User:NekoRex/Castle1

>Ambiance<>	 The Shining Needle Castle floats through the air, as usual. The occasional spirit can be seen floating around it, but they hide away inside after a few moments. There are more spirits within, basking the interior with their soft light. The castle is quiet, however, as most of the Kobito that reside within are busy doing whatever chores they may have, thus refraining from roaming the halls in great numbers. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna gives channel operator status to Seija_Kijin Marisa_Kirisame has decided on this fine day to go do some wandering around, taking a break from her usual daily magic research. Boredom has taken her to the floating castle. After letting herself in, she decides to start wandering the halls, keeping an eye out for interesting baubles she could possibly steal - but not too hard, lest her companion notice. Koishi_Komeiji follows along Marisa_Kirisame, as per normal on most of the witch's trips. It's the first time she has been here, so she looks rather awed by such a queer place. Her eyes dart around, absorbing the sights of the castle's inner halls. "The surface world sure is funny..." she remarks. Marisa_Kirisame>	"This place is kinda weird, yeah." Marisa agrees. >Ambiance<>	 As you enter, a few of the spirits pause and drift closer. However, after a brief moment, they promptly move away again, retreating down the hall. A few more of these spirits hover around Marisa and Koishi, as if watching them. Seija_Kijin sighs as she lies on her bed on the roof of her room. She looks down(up?) at the floor with a thoughtful look. A look that's broken as she feels a manner of disturbance... rather, a familiar one at that. For now, though, she's a bit too lost in thought to pay it much mind. Seija_Kijin>	( Couldn't be... ) Marisa_Kirisame>	"Hmmm, I wonder what those youkai that live here are up to?" Marisa wonders aloud, bored. "Maybe I oughta find 'em and see if they're still up ta no good, and teach 'em a lesson." Marisa says with a sigh. >Ambiance<>	 One of the spirits drifts down the halls before coming to be in front of Seija's door. It bumps into the door several times, as through it were trying to move through it, but couldn't. Koishi_Komeiji>	"Up to no good...again?" Koishi_Komeiji makes a little frown at that. Seija_Kijin hears the thumping and sighs, falling from her bed and landing on the floor. She opens the door and crosses her arms expectantly. Seija_Kijin>	Yeah, what? Marisa_Kirisame>	"Eh, they tried 'ta start a rebellion or somethin'. Wasn't too big of deal, as far as incidents go." Marisa says with a shrug. Koishi_Komeiji>	"Oh." >Ambiance<>	 The spirit spasms sporadically for a few moments before pausing. After a few seconds it moves back away from the doorway and flies off down the hall once more. Koishi_Komeiji glances a little at the spirits around them, trying to poke a few with her finger. Koishi_Komeiji>	"It's a little quiet here though. I don't think anything bad'll happen." Seija_Kijin looks at the spirit as it travels down the hall. Soon, realization sets in and her eyes widen. Seija_Kijin>	Shit... Not this again. Seija_Kijin moves down the hall after the spirit... she considered telling Sukuna, but wanted to deal with it herself before getting her involved. >Ambiance<>	 The Spirit pauses to make sure Seija is following before showing her to the intruders, violently thrusting itself in their direction in an attempt to point them out, as if their presence weren't already obvious. A good deal more spirits seem to have amassed in that area as well, floating about Marisa and Koishi-- almost casually. Seija_Kijin stops in front of the two and narrows her eyes, most notably at Marisa Seija_Kijin>	You again? Do you just make a habit of breaking into people's homes? >Ambiance<>	 There's a sudden, loud crash. It sounds as if something -- or someone -- has just smashed into one of the walls somewhere, probably at high speed.. Marisa_Kirisame>	"These spirits are getting kind of annoying. Maybe I oughta-" Marisa says, taking note, before Seija appears in front of them. "Eh? I was just taking a stroll." Seija_Kijin>	The hell you-- what... >Ambiance<>	 It comes from much higher up, from what would be the bottom floor otherwise. There's a bit of a fuss up above, the sound of agitated feet against the floor (or ceiling?) and something impacting the wall a few times, before it sounds like one of the sliding doors clatter to the floor. Seija_Kijin turns to the sound of the crash, not really startled but sort of hoping that's not who she thinks it was... Seija_Kijin>	Oh... jeez... Seija_Kijin rubs her forehead before turning to Marisa and Koishi Seija_Kijin>	Why are you here? Really? Taking a stroll seems like an awfully dumb reason. