User:NekoRex/Nether1

Marisa_Kirisame finds herself in the Netherworld, being strangely drawn to it, despite not being quite so ready for the afterlife. How strange, she thinks. 	The phantom quickly assumes a more recognizable form, having no need for 'stealth' or whatnot around here, and she walk- er, floats up the stairs to the manor. 	((Right past Hina without so much as a hello? :V)) 	((wasn't aware you were right at the entrance)) *	Sariel, thankfully, picks up on Yuyuko being there, and doesn't end up stepping on or anywhere near the pictures. She comfortably sits down next to the ghost, leaning up against her with a little huff of content. 	Hello. *	Marisa_Kirisame herself somewhat frowns at the thought of really being dead, but her thoughts turn towards someone else who had just entered the netherworld as she passes by. It's Hina. 	"Oh, hey, you're... Hina, right?" Marisa asks, thinking to herself, (She's that misfortune goddess. I suppose I can't get any more unlucky then being dead, though.) *	Hina_Kagiyama turns to Marisa and nods to her, before raising an eyebrow at her state of being. Glad to see you remember me...I wouldn't have expected you, of all people to have passed on so soon. 	I do hope it wasn't too painful for you... 	(Guess I can't fault her for noticing that quickly.), she deadpans in her mind. "Guess I just wasn't lucky. Heh, I suppose you've heard that a few times before." *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji perks up slightly as she feels a familiar angel sitting down beside her. Smiling, and gently placing her brush down onto its dish, she leans up against Sariel, brushing a hand lightly through the angel's hair. 	Hello, Sariel! How have you been? Work hasn't been too hectic for you, has it? *	Sariel seems content to just sit and rest up against Yuyuko, leaning a little into her hand as it toys through her hair. 	"A painless death? I guess you could say that. All my nerves did get burned away, after all." 	Mmh.. it's been okay.. I did want to have a chance to ask for some advice, though. I've just been... thinking a lot. 	It is unfortunate this had to happen to you...perhaps the next life will be kinder to you. I the meantime, I assume you're stuck here until your fate is decided? 	((In the meantime*)) 	"Nope, decided I'd pay a visit and see if I could get revived somehow. They ain't gonna be rid of me that easily." Marisa says, putting her hands on her hips and smirking. 	 /me eventually finds her way to Yuyuko's room with the platter of tea, setting it on the nearest available surface. She also brought along some melonpan as a tea snack. it wouldn't do to have tea without snacks, after all. She refrains from speaking just yet, however, in case she might be interrupting anything. *	Youmu_Konpaku eventually finds her way to Yuyuko's room with the platter of tea, setting it on the nearest available surface. She also brought along some melonpan as a tea snack. it wouldn't do to have tea without snacks, after all. She refrains from speaking just yet, however, in case she might be interrupting anything. 	I see...well, I wish you the best of luck with that. I would imagine it would be a difficult task, but I certainly wouldn't rule out the possibility. I myself am simply here to pass the time...the forest is almost impossible to live comfortably in at the moment, what with all the ashes and smoke and whatnot... 	((>:c)) <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Ah, yeah, I saw a bit of that flying around Gensoukyou. I feel like I know who was behind that... I think I hit my head too hard before I died..." *	Marisa_Kirisame shrugs, thinking it's inconcequential. *	Hina_Kagiyama rubs her chin briefly, then decides to take a moment to absorb any misfortune still residing on Marisa's being, and try to keep much more from flowing in. *	Marisa_Kirisame gives Hina a questioning look, but wouldn't notice her doing the transfer, so thinks little of it as she continues up the long stairway. *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji looks up as Youmu steps over and places the platter, complete with a fresh pot of tea and several warm melonpan. Smiling, she reaches up and gently brushes a hand along Myon's long body, before patting the spot beside her on the floor. <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Come, sit, Youmu! Have you finished all of your work in the garden? <Sariel>	... oh! Thank you, Youmu. *	Marisa_Kirisame doesn't have much else to talk about, at least to Hina, so she goes back to her own thoughts as she floats up the stairs. (At least getting around is easy when I'm dead), she thinks, among other things. *	Youmu_Konpaku shivers slightly at the odd sensation of someone touching Myon, but she doesn't particularly mind. It's not unpleasant, just odd. She nods in respose to Yuyuko's question, gracefully taking the spot next to her mistress when prompted. <Youmu_Konpaku>	Of course, Yuyuko-sama. I believe all of my work is done for the day. And..you're very welcome, Sariel-sama. <Sariel>	... Mmh. <Marisa_Kirisame>	Eventually she makes it up to the top of the stairs, at the gates of the manor. "Even in death this continues to be a freakin' long way up." she says aloud, to nobody in particular. *	Sariel seems to be rather lost in thought, thinking too much for her own good right now. It's difficult to instigate important conversations, she feels. *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji doesn't hesitate, gathering Youmu into her arms and hugging her tightly, before plucking up to one of the melonpan, nibbling on it and looking quite content. The fact that Sariel seems somewhat detached from everything makes her a little concerned, but she doesn't say anything just yet... *	Hina_Kagiyama puts on a small smile. At least there's pretty scenery on the way up. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"That's true enough, I suppose. Shame I never seem to notice, either lost in thoughts or lost in danmaku." Marisa says, sighing. *	Youmu_Konpaku, who also seemed to pick up on Sariel's feelings, isn't quite as reserved as far as questions go, frowning slightly. <Youmu_Konpaku>	Sariel-sama, is something the matter...? *	Sariel lifts her head a little when addressed, almost going to shake it in a declination of that possibility, but.. she decides against that. It'd feel weird to lie like that. <Sariel>	I... I don't know what's the matter with me lately. <Sariel>	I've felt helpless, that's how I've felt. I've just started to think that my job makes it so all I can do for the world is a clean-up job.. I can't actually help the people around me. *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji frowns lightly at this, reaching up to gently comb her hand through Sariel's hair. She feels a little distressed that the angel is so upset, and she leans up, nuzzling her face gently against Sariel's. <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Well...we all have our roles in the world, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem to be...  *	Hina_Kagiyama begins her approach to the manor, and upon seeing some people outside here, decides to wait until she's addressed, seeing as they're in the middle of a conversation. <Sariel>	... It doesn't feel like enough. *	Marisa_Kirisame wanders in along with Hina, looking around. Now that Hina has reminded her, she's really getting a good look around at the nature, somewhat impressed. <Sariel>	It means I'm not allowed to comfort those who are ill or dying, just that I'm supposed to wait around for them to die. There's no such time to go around and offer mercy and comfort... it feels far too restrictive, and I don't want to be portrayed as some hungry collector of souls, or as the omen of death. *	Sariel sighs, eyelids fluttering a bit as she stares dead-eyed at whatever's right in front of her. <Sariel>	I'm tired of feeling so useless. <>Ambiance<>	 As though in an attempt to make itself useful in conforting Sariel, Myon drifts into the angel's lap, snuggling into her as Youmu continues to frown, trying to think over the situation... <Sariel>	But.. Eiki says I'm not allowed to quit. I don't know what to do.. *	Marisa_Kirisame herself isn't paying attention to what's being talked about, or who is even around besides Hina, as usual, seemingly lost in the sights. *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji breathes a soft sigh, resting her face against Sariel's shoulder. <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Then perhaps you should ask her if you can be reassigned...? She may not allow you to quit your job, but you may be able to convince her to give you a different one... <Sariel>	Mmh.. I don't know what else I would apply for, or what she would want me to do. <Sariel>	I just.. don't know what to do at all at this point.. <Youmu_Konpaku>	Well...whatever the case may be with that, you can always rely on me if you need to. I'll do my best to help out, so don't hesitate to ask..! *	Youmu_Konpaku says determinedly, reaching over to put her hand over one of Sariel's hands. <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Yes, indeed. I will do all I can to make sure you're happy... You know, next time Eiki comes to visit, perhaps we could mention this to her, and see what she says? <Sariel>	I think that would be wonderful. And.. thank you. Both of you. *	Sariel leans down a little to brush a kiss across Yuyuko's cheek, while moving her other hand to rest over Youmu's. <Sariel>	I did already talk with her about it, so... I'm not sure if there's much hope, but-- well.. it is nice when she visits. <Youmu_Konpaku>	Well...whatever you need me to do, I'll gladly accept. but for now, perhaps it would be best to relax? *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji pausesas soon as she senses another presence--or...two presences--at the front gates. Looking up, she blinks slowly, before smiling wide, noticing one of them is a spirit herself. <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Oh! Youmu, we have guests! <Sariel>	Relaxing sounds quite nice.. it's been a long week, or however long it's been-- ... guests? *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji nods quickly, rising and drifting over to the pair, only to hesitate as she realizes she's still holding half a melonpan. Looking between the treat in her hand and the platter that's still resting on the floor, she carefully tucks the melonpan into her sleeve before drifting over to the open gates, bowing to the pair. <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Hello, there! Welcome to Hakugyoku-- *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji hesitates as she notices the spirit, blinking and leaning forward, squinting a little. <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	...I'm sorry, do I know you...? <Youmu_Konpaku>	Ehhh? That's rare...Very well... *	Youmu_Konpaku begrudingly stands, having been somwhat enjoying getting to be so close to her mistress, since she spent most of her time working and was unable to. Still, she stands as well, moving to stnd in attendance to Yuyuko like a proper vassal. *	Sariel tilts her head back and forth, a little confused, and stands along with the others, dusting her hands free of crumbs and other things. Flexing her wings a bit, she turns to face where the visitors supposedly are, giving them a pleasant smile. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Hm?" Marisa says to herself, torn from her distraction and facing the princess and her gardener. She smirks a bit at the question, answering "Oh, how could you forget such a pretty face like mine?", huffing, although it's obvious she's not really too serious about it. *	Hina_Kagiyama bows in return and puts on a smile of her own. *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji giggles softly, looking almost sheepish that she had even forgotten the spirit. With such an air of impudence about her, who else could it be? <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Oh my... Marisa, was it...? Goodness, how could I ever forget? *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji, surprisingly enough, actually sounds somewhat sarcastic in that last sentence. <Hina_Kagiyama>	Hm, hm, so she's been here before? Interesting... <Sariel>	... ? <Sariel>	"Marisa".. there was a girl at the Yama's ministry that was talking about yo. <Sariel>	((*you)) <Sariel>	I didn't catch too much of the conversation, but.. that girl was arguing that you needed to be alive again for some reason... *	Sariel tilts her head, thinking to herself. She doesn't actually know many of these people much at all. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Eh?" she says, looking around the pair to Sariel. She's seen the angel a few times. Recently, even, and this takes her by surprise. She even 'steps' back a bit, apparently more then a bit intimidated. "Hell, the Death angel is here? Just my luck..." She looks about ready to bolt for the stairs. She briefly glances at Hina. the passing thought of irony going through her mind. <Sariel>	... What's wrong? <Sariel>	I don't have any intention of hurting you. <Sariel>	If you're here, then any of my work regarding you must already be done... *	Sariel seems perfectly calm, although a little confused now. <Sariel>	There are a few people pushing for your revival, however.. which is peculiar... <Marisa_Kirisame>	".......Right. Of course, heh heh." Marisa says. It's too bad she's not a good liar. <Marisa_Kirisame>	(Sounds like Reimu she's talking about, I could imagine her going to the Yama if it was for me.) <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Oh my... What happened to bring you here, then? Did you bite off more than you could chew? <Sariel>	If you're important enough to have someone going straight to Eiki to lobby about your death.. mmh.. there's something odd going on, then... <Hina_Kagiyama>	It certainly is an interesting situation, from what I've heard. I was honestly surprised to have seen her in this state to begin with. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"W-well, putting that aside for the moment..." Marisa says, still rather wary of Sariel, and turning back to Yuyuko, "I guess 'ya could say I look for a bit more of a fight then I could ask for." <Marisa_Kirisame>	((*looked)) <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Oh? Well, I suppose in a world like this, it was bound to happen one day... Well, anyway! Would you two like tea? There is plenty to go around! <Hina_Kagiyama>	That sounds quite nice, yes~ <Sariel>	Well, there always is tea here.. *	Sariel chuckles softly. <Sariel>	... You really have no reason to be afraid of me, though, Marisa. You seem awful on-edge. <Sariel>	Well.. unless you did utterly unforgivable things in your life that would be enough for me to consider just devouring you here, but.... I somehow doubt it... *	Sariel shakes her head a little, preening at the feathers on one of her wings with her fingers. <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	I don't imagine she would do anything truly unforgivable... She likes to pick fights, and might be a little...ah, brash...at times, but... <Sariel>	That's good to know, then.. *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji shakes her head, before turning. Carefully taking one of Sariel's hands in her own, she turns, motioning the pair to follow her as she drifts back over to the veranda, where the tea and melonpan are still set out, barely touched by anyone other than Yuyuko. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Tea sounds fine, sure!" she answers Yuyuko. While floating over to where they sit, at Sariel she crosses her arms and retorts, "Hey, I do good deeds too, ya' know! My work saves lives!" (And makes me a living!) <Sariel>	I was only really joking. <Sariel>	It would be problematic for everyone if I actually did go around eating up the souls of they who are fated to be damned. *	Sariel smiles slightly, reaching around to find her teacup. *	Marisa_Kirisame harumphs. "I don't think it's very funny. I'd rather not dash the hopes of Reimu and Alice if they're tryin' to revive me." <Sariel>	... I'm sorry for offending you, then. *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji giggles, before sitting down again, guiding Sariel to sit where she had been before. With that, she draws the melonpan out of her sleeve, beginning to nibble happily on it once again, before turning to Youmu, motioning to the two guests. <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Would you pour them some tea, Youmu? <Sariel>	But if there are people who are looking to bring you back.. you shouldn't wander away from them, as I know nobody by either of those names that live here. <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Ah, Hakurei-san is still alive to my knowledge, unless she passed on and was sentenced to another realm. But...well, this is a nice place for a spirit to stay in the meantime! *	Hina_Kagiyama finds a seat for herself and takes it, waiting for the tea. <Sariel>	... "Hakurei". <Sariel>	I remember that name... *	Marisa_Kirisame takes a seat, although she doesn't actually touch the ground, sitting cross-legged. She briefly wonders if she can even drink tea in this state. <Sariel>	... Wait, that girl was the one from way back when? That's.. *	Sariel goes quite silent, some of the color draining from her face. Although, there's not much there to begin with-- she's already extremely pale and has that bluish glow about her. <Sariel>	... ... I suppose that explains why she, too, now seeks to defy the concept of death. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"How can you forget about Reimu? I just saw you wandering around her shrine not too long ago. I think she wanted you off her lawn, or something." Marisa snrks. <Sariel>	I did not forget. <Sariel>	I've only just come to realize that I've.. tangled with her many, many years back. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"I don't think she told me about that one." Marisa says, thinking for a bit. <Sariel>	.. She died, and I came for her, and in the state of a spirit, she mustered up the power to fight back. <Sariel>	It makes for interesting context in the now... *	Marisa_Kirisame looks quite surprised at that bit. Sounds surprised, too. "Really? Sheesh, I didn't think she could do _that_. Maybe they will need me sooner then I thought." She muses. <Sariel>	I'm not sure how she ever returned to her body. If you can still communicate with others in Gensoukyou, then.. it might be to look at... *	Marisa_Kirisame resists the urge to mention that she only came here of her own accord. She could leave anytime she wanted, right? *	Hina_Kagiyama has quit (Quit: Legally unconscious until further notice.) <Sariel>	... You seemed to be able to communicate with that other visitor while she was around, however, so you probably are capable of speaking to others. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Reimu's one tough cookie, yeah. I doubt there's many people who could beat her in a danmaku fight. Wouldn't surprise me if she tried to beat up the Yama for me." *	Sariel smiles slightly. <Sariel>	She did mention it... <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Indeed! The both of you are quite talented in danmaku! <Sariel>	..... Yes, I wouldn't mind being as mobile and alert as one of you two. It'd make danmaku a lot more bearable for me. *	Sariel makes a low, empty chuckle. Just talking about the subject makes her still-regenerating wounds sting a little... *	null is now known as nullasleep *	Marisa_Kirisame doesn't say anything to that but seems to grin at the compliment. "Ta' be honest, I wondered if Yuyuko-san could help me get revived, but now that I think about it, I guess I shouldn't expect a ghost to know how to do that, haha..." <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Oh... Yes, I'm afraid you're right. I don't know how to revive someone... But if you could have Hakurei-san track Yukari down, she might be able to do something...! *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji pauses for a moment, before smiling sheepishly and tapping her fingertips against her chin. <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Provided Yukari isn't sleeping, that is... <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Hmmm, I'm not sure. Reimu's always complaining about how hard it is to find the gap youkai." <Sariel>	Or find some other power that can do that.. wish-granters, or those who can put souls back in bodies and make them live again.. there's someone out there who can help you, I'm sure... <Sariel>	Gensoukyou is small, but its people are.. well, they're definitely diverse, from the ones I've met.. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"A wish granter...." Marisa parrots, going to think. "I happen to know one of those, but last time I dealt with her, I had to teach her a lesson for granting wishes. Might be counter-productive to ask around for that." <Sariel>	If you say so.. but if you're so inclined to live again, it'll surely require a lot of struggle. Easy and proper are never the same.. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"I don't suppose you have an easier contact method to Yukari, Yuyuko-san?" <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Might make my life- er- re-life easier." <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Unfortunately, I don't. Yukari just shows up when she pleases. She could show up every day for the next week, or she could not turn up for several days, weeks, or even months..." *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji giggles softly, shaking her head, smiling almost sadly. However, she hesitates, snapping her fingers.  <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Unless...  *	Marisa_Kirisame grimaces, until Yuyuko hesitates. "Oh?"  <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	I know Yukari has at least one shikigami here in Gensoukyou at all times... Normally it's that fox, but sometimes she has others wandering through... Perhaps if you could find one of them, they could take you right to Yukari?  *	Marisa_Kirisame raises her eyebrows a bit, interested. "There's more then one? I've only met the fox, and her shikigami." <Sariel>	... Although, wouldn't there be convincing needed for someone of such power to revive a person downright? I wouldn't ask for too much from such a person.. just such as binding you back to your body if it's usable...  <Sariel>	It's not like... well, higher beings, I suppose, to just grant wishes..  <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Yes! Last I heard, she had, including the fox...five major shikigami? Goodness knows how many she might have otherwise, but...yes. Perhaps if you can't find the fox, you may be able to find one of the others?  <Marisa_Kirisame>	"I'd just like ta' live. I can get more power on my own." Marisa says, before boasting. "I didn't get as good as I did with any sort of shortcut yet!" <Marisa_Kirisame>	"I don't know what any of the others look like, I'm afraid..."  <Sariel>	... Neither do I, but that doesn't stop me from finding people if I have to.  *	Sariel smiles a little.  <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Oh! Um, let's see...  <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Um...one is pretty tall, and she has really pretty antlers!  *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji holds up her hands on either side of her head in a mockery of antlers.  <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Well, that sounds noticable enough."  <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	And...there's another...she's got bright gold armor and always carries her pretty sword around! It's really, really bright!  <Marisa_Kirisame>	"That also sounds not too hard to spot."  <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Mhm! They're both really noticeable! I'm sure if you tell them that I asked for Yukari to see you, they'll gladly take you to see her! <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Really... I'd have to get Reimu to help me out though, she's more pals with Yukari then I am." <Sariel>	What's stopping you, then? <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Nothin' really, haha. Aside from having tea with you four." <Yuyuko_Saigyouji>	Mhm! I'm sure Hakurei-san is worried about you if she's trying hard to bring you back! <Sariel>	Go find all the people that can help you, who matter to you, and I'm sure you'll be able to live again... <Sariel>	.. Well, I like to think that there's a value in having tea, at least. *	Marisa_Kirisame frowns intently. "I feel bad about leavin' Alice alone at her house, again. I must be makin' her worried..." *	Yuyuko_Saigyouji is now known as Yuyu|Sleepy <Sariel>	Well... it's been nice having you for tea, then.. <Sariel>	.. If you are heading back now, of course. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Ah, well, don't tell the Yama ya' saw me then." Marisa says, making sure to add, "Wink wink." along with her actual wink. *	Marisa_Kirisame gets up from her sitting positon. <Sariel>	.. Of course not. Good luck to you... *	Sariel raises a hand to wave, before taking a long sip of her tea. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"See ya in the next life then, heh heh." Marisa says, waving her hand as she floats on away towards the stairs back down. <Sariel>	Goodbye..