,creativity,opportunity..." //
> Are there only 2 routes open , the " Same Speed Fleeing Further opposite from west to east" and " the " Slowing & Turning in Pursuit of Tojiko in Need from west to east " ... is that correct?
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>If you are fleeing toward That Direction, then Tojiko would have been going from the west and toward the east.
>It takes effort to shout back. It's difficult to force yourself to form the words; you don't want to talk, you want to run. You Need To Run. But you do, you manage to force yourself to do it and do it properly. Maybe it even helps you hold off absolute panic, if only for a moment.
>The only response you get is a gleeful, malevolent sort of cackle. A sound you could never imagine yourself making. She is close behind you. Within a yard, maybe. Not quite arm's each, but close.
>You have to make a choice, try to follow Tojiko and risk losing more ground, or flee straight head and keep what lead you have.
>_
// If we try to follow Tojiko we are likely to "be well within ENEMY's arm's reach " , Tojiko has been going from east towards east if we continuee fleeing in this direction...
//... however " Salvation for all" also hinges whether we are not " intemperate or predictable in falling in THE ENEMY'S besieging and harrowing spires "...but on the just contrary ,at important "turning points ot various grade ",though the same onee might not be the identical with The Ones At Critical Point ... however we whould be able 5o " weirdly faze" tTHE ENEMY first in another shorter & temporary-wisethen yop3fully & surely or longer & definitely-wise "maneuvering,creativity,opportunity..." //
> Are there only 2 routes open , the " Same Speed Fleeing Further opposite from west to east" and " the " Slowing & Turning in Pursuit of Tojiko in Need from west to east " ... is that correct?
> If the Precedent is Tru3.. Keep "swiftly swim & fly"fleeing " to the Next Rooms through the Curtained Passages until...
> ... the "Taint in the Water " is fully absent ,and then...
>... whiie eady to dodge & weave & position away from the catch-up range of the EvilGensokyoIsle!Murasa , turn & take a brave stand against her helped by ...
>....as soon as a " acceptably safe opportunity and timing arises", Brandidhing our Anchor .
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>Drop altitude and turn sharply toward where Tojiko zoomed off to, hopefully giving our pursuer the slip as we do so.
>Give chase after Tojiko, hopefully we can still hear her screaming to follow.
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> If the Precedent is Tru3.. Keep "swiftly swim & fly"fleeing " to the Next Rooms through the Curtained Passages until...
> ... the "Taint in the Water " is fully absent ,and then...
>... whiie eady to dodge & weave & position away from the catch-up range of the EvilGensokyoIsle!Murasa , turn & take a brave stand against her helped by ...
....as soon as a " acceptably safe opportunity and timing arises", Brandidhing our Anchor .
>Drop altitude and turn sharply toward where Tojiko zoomed off to, hopefully giving our pursuer the slip as we do so.
>Give chase after Tojiko, hopefully we can still hear her screaming to follow.
>You swim closer to the tiled floor and turn after Tojiko's wake. You plunge into the next room, a squarish one you may have been in before? You can't tell, not without stopping. Tojiko has already vanished; the curtains across from you flapping in the water in her wake.
>As well, you can still feel Her behind you, but the pressure isn't quite so great for the moment, you feel like you're able to think a bit more clearly. The terror is still there, but not quite so immediate. But she is still there, you can feel her just behind you.
>_
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>It's somewhat irresponsible but pull out the square bottle with the spirit inside.
>Uncork it and chuck it behind us at our pursuer.
>Risk a glance while fleeing to see if it had any effect.
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>It's somewhat irresponsible but pull out the square bottle with the spirit inside.
>Uncork it and chuck it behind us at our pursuer.
>Risk a glance while fleeing to see if it had any effect.
>You left it at the Temple
>Glancing back, she is just behind you, her eyes locked directly on you, swimming steadily. You can't meet her gaze; you simply cannot.
>_
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>You grab the bottle, open it, and toss it behind you.
>Glancing back, you see the bottle making a wobbly course through the water.
>She is just behind you, her eyes locked directly on you, swimming steadily. You can't meet her gaze; you simply cannot. Without her eyes moving a bit, she seamlessly grabs the bottle without breaking the rhythm of her motions. You feel any relief you felt beforehand evaporate.
>_
// On 1 hand , Objects & Items used directly on "CorruptedAlterEgo!Murasa" tp hinder herare ineffective and "Bottled Evil Spirit" ,or otherwise dangerous,could be harmful since " "CorruptedAlterEgo!Murasa" is relatively similar,but ot the same or very similar, to a" Distinct (own shape)Evil Vengeful Spirit...//
// On the other hand, " Duplicated Items" ? This needs cheking in detail and general,but we also need to found ourselves in " practically No Taint in the Waters "...//
> Another 1?! Did we not leave " Bottled Evil Spirit" behind at the Myouren Temple's storage for the " Next Trip of the Myourenji Clinic to the Underground "with an explaining note to be taken for "examinition and resolution" to the Underground,to Satori ?!
> Inventory Check
> Avert gaze ,mostly focus on regaining courage by fervently think back about our Gensokyo,our Myourenji Temple , its Denizens & Friends & Faithful & Guests, our New Friends we are making , our Contribution & Efforts about Protecting Gensokyo & its Equilibrium & Relations...
> ... Pull ahead swiftly as long as there is " practically No Taint in the Waters "
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>Keep zooming for now.
>As a ghost do we have to worry about our stamina running out?
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>Keep zooming for now.
>As a ghost do we have to worry about our stamina running out?
>You keep fleeing.
>You do, but it is more of a spiritual weakening than running our of breath.
>_
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// This 1 has been overlooked ,apparently //
// Thanks for the follow- up rightful edit-correction //
// On 1 hand , Objects & Items used directly on "CorruptedAlterEgo!Murasa" tp hinder herare ineffective and "Bottled Evil Spirit" ,or otherwise dangerous,could be harmful since " "CorruptedAlterEgo!Murasa" is relatively similar,but ot the same or very similar, to a" Distinct (own shape)Evil Vengeful Spirit...//
// On the other hand, " Duplicated Items" ? This needs cheking in detail and general,but we also need to found ourselves in " practically No Taint in the Waters "...//
> Another 1?! Did we not leave " Bottled Evil Spirit" behind at the Myouren Temple's storage for the " Next Trip of the Myourenji Clinic to the Underground "with an explaining note to be taken for "examinition and resolution" to the Underground,to Satori ?!
> Inventory Check
> Avert gaze ,mostly focus on regaining courage by fervently think back about our Gensokyo,our Myourenji Temple , its Denizens & Friends & Faithful & Guests, our New Friends we are making , our Contribution & Efforts about Protecting Gensokyo & its Equilibrium & Relations...
> ... Pull ahead swiftly as long as there is " practically No Taint in the Waters "
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> Inventory Check
> Avert gaze ,mostly focus on regaining courage by fervently think back about our Gensokyo,our Myourenji Temple , its Denizens & Friends & Faithful & Guests, our New Friends we are making , our Contribution & Efforts about Protecting Gensokyo & its Equilibrium & Relations...
> ... Pull ahead swiftly as long as there is " practically No Taint in the Waters "
Heck, you right, editted.
>You are not in any condition to try to your inventory. The very notion of slowing down to check fills you with animalistic dread
>You try to bolster your courage. Thinking of everyone, of Hijiri, of your fellow 'monks', of your newly found friends; Tojiko, Stargazer... Something about her bothers you, something before you parted...
>_
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Heck, you right, editted.
>You are not in any condition to try to your inventory. The very notion of slowing down to check fills you with animalistic dread
>You try to bolster your courage. Thinking of everyone, of Hijiri, of your fellow 'monks', of your newly found friends; Tojiko, Stargazer... Something about her bothers you, something before you parted...
>_
//No worries (about the Left off for Myourenji Temple Clinic with Descrpitive Note"Seal Bottled Evil Spirit",,on its.way for.Safe Delivery to Satori),it WAS the only 1 Invent. Item
,it t had been ,Among ( Us) :cherry:,during he Previous Thread in a section where it had been fairly packed th with conversations+descriptions,circa the late 2nd half if I am not mistaken//
// Inventory Check is optional,and too difficult , in "These Fleeing Cojdition"" after all//
> Keep our speed up,but not unedercutting us as to "Avoid Spritual's Tiredness akin somehow to Stamina's as much as possible "....
> ...and,be as it may, not slowing down or turning frantic, Remember The Route together with Noting The Rooms' Layout + Peculiarity we are travelling....
> ...Oh,Stargazer....? When...around when we parted entrusting her to Yukari...or even before ?Bothered How...as a "sort of"Glossing Over,A Lack of Focus or a Forgetfulness...or maybe...something More Disconcerting...?
>" Statuses " : "Extents"" Taint in The Water " AND " Unhinderance"
getting away from it "?
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//No worries (about the Left off for Myourenji Temple Clinic with Descrpitive Note"Seal Bottled Evil Spirit",,on its.way for.Safe Delivery to Satori),it WAS the only 1 Invent. Item
,it t had been ,Among ( Us) :cherry:,during he Previous Thread in a section where it had been fairly packed th with conversations+descriptions,circa the late 2nd half if I am not mistaken//
// Inventory Check is optional,and too difficult , in "These Fleeing Cojdition"" after all//
> Keep our speed up,but not unedercutting us as to "Avoid Spritual's Tiredness akin somehow to Stamina's as much as possible "....
