User:NekoRex/Mayo1

Cupid Arrives rather discreetly in the village of the border, hidden by her usual spell. Something had felt off here before, so she's come to investigate. She looks over her shoulder once to make sure that her little trainees haven't followed her despite her attempts at hiding, just in case. Once she is satisifed that they aren't here, she drifts further into the mostly abandoned village. <>Ambiance<>	A figure appears in mid-air, half-leaning out of a distortion in the sky. She looks around with some interest, before stepping through the break in the sky and floating gently down to the ground, her robes billowing around her. She seems young, but appearances can be deceptive. Upon landing, she once again looks around. *	Sariel slowly approaches the village, following her usual line of work but seeming to be inevitably drawn back this direction somehow. There are no lingering souls still here, but something is definitely.. different, and it rubs her the wrong way. Landing near one of the buildings on the village's outer edge, she stays quite still, listening for anyone who may be around. *	Cupid searches around for probably about five minutes or so before her eyes light on the figure who seems to have just recently arrived. Certainly, for whatever reason, most people stayed away from Mayohiga, so what was this person's purpose in showing up here? Intending on finding out more, she descends, releasing her spell so that she once more becomes visible just as she reaches the ground, flapping her double pair of wings once to bring her to a c *	Cupid omplete stop. She takes a moment to brush off her dress before returning her attention to the stranger, offering a slight smile. 	Ah, hello there! Who might you be? *	Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo turns to look at Cupid, somewhat surprised at being addressed so suddenly. 	I'd ask you the same! Um... before I do, though, where is this, exactly? *	Sariel doesn't take long to pick up on voices, of course, and immediately starts off in that direction, one pair of her wings outstretched to watch out for any buildings or other obstacles around her. 	Hello..? 	Mm, it's a mostly abandoned village that no one ever goes to. Although, I'm only here because something seems wrong. Might you know anything about that? *	Cupid briefly stretches her wings before folding them up behind her back, a single, astral feather detaching itself from the rest before coming to rest on the ground between Cupid and the stranger. *	Cupid pauses somewhat at the sound of yet another person nearby, glancing that way for just a moment. 	My, my. Mayohiga is popular today... 	Other than the fact that this disturbance is visible from outside, no...  *	Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo spins around to look at Sariel. 	Is it? I only hear two people, is it normally this quiet? 	... another angel? Is this some new part of heaven that I'm not familiar with? *	Sariel walks a little closer before stopping, her wings shifting a little. 	"Another"? I'm not the only one here...? I have no affiliation with heaven, to be quite fair, I'm an angel of death.. 	Renegade, are you? 	Oho, Seraphim-sama, what brings you here, hm? Seems a bit odd for an angel of death to appear where no one lives or dies, hm? 	Not particularly renegade, but... 	.. Mm. There certainly isn't anything here, but.. there is something wrong, that's for certain.. 	Has to do with this barrier, I'm sure. Who even put this here? *	Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo gestures to the sky above. 	The barrier, or.. what is "this"? 	My apologies, I cannot see. <Cupid>	We all seem to share a common purpose, yet know nothing. Oh dear, oh dear. As for the barrier itself, Yakumo Yukari-sama laid the foundation, though she told me that there were others involved. Is this your first time to Gensoukyou, miss? <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Gensoukyou? Hmm, I've heard the name before, but this would be the first time I've visited, if you could call it that. <Sariel>	... Yes, the barrier's been here for a little over a century now. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Gensoukyou, Gensoukyou... I don't suppose either of you would know who the Yama overseeing the dead of this place might be? <Sariel>	Shiki Eiki. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Ah, Eiki-san. Mmm, so many die here, then? <Sariel>	If need be, I can take you to see her. <Cupid>	Mmm, Gensoukyou is... almost like a social experiment, I suppose. The humans and youkai here live in very close proximity with an admittedly unstable balance between them. You should be able to find the Yama in Jigoku. <Sariel>	A higher power's terrarium, I would call it. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	No, no, that's quite alright, Seraphim-san. Quite alright, I was mostly just curious. <Sariel>	If you say so. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Having met Eiki-san before, I wouldn't expect her to be employed anywhere but the most busy of places, is all. *	Cupid takes a brief look around, a small smile setting in upon her lips. <Cupid>	My, Gensoukyou's guardians seem to be slacking somewhat, if two angels have arrived here before they have. What a bother... <Sariel>	It's not full of death, but I certainly would not deny the fact that yes, people do die here. If humans wander outside of their designated home, they meet all manner of creatures interested in them.. