Neo Gensokyo Quest - Part 2

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Turn around to survey the scene.

Seki
>Can we see out of multiple heads at the same time?

>Do our heads seem to have a range they can be from us?

Seki:
>Do we feel Kage or Waka may be in danger? Just in case we accidentally shouted at them.

Aya:

> The Human Village group appears to all be here. And Yukari.

Seki:

> Yes.
> You never tried to send them so incredibly far.
> The two have seemed fine so far. Kagerou should be safe in that ship, while Wakasagihime did hold her own in the lake the entire time you were looking for her.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Oh, is that what all that was about?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Oh, is that what all that was about?"

Aya:

> "Well, with the cat out of the bag, of course. I wouldn't have you aiding me like that without a purpose. Ran and Chen are also thankful for you easing their load." Yukari lies halfway into her gap. "Now, since it was all done swifter than anticipated, I'd like to offer up a bit more gratitude."
> She glances at your arms.
> "Well, I say I'd like to, but you've certainly stumbled on a very troublesome situation, haven't you?"
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Are we presently carrying the Rabbit?
>> If so: "I can make whatever accommodations you need. This one isn't going to cause any trouble unless she's allowed to."
>> If not, look at our arms ourselves. Do they look any different?
>>> If they don't look any different: "I'm afraid I don't follow."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Are we presently carrying the Rabbit?
>> If so: "I can make whatever accommodations you need. This one isn't going to cause any trouble unless she's allowed to."
>> If not, look at our arms ourselves. Do they look any different?
>>> If they don't look any different: "I'm afraid I don't follow."

Aya:

> Yes.
> "Don't make underestimates, especially of the state of Gensokyo right now." Yukari warns. "You could find yourself suddenly moved and left at the mercy of the vacuum of space. Or a god who is still fully capable."
> "Like miss Shinki?" Byakuren questions.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Look slightly confused, then nod.
> "As you say, then. In that case, is there anything you'd like me to do to resolve this 'troublesome situation'?"

[Philosopher]

Seki
>Make our way to one of the fairies
->"Do you have any books about maids or etiquette?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Look slightly confused, then nod.
> "As you say, then. In that case, is there anything you'd like me to do to resolve this 'troublesome situation'?"

Seki
>Make our way to one of the fairies
->"Do you have any books about maids or etiquette?"

Aya:

> "Well, you could let that rabbit go and lose a valuable hostage..." Yukari speaks. "Or have someone that can get you out of a pinch on your back at all times. There are probably one or two here that can do that... Or you could try to lay a trap for those two."

Seki:

> You approach a fairy maid.
> "I think we do. But I don't know where it is." The fairy replies.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "...You mean, like, actually tie her to me so I'm carrying her around like a backpack?'

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "...You mean, like, actually tie her to me so I'm carrying her around like a backpack?'

Aya:

> "No, someone else, alongside h-"
> You're suddenly met with a blade near your arm, though intercepted by Sakuya and a knife. However, the maid, and you, are pushed back nonetheless.
> "Tch." Yorihime frowns, having appeared out of nowhere. Though Sakuya gives her the same glare.
> "Lady Yorihime!" Reisen II squirms. "You came back!"
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Glance over at the purplehead.
> "Is that really necessary?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Glance over at the purplehead.
> "Is that really necessary?"

Aya:

> "What's the reason for you to keep hold of our pet?" Yorihime glares.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "...Well...okay, I'll at least give you this."
> Give a small wry smile.
> "The truth is I grabbed her by mistake. From what I saw in the Bamboo Forest, I thought she was the teleporting one. Imagine my face when the two of you zonked off without her!"
> "I'm not even entirely opposed to returning her, really. She's rank-and-file, which I can sympathize with, and I do feel bad for what I've put her through. But you two have made it abundantly clear how valuable she is to you, and we've figured on our own that she must bring something to the table for your faction, which swings me back toward holding onto her. I don't want to treat our current conflict in such cold terms, but landscape-annihilating cyclones and assassination attempts aren't giving me much of a choice."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "...Well...okay, I'll at least give you this."
> Give a small wry smile.
> "The truth is I grabbed her by mistake. From what I saw in the Bamboo Forest, I thought she was the teleporting one. Imagine my face when the two of you zonked off without her!"
> "I'm not even entirely opposed to returning her, really. She's rank-and-file, which I can sympathize with, and I do feel bad for what I've put her through. But you two have made it abundantly clear how valuable she is to you, and we've figured on our own that she must bring something to the table for your faction, which swings me back toward holding onto her. I don't want to treat our current conflict in such cold terms, but landscape-annihilating cyclones and assassination attempts aren't giving me much of a choice."