> ...and,be as it may, not slowing down or turning frantic, Remember The Route together with Noting The Rooms' Layout + Peculiarity we are travelling....
> ...Oh,Stargazer....? When...around when we parted entrusting her to Yukari...or even before ?Bothered How...as a "sort of"Glossing Over,A Lack of Focus or a Forgetfulness
...or maybe...something More Disconcerting...?
>" Statuses " : "Extents"" Taint in The Water " AND " Unhinderance"
getting away from it "?
//Somehow :meiling: POLISHED+Exoanded Reply+ Reply's Quote//
// In cases of :cirnotan: confusion or lack of clarity,,etc.please do not hesistate to Reply in this RP QUEST Thread and/or PM //
// I also suggest :extend: "(unless of course More Clarity and/or Specifcs are needed & signaled 1st OR,More Importantly," there are/are to bevPriorities Greater than shrinemaiden.com/MotK.com ) " Earlier Replies to The More Neutral Than Not Commands " in order " not to exceed in 'Plot Story & Replies's Delays' while still "Taking in.Account the Fair Waiting-Out for The Eventual Replies of More Players " and for " the Commands' Delays due to the more or less Important Decision for Multiple Players"//
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>Could Stargazer maybe have known that this is what was waiting for us?
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> Keep our speed up,but not unedercutting us as to "Avoid Spritual's Tiredness akin somehow to Stamina's as much as possible "....
> ...and,be as it may, not slowing down or turning frantic, Remember The Route together with Noting The Rooms' Layout + Peculiarity we are travelling....
> ...Oh,Stargazer....? When...around when we parted entrusting her to Yukari...or even before ?Bothered How...as a "sort of"Glossing Over,A Lack of Focus or a Forgetfulness
>" Statuses " : "Extents"" Taint in The Water " AND " Unhinderance"
getting away from it "?
>You keep going, you try to keep calm. You can feel Her just behind you, can imagine her fingers sinking into your flesh...
>You don't sense any kind of taint in the water.
>Could Stargazer maybe have known that this is what was waiting for us?
>Didn't she know something?
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>Ah, that's right, she said we needed to have courage. It's time to believe in the Stargazer that believes in us.
>Muster our storm-weatheringest, wave-defyingest, hokkai-visitingest, salty-woman-of-the-sea-est, courage.
>Dash to one side and stop abrubtly, hopefully causing her to keep going and forcing her to turn around.
>"What am I doing? Running from you? As if anybody could even try to be more me than I am. I'm Captain Minamitsu Murasa, captain of the Palanquin Ship, and loyal follower of Byakuren Hijiri! And as much as you might want to be me, all you'll ever be is a half-baked knock-off!"
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>Ah, that's right, she said we needed to have courage. It's time to believe in the Stargazer that believes in us.
>Muster our storm-weatheringest, wave-defyingest, hokkai-visitingest, salty-woman-of-the-sea-est, courage.
>Dash to one side and stop abrubtly, hopefully causing her to keep going and forcing her to turn around.
>"What am I doing? Running from you? As if anybody could even try to be more me than I am. I'm Captain Minamitsu Murasa, captain of the Palanquin Ship, and loyal follower of Byakuren Hijiri! And as much as you might want to be me, all you'll ever be is a half-baked knock-off!"
>You hook to the left and do what you can to stop quickly. She continues to barrel toward you, stretching out her hand toward your throat. "Bluster!" she snarls, her eyes boring into you.
>_
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>You hook to the left and do what you can to stop quickly. She continues to barrel toward you, stretching out her hand toward your throat. "Bluster!" she snarls, her eyes boring into you.
>_
// " No Taint in The Water " is actually good ,as soon as we can employ it //
// This could seem ,and could return again as did before and is going to later on, a " Almost Too Long List of Commands-Actions for The Parser " at their surface , however their true purpose & number is for " An Easier Parsing & Reading & Analysis " because" Each Important Command-Action has Their Own Line together with All of Them Adequately or Better Linked" //
> Stargazer did warn us to be courageous and on guard before entering the " Tree o' Circle Gateway " for she did feel very unsettled plus she would have been no help at all,but on the contrary ... BUT if there were more as we kind-of felt we are going to look into that LATER ON!
> NOW! Looking Back at Her with a Correspondent Facial Expression , Bravely & Truly Acknowledge we are only Bravely Claiming The Truth !
> NOT LOSING ANY INSTANT BUT NEITHER ACTING TOO SOON! When she comes closer to barreling into us ,but as dangerously close as to actually catch us fully or partly...
>...Avoid & Swerve to the Side with enough room to Eventually keep Avoiding & Swerving...
>...Further Prove We Are No Blusterer,supported by the Fact this had been the Only sort-of proven Action to Truly Pause & Unsettle "CorruptedPortMaster!Murasa ", by...
>... Quickly Retrieving our Anchor , Hitting us to a moderate but still sensible degree , Observe and Be on Guard for her reactions,BUT...
>...IF she is about to overtake us before the above , Use Our Anchor as a Makeshift Shield , then at last...
>...Even if she is already Grabbed or Bypassed It, Hit Us with It , Observe and Be on Guard as planned before .
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>Don't flinch, prepare for possible incoming pain, and sock her right in her jaw as she charges at us.
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>Don't flinch, prepare for possible incoming pain, and sock her right in her jaw as she charges at us.
>You don't flinch, and you prepare to counter, but you simply don't have time. Her hand connects with your neck, and your every instinct screams that she is is about to crush your windpipe!
>But she doesn't. It hurts. You can't 'breathe', but it's nowhere near as strong as you feared. Rather than victorious, she seems...almost irritated.
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>Can we even suffocate from being choked normally?
>Are we able to talk with her hand around our neck?
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>Can we even suffocate from being choked normally?
>Are we able to talk with her hand around our neck?
>Realistically: no. Actually: yes. You don't know why, it is probably a youkai thing.
>Not really.
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>Smirk at her.
>Stargazer was right, this chump isn't all that.
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>Smirk at her.
>Stargazer was right, this chump isn't all that.
>You smirk, and her irritation gives way to a snarl, her face contorting s she tries. and fails, to strangle you. You barely feel it. You don't feel constricted at all anymore.
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>Attempt to shake her off.
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>Attempt to shake her off.
>Her face contorting more, gritting her teeth, she tries to take your throat with both hands. It does not matter. you press against her thumbs and fingers, and they yield easily enough. You are free.
>_
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>"Well, you nearly had me for a bit there. I'm flattered that you want to be me, but unfortunately there's only room in Gensokyo for one Captain Minatmitsu Murasa."
>Pat our doppelganger on the head.
>"Seems like there's plenty of room here for a Murasa though, it's not quite as nice as Gensokyo but hopefully it works out for you."
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>"Well, you nearly had me for a bit there. I'm flattered that you want to be me, but unfortunately there's only room in Gensokyo for one Captain Minatmitsu Murasa."
>Pat our doppelganger on the head.
>"Seems like there's plenty of room here for a Murasa though, it's not quite as nice as Gensokyo but hopefully it works out for you."
>She doesn't really react to your words or headpatting; she doesn't try to lash out, she doesn't retort. She just gives you a venomous, powerless glare. You note that you don't even feel her in the current anymore, it flows without any impediment she might produce.
>_
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>"I don't have time to stick around sorry, I owe it to my crew to not leave them being tormented by what I assume are your friends."
>Turn our back on our doppelganger and zoom off, not fleeing fearfully this time but heading in the rough direction that we remember Tojiko speeding towards.
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>"I don't have time to stick around sorry, I owe it to my crew to not leave them being tormented by what I assume are your friends."
>Turn our back on our doppelganger and zoom off, not fleeing fearfully this time but heading in the rough direction that we remember Tojiko speeding towards.
>You say some words and turn to leave. It doesn't say anything, it doesn't respond. And with your back turned, it is as though it was never there at all.
>You continue onward, but the trail has grown cold. You can't hear Tojiko anymore, presumably she is out of breath. The wake of her passing has long since settled. Furthermore, you have no idea where you are, this triangle-shaped room is wholly unfamiliar.
>_
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>Do we at least have some idea of which direction we came from?
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>Do we at least have some idea of which direction we came from?
>Sort of. You can feel the current still. You don't know the exact way, but you can generally find you way toward that direction.
>_
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>You say some words and turn to leave. It doesn't say anything, it doesn't respond. And with your back turned, it is as though it was never there at all.
>You continue onward, but the trail has grown cold. You can't hear Tojiko anymore, presumably she is out of breath. The wake of her passing has long since settled. Furthermore, you have no idea where you are, this triangle-shaped room is wholly unfamiliar.
>_
>Sort of. You can feel the current still. You don't know the exact way, but you can generally find you way toward that direction.
>_
> Look around if there anything "particular" in "this Triangle-Shaped Room", maybe even "somethings" that could be taken with us because" useful here or otherwise of useful proof when back in Gensokyo ".
> Afterwards, concentrate on the Water Current for preparing to travel along It...
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>Use our finely-honed navigational skills to make our way approximately back to where we last encountered Tojiko.
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> Look around if there anything "particular" in "this Triangle-Shaped Room", maybe even "somethings" that could be taken with us because" useful here or otherwise of useful proof when back in Gensokyo ".
> Afterwards, concentrate on the Water Current for preparing to travel along It...
>Use our finely-honed navigational skills to make our way approximately back to where we last encountered Tojiko.
>You look around, and the only thing you see is a heavy-looking waist-high stand made of smooth white rock, currently tipped on its side.
