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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #90 on: October 01, 2013, 03:26:33 AM »
>How out of the way is the shed? It's still right on the property, isn't it?
>Is there something just a little further away than that?

>It is, yes.
>Farther out from that, there's some alleyways around the small shopping square, a ten minutes walk to your northeast. According to Marissa, one of the warehouses behind the cinema across the street from this square is abandoned, as well.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #91 on: October 01, 2013, 10:44:21 PM »
>"It occurs to me now that it may be best to perform the actual ritual away from here; In case someone is able to sense the usage of our powers, I think it better not to associate them with any of our actual homes, at least for the time-being."
>Give the vial a little shake
>"Of course, that does mean another trip back if this proves an unsuitable object for the keystone."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #92 on: October 02, 2013, 02:45:19 AM »
>"It occurs to me now that it may be best to perform the actual ritual away from here; In case someone is able to sense the usage of our powers, I think it better not to associate them with any of our actual homes, at least for the time-being."
>Give the vial a little shake
>"Of course, that does mean another trip back if this proves an unsuitable object for the keystone."

>Rin nods in agreement. "Plus the light show might draw some eyes, if dere is one when we do dis."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #93 on: October 02, 2013, 03:02:47 AM »
>"Indeed. I thought maybe one of the alleyways around the shopping center might suffice for the moment, unless one of you has a better suggestion. Though, longer-term, it might be helpful to have a more securely isolated location for such purposes."

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« Reply #94 on: October 02, 2013, 03:24:18 AM »
>"Indeed. I thought maybe one of the alleyways around the shopping center might suffice for the moment, unless one of you has a better suggestion. Though, longer-term, it might be helpful to have a more securely isolated location for such purposes."

>"I can scout 'round for somethin' close and secure." Rin offers. "Might take me a while, though, even as a cat I can only move so fast."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #95 on: October 02, 2013, 03:27:17 AM »
>"Perhaps sometime later; I think this can do for now, then - I don't expect we'll need to remain there long, in any case."

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« Reply #96 on: October 02, 2013, 05:48:42 AM »
>"Perhaps sometime later; I think this can do for now, then - I don't expect we'll need to remain there long, in any case."

>"There's that cinema across the street from there, too." Lily suggests. "I'd guess it'd be pretty quiet this time of the morning.."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #97 on: October 02, 2013, 09:50:23 PM »
>"Well, we can see what traffic is like once we get out that way."
>Smile a little sheepishly at Lily
>"I apologize for the flying visit, but you're more than welcome back once we've settled business for the moment; I'd just like to take care of this as soon as possible, since we might have need of whatever information we can get before too long."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #98 on: October 03, 2013, 05:33:07 AM »
>"Well, we can see what traffic is like once we get out that way."
>Smile a little sheepishly at Lily
>"I apologize for the flying visit, but you're more than welcome back once we've settled business for the moment; I'd just like to take care of this as soon as possible, since we might have need of whatever information we can get before too long."

>Lily's wings rustle as she smiles. "It's okay. I like that term, flying visit." Rin chuckles at the blondes remark, but Lily continues, "And I think we really should leave Kiku out of this."
>"You do? Why?" Rin demands. "Water probably ain't gonna be too happy to see us, ya know."
>"But Kiku'll be even MORE unhappy to see Water. Really. Unhappy." Lily stresses.
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Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #99 on: October 03, 2013, 01:23:37 PM »
>Nod
>"I agree. No offense intended to our friend, but our efforts to negotiate peaceably with Water stand a considerable chance of being hampered by her presence, and I do not expect to require her strength for this meeting in any case. It is not in Water's own interests to try and kill us, and even should he try and overwhelm us, we can withdraw outside his reach once again. This is not to say we should not exercise great caution while entering his prison, but I expect things should be okay so long as we do so."

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« Reply #100 on: October 04, 2013, 01:20:25 AM »
>Nod
>"I agree. No offense intended to our friend, but our efforts to negotiate peaceably with Water stand a considerable chance of being hampered by her presence, and I do not expect to require her strength for this meeting in any case. It is not in Water's own interests to try and kill us, and even should he try and overwhelm us, we can withdraw outside his reach once again. This is not to say we should not exercise great caution while entering his prison, but I expect things should be okay so long as we do so."