Aya:

> "We aimed away from vitals and populated areas."
> "I'd wager something happened to their home. But what would raiding Gensokyo achieve?" Yukari questions.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Glance over to Yukari.
> "Youmu noticed her gods are weakened. Cirno noticed that Lady Moriya is also weakened. Seems likely the matters are related. This one won't tell us anything more, though, even after a suggestion we look into the matter together for everyone's benefit."

[Philosopher]

Seki
>Grab two random Japanese books and place them on the floor
->Summon two heads
-->Have the heads try to open the books and flip pages with their neck energy or another method without damaging the books
--->Stop immediately if it looks like we'll harm the books in any way

>Try reading the books at the same time with both heads

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Glance over to Yukari.
> "Youmu noticed her gods are weakened. Cirno noticed that Lady Moriya is also weakened. Seems likely the matters are related. This one won't tell us anything more, though, even after a suggestion we look into the matter together for everyone's benefit."

Seki
>Grab two random Japanese books and place them on the floor
->Summon two heads
-->Have the heads try to open the books and flip pages with their neck energy or another method without damaging the books
--->Stop immediately if it looks like we'll harm the books in any way

>Try reading the books at the same time with both heads

Aya:

> "They also asked for someone strong, and Reimu." Megumu adds.
> "You could say somethings wrong with the boundary between reality and fantasy down here. Though given your actions, I take it Gensokyo isn't alone in this predicament?" Yukari questions.
> "That much is simple to figure out. But how about the culprit?"  A new voice speaks. Though given the rise in temperature near your allies coupled with the subject at hand, you can already tell who it is.

Seki:

> You start trying to read multiple books.
> It's confusing... you might need to let them do it on their own.
> The books aren't being damaged,  you think. But Patchouli doesn't look happy.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Have a look over at the voice.

[Philosopher]

Seki
>Let them read
->Are we able to absorb the information

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Have a look over at the voice.

Seki
>Let them read
->Are we able to absorb the information

Aya:

> "Kaguya." Mokou narrates your gaze, though without too much anger to it. That and she forgets to mention Toyohime and Eirin.
> "I'd like for you to let go of Reisen. You've held on to her long enough." Toyohime speaks.
> "Reisen can make her own choices! You don't own her!" Youmu opposes.
> "Erm, Youmu... I think Lady Toyohime means the other Reisen Aya's holding.." Reisen corrects.
> "Will you be getting a partner like her,
 Reisen?" Toyohime seems to lose a bit of seriousness. "You may even get to sneak out against Yorihime with someone like that.

Seki:

> A bit less confusing after a while... maybe more time...
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Adopt a thoughtful expression.
> "...Please do understand I can only speak and act on my own behalf. Whatever my allies do, I cannot control."
> Set the rabbit down on her own feet, let go of her hand, look her in the eyes, and gesture toward Toyohime.

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Adopt a thoughtful expression.
> "...Please do understand I can only speak and act on my own behalf. Whatever my allies do, I cannot control."
> Set the rabbit down on her own feet, let go of her hand, look her in the eyes, and gesture toward Toyohime.

Aya:

> You set her down, meeting her gaze.
> Nothing abnormal happens yet, and she safely returns to Toyohime.
> "Can we go after that Dragon yet?" Cirno questions.  "Marisa's waiting on us to bring back Reimu, too."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Sure. I must ask, though: is everyone here gong to go?"

[Philosopher]

Seki
>Put the books back

>"How are the books organized?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Sure. I must ask, though: is everyone here gong to go?"

Seki
>Put the books back

>"How are the books organized?"

Aya:

> "We're headed back to Eientei." Kaguya says, starting off with the Lunarians.
> "Will you be able to beat something like a dragon?" Yukari questions.

Seki:

> You return the books.
> You... don't think they are organized.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Is Reisen - Youmu's Reisen - going with them?
> Shrug.
> "I won't pretend to know, given how bizarre things are right now."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Is Reisen - Youmu's Reisen - going with them?
> Shrug.
> "I won't pretend to know, given how bizarre things are right now."

Aya:

> No.
> "Of course we can beat it. Don't you see our party?" Cirno questions.
> "Right. Good luck, then." Yukari replies
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Wait! Before you go, wouldn't you say that the 'troublesome situation' you mentioned earlier has been resolved?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Wait! Before you go, wouldn't you say that the 'troublesome situation' you mentioned earlier has been resolved?"

Aya:

> "Hm?"
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "I'm not carrying a hostage anymore."