>You don't need to focus to find it, it is to the 'south'.
>You turn and go back. You aren't certain this is the direction you went, relative to south, but it's close, certain. But as you move into the next chamber to the 'west', you don't recognize it. A semi-circular place, with what looks like a bookend resting along the rounded edge of the room. Was it here before, and you don't recall because you were so focused on other things? You definitely don't recall what rooms you passed through...
>_
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>Can we sense the oppressive presence that we felt when the doppelganger showed up at all?
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>Can we sense the oppressive presence that we felt when the doppelganger showed up at all?
>No. You do not feel anything unusual, other then the presence that has always been here since you started to explore the flooded Gensokyo. There is no sign whatsoever of the doppelganger.
>_
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>You look around, and the only thing you see is a heavy-looking waist-high stand made of smooth white rock, currently tipped on its side.
>You don't need to focus to find it, it is to the 'south'.
>You turn and go back. You aren't certain this is the direction you went, relative to south, but it's close, certain. But as you move into the next chamber to the 'west', you don't recognize it. A semi-circular place, with what looks like a bookend resting along the rounded edge of the room. Was it here before, and you don't recall because you were so focused on other things? You definitely don't recall what rooms you passed through...
>_
>Can we sense the oppressive presence that we felt when the doppelganger showed up at all?
>No. You do not feel anything unusual, other then the presence that has always been here since you started to explore the flooded Gensokyo. There is no sign whatsoever of the doppelganger.
>_
> Could we feel "the presence" in the same may when we were closer to "the taint"?
> Did we notice,even recently ,if the "south-er" we went the more we could feel "the presence" , since that would mean it would have followed the water current or us following it ...
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> Could we feel "the presence" in the same may when we were closer to "the taint"?
> Did we notice,even recently ,if the "south-er" we went the more we could feel "the presence" , since that would mean it would have followed the water current or us following it ...
>You could feel it amidst the taint.
>While going further south, you didn't notice any differences.
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>Continue in this direction and keep an eye and ear out for either a torn curtain or sounds of Sakuya or Tojiko.
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>Continue in this direction and keep an eye and ear out for either a torn curtain or sounds of Sakuya or Tojiko.
>You do not think you will encounter an ripped curtains while travelling this direction, you never had time to do due to fleeing.
>_
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>Just keep moving, hopefully in the correct direction, towards Sakuya.
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>Just keep moving, hopefully in the correct direction, towards Sakuya.
>You keep swimming onward. The water is still, save for the current to the south. The chambers continue to remain unfamiliar and empty. There is no sign of Sakuya, or anyone else.
>_
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>You keep swimming onward. The water is still, save for the current to the south. The chambers continue to remain unfamiliar and empty. There is no sign of Sakuya, or anyone else.
>_
> Is it possible to take "Water Altitude" going up to better overview where we could be doing right now?
> If possible do so.
> In any case inspect the room for particularities,and...
>...rip the The Curtains so we have a better time remembering our overall route(s).
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> Is it possible to take "Water Altitude" going up to better overview where we could be doing right now?
> If possible do so.
> In any case inspect the room for particularities,and...
>...rip the The Curtains so we have a better time remembering our overall route(s).
>It did not work in the past.
>The room you are currently in is shaped like an irregular pentagram, with the north-facing side being unusual long. There is an empty metal drawer in the middle of it. Or at least it looks like a drawer.
>_
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>Keep going for now.
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>Keep going for now.
>You continue onward, leaving a rip on the curtains as you pass through them.
>The chambers remain unfamiliar and unmarked, you don't feel anything interesting the currents nor any of the taint in the water from before. You are hesitant to say that you feel safe, but there doesn't feel like there's a dread hanging around you like when you entered this place. The current flows from the south, as ever.
>_
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>You continue onward, leaving a rip on the curtains as you pass through them.
>The chambers remain unfamiliar and unmarked, you don't feel anything interesting the currents nor any of the taint in the water from before. You are hesitant to say that you feel safe, but there doesn't feel like there's a dread hanging around you like when you entered this place. The current flows from the south, as ever.
>_
> Have we ever encountered or noticed " in-Room items " that are well-kept or otherwise of an "impervious nature" ?
> " The Curtains" are 1 of them as well,right?
> Be on the lookout for "Those unusual in-Room Items" such as those,and...
>...take just 1 Piece of Ripped curtain with us while we move on and Rip-Mark our Passage,
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> Have we ever encountered or noticed " in-Room items " that are well-kept or otherwise of an "impervious nature" ?
> " The Curtains" are 1 of them as well,right?
> Be on the lookout for "Those unusual in-Room Items" such as those,and...
>...take just 1 Piece of Ripped curtain with us while we move on and Rip-Mark our Passage,
>Some seem to have resisted whatever damage that has affected the others; which you think is just being underwater.
>The curtains do not seem to have suffered any damage but that which you have done to them.
>You notice what seems to be a simple glass cup, laying on its side in an oval-shaped room.
>_
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>Continue continuing.
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>Continue continuing.
>You continue to travel perpendicular to the tide. The rooms continue to be unfamiliar, and soon are completely empty; having no objects or debris in them. Some minutes have passed by now. You'd probably gone through a good two dozen of them.
>_
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>You continue to travel perpendicular to the tide. The rooms continue to be unfamiliar, and soon are completely empty; having no objects or debris in them. Some minutes have passed by now. You'd probably gone through a good two dozen of them.
>_
//This reminds thate the 1st uncommon & water-resistant item,besides 'The Curtains',we found was a tiny house replica with small glassy beads within" ...just in a corner of 'the Trapped Sakuya's Room' "... //
> On second thought,while still having to "Rip Curtains to Mark Passage",backtrack to the " simple glass cup, laying on its side in an oval-shaped room " to Examine it Closely ,maybe Take It...
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>Are all the rooms we pass through completely empty now?
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>Are all the rooms we pass through completely empty now?
>Yes.
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>Yes.
>_
> Are we able to...
//This reminds thate the 1st uncommon & water-resistant item,besides 'The Curtains',we found was a tiny house replica with small glassy beads within" ...just in a corner of 'the Trapped Sakuya's Room' "... //
> On second thought,while still having to "Rip Curtains to Mark Passage",backtrack to the " simple glass cup, laying on its side in an oval-shaped room " to Examine it Closely,Maybe Take it...
>.... do.such in that case,and anywayys....
>....keep up "The Ripping Curtains To Mark our Passage",and also...
>....take another "Piece of Ripped Curtain" with us.
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>Zig back towards where we came, but at a slight angle so we're not covering the same ground.
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>Zig back towards where we came, but at a slight angle so we're not covering the same ground.
> Are we able to...
>.... do.such in that case,and anywayys....
>....keep up "The Ripping Curtains To Mark our Passage",and also...
>....take another "Piece of Ripped Curtain" with us.
>You double back and let yourself drift more southward, marking the path as you did before with ripped curtains and claiming another piece of ripped curtain
>You obtain: Ripped Curtain
>Moving at an angle, you soon drift into more southward chambers. Soon you spot a strange, rectangular bucket make of gray material; some lightweight stuff from the outside world; in a chamber shaped like a rough triangle.
>As well, you can feel the slightest hint of that taint in the water again, like a flavor just on the edge of your palette that you can't place, an odor just too faint to name. You swear you can almost hear a sound in the water, but it's simply too distant, too faint.
>_
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>Continue further in the direction that we've zigged to and see if the sound gets clearer.
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>Continue further in the direction that we've zigged to and see if the sound gets clearer.
>You keep going, passing into a long rectangular chamber that is practically a hallway. The sound doesn't become any more clear or distinct, but it does become louder. You think you can start to pick out that it's not just one sound, but a babble of many different sounds. Some voices, some sounds of daily life? You can taste hints of smoke, then salt, then plain rice... There's sensations again your skin; shadows of brushing up against things.
>_
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>You double back and let yourself drift more southward, marking the path as you did before with ripped curtains and claiming another piece of ripped curtain
>You obtain: Ripped Curtain
>Moving at an angle, you soon drift into more southward chambers. Soon you spot a strange, rectangular bucket make of gray material; some lightweight stuff from the outside world; in a chamber shaped like a rough triangle.
>As well, you can feel the slightest hint of that taint in the water again, like a flavor just on the edge of your palette that you can't place, an odor just too faint to name. You swear you can almost hear a sound in the water, but it's simply too distant, too faint.
>_
>While Proceeding on Carefully discern ,whenever something more of the " distant and faint sound " could be "familiar"...
> ..."Very patiently Auscultate+ Meditate" to where "The Taint is growing" to "Avoid or Dispel Illusory Traps".
> Do not forgo to "Pass+Mark The Curtained Passage as Usual " .
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>Continue and see if we can understand anything the voices are saying.
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>While Proceeding on Carefully discern ,whenever something more of the " distant and faint sound " could be "familiar"...
> ..."Very patiently Auscultate+ Meditate" to where "The Taint is growing" to "Avoid or Dispel Illusory Traps".
> Do not forgo to "Pass+Mark The Curtained Passage as Usual " .
>Continue and see if we can understand anything the voices are saying.
>You continue on, still marking your passage as you go.
>The sensations remain jumbled, but the taint becomes more obvious. The sounds are louder, the smells and tastes are more distinct. You can hear the babble of crowds, the creaking wood of old wagons, the sound of rice being polished. You can hear snatches of conversations, fragments of sentences that sound like ordinary things. At one point, you think you almost hear the name Kirisame; or rather Kirisame Magic Shop? You can almost smell cooking smoke in the water, and other times dust or fresh hay. At One point, you distinctly feel dew despite the omnipresent water around you.