>To say Rin seems unenthusiastic about the idea of leaving Kiku out of it would be a bit of an understatement. Lily tries to assuage her worries, "And don't forget, Rin, the three of us beat Water the last time we met, and we were tired then, and hurt too. This time Lotus and me aren't, and you'll be there to cover Kiku."
>The kasha's hackles are still raised. "I don't like risking my master's safety if I can make the odds better. Maybe you're right, Lily; maybe you're both right, but I don't like it."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #101 on: October 04, 2013, 01:27:41 AM »
>"I do understand where you're coming from, and I did not suggest this frivolously. Perhaps you might feel similarly, had you been present for the initial confrontation yourself."
>"But do not forget that I consider myself responsible for both of your safety, as well, and would never knowingly risk it without cause. I think we shall be fine."

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« Reply #102 on: October 04, 2013, 02:46:53 AM »
>"I do understand where you're coming from, and I did not suggest this frivolously. Perhaps you might feel similarly, had you been present for the initial confrontation yourself."
>"But do not forget that I consider myself responsible for both of your safety, as well, and would never knowingly risk it without cause. I think we shall be fine."

>Rin's tails continue to twitch as she pouts. "Times like this make me wish there was more than just us four." she grumbles. "I trust you, mistress, I really do. I just... Well, I just don't like leaving a powerful ally behind."
>"You heard her," Lily pipes up, "she's trying to sort out her own powers. She got her own problems besides this. I'm with Byakuren, we'll be okay."

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #103 on: October 04, 2013, 08:11:24 PM »
>"Do not underestimate your own strength, Rin. We are going into this with no less power than the first time, and perhaps even more. And we possess the means to withdraw where Water cannot follow us."

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« Reply #104 on: October 05, 2013, 02:45:23 AM »
>"Do not underestimate your own strength, Rin. We are going into this with no less power than the first time, and perhaps even more. And we possess the means to withdraw where Water cannot follow us."

>A cautious smile flits across Rin's face. "That's a good point. We can always bail, but it's stuck there." She turns her head towards the window. "Den we'd better go, 'fore it starts snowin'."

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« Reply #105 on: October 05, 2013, 03:11:55 AM »
>"Agreed. Let's go."
>Pocket the keystone candidate, then head out towards said cinema and nearby alleyways

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #106 on: October 05, 2013, 10:06:25 AM »
>"Agreed. Let's go."
>Pocket the keystone candidate, then head out towards said cinema and nearby alleyways

>You acquire: Potential Touchstone to Water's Oubliette

>A glance upwards as you once again file out of your apartment confirms Rin's suspicions to your mind. At some point today, you expect there will be snow. Or perhaps a very cold rain. But with a bit of luck, you can finish your business in the Demon's extraplanar jail before you get rained on.
>The outside of Moonside is as empty as it was when you arrived, and at the front of the building you pause, glancing down towards the school to see how things look now. The crowd out in front of the school is still present, though it seems a bit smaller than before, and a bit quieter. A rather familiar blonde friend of yours appears to still be the center of attention for the largest number of folks, as she is standing on top of a police cruiser. With, Rin reports with a catty grin, a somewhat disgruntled rabbit police officer standing nearby. Trust Marissa to do something a bit over the top, but it does appear that she has put the rest of the student body at ease, at least more than they had to have been during the fireworks.

>Dere's one thing I gotta ask, mistress, before we get where we're going. Rin asks you privately as you set off down the road. Ya think Kiku's gonna be mad we went off and did this without her? I get that it might be easier ta get some answers out of water without her there, but she might get mad that we did.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #107 on: October 05, 2013, 01:05:05 PM »
>It is possible she might. But at the same time, Lily is right in that she does have important business of her own to attend to at the moment, and I would also rather not obstruct that unless we need to. I would hope she can understand - on either front. And if not, well... I accept whole responsibility for this decision, and can only ask that she accept my apology in return.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #108 on: October 07, 2013, 02:25:09 AM »
>It is possible she might. But at the same time, Lily is right in that she does have important business of her own to attend to at the moment, and I would also rather not obstruct that unless we need to. I would hope she can understand - on either front. And if not, well... I accept whole responsibility for this decision, and can only ask that she accept my apology in return.