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	You'd be referring to youkai, I assume? <Sariel>	"Before"? Actually, miss.. other angel, I'm also assigned to Gensoukyou and Makai, I don't visit the outside world much at all any more. <Sariel>	Youkai and all manner of other supernatural creatures. Demons, monsters, anything you could think of, really. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	What lovely snowflakes; they fall nowhere else. This place certainly seems interesting. <Sariel>	It snows in the underground here, too.. *	Sariel chuckles softly, shaking her head a little. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	I'm sure it snows everywhere. But Gensoukyou is supposed to be isolated, so why is there a hole in your barrier? <Sariel>	.... There's a hole? <Sariel>	That's the issue? <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	I suppose I misspoke. It's not quite a hole, but it's almost one. <Sariel>	That's certainly troubling. But not unusual in terms of problematic.. <Cupid>	As I said, Gensoukyou's guardians are slacking. However, I shall inform my mistress that this hole exists when I return. *	Sariel sighs softly. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Can you two keep a secret? <Sariel>	Yes, they must not know or be far too lazy. *	Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo looks from Sariel to Cupid, and back again. <Sariel>	.. I suppose it depends on the secret's contents itself. <Cupid>	Well, I suppose so~ What did you want to say that should not be spoken to others, but stranger angels are privy? <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	... I guess I'll trust you two, this time. I'm not really supposed to deal with these matters, but something like this is interesting, so I couldn't really resist. <Sariel>	That's because everyone can trust angels, of course, we're always doing something important or being notable in some way. *	Sariel says this with a tinge of sarcasm, perhaps a little rare for her. <Marisa_Kirisame>	Speaking of 'Gensoukyou's guardians', it's not too long before a human appears in the distance. An ordinary but less-then-ordinary human, wearing what many would describe as a 'traditional witch costume'. and riding a crystaline rod with an armfull of hay tied to the end. To those that don't see her, they can still hear her holding a conversation on her own, with a doll that buzzes about her head. <Cupid>	Now now, Seraphim-sama... Belial is not an angel that I would define as...trustworthy. <Sariel>	Are we going by old Christian folk-stories now? If we are, you wouldn't want to trust me either. *	Sariel shakes her head, before perking up a little, her sensitive hearing catching something sort of.. odd. It's definitely not a bird. <Cupid>	Hmm, have you ever met Belial? <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Mmm, perhaps better to sit all night than sleep with a dragon. But here, where the worlds meet, dragons are just people, so we may as well have a drink and consider thoughts of what led to this situation, no? <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Busy, huh? Ya always wanna tag along but then you're never available, ze. Well, I suppose I can handle it, although I don't think whoever's messin' with the border is some petty youkai. You'll come runnin when I need ya, right?" <Sariel>	The name does not ring a bell, no... <>Ambiance<>	 ''Why are you even asking that? Of course I would. You just pick really bad times to go on adventures, this is why you need to learn to keep a schedule.'' <Sariel>	I don't drink, my apologies. But the matter of a hole in the barrier.. I doubt it's something trying to get out, and more of something trying to get in. <Sariel>	Most of the people here are fairly happy to stick around. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"If Gensoukyou ran on schedules, I could mark it on my calander when Nue or someone goes and wrecks the village for the umpteenth time." she continues talking with the doll, with the usual snarkness. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	And why is that? There are few problems in the world that cannot be solved by a cup of wine, I've found. <Cupid>	Well, let's just say that Belial is not a very noble or trustworthy angel and leave it at that. But anyway, about your secret, Anata-san? <Sariel>	Mmh.. I've found that I'd rather keep in full awareness and control of myself as often as I can. Drinking with strangers is nothing I want to do. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Ahh~ Well, I suppose I've gone this far, so I should probably mention that I'm supposed to be dealing with the spirits of the recently departed, but instead I am here. *	Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo shrugs. <>Ambiance<>	 ''Sure it would. It doesn't matter, though, you should just give me more warning when you go and decide to go zooming off into the sunset out of the blue. I don't do field work nearly as much as you do!'' the voice on the other end replies back, just as snarky. <Sariel>	Well, I guess we can draw lines of similarity then, though I doubt you get any of the spirits I collect. Why are you here, then..? <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	As I said, this seemed interesting. Really though, it's not often that one sees a fracture in the border between worlds, so who could say what the effects of this might be? <Cupid>	That's true, we can't blame someone for checking something out that seemed suspicious to them, just as we have, Seraphim-sama. So, then, how long might you be planning on staying? <Sariel>	Who would care to leave paradise? The only ones doing anything are they who enter, and surely it would be that. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Probably not as long as I'd like, but longer than I might expect. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Right, well hopefully the next troublemaker has the decency to give me an ho- eh, hold on, I see some folks over there." Marisa says, looking over at the small group as she approaches. "Huh. It's a bunch feather fre- oh, just my luck, it's Sariel. I hope she's still between jobs." <>Ambiance<>	 ''The local angel of death is involved with this? It's probably something worrisome then, go check it out! I doubt she'd care since you're not dead anymore.'' <Cupid>	Wonderful! Gensoukyou is an eccentric place, but it can be quite pleasant when the youkai behave themselves a little bit. <Sariel>	Nothing's sure here, if anything's sure about this place. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	I see. Much like most places, then. *	Marisa_Kirisame has probably gotten close enough to be heard, but just to make sure, she yells, "Yo!" and gives the group a look of curiousity as she flies over a bit faster to catch up to where they were, keeping some distance in case they were hostile. *	Sariel jolts a little at this sudden shout, wobbling around on her feet before turning in the direction of the shout, her little fluffy downy feathers sticking out somewhat. <Sariel>	... Yes, that does seem to be the case. *	Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo turns to look at this newcomer, not making and judgement regarding them yet. Although she does seem to recognise Marisa somewhow, and raises one hand to wave in greeting. <Cupid>	Mhm~ Say, if you do have some trouble with a youkai, don't be afraid to bop them one. If they go around attacking people, they probably deserve it! *	Cupid giggles softly, allowing her wings to flutter somewhat before returning them to their properly stowed position. *	Marisa_Kirisame only seems to recognize Sariel, and she knows Sariel is blind, so she gives the three the Special Kirisame Greeting. "So, who the heck are you lot? As Reimu Hakurei, Shrine Maiden, it's my duty to oversee the border and figure out what you lot are up to!" <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Mmm, I'll keep that in mind. *	Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo looks up at Marisa, somewhat curious. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	I think what we're up to is talking with possible intent to have a drink later. That's not a problem, is it? <Sariel>	... I know what Reimu's voice sounds like, and that's not her. *	Cupid does turn to face Marisa, giving her a small wave in greeting. Indeed, she's seen Marisa quite a few times, though she doubts that Marisa has seen her. The false nme gives her pause, as she too knew the miko, and...well, this was not her. <Cupid>	Ehh? Marisa, that lie is old and stale like prison bread. Shouldn't you try a new one every so often? <Cupid>	((*name)) <Sariel>	We're not up to anything strange, we're investigating what is strange. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"There's not a name that better strike fear into the hearts of youkai then Reimu's, if not mine, I reckon." Marisa says, with a shrug. She obviously isn't concerned her obvious lie was seen through. "I still don't know any of you lot aside from Hell's Angel, though. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Well, I don't know any of you, so I suppose you have the advantage, there.  <Sariel>	But we're.. not youkai...?  *	Sariel sighs.  <Sariel>	Humans spring to conclusions too easily..  <Marisa_Kirisame>	"I meant in general, ze." Marisa says, a twinge of a frown meeting her lips from having to explain. "Anyway, I'm still here because there's somethin' amuk with the border, and fixin' problems gets me paid. Either of you three know what's goin on?" <Cupid>	Not a thing, I'm afraid. We're all here because something felt strange here.  <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Mmmyes, I noticed the disturbance from the outside, and thought to come and take a look, see if anyone here might be responsible.  <Cupid>	Although, Anata-san, if it helps you to understand the situation any, my name is Cupid-- or even Eros, if you like Greek, I'm what's named as an "Angel of Love". Seraphim-sama is Sariel, the "Angel of Death".  <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Hmm? Outside?" Marisa asks, curious now. "Who're you then? I don't hear anything about what goes on outside 'a paradise." she asks. In fact, she barely has a clue what the outside is like. Might be worth asking. *	Sariel raises a hand slightly and waves in a friendly fashion when she's introduced.  <Sariel>	Yes, it's simply the fact that there seems to be something of a hole torn in the sky. Not completely, of course, but...  <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Ah, alright. I am called Gwanlyuljeom Seonnyeo, and my title, if you must have it, is Yamaxianji.  *	Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo smiles somewhat, although one gets the impression that she'd rather have avoided mentioning this information, if possible.  <Sariel>	Oh, a Yama.. how curious. Where do you govern over?  <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	The first quarter, if you're familiar with the designation. Otherwise, much of eastern asia would suffice, I suppose.  <Cupid>	Curious indeed. But then, I think that every newcomer to Gensoukyou is curious, as getting through the barrier itself is a roundabout proceedure. *	Marisa_Kirisame looks a decent bit surprised, but still manages to hold a smile, although her face turns a couple shades more pale. "Uh... yer a Yama? ...you don't have anything ta' do with matters around here, do ya?" <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	I do not. As I've been told, Shiki Eiki is the Yama in charge of this region's souls. Why do you ask? <Sariel>	Right, I suppose that makes sense why you.. stumbled in here, I guess.. *	Sariel turns to face Marisa, honestly curious now. <Sariel>	That's a strange question to ask. Did you have business with Shiki Eiki? <Cupid>	Aha~ Marisa-san seems nervous. I wonder why~ *	Cupid says with a knowing look. In fact, she was present when Marisa was brought back to life... <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Eh heh heh heh... no reason." Marisa says, although now despite that she has a good reason to lie, she's not very good at holding a poker face about it. "I just don't care fer lectures." <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Mmm... I suppose I won't press the issue, but try not to die too often, alright? It causes undue paperwork. <Cupid>	I bet Eiki-sama would have plenty of things to lecture you about, too. *	Sariel raises an eyebrow, facing Marisa with a frown. <Sariel>	"Died".. makes me wonder why I never found you, then. It's in the past, but it's not a thing you want to do. <Sariel>	Although I'm certain that's obvious. <Marisa_Kirisame>	Marisa looks a fair bit more relieved she wouldn't get hasssled about the whole 'dying' issue. To Sariel, she even deadpans, "Uh... you did. It's how I know you quit yer job." <Sariel>	I haven't quit it yet, you know. <Sariel>	I've been considering, but I may just quit and still deliver things so I won't cause too many problems. *	Sariel shrugs, shaking her head. <Cupid>	Oh? Looking for a change of pace, Seraphim-sama? <Sariel>	It's my business, not yours. *	Sariel seems a little touchy about it from the tone, shifting her wings up against her back. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Ah, but why keep secrets? Surely we are all speaking openly right now, or am I mistaken? <Cupid>	Fair enough, I suppose. But then, I have the most wonderful job in the whole world, so I can hardly complain about anything. <Sariel>	All I really have to say is "I'm not sure yet". <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Well, let's hope the next netherworld tea party is one in which I can actually drink it." <Cupid>	Hm, surely, if you were a ghost, you would be able to drink tea just fine. <Sariel>	I can drink the tea there just fine, as well... <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Kinda hard ta' hold the cup when you're a phantom." <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	My, this conversation has turned grim. I do hope nobody's planning on dying today - I'd rather not be left with the decision of what to do with you afterwards, if it can be avoided... <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Ufufufu, let's just say I learned from that mistake." Marisa replies. <Sariel>	You don't work here, so it's not really your problem. <Sariel>	What, to not go around evading me? It wasn't very nice to give me trouble. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Ah, if only it were that simple... *	Sariel says this rather light-heartedly, of course. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"It's hard to evade ya when I'm drinkin' tea with the netherworld princess and the angel of death, but I meant more the 'dying' buisness, not the 'revivin' buisness." <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	ahem... as much as I hate to talk business, we are somewhat ignoring the elephant in the room. If there is a hole between this world and the one beyond, who is to say what might slip through? <Sariel>	Plenty of trouble, I'm certain. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Is it really a hole now?" Marisa asks, looking up. "That's an interesting problem." <Cupid>	As I said, I shall inform Yukari-sama of the problem when I return home. That should see the problem through, I think. <Sariel>	I'd volunteer to stay here and keep a watch, but I'm not the best person to do that. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"I'm tempted ta' see what's outside, myself." <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Mh, I suppose I could arrange for someone to observe it from the other side... *	Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo turns to Marisa, smiling ever so slightly. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	More than you could imagine, I'm sure. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	I myself am still shocked at how much the world has changed in the last two centuries... <Sariel>	I'll pass on doing that, it would probably be highly counteractive for me to step out onto the other side for the sake of seeing. <Cupid>	Mm... I haven't been outside in quite some time... how different is it, exactly? <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	To even try and describe it would take far too long. Suffice to say that it is nothing like what you might remember. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Really?" Marisa asks, interested, "I've never heard much'a anything about anything outside of the toybox. Makes me wonder how many magicians like me are flyin' around." *	Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo sighs. <Cupid>	Regardless, I believe that Seonnyeo-san *	Cupid says, seeming to have a bit of trouble with the Korean name <Cupid>	said something about a drink? It's a bit late to go about investigating things, so perhaps a drink is in order? After that, I shall return home and see about fixing the problem. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	That would likely be the best, for those in our situation. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"There's still the problem of what made the hole, though..." <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	I have my suspicions, of course, but perhaps I could tell you about it over a cup of wine? <Sariel>	What is it with people and alcohol? Well, you can go and have drinks if you want, I can... do whatever would be necessary.. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	You never answered my question, Seraphim-san; why is it you don't drink? <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Drinkin's fun, that's why. I don't mind havin a bit, although I oughta make sure I can still fly home." <Sariel>	I don't like the idea of losing control of myself or my thoughts. <Sariel>	I've never liked the taste much either.. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	It is said that when the ordinary drink, first the man takes a drink, then the drink takes a drink, and finally the drink takes the man, but when those of virtue indulge, then the barriers disappear, the inhibitions disappear, and lastly, the self disappears. <Sariel>	I'm... not particularly interested in ascension or enlightenment, to be honest. <Sariel>	Really, you can go have your drinks. I'd be fine with following along to make sure nobody gets hurt, but I don't want any. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Well, I wouldn't force you. <Cupid>	Drinking is drinking, if you don't like to drink, no one will blame you; if you drink too much, people will question your stability; but if you drink a certain way, you reach your true self that is buried beneath inhibitions. Or, so they say, at least. Either way, I would be fine with a bit of wine~ <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Perhaps we should go in search of something to drink, then? <Cupid>	Indeed~ *	Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo turns to Marisa. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Will you be joining us, then? *	null is now known as nullasleep <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Sure, I'm game. I'm still a human, though, so I can't drink much." <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	It's decided, then! <Sariel>	Well.. have fun, then. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Oh, if nothing else, you should join us for the conversation alone. <Sariel>	I think I will. Just.. don't push me, I'd rather not be bothered about the matter of drinking. <Cupid>	Hee hee, you can just drink water, if you like, Seraphim-sama. <Sariel>	That sounds somewhat nice at the time, so.. yes, I think I will. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Then I will trust one of you to lead the way! I am far from familiar with this place, after all. <Cupid>	Well, that depends. Do you want human brewed sake or youkai brewed sake? <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Which would you recommend? *	Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo smiles knowingly. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"I reckon the youkai stuff is pretty strong, especially what the oni like." Marisa says, knowing decently her way around booze <Cupid>	If you'd like something stronger, youkai sake is the way to go. Human sake tends to be weaker, since they'd probably die much faster from drinking too much youkai sake. <>Ambiance<>	 ''You'd better not make any dumb mistakes. I'll be listening,'' the doll that Marisa's holding pipes up. <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	Well, perhaps we should accomodate the human amongst us, and opt for something weaker, don't you think? <>Ambiance<>	 Although, it'd be easier if I didn't have to come get you... <Marisa_Kirisame>	"You were listenin' in on that?" Marisa asks, turning to the doll <Cupid>	Alrighty, then~ Marisa-san, do you know any good human sake vendors? <>Ambiance<>	 Of course I was. <Marisa_Kirisame>	"Well, if it's human-made booze, the village is the place to get it, of course. I don't hang around there much, but I think I know a couple good places ta' get booze. We could also bug Reimu for some, or, heck, I bet I could whip some magic booze up. Though it wouldn't be sake." <Gwanlyuljeom_Seonnyeo>	I see nothing wrong with that. Lead on, then~