>_
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>Keep going, again with a particular focus on trying to make out words.
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>Keep going, again with a particular focus on trying to make out words.
>You continue, you think you are now probably further southward than you were when you met the doppelganger. The taint is heavy in the water, laying over it like oil. You can hear calls to dinner, idle chat about the weather or gossip about this or that neighbor. Warnings against visiting the Forest of Magic in a motherly tone, smells of tofu and soy sauce. The feel of bedsheets against your skin, the moisture in the air at the public bath house, the sound of chickens clucking as they hunt for bugs. It's starting to get a little loud, so to speak.
>_
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>You continue, you think you are now probably further southward than you were when you met the doppelganger. The taint is heavy in the water, laying over it like oil. You can hear calls to dinner, idle chat about the weather or gossip about this or that neighbor. Warnings against visiting the Forest of Magic in a motherly tone, smells of tofu and soy sauce. The feel of bedsheets against your skin, the moisture in the air at the public bath house, the sound of chickens clucking as they hunt for bugs. It's starting to get a little loud, so to speak.
>_
> Utilize the feeling of " the taint is heavy in the water, laying over it like oil" to gauge and stay on guard about how far we are going to into this...Illusive Taint-Projected... Fake Human Village?
> While keep approaching has the real scenery,Different Rooms Stacked in a hallway manner and Differentiated by Curtain,been subjected to any changes?
>Look back and forth to ascertain it more completely.
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>You continue, you think you are now probably further southward than you were when you met the doppelganger. The taint is heavy in the water, laying over it like oil. You can hear calls to dinner, idle chat about the weather or gossip about this or that neighbor. Warnings against visiting the Forest of Magic in a motherly tone, smells of tofu and soy sauce. The feel of bedsheets against your skin, the moisture in the air at the public bath house, the sound of chickens clucking as they hunt for bugs. It's starting to get a little loud, so to speak.
>_
>Unscrew or spit or slap myself in the belly with the screwed bottle of ship-in-a-boat
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>Do all of the sensations seem like they'd be at home in the human village, or is there anything strange mixed in?
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>Do all of the sensations seem like they'd be at home in the human village, or is there anything strange mixed in?
>You wouldn't find them out of place.
>_
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>Do all of the sensations seem like they'd be at home in the human village, or is there anything strange mixed in?
>You wouldn't find them out of place.
>_
> Take out our "Bottomed Dipper" and try to focus& establish an affinity-link with the Water here.
> Is the "Taint in the Water" increasing the more we are carefully proceeding to the source of those sounds?
> Are the "Curtained Rooms within The Hallway" visually changed,or changing, as well?
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>Continue but be wary for anything especially out of place, like another doppelganger.
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> Take out our "Bottomed Dipper" and try to focus& establish an affinity-link with the Water here.
> Is the "Taint in the Water" increasing the more we are carefully proceeding to the source of those sounds?
> Are the "Curtained Rooms within The Hallway" visually changed,or changing, as well?
>You focus on the water, and don't learn a whole lot. It kind of doesn't really feel a lot like water. But this is hardly a surprise. You are sure the taint is getting moreso, though.
>The chambers remain as they ever were: Red curtains, white tile floors with curious clusters of black tiles.
>Continue but be wary for anything especially out of place, like another doppelganger.
>You continue onward, the halls and chambers are quiet. The rush of sensations is becoming stronger, nearly overwhelming your own senses now. You can hear whole conversations coming and going, blending into each other. Family, friends, they almost feel like your own. When your eyes blink, you see other places; scenes of the human village, but unfamiliar. Older.
>You also feel the water underneath, straining.
>_
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>You focus on the water, and don't learn a whole lot. It kind of doesn't really feel a lot like water. But this is hardly a surprise. You are sure the taint is getting moreso, though.
>The chambers remain as they ever were: Red curtains, white tile floors with curious clusters of black tiles.
>You continue onward, the halls and chambers are quiet. The rush of sensations is becoming stronger, nearly overwhelming your own senses now. You can hear whole conversations coming and going, blending into each other. Family, friends, they almost feel like your own. When your eyes blink, you see other places; scenes of the human village, but unfamiliar. Older.
>You also feel the water underneath, straining.
>_
> Are we still able to hold some sort of control and affinity with This Water?
> Does "we can feel the Water Underneath,straining" means that with our Water-Affinity as a Ship Ghost we can feel it making the equivalent of straining?
> Try to Stop & Recover or even Stop & Meditate to regain our bearing but, if unable to do so,retreat back until we can Stop & Meditate to Recover.
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>Keep going, see if we can find the source of all this.
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> Are we still able to hold some sort of control and affinity with This Water?
> Does "we can feel the Water Underneath,straining" means that with our Water-Affinity as a Ship Ghost we can feel it making the equivalent of straining?
> Try to Stop & Recover or even Stop & Meditate to regain our bearing but, if unable to do so,retreat back until we can Stop & Meditate to Recover.
>You don't know why you feel that the water is straining, but you do. You take a moment to stop and center yourself, and feel a bit better for it.
>Keep going, see if we can find the source of all this.
>You press onward, and can practically feel yourself in another body at this point. ...Bodies, rather, there's more than one person you're feeling; two of them. A bit shorter than you, you can almost feel their thoughts overlaid with yours. Thoughts of home and family, moments of happiness and hardship. The water underneath is practically like a coiled spring under the weight of it all.
>...
>...
>...
>You are uncomfortable. This shouldn't be, yet it is. You are vast and without form, the land around you gives you something like shape, as you settle into the low places from the high. Within you teems so much life, so many creatures of all types. This is none of your business. You do not have 'business', so to speak. You simply are. It is strange that you even know this much, you shouldn't know at all. You shouldn't feel, but you do. You don't know why; you don't know what a 'why' is. This is strange; you are uncomfortable.
>You...remember. Why, you don't know or care, and you shouldn't remember. But you do. You have rested here for so long, flowing and shifting as life comes and goes, as the things within your formlessness came and went, spread, coalesced, and washed away. Then you weren't.
>_
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> Who, or what, are we? Do we know that much?
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> Who, or what, are we? Do we know that much?
>Neither of these concepts matter. You flow to the low places, it is what you do. You were old when creatures first appeared, though this means nothing to you. You shouldn't know at all, but you do. Something happened.
>_
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> Are we aware of a specific spectral entity that has been coming and going in recent times? If so, is it possible that entity did something that made us Know? Perhaps the entity became us, or at least a part of us, somehow?
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> Are we aware of a specific spectral entity that has been coming and going in recent times? If so, is it possible that entity did something that made us Know? Perhaps the entity became us, or at least a part of us, somehow?
>None of these concepts make any sense to you. Things come and go, as it has always been. Some may be drawn to you, it does not concern you. You flow and rest.
>_
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> Can we feel?
> Can we see?
> Can we hear?
> Do any of those concepts make sense?
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> Can we feel?
> Can we see?
> Can we hear?
> Do any of those concepts make sense?
>You have a sense of feel, though you should not.
>The others are incomprehensible to you.
>_
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> Can we 'do'? Or can we only 'be'?
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> Can we 'do'? Or can we only 'be'?
>You feel. You think. You remember. None of this should happen, but it does. You flow where there is a place to flow.
>_
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>Have we been called a river before?
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> What places are there to flow right now?
> For how long have we Known?
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>Have we been called a river before?
>You wouldn't know. You are sure you've been called all kinds of things before. ...How do you understand that concept?
> What places are there to flow right now?
> For how long have we Known?
>There are places, and you cannot get to them, not yet. It is...irksome.
>It is new. Not immediate, but very new. You have been here since before there were things that lived within you. Trying to think of 'how long' is strange. Why would you know this? But you do, it seems. There was a point where it began, recently.
>_
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> How can we get to those places?
> What kinds of things live within us?
> What happened, generally considering, at that point in time where it began?
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> How can we get to those places?
> What kinds of things live within us?
> What happened, generally considering, at that point in time where it began?
>You've never had to consider this before, it just happens as it should. Maybe something is wrong?
>You don't know what they are. They've had so many shapes and sizes, coming and going. But the ones now are odd.
>It is difficult to make sense of. You were where you always were, then you were not. You were in another place. But only part of you, a small part. Yet it was...enough. That place was different. You began to...feel? To remember.
>_
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> Can we feel?
> Can we see?
> Can we hear?
> Do any of those concepts make sense?
[/quote]>None of these concepts make any sense to you. Things come and go, as it has always been. Some may be drawn to you, it does not concern you. You flow and rest.
>_
>You feel. You think. You remember. None of this should happen, but it does. You flow where there is a place to flow.
>_
>You've never had to consider this before, it just happens as it should. Maybe something is wrong?
>You don't know what they are. They've had so many shapes and sizes, coming and going. But the ones now are odd.
>It is difficult to make sense of. You were where you always were, then you were not. You were in another place. But only part of you, a small part. Yet it was...enough. That place was different. You began to...feel? To remember.
>_
> We are flowing then we are resting ... then we had left a "small part of us in another place " enabling us to "feel...to remember"...we flowing then we are resting...then we had begun to notice,to confront ...we flow...we flow then we are resting...
> While flowing and resting until now we are coming to terms with feel,remember, notice,confront which is normal and which is odd ...