>Oh no, ya don't. Rin retorts. We made this call together, so Kiku'll just have to get snarly with all of us. The kasha gives you a grin.

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« Reply #109 on: October 07, 2013, 02:41:45 AM »
>Chuckle softly and smile back
>I'm glad to know you have my back. But I'm less worried about incurring her ire and more that she might feel wounded that I would exclude her from an important task on the basis of her emotions, as if I did not trust her enough to keep her composure. She is not easily open with her heart, and I would not wish to give her further cause to keep it closed. I would gladly suffer her anger than do such a thing.

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« Reply #110 on: October 07, 2013, 02:45:08 AM »
>Chuckle softly and smile back
>I'm glad to know you have my back. But I'm less worried about incurring her ire and more that she might feel wounded that I would exclude her from an important task on the basis of her emotions, as if I did not trust her enough to keep her composure. She is not easily open with her heart, and I would not wish to give her further cause to keep it closed. I would gladly suffer her anger than do such a thing.

>I think she'll understand. Might take a bit, but she'll come around. You're good at makin' folks understand.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #111 on: October 07, 2013, 02:47:36 AM »
>I do try.

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« Reply #112 on: October 07, 2013, 04:20:22 AM »
>I do try.

>Rin's tails flick in Lily's direction as the three of you cross a street. Plus, I get the feelin' being around her means folks can't stay mad for too long, anyways. She kinda reminds me of Marissa, dat way; always tryin' ta make folks smile, feel better.

Re: Magical Lotus - Mahou Shoujou Byakuren - Episode 3, Part 4
« Reply #113 on: October 07, 2013, 05:00:27 AM »
>She has a good heart, and her cheer can be more than a little infectious.

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« Reply #114 on: October 07, 2013, 05:16:11 AM »
>She has a good heart, and her cheer can be more than a little infectious.

>Rin chuckles quietly in your mind's ear, then, after glancing around to ensure a lack of people within earshot, she asks quietly, "So then, is there anythin' I oughta know before I see this Water guy? Does it look like an animal, too?"

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« Reply #115 on: October 07, 2013, 02:30:38 PM »
>Quietly as well: "His form is that of a large winged serpent. He has great power over water, as you might expect, though he did not seem as strong as Ice, when we fought. In temperment, he is calmer in his anger than Fire was, though still arrogant and assured of his superiority and the futility of our resistance - even after his own defeat. Of course, it is possible his anger has grown more fearsome in his confinement; that remains to be seen. He was also manipulative, preying upon people's fear to make them submit to him. We met one woman who had fallen servant to his power, and Kiku herself likely would have as well, had we not intervened when we did."

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« Reply #116 on: October 07, 2013, 09:45:54 PM »
>Quietly as well: "His form is that of a large winged serpent. He has great power over water, as you might expect, though he did not seem as strong as Ice, when we fought. In temperment, he is calmer in his anger than Fire was, though still arrogant and assured of his superiority and the futility of our resistance - even after his own defeat. Of course, it is possible his anger has grown more fearsome in his confinement; that remains to be seen. He was also manipulative, preying upon people's fear to make them submit to him. We met one woman who had fallen servant to his power, and Kiku herself likely would have as well, had we not intervened when we did."

>"He breathed lightning, too." Lily informs her. "I remember thinking that was weird, a water guy breathing lightning. Water and electricity, you'd think he'd have shocked himself. That's how Byakuren her beat him, too. Shocked the heck out of him."
>Rin blinks. "You turned his electricity back on him?"

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« Reply #117 on: October 07, 2013, 11:22:09 PM »
>"I... I did? I don't seem to remember doing that..."
>"In a sense. It was a sort of 'feedback' that intercepts attacks as they are charging and turns their energy against its source."

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« Reply #118 on: October 07, 2013, 11:45:53 PM »
>"I... I did? I don't seem to remember doing that..."
>"In a sense. It was a sort of 'feedback' that intercepts attacks as they are charging and turns their energy against its source."

>/fingershake
>"That's a mighty handy power."

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« Reply #119 on: October 07, 2013, 11:49:18 PM »
>"Not without downsides. Several times I tried to find an opportunity to use it against Ice, but her attacks were too swift. Though yes, effective when circumstances present."