> ...could we apply all that to : "remember about the when and where a small,but enough,part of was in a different place when we started to feel & remember" ?
To "feel" if we are " now capable ,or be, to flow ,or if there is a a flow , or even if the smallest part of us is still in another place where and when we had begun to feel ?
To remember " whether the normality of the beings living within us coming and turned oddity right there and then "?
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>Are we able to remember anything about that place?
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> We are flowing then we are resting ... then we had left a "small part of us in another place " enabling us to "feel...to remember"...we flowing then we are resting...then we had begun to notice,to confront ...we flow...we flow then we are resting...
> While flowing and resting until now we are coming to terms with feel,remember, notice,confront which is normal and which is odd ...
> ...could we apply all that to : "remember about the when and where a small,but enough,part of was in a different place when we started to feel & remember" ?
To "feel" if we are " now capable ,or be, to flow ,or if there is a a flow , or even if the smallest part of us is still in another place where and when we had begun to feel ?
To remember " whether the normality of the beings living within us coming and turned oddity right there and then "?
>Are we able to remember anything about that place?
>You remember...at one point, there was suddenly land within you. And where the land was, part of you appeared. It was then that it began. It was only a short time, then that land went back, and you back to where you belong. But...you also fell somewhere...
>_
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>You remember...at one point, there was suddenly land within you. And where the land was, part of you appeared. It was then that it began. It was only a short time, then that land went back, and you back to where you belong. But...you also fell somewhere...
>_
> Where there interacting denizens in that land?
> Could we compare the place where "we fell" with that one,and also who had been there at that time?
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>So our awareness spread from the part of us that was in contact with this land?
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> Where there interacting denizens in that land?
> Could we compare the place where "we fell" with that one,and also who had been there at that time?
>You...recall some things that swam within you, and outside of you. Things you do not remember seeing for a long time, in some cases.
>You aren't sure what a comparison is.
>So our awareness spread from the part of us that was in contact with this land?
>You think so. But something is strange, with yourself. You cannot flow s you should.
>_
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>Is this because of a specific part of us, or is all of us affected at this point?
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>You...recall some things that swam within you, and outside of you. Things you do not remember seeing for a long time, in some cases.
>You aren't sure what a comparison is.
>You think so. But something is strange, with yourself. You cannot flow s you should.
>_
> Did "our issues" about "we cannot flow as we should " commence when there were "some things that swam within you, and outside of you. things you do not remember seeing for a long time, in some cases" or when " we fell " or...?
> Around and within us at that time, what and/or who did we" began feeling & remembering small part of us was once on that land and " ? What about the other one, a small part of us as well perhaps, where "we fell"?
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>Is this because of a specific part of us, or is all of us affected at this point?
>You aren't sure.
> Did "our issues" about "we cannot flow as we should " commence when there were "some things that swam within you, and outside of you. things you do not remember seeing for a long time, in some cases" or when " we fell " or...?
> Around and within us at that time, what and/or who did we" began feeling & remembering small part of us was once on that land and " ? What about the other one, a small part of us as well perhaps, where "we fell"?
>No, you were not aware of any such problems when you first began to be aware. You were able to flow and move as you should then. But not now.
>You feel as though you rejoined with the rest of yourself, but...also you have not. Something is not as it should be.
>_
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>You aren't sure.
>No, you were not aware of any such problems when you first began to be aware. You were able to flow and move as you should then. But not now.
>You feel as though you rejoined with the rest of yourself, but...also you have not. Something is not as it should be.
>_
> If we "fell" "flowing as we should" we should " flowed down and rested" on top of another land with different denizens,right ?
> What have we "felt & remembered" when a small part of us "fell"?
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>Are we still aware of ourself being Captain Minamitsu Murasa at all?
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> If we "fell" "flowing as we should" we should " flowed down and rested" on top of another land with different denizens,right ?
> What have we "felt & remembered" when a small part of us "fell"?
>You do not know where it is and you do not care. You flow, and you cannot.
>You aren't sure. It was only a tiny amount of time...
>Are we still aware of ourself being Captain Minamitsu Murasa at all?
>You have no idea what that is.
>...
>It's everywhere! It's in your mind, permeating your thoughts! It's seen you! The presence that was here all along, it's in you now!
>...
>You are vast and without form.
>_
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>You do not know where it is and you do not care. You flow, and you cannot.
>You aren't sure. It was only a tiny amount of time...
>You have no idea what that is.
>...
>It's everywhere! It's in your mind, permeating your thoughts! It's seen you! The presence that was here all along, it's in you now!
>...
>You are vast and without form.
>_
> Calm down and focus on our sense of self as "Captain Minamitsu Murasa",and be ready for any opportunity to properly separate
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> Could "" expel from us a being who has recently entered us" be helping us about "a return to flowing better"?Or does the "being" " have to leave on her own?
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>Focus on ourself as Captain Minamitsu Murasa, seperate from this thing we've wandered into.
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> Calm down and focus on our sense of self as "Captain Minamitsu Murasa",and be ready for any opportunity to properly separate
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> Could "" expel from us a being who has recently entered us" be helping us about "a return to flowing better"?Or does the "being" " have to leave on her own?
>The notions of calm and focus have no meaning to you. You flow. Or you should...
>Focus on ourself as Captain Minamitsu Murasa, seperate from this thing we've wandered into.
>This too has no meaning to you.
>...
>It's still all around you, all through you! It doesn't know, you don't think. You can't feel yourself anymore, or rather you can feel everything; everything the water touches. It's hard to focus.
>_
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>The notions of calm and focus have no meaning to you. You flow. Or you should...
>This too has no meaning to you.
>...
>It's still all around you, all through you! It doesn't know, you don't think. You can't feel yourself anymore, or rather you can feel everything; everything the water touches. It's hard to focus.
>_
> Keep Focusing on BOTH about who we are as" Captain ,and especially,Minamitsu Murasa" " AND very specific part of that everything"... ARE WE ABLE TO swim" in a certain direction through what we can feel through the " Touched Water by The Formless One"?
> More Precisely,can we feel " a Clear Enough Water Current Touched by It""
> More Precisely,can we feel "Others In The Water Touched by It" ?
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> Keep Focusing on BOTH about who we are as" Captain ,and especially,Minamitsu Murasa" " AND very specific part of that everything"... ARE WE ABLE TO swim" in a certain direction through what we can feel through the " Touched Water by The Formless One"?
> More Precisely,can we feel " a Clear Enough Water Current Touched by It""
> More Precisely,can we feel "Others In The Water Touched by It" ?
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>You try to focus on both yourself and it, and...you can feel where the water touches. You cannot move. It's getting hard to think...
>_
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>You try to focus on both yourself and it, and...you can feel where the water touches. You cannot move. It's getting hard to think...
>_
> Keep focusing on remaining self-conscious.
> Keep "feeling through the water for openings or particularities",and for ways to be moving OR be moved
> What is the "density of The Taint here"? No "Water Current to be found"?
.....
> We recalled and felt that "in the past,many beings came within us and then they were gone"...
> How so?Did they "travel " like the" parts which had temporarily found themselves in different places" ? Did we have any interaction or action or observation regarding them?
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>See if from our perspective as Murasa we can feel anything out-of-place in this water-being.
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> Keep focusing on remaining self-conscious.
> Keep "feeling through the water for openings or particularities",and for ways to be moving OR be moved
> What is the "density of The Taint here"? No "Water Current to be found""
.....
> We recalled and felt that "in the past,many beings came within us and then they were gone"...
> How so?Did they "travel " like the" parts which had temporarily found themselves in different places" ? Did we have any interaction or action or observation regarding them?
>See if from our perspective as Murasa we can feel anything out-of-place in this water-being.
>It's hard, it's like trying to stay awake for five straight days.
>Your sense of touch is just...strange right now. Sometimes you can feel the water and everything it conforms to, other times you can feel nothing.
>The taint...you don't feel it anymore. No, that's not right. You no longer hear or sense it. But you can feel it within you, like wet sand under your clothes. No, not within you yourself, within the water.
>There's more that's unusual, you aren't sure...
>...
>You are vast and without form. Placid and implacable. You rest for a time, but there's further to flow, places to fill. You can almost reach them. There should be no almost.
>...
>You remember yourself, you're Murasa. You don't know how long that was, whether it was a minute or an hour.
>_
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>It's hard, it's like trying to stay awake for five straight days.
>Your sense of touch is just...strange right now. Sometimes you can feel the water and everything it conforms to, other times you can feel nothing.
>The taint...you don't feel it anymore. No, that's not right. You no longer hear or sense it. But you can feel it within you, like wet sand under your clothes. No, not within you yourself, within the water.
>There's more that's unusual, you aren't sure...
>...
>You are vast and without form. Placid and implacable. You rest for a time, but there's further to flow, places to fill. You can almost reach them. There should be no almost.
>...
>You remember yourself, you're Murasa. You don't know how long that was, whether it was a minute or an hour.
>_
> Can we "fish out and focus" on "our Bottom-ed Ladle"?
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> Most likely we are over-encumbered somehow ,the strangeness within ourselves preventing ourselves to be flowing as we should,thus we should 1st Placidly free ourselves off that.
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>See if we can focus harder on the unusual things, and perceive how they differ from the rest of the entity.
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> Can we "fish out and focus" on "our Bottom-ed Ladle"?
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> Most likely we are over-encumbered somehow ,the strangeness within ourselves preventing ourselves to be flowing as we should,thus we should 1st Placidly free ourselves off that.
>See if we can focus harder on the unusual things, and perceive how they differ from the rest of the entity.
>You don't know where your dipper is, ...or if it is, right now. Is it gone? Or just missing?
>You try to focus, and you're starting to understand that what you're feeling isn't...water. Not really. Or rather, it is, but it's had some vital element removed from it...It's...ghostly? No, not quite, but...
>_
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>You don't know where your dipper is, ...or if it is, right now. Is it gone? Or just missing?
>You try to focus, and you're starting to understand that what you're feeling isn't...water. Not really. Or rather, it is, but it's had some vital element removed from it...It's...ghostly? No, not quite, but...
>_
> Further Focus&Analyze this " Sort-Of Ghostly Water" ,"Its Vital Removed Element""confronting them with our own "now heightened hostly-spiritual status "....
>...are we able to move around,make it move around ,orient ourselve,or feel "watermarks" by defining&attuning our pace & space but not dispersing them within It "?
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>From the point of view of Murasa can we tell how this ghostly nature differs from ourself? Would it be at all similar to something like the prismrivers?
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> Further Focus&Analyze this " Sort-Of Ghostly Water" ,"Its Vital Removed Element""confronting them with our own "now heightened hostly-spiritual status "....
>...are we able to move around,make it move around ,orient ourselve,or feel "watermarks" by defining&attuning our pace & space but not dispersing them within It "?
>From the point of view of Murasa can we tell how this ghostly nature differs from ourself? Would it be at all similar to something like the prismrivers?
>You don't think you can move. Are you even there to move with? It's kind of worrying to think about...
>Thinking on it, perhaps ghostly isn't exactly the right word. It's not dead; it was never alive to start with. It's more like...bodiless?
>_
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>You don't think you can move. Are you even there to move with? It's kind of worrying to think about...
>Thinking on it, perhaps ghostly isn't exactly the right word. It's not dead; it was never alive to start with. It's more like...bodiless?
>_
> Then...Perphaps...if it is "Bodiless"... try shifting to "more corporeal" so 2e can try to "un-swamp" ourselves?
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>Focus on trying to grasp and manipulate the bodiless substance.
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> Then...Perphaps...if it is "Bodiless"... try shifting to "more corporeal" so 2e can try to "un-swamp" ourselves?
>Focus on trying to grasp and manipulate the bodiless substance.
>You don't really...feel yourself well enough to become more or less corporeal.
>You try to grasp onto this formlessness...and you're not sure if it's working. You're not sure if there's anywhere to really move to. No...there is at least one place. The place it's trying to go...which you are reasonably sure is Gensokyo itself.
>_
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>You don't really...feel yourself well enough to become more or less corporeal.
>You try to grasp onto this formlessness...and you're not sure if it's working. You're not sure if there's anywhere to really move to. No...there is at least one place. The place it's trying to go...which you are reasonably sure is Gensokyo itself.
>_
// We could be tempted and we should really avoid to "Try and Moving to Gensokyo while grasping+using a little bit of Formlessness of the Formless One"...//
//...1 or more Formless Parts could be following,AND Yukari is going to use us as a Timed Focus to safely Gensokyo-Retrieve not just us BUT ALSO TOGETHER with our 3 now trappedteammates,Tojiko,Sakuya,Shou....//
>...
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Time to possibly drown Gensokyo \o/
>Try and grasp just the out-of-place substance, and not the rest of the formless water-entity, and usher it towards Gensokyo if we can.
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>Try and grasp just the out-of-place substance, and not the rest of the formless water-entity, and usher it towards Gensokyo if we can.
>You try to grasp it, but...it's like trying to grab oil. If the water has become part of you, then the out-of-place substance...the taint you felt earlier, you're certain now, it like filth upon you. ...No, not filth. Oil. It's like someone spilled cooking oil on you.
>...
>Vast and timeless, you rest. You wait. You should not even be able to wait, yet you are. You do not know why. You do not know what it is to know, but you do.
>...
>You aren't sure how long you spaced out, but you feel...somewhat like yourself again, at least able to think for yourself, for the moment.
>_
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>You try to grasp it, but...it's like trying to grab oil. If the water has become part of you, then the out-of-place substance...the taint you felt earlier, you're certain now, it like filth upon you. ...No, not filth. Oil. It's like someone spilled cooking oil on you.
>...
>Vast and timeless, you rest. You wait. You should not even be able to wait, yet you are. You do not know why. You do not know what it is to know, but you do.
>...
>You aren't sure how long you spaced out, but you feel...somewhat like yourself again, at least able to think for yourself, for the moment.
>_
> Try to hold onto our "bottom-ed ladle "again .
>What is the scenery around us?
> Have they ceased,those bustling noises and sensations we were experiencing after moving further souther the Hallway?
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> Okay, Minamitsu, gotta get and keep a grip.
> Can we see? If so, where are we?
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> Try to hold onto our "bottom-ed ladle "again .
>What is the scenery around us?
> Have they ceased,those bustling noises and sensations we were experiencing after moving further souther the Hallway?
> Okay, Minamitsu, gotta get and keep a grip.
> Can we see? If so, where are we?
>You...aren't sure if you can see. It's strange. You can...almost picture things in your mind's eye, kind of. If feels like watching a dream. You can't quite grasp what it is, it keeps changing.
>You try to grab your dipper...you aren't sure if you can.
>You don't experience the sensations anymore, but they're still there, like oil on your skin. Though how you can tell that when you don't experience them, you aren't sure.
>_
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> Hmm. So sight is a question mark, hearing 'works' but we're hearing things we shouldn't, touch seems to be working about as one would expect given the circumstances...
> Can we smell anything?
> Can we taste anything?
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> Hmm. So sight is a question mark, hearing 'works' but we're hearing things we shouldn't, touch seems to be working about as one would expect given the circumstances...
> Can we smell anything?
> Can we taste anything?
>Not that you can tell in either case.
>_
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> Try moving away from the oily feeling on our skin.
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> Try moving away from the oily feeling on our skin.
>You try to move away. You...don't think you can move. No, that's not quite right, there's some kind of movement you can do, but you don't really understand it. However, you don't think it would let you escape it, any more than you could just move away from oil spilt on yourself normally.
>_
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> Abilities
> We weren't certain if we were capable of grabbing our hishaku. Can we feel it, maybe?
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> Abilities
> We weren't certain if we were capable of grabbing our hishaku. Can we feel it, maybe?
>Normally you have the abilities of a ghost, and the capacity to function underwater. But right now, You aren't so sure...
>You try to feel for your dipper...mmm, it's there. You aren't sure where, but it is there.
>_
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> We can use our dipper to capsize ships. Is this because it is capable of generating water, or are the effects more direct and magical than that?
> If our dipper is capable of producing water, is it capable of consuming water?
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> We can use our dipper to capsize ships. Is this because it is capable of generating water, or are the effects more direct and magical than that?
> If our dipper is capable of producing water, is it capable of consuming water?
>You capsize ships by flooding them. It does not remove water.
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> Where does the water we use to flood ships come from? Do we literally just scoop our dipper into the ocean and dump the contents out on the deck of the boat?
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> Where does the water we use to flood ships come from? Do we literally just scoop our dipper into the ocean and dump the contents out on the deck of the boat?
>You aren't sure where it comes from, where it is created or taken from somewhere.
>_
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> Try scooping the oily feeling with our dipper.
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> Try scooping the oily feeling with our dipper.
>You...can't quite grip it. You aren't sure where you hands are...?
>_
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> Hmm. If we're one with the water, or becoming one with the water, maybe...
> Feel for Shou's body.
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> Hmm. If we're one with the water, or becoming one with the water, maybe...
> Feel for Shou's body.
>That's...you aren't sure what to think about that.
>You feel around as best you can. You...aren't sure what you're feeling with, or how, or if you are even really touching anything...
>...You rest, conforming to the world around you. Unaware. Implicable. You are to flow, yet you cannot. You should not be aware of this, but you are. You do not know how, you do not care.
>_
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> What is stopping us from flowing?
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> What is stopping us from flowing?
>You cannot tell. Something is missing... You do not know what. You have no idea what it could be. You shouldn't have ideas to start with.
>_
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> Bring it back, Minamitsu! Bring it back! Focus!
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> Bring it back, Minamitsu! Bring it back! Focus!
>None of these concepts make any sense. There is eb. There is flow.
>...
>You think you're awake again. You try to remember what you were doing, what was happening. You think you can recall the gist of it. You were feeling around for Shou, and you didn't feel anything like her, you think. How long has it been? You have no way to tell.
>_
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> What can we feel?
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> What can we feel?
>You...argue sure. It's almost like you've got numb hands and arms. You can sort of feel things, but not quite. But you don't think there was anything...Shou-shaped?
>_
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> Forget searching for people, then.
> Let's test the theory that we're water. Try forming a small wave.
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> Forget searching for people, then.
> Let's test the theory that we're water. Try forming a small wave.
>How do you intend to form a wave?
>_
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> If we're not able to just do that, then perhaps we should try something else.
> Try creating a whirlpool by spinning water in place.
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> If we're not able to just do that, then perhaps we should try something.
> Try creating a whirlpool by spinning water in place.
>You try to spin...and you swear you can almost feel something swirl inside of you. You don't know if you actually spun or not, but there is definitely a kind of swirling feeling within you.
>_
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> !
> Keep spinning it!
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> !
> Keep spinning it!
>You try to keep doing so. You aren't sure if much is happening, but you can definitely feel it moving within you.
>_
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> Can we tell anything moving in the whirlpool?
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> Can we tell anything moving in the whirlpool?
>You wouldn't know, the sensation is just too alien. It's almost like...nausea? Except you don't feel anything, no pain or discomfort or anything. Like it was happening to someone else and you were just observing, somehow.
>_
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> Try creating another one while keeping the first one going.
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> Try creating another one while keeping the first one going.
>You try to do this, but you can't keep it up. You feel...tired? It's hard to say.
>_
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> Stop the spinning.
> Then try flowing somewhere. If we need to, arbitrarily pick left as a direction to go.
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> Stop the spinning.
> Then try flowing somewhere. If we need to, arbitrarily pick left as a direction to go.
>There is only one place to flow, you think. And that would be toward Gensokyo.
>_
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> Where is that relative to our current location?
> How does the prospect of bringing this oily taint to Gensokyo make us feel?
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> Where is that relative to our current location?
> How does the prospect of bringing this oily taint to Gensokyo make us feel?
>You don't know...downhill? Does that even exist in this place?
>That's a very good question. Given how you experienced it before, it would likely be a a moderate problem for anyone who encountered it. Unless they interact with it differently?
>_
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> Where is north?
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> Where is north?
>...That's odd. You don't really feel it.
>That's very odd. Even while sealed away, you could still kind of feel it. You can't remember not feeling it, it's such a basic background noise in your life.
>_
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> How large do we feel?
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> How large do we feel?
>You...don't have a good enough sense of yourself to know for sure, but...
>_
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> ...but...?
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> ...but...?
>Despite not having direct evidence, you can probably make an educated guess.
>_
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> ...are we an entire ocean now?
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> ...are we an entire ocean now?
>You have no way of knowing for sure. But...there's certainly a line of reasoning that might lead you to believe that.
>_
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> Okay, let's say we're a large body of water. What is presently stopping us from flowing into Gensokyo?
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>By some small miracle, have we as Murasa heard of the Western Interior Seaway?
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> Okay, let's say we're a large body of water. What is presently stopping us from flowing into Gensokyo?
>That's...an excellent question. There's surely a reason, right?
>By some small miracle, have we as Murasa heard of the Western Interior Seaway?
>No.
>_
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> Oi! Vast entity without form! You can hear this, right? Why can't you already flow to Gensokyo?
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> Oi! Vast entity without form! You can hear this, right? Why can't you already flow to Gensokyo?
>There is no answer.
>_
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>What do we know and/or can sense about the passage to Gensokyo?
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>What do we know and/or can sense about the passage to Gensokyo?
>You are pretty sure that the only thing holding it back is whatever this missing factor is. It might have something to do with the nature of the place you were in, either the flooded Gensokyo, or that place between the trees.
>_
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>Does this missing factor feel at all like it could be similar to the doppelganger we encountered earlier?
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>Does this missing factor feel at all like it could be similar to the doppelganger we encountered earlier?
>You're not sure. It feels like you may need to make a wider connection with all the information you've gathered up to this point.
>_
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> Can we feel Stargazer?
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Ah strawberries, we better not have to sacrifice Stargazer to fix this :(
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> Can we feel Stargazer?
>No. Or at least there's nothing you'd recognize as Stargazer. It's hard to tell, you feel so strange and disconnected from everything. But from what you can tell, nothing seems like Stargazer.
>_
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> Can we get away from this thing somehow?
> Do we feel like we are currently able to do anything other than vaguely feel things and possibly flood Gensokyo?
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> Can we get away from this thing somehow?
> Do we feel like we are currently able to do anything other than vaguely feel things and possibly flood Gensokyo?
>You aren't sure.
>You don't know, this is all so alien...
>_
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Ah strawberries, we better not have to sacrifice Stargazer to fix this :(
//Well,so far the more.at risk are Minamitsu.and the rest of the"Exploring-Resolving Team(Shou,Sakuya and.Tojiko)",while.Stargazer is the safest 1 involved alongside Yukari,to.whom we temporarily "entrust Stargazef",both together inside the "Flooded Deserted Gensokyo Aspect(!) " of the Great Barrier//
>You are pretty sure that the only thing holding it back is whatever this missing factor is. It might have something to do with the nature of the place you were in, either the flooded Gensokyo, or that place between the trees.
>_
> Are we able to "vaguely perceive",and of course stay focused on remembering+recognizing,Tojiko,Sakuya,Shou, and their state?
> Meditate:what happens to the Places "we" flow into as"formless,vast and fluid 'as we are'"?
> What js the 1st things or beings we have come.to notice or encounter while "whole to flow-out from 1 place and ending up flowi-nto 1 another"?
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>Does anything that we feel as part of ourself feel like a flooded Gensokyo?
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> Are we able to "vaguely perceive",and of course stay focused on remembering+recognizjng,Tojiko,Sakuya,Shou and their state?
> Meditate:what happens to the Places "we" flow into as."formless,vast and.fluid 'as we are'"?
> What js the 1st things or beings we have come.to notice or encounter while "whole to flow-out from 1 place and ending up flowi-into 1 another"?
>Does anything that we feel as part of ourself feel like a flooded Gensokyo?
>You do not feel Shou or any of the others...you think. It's hard to tell, you aren't used to this sort of sensation.
>You aren't sure what would happen. But you can imagine it might be dramatic.
>...You aren't sure if you feel the flooded Gensokyo or and not. You don't know what that would feel like offhand.
>_
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>How expansive does the breadth of the place we occupy feel?
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>You do not feel Shou or any of the others...you think. It's hard to tell, you aren't used to this sort of sensation.
>You aren't sure what would happen. But you can imagine it might be dramatic.
>...You aren't sure if you feel the flooded Gensokyo or and not. You don't know what that would feel like offhand.
>_
>How expansive does the breadth of the place we occupy feel?
> Do we feel ,in "our" new "vasteness","we are not impeded to practice getting the hang of flowing&moving around and focusing our far larger&stretched perceptions?
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>How expansive does the breadth of the place we occupy feel?
>You...don't really have a point of reference. But given the things you've seen, you may be able to guess.
> Do we feel ,in "our" new "vasteness","we are not impeded to practice getting the hang of flowing&moving around and focusing our far larger&stretched perceptions?
>You aren't sure, but it feels like you can?
>_
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> Do we feel ,in "our" new "vasteness","we are not impeded to practice getting the hang of flowing&moving around and focusing our far larger&stretched perceptions?
>You...don't really have a point of reference. But given the things you've seen, you may be able to guess.
>You aren't sure, but it feels like you can?
>_
> Let's try that,then...
>...begin getting familiar with "flowing&moving around" in order to continue or exploration here,helping out our 3 fellow explorer-incident resolvers,and resolve this incident,and...
>...while doing so start employing "our now enlarged perceprions" to help along in focusing,finding out and pointing out.
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> Actually, come to think of it...
> As a proper Myouren monk, uh, trainee, how good are we at meditating?
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> Actually, come to think of it...
> As a proper Myouren monk, uh, trainee, how good are we at meditating?
>Reasonably so, you think. Certainly not on the level of the likes of Hijiri, but you can usually do it without falling asleep or cramping up.
>_
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> Are we capable of anything in particular while meditating?
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> Are we capable of anything in particular while meditating?
>Typically no. But being in this state might well work to your advantage.
>_
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> Let's give meditation a try, then. Do whatever we normally do mentally, since doing the same physically doesn't seem to be an option at the moment.
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> Let's give meditation a try, then. Do whatever we normally do mentally, since doing the same physically doesn't seem to be an option at the moment.
>You settle down, as much as you can, and clear your mind.
>This comes with surprising ease, when you can't really feel much. There's no sudden itches, no odd cramps or little sorenesses to distract you. It is rather easy to let your mind clear.
>In a way, this helps you focus more sharply. You still don't have a good feel of yourself, but you can feel what is around you is ground. Some of it smooth, some of it rough. You can feel yourself slip into every nook and cranny, but it's hard to focus on any of it. Some of it, you're sure, feels like it was 'built' by 'human hands', though you find it unlikely that anything in this place was fashioned in such a way.
>You also get a better feeling for yourself; somewhat. You feel...intangible. It's not quite right, you are definitely touching things. But you don't feel quite like you're all there.
>_
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> Can we feel our belongings, such as our dipper and our anchor?
> If we can feel our belongings, can we roughly estimate our relative size from their relative sizes and how much space we can feel we take up? Obviously obtaining a meaningful numerical measurement is impossible, and clearly we have become a large body of water somehow, but there are size difference between, say, a pond and a lake and the unfathomable vastness of the water that has surrounded Japan for ages.
> Can we feel that other entity, either still staining us or as a separate existence (or possibly both)?
> If we can, can we tell if it's still thinking or not? It seemed pretty perturbed by the idea of being sentient.
> Try focusing our meditation on one of the parts of the ground that was 'built' by 'human hands', to see if we can get a more detailed feel for its shape.
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> Can we feel our belongings, such as our dipper and our anchor?
> If we can feel our belongings, can we roughly estimate our relative size from their relative sizes and how much space we can feel we take up? Obviously obtaining a meaningful numerical measurement is impossible, and clearly we have become a large body of water somehow, but there are size difference between, say, a pond and a lake and the unfathomable vastness of the water that has surrounded Japan for ages.
> Can we feel that other entity, either still staining us or as a separate existence (or possibly both)?
> If we can, can we tell if it's still thinking or not? It seemed pretty perturbed by the idea of being sentient.
> Try focusing our meditation on one of the parts of the ground that was 'built' by 'human hands', to see if we can get a more detailed feel for its shape.
>You do not feel your belongings. But judging from the feeling you get elsewhere, you suspect you may be leaning further from pond than closer to the latter.
>You can still feel the stain, you cannot perceive as you did before this, but it is still on you, or perhaps within you is more accurate. You don't feel anything from it; you are pretty sure it is a separate thing from whatever has been invading and overwhelming your thoughts.
>You focus, and you can feel flatness. A wide field of it, filled fluttering things arranged into various sorts of patterns. Curtains, perhaps?
>_
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> Curtains, or maybe farm fields? What we've described kinda sounds like a wheat field.
> If the stain is really not the entity that is vast and without form and is rather perturbed to be thinking about even that much let alone everything else, what might the stain be, and where might that entity be?
> Could we consume or absorb the stain, perhaps?
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> Curtains, or maybe farm fields? What we've described kinda sounds like a wheat field.
> If the stain is really not the entity that is vast and without form and is rather perturbed to be thinking about even that much let alone everything else, what might the stain be, and where might that entity be?
> Could we consume or absorb the stain, perhaps?
>You don't think the wavy things are attached to the ground.
>You aren't sure about the stain. But it certainly was giving you a load of sensations and memories that seem to have involved the Human Village. As for this entity...well, it seems to be exactly what you've felt.
>You have no idea.
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> Can we feel the entity - probably the Formless One Sakuya told us about - anywhere?
> Try swirling the water where the stain is inside us.
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> Can we feel the entity - probably the Formless One Sakuya told us about - anywhere?
> Try swirling the water where the stain is inside us.
>You aren't sure, you think it's-
>You are placid and immobile. You must flow, but something stops you.
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> Ahh! Get it away, get it away! Focus, focus, focus!
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> Ahh! Get it away, get it away! Focus, focus, focus!
>You do not understand what this is. You should not understand at all. You should flow, nothing more or less.
>...
>You remember now, you're Murasa. You can recall everything. It's...clung to you, you think. Not exactly possession, but something like it?
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> Is it clinging in a manner similar to Stargazer did?
> Do we feel anything inside us that feels like one or more humanoids?
> Try swirling ourselves where the stain is, to see if it reacts.
> Try speaking: "What is going on...?"
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>You do not feel your belongings. But judging from the feeling you get elsewhere, you suspect you may be leaning further from pond than closer to the latter.
>You can still feel the stain, you cannot perceive as you did before this, but it is still on you, or perhaps within you is more accurate. You don't feel anything from it; you are pretty sure it is a separate thing from whatever has been invading and overwhelming your thoughts.
>You focus, and you can feel flatness. A wide field of it, filled fluttering things arranged into various sorts of patterns. Curtains, perhaps?
>_
> Is it clinging in a manner similar to Stargazer did?
> Do we feel anything inside us that feels like one or more humanoids?
> Try swirling ourselves where the stain is, to see if it reacts.
> Try speaking: "What is going on...?"
> Keep always present that both Sakuya and Yukari advised us to keep our guard up against this "Formless One",and that it would especially bad for Yukari.
> Are we finding ourselves back within the same Room along the Curtained Hallway ...though.... not alone?
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> Is it clinging in a manner similar to Stargazer did?
> Do we feel anything inside us that feels like one or more humanoids?
> Try swirling ourselves where the stain is, to see if it reacts.
> Try speaking: "What is going on...?"
>You aren't sure, but it doesn't seem that way. Possibly from the sheer vastness of it.
>You don't think so. You do feel...fish in many spots, though. You think they're fish.
>You try to swirl it the stain, and...you're not sure if it did anything.
>You are unable to speak.
> Keep always present that both Sakuya and Yukari advised us to keep our guard up against this "Formless One",and that it would especially bad for Yukari.
> Are we finding ourselves back within the same Room along the Curtained Hallway ...though.... not alone?
>Ah yes, they did say this...
>You think that may be the smooth place that your felt.
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> Can we hear?
> Assuming the smooth place we felt was the Curtained Hallway, in which room might the stain be in?
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> Can we hear?
> Assuming the smooth place we felt was the Curtained Hallway, in which room might the stain be in?
>You don't know... Is it just quiet, or are you unable to hear?
>You...you aren't sure. Every time you try to feel here or there, it seems different than before.
>...No, you get it now. There were only ever two directions, inward and outwards.Trying to go any other way was the same as standing still. You follow inwards, and can start to feel it, that kind of existential oiliness.
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> Do we feel affected by the stain in any way other than tactile?
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> Do we feel affected by the stain in any way other than tactile?
>You do not. You suspect it may be a weakness of the entity, which you do not share.
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> Try again to vortex-swirl the water (ourselves?) where the stain is, now that we've located it.
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>See if we can feel a Murasa Minamitsu somewhere within the body of water that we currently are.
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> Try again to vortex-swirl the water (ourselves?) where the stain is, now that we've located it.
>You try to swirl around it, but doesn't feel like much is happening.
>See if we can feel a Murasa Minamitsu somewhere within the body of water that we currently are.
>You...don't think you feel anything like a human shape.
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> Find a human/fish hybrid shape, assume it's the mermaid in the SDM lake, and ripple the water all along her body to agitate her.
> Move further inwards to be able to inspect the stain more closely. Be ready to move back outwards a bit if we feel The Formless One taking us over again.
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> Find a human/fish hybrid shape, assume it's the mermaid in the SDM lake, and ripple the water all along her body to agitate her.
> Move further inwards to be able to inspect the stain more closely. Be ready to move back outwards a bit if we feel The Formless One taking us over again.
>Do you want Mermaid Rabies? This is how you gt Mermaid Rabies.
>You move to inspect it, as much as you can. You can feel it kind of coating you, but not physically, exactly. Rather, its more like its getting all over your sense of self, the sort of formless you-ness among all this. You can almost sort of imagine it as a like a golden yellow cooking oil mixed in among all this. You are sure it's what was causing you to experience all those vicarious sensations earlier. Now that you think about it, you are probably a lot better equipped to deal with them than the water is.
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> Can we tell how to interact with it?
> Do we have this entity's memories at all, now that it has stuck to us and taken us over multiple times?
> Do we feel confident in our ability to suppress any further takeover efforts?
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> Can we tell how to interact with it?
> Do we have this entity's memories at all, now that it has stuck to us and taken us over multiple times?
> Do we feel confident in our ability to suppress any further takeover efforts?
>You aren't sure. ...It may be that as you are, you are incompatible with it.
>...Kind of, for what there are of them.
>You aren't sure, but you've certainly gotten better at it, you think?
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> Formless One, can you hear me?
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> Formless One, can you hear me?
>There is no reply.
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> Can we see that other evil version of us in this entity's memories?
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> Can we see that other evil version of us in this entity's memories?
>Not that you can tell. You don't think it was aware of it?
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> Is there anything notable in the Formless One's memories?
> Move further inward.
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> Is there anything notable in the Formless One's memories?
> Move further inward.
>Looking through them, the strange part is that there's a kind of gap. It became aware while it and Gensokyo switched places, in a sense. Then it switched back...or...hm, no. No, now you're starting to get it. You think that this entity was separated from the water when it was switched back, the same way peoples' memories of the event were. And then there was a gap, it wasn't aware at all, dormant. You don't understand what happened there, but then something occurred, and it ended up here.
>You've come to realize you're not "moving" so much as shifting your attention. It's like moving your head to look from left to right, but less physical.
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> What do we remember of that event where Gensokyo got switched elsewhere?
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> What do we remember of that event where Gensokyo got switched elsewhere?
>Not much. And you've really only just recalled anything, upon meeting Her. You don't know why it happened, or what happened to fix it. Only that it happened, and in that time you lived another life. Apparently not one you'd be proud of.
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> Shift our attention further inward.
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> Shift our attention further inward.
>You move further inward, and find nothing particularly different. You also don't find anything that might be your proper body, which you are fairly sure would have been here. Then again, it is hard to put a place to all this...
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> Is there more inward to move?
> Does the stain appear to be moving at all, if it even has a physical presence? (Entirely possible that it does not, given the whole 'Formless One' thing...)
> Now that we are better acclimated to what the heck is going on here, can we better tell what is stopping our new ocean-y self from flowing into Gensokyo?
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> Is there more inward to move?
> Does the stain appear to be moving at all, if it even has a physical presence? (Entirely possible that it does not, given the whole 'Formless One' thing...)
> Now that we are better acclimated to what the heck is going on here, can we better tell what is stopping our new ocean-y self from flowing into Gensokyo?
>You don't think so.
>You aren't sure if it's moving or not... Or rather moving in any meaningful way. You don't think anything here has a physical form...didn't Patchouli mention something like that, back when she examined that crystal you brought back? Doremi said something similar.
>That may be it. It...didn't have anything to flood with, it was just freefloating memories with no substance or reality.But you...you do have substance...
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> ...
> Oh piss.
> Either we stay here forever
> or we bring it back with us.
> That's what we're looking at, isn't it?
> Welp, no time like the present. Break out those Mr. Clean Magic Erasers and get to scrubbing that stain out!
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> Welp, no time like the present. Break out those Mr. Clean Magic Erasers and get to scrubbing that stain out!
>SWAB THEM DECKS SAILOR!