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Hm? Me? I was curious, I guess. All these spirits though, are you up to something new?" Marisa casually asks. "I might have 'ta do something about it." Marisa_Kirisame>	(I guess finding some books would be nice) Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna Hears the crash and rises from her seat. She thinks that Seija is having a meltdown at someone again, though, prompting a small sigh before she gathers her things and makes her way through the halls to investigate. She checks Seija's room first, but finds it empty. (Where did she get off to, now?) With that, she resumes her search. >Ambiance<>	 After a few minutes, it goes fairly quiet up above. There's probably something wrecked from the sound of everything, but otherwise, it's probably just fine.. there's the very faint sound of claws clicking across the floor. There's probably somethng up there.. Seija_Kijin>	Doing something?! We're still recovering from the last time you broke in here, you dolt. Why can't you just buzz off? Marisa_Kirisame>	"Eh." Marisa says with a shrug. "Do you have a library, by chance?" Seija_Kijin>	No. Seija_Kijin lies, expertly, as she snaps her fingers and turns the two upside down and back the right way again, having very little patience. Seija_Kijin>	Besides... neither of you seem the kind capable of reading. Koishi_Komeiji makes an exaggerated pout, "i bet she's lying, Marisa! Places like this always have a library...!" Marisa_Kirisame doesn't seem too fazed. She's seen that trick before. Koishi_Komeiji>	"...and I can read perfectly fine!" >Ambiance<>	 Up on the top floor, a fairly large creature skitters across the tile, moving with a slight disorient to its actions. It's sleek in appearance, about two feet at the shoulder, and two large fangs jut out of the sides of its mouth-- almost certainly a threat to the kobito that live here. It doesn't seem to be too interested in being aggressive, at least not yet. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	�ACTION Stops to listen to that clicking noise for a moment but has absolutely no idea what it could be. With a shrug, she continues forward, whatever that noise is, it'll have to wait for a moment. She soon picks up voices and moves closer. As she rounds the corner, she spots Marisa and someone she's never met before, as well as Seija. She moves to stand just next to Seija's foot-- as she's quite small at the moment, turning the mallet over in her hands a few times as she listens, not sure if anyone actually noticed her show up. Seija_Kijin hears the movement and looks up for a moment but then back down to Sukuna questioningly Seija_Kijin>	Do you know what that clicking is? Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	No, I don't...maybe those two know?... Koishi_Komeiji>	"Uwaaa...it's a mini-person!" Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna gestures to Marisa and Koishi. Koishi_Komeiji squats low to examine this new specimen, reaching a finger out to poke. Seija_Kijin narrows her eyes to Koishi, gritting her teeth as she turns Koishi upside down Seija_Kijin>	Hey! Don't belittle her, pest. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Who are 'ya..." Marisa says, before looking down. "Ah, it's that princess. You look pretty small compared to last time. Say, do you have a library I could look in?" Koishi_Komeiji is flipped upside down. She flaps her sleeves a few times, disoriented by the sudden change in...orientation. Seija_Kijin hmphs and kneels down to offer her hand for Sukuna, watching Marisa and Koishi with a clear lack of trust Koishi_Komeiji>	"Oh...i'm not a pest..." Seija_Kijin>	Yeah, you are. You should try not being one. Koishi_Komeiji gives a little downcast look, rather disheartened by this. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna blinks, a tad confused as to what just happens before realizing that Seija used her power on the girl. Once Seija holds her hand out to her, she hops onto it, holding onto one of her fingers to steady herself a little before turning her attention to Marisa. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Why do you need a library...? Seija_Kijin holds Sukuna up rather gently, her free hand idly fiddling with a card Seija_Kijin>	Probably to off and wreck it. Marisa_Kirisame>	"I just wanna do some readin'. Maybe you'll have a book I haven't read." Marisa says, playing innocent. "A proper magician wouldn't want anything else." Seija_Kijin>	Yeah, well... we don't. Bye. Seija_Kijin says, sternly. She was already well and annoyed enough with this person, barging into their home once again as she keeps Sukuna close, and a spellcard close at hand. >Ambiance<>	 There's another loud clatter from up above. It sounds like a table was knocked over somewhere. Koishi_Komeiji>	"...someone else is off to wreck something, though..." Seija_Kijin looks up again and then back to Koishi Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna glances over at the sound, wondering if a spirit had knocked something over... Seija_Kijin>	Yeah well! That's none of your business either! Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	I do hope that they aren't breaking anything... Marisa_Kirisame grins when she spots a spellcard and pulls out her hakkero herself, with a grin. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna frowns as Marisa pulls out her weapon. Were we really going to fight again...? Marisa_Kirisame>	"I didn't come here ta cause a big wreck, but if ya need to be put in yer place again, I'd be happy to oblige..." Seija_Kijin turns to the side, a small growl rumbling her throat as she holds out her own card. Her writer now takes a moment to scramble for spellcard references, in case this does happen Koishi_Komeiji looks at Marisa_Kirisame with a disapproving frown when she sees the hakkero, but constantly looks back at the ceiling below(?) Her. It seems that the noise from before still disturbed her. Seija_Kijin>	Why the makai can't you just leave us alone?! It's bad enough you treat us like dirt, now dirt on a punching bag too? Koishi_Komeiji>	"Ah...Marisa you should really keep that for someone else...it feels like we're breaking and entering again..." Koishi_Komeiji hurriedly talks, making awkward gestures with her hands. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Wait, Seija, we aren't ready for something like that again...I think it would be best if we didn't fight. Seija_Kijin holds Sukuna a bit protectively, narrowing her eyes and watching the two carefully Seija_Kijin>	Yeah... but we need to defend ourselves. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Hmph, maybe ya oughta give a visitin' magician some more respect. I'm just lookin' for somethin to read. Maybe I could even help with that other intruder." Marisa offers. Seija_Kijin>	I told you we have nothing, thieving mage. Marisa_Kirisame>	(My reputation proceeds me. I didn't even take anything last time!) Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Just go away, would you? All you're doing is upsetting the spirits and Seija... Seija_Kijin>	I'm not upset! Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Oh...um...of course you aren't, but...ah... Seija_Kijin snapped and looks at Sukuna, looking a tad regretful for a moment before shaking her head and lowering her spellcard, looking intently at the two and listening for that noise. >Ambiance<>	 The faint tapping and clacking begins again. In all truth, it's from rather sharp claws. Seija_Kijin>	... there it is again... Marisa_Kirisame quietly puts her weapon away in response. She wouldn't have such an easy fight if both of them got involved, anyway. Seija_Kijin looks up, faintly recognizing the sound for what it was and appearing thoughtful Seija_Kijin>	Sukuna... do we have any animals? Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	No, we don't. They...they would probably eat the Kobito... Seija_Kijin>	... Marisa_Kirisame raises an interested eyebrow at the conversation they're having. Seija_Kijin turns to the two with gritted teeth and a soft growl Seija_Kijin>	You two let something in, didn't you? Koishi_Komeiji>	"If it was something we saw Marisa would've blown it away...!" Seija_Kijin>	Liars! How the hell does a creature get into a floating, upside down castle?! Koishi_Komeiji>	"Hey!" Marisa_Kirisame>	"Us? Nah, there's no fun in causing that kind of trouble." Marisa says, bluntly. "Maybe it's a bird?" Koishi_Komeiji furrows her brow, obviously not happy with being called a liar. Koishi_Komeiji>	"Who said it was a creature anyway?" Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	A bird still wouldn't be good... Seija_Kijin appears dumbfounded at Marisa's response Seija_Kijin>	A... bird? Do you even hear... ugh... Marisa_Kirisame>	"Maybe you have another youkai that flew in. I know a few I'd be happy to deal with for you." >Ambiance<>	 There is no sound of birds. Instead, there's just the faint sound of scuffling claws and footsteps. Seija_Kijin just rubs her brow. She listens to the scuffling again and grumbles Seija_Kijin>	Yeah, you deal with it. I'm still sure you two brought it, anyway. Koishi_Komeiji>	"...muuhhh..." Seija_Kijin steps aside, letting the two in while watching them intently Seija_Kijin>	But you're leaving just after! Koishi_Komeiji looks rather disatisfied at Seija's attitude, but then they weren't too polite with just breaking in either. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Guess exterminating a youkai would be more fun then wanderin around here anyway." Marisa shrugs. "Next time maybe you'll show me that library." she says, passing by to take the down(up)stairs Koishi_Komeiji tries to follow Marisa, but then suddenly she stops. Koishi_Komeiji>	"Ah...I'm still upside down..." Seija_Kijin>	There is no library. Besides, if there was it'd be for personal use only. Not for anyone to barge into. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Just... flip back over? You can still fly, right?" Marisa deadpans. Seija_Kijin doesn't much acknowledge Koishi other than to snap her fingers and rapidly invert her, allowing her to settle right side up after a few turns. Koishi_Komeiji>	"Uwaah." Seija_Kijin>	No, she had it right. Seija_Kijin grins Koishi_Komeiji shakes her head a little before lightly jogging over to Marisa. Marisa_Kirisame flies down (up) the stairs, to the floor where Nue is scuttling about, and starts taking a look around. Seija_Kijin follows behind the two, keeping Sukuna held close. She seems a tad more protective of Sukuna... perhaps it shows as she watches the two intently. >Ambiance<>	 The sound stops. Lingering in a doorway is some animal's shape, somewhat sloped back due to its longer back legs, and its bright red eyes reflect faintly in the limited light. Covered in a sleek, sparse fur, it parts its sharp-toothed maw and makes a deep hiss, a forked tongue lolling between its teeth. Seija_Kijin sees this and grimaces, backing up a bit and staying well behind the two Seija_Kijin>	Yep... definitely your problem... Marisa_Kirisame>	"Egh, what an ugly animal." Marisa says, giving it a look of disgust. Koishi_Komeiji>	"Uwaa....that's no animal." >Ambiance<>	 After a few moments of staring and displaying its teeth threateningly, the animal turns and runs off into the room it was lingering in, its sharp claws clattering against the floor, its sharp back-spines glinting faintly in the candlelight. Marisa_Kirisame decides that the light is too dim to deal with it, and takes but a second to conjure a bunch of light balls to illuminate the room and the surrounding rooms brightly. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	...What was that thing, Seija? Marisa_Kirisame>	(That oughta help.) Koishi_Komeiji>	"Nyuu," Koishi tip toes forward, glancing around at the lit room, "i think i know who that is..." Seija_Kijin holds Sukuna up and sighs, shaking her head Seija_Kijin>	I dunno... Surely not something good. Let these clowns take care of it... >Ambiance<>	 The animal makes another loud hiss at the lights that are conjured up, and after darting away, crawls under a table, staring at the four with bright eyes. An almost.. strange laughter echoes from the creature. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Well..okay. I just don't want that thing to bother any of the residents. Koishi_Komeiji perks up at the laughter, the final confirmation of her suspicions, "Nue? It's Nue, right?" Seija_Kijin shivers a bit from that laughter, holding a spell card between her fingers and growling softly in a demonic sort of way. For added protection, she shifts her and Sukuna's orientation so that she is standing on the ceiling/floor Marisa_Kirisame>	"Hmph." Marisa says, pulling out her hakkero and walking into the next room and looking around. With a grimace, she says, "Yeah, sounds like something that I'd like to put down." Seija_Kijin>	Nue? The makai is a nue...? Marisa_Kirisame spots it and, without looking away, asks Koishi_Komeiji, "You think that's Nue?", sounding very anxious, suddenly. >Ambiance<>	 The creature makes no response to Koishi -- or perhaps it's ignoring her. The soft sound of growling from Seija inspires it to growl back, though, stepping out from under the table, flaring the long spines on its back, and steadily making a gurgling growl. Koishi_Komeiji>	"Aiya...it feels like it." Marisa_Kirisame>	"Ya might want to open a window if you don't want this place wrecked." Marisa announces, loudly, in response to Koishi's confirmation. She grabs a bit of powder from a pouch inside her dress, and begins charging up the Mini-Hakkero. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna, sensing that she should get ready in case something goes wrong, she grabs her sword (needle) before pulling it out of its make-shift scabbard. She seems prepared to defend herself if need be, despite being so tiny right now. >Ambiance<>	 After a few minutes of this aggressive posturing and steady growling, the animal lurches, swerving somewhat before bounding at Koishi. Making a rattling hiss, it opens its mouth and snaps at her a few times, its forward-pointing teeth becoming a quite real threat given how they're the size of steak knives. Koishi_Komeiji>	"...Ah!" Seija_Kijin grumbles and shifts the orientation of a window... and makes the whole thing weird, now. But hey, at least it falls open. The beasts sudden attack makes her happy it's not her as she backs away with Sukuna Seija_Kijin>	That... thing... Marisa_Kirisame flies upward towards the floor, being right next to Koishi, and starts firing lasers at the creature, as her Hakkero is charged and ready to fire. Koishi_Komeiji makes a surprised gasp, just as she quicky scrambles to her left with almost inhuman reflexes. A loud ripping sound echoes toward the room as her sleeve is torn apart. Seija_Kijin>	Hey! Watch those lasers! It we're not even finished patching up the first holes you went and made! Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna just sort of stands there, waving her sword (needle) at the beast in a threatening manner-- at least, it might be threatening if the sword wasn't the size of a toothpick. In fact, the thing probably isn't paying all that much attention to her at all, anyway. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Then start finding a way to get it outside, Nue's too dangerous for anything but extreme force! AND I got a bone to pick with her!" >Ambiance<>	 Missing this lunge, the creature skids away across the floor, lashing its tail back and forth. Most of the lasers missed it, but one of them made a black mark across its blunt muzzle-- which it doesn't seem to mind much. Looking to Seija as she speaks, the same awful, mischievous laughter comes from it, and, snapping its teeth as it looks to Marisa, it darts off Seija_Kijin>	Oh jeez... uuh... The balcony-- >Ambiance<>	 some distance away, heading further into the room. It's almost like it's trying to dare Marisa to keep attacking. Seija_Kijin startles at the snapping, holding Sukuna tight as she grumbles to herself and looks to Marisa Koishi_Komeiji>	"Marisa, we really need to go somewhere else...this room isn't really a good place to fight in..." Seija_Kijin>	Try to take it to the balcony... I might be able to shift it's gravity from there... Koishi_Komeiji stands up, examining her torn sleeve with a frown. A stick clatters onto the ground, which she quickly shoves into her other sleeve. Marisa_Kirisame resists the urge to just Master Spark the room where Nue's gone. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Which way is the balcony?" Marisa asks Seija_Kijin Seija_Kijin would be quite reasonably angry if you did. Seija_Kijin>	There's a bunch at the ends of various hallways... I think that thing is heading to one already... don't let that change. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	And don't let it eat anybody, either...! Seija_Kijin>	Y-yeah, that too! Marisa_Kirisame>	"Cmon, Koishi, I got an idea." Marisa says, heading in a direction she thinks a balcony might be. >Ambiance<>	 The creature is doing just that, bounding down the hall-- and then, about three-fourths there, it stops, glancing back. Making a shrill whistling noise and tossing its head, it continues, before taking off again, hurtling around the bend. Koishi_Komeiji>	"...Alrighty." Seija_Kijin watches the two run and sighs, trying to follow behind while not dropping Sukuna Seija_Kijin>	Hold on... damn this is annoying. Koishi_Komeiji hesitates for a moment, before flying behind Marisa, a complicated expression on her features. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Um, you can put me down, if you want, Seija. I'll go get the mallet and come back...That way you can follow them easier. Seija_Kijin>	Ah... are you sure? I don't need you getting eaten, now. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Hmm...Well, if it gets too close, I can just use the shining needle sword, or something. >Ambiance<>	 The creature continues down the hall, occasionally making loud, excitable screams to keep the attention of the people chasing it. Despite its eerie aura and vicious behavior, it's having a great, wicked fun about everything, continuing out towards the balcony outside. Seija_Kijin>	Alright well... don't get eaten, Sukuna-ch-... Sukuna... Seija_Kijin mutters softly and gently lowers Sukuna back to the floor below, giving her a nod before heading after the lot again. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Well, it went outside by itself, at least." Marisa says, following it to the balcony. "Guess I didn't need to lure her." Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	...O-okay, be right back... Marisa_Kirisame quickly looks around, ready to fire at anything that moves, now that she's outside. Koishi_Komeiji>	"Aiya...I wonder what Byakuren-san will say about this..." Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna scrambles off to go and retrieve her mallet. After all, it's much easier to do things when you're more than a few inches tall. Koishi_Komeiji makes it outside as well. Seija_Kijin moves behind the group and sighs, finally having the creature in a more reasonable place. She withdraws a spellcard and prepares it, wanting to wait for a good oppurtunity Seija_Kijin>	Don't let it back in, now. >Ambiance<>	 The monster lashes its tail and spines as it goes, leaving marks against the walls as it goes, and at one point, shattering a vase. Then it stops before actually going outside, looking back and calling out again with a laughing cry to determine if anyone's following it-- before finally clambering outside, adeptly climbing up the balcony. Marisa_Kirisame flies straight out of the balcony to just hang in the air. Koishi_Komeiji follows behind Marisa as well, floating in the air in anticipation for attack. Seija_Kijin keeps her card prepared as she, too, floats out... naturally upside down. Marisa_Kirisame gets about 10 feet away from the castle, and calls out, "Nue Houjou, why don't ya just come fight out here, huh? Ya ain't foolin anyone now. Must be sad that you're so recognizable in this day and age." Marisa blatantly taunts. "Ya wanna get another piece of me? Come and try, Wahaha! I'll blast ya to bits this time!" >Ambiance<>	 The creature easily clambers up the castle's outside, giggling and chittering to itself and lashing its tail back and forth. After a long moment, it simply seats itself, clawing somewhat at the nice coat of paint on the.. roof. Seija_Kijin>	Could you... not tear up the... oh hell... Marisa_Kirisame>	"Hmmm, looks like I'll have to pry it off." Marisa grins, throwing a cone of star danmaku towards the Nuebeast. Seija_Kijin readies her card as Marisa attacks, expecting the beast to unseat itself... >Ambiance<>	 The creature springs up into the air at the cone being thrown at it, hissing and spitting somewhat as it dodges the stars. Clicking its teeth, it swerves away, darting across another portion of the layered roof. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna, by now, has retrieved her mallet and used it to gain a bit of height. She goes back to where she last saw the group, but finds that they aren't there. She spots the markings on the walls and the broken vase and heads in that direction, following Nue's wake, soon coming upon the balcony's location. Seija_Kijin>	Reverse Sign "Overturning All Under Heaven"! Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Oh...I take it that the animal hasn't been caught yet? Seija_Kijin activates her card. Though no danmaku appears yet, the entire pocket world seems to turn itself upside down, making the roof of the building now the proper bottom and gravity reverse entirely with the world. >Ambiance<>	 Obviously, the creature doesn't expect this at all -- with a sharp squeal, it falls right off of where it was before, flailing somewhat before catching itself in the air and righting itself. Making a sharp hiss, it turns its gaze to Seija. Chupacabra>	 Oh, my... there's something awfully funny going on, and it's not meeeeee ~ Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	It--it talked!! Seija_Kijin returns the gaze with narrowed eyes, shifting the world again with a low growl, moving more to disorientate as a few orbs of danmaku appear around her Seija_Kijin>	I know it did! Chupacabra>	 What on eaa~rrtthh are you two talking about? Doesn't everything talk here?! Ahahaha! Marisa_Kirisame repeats the attack, but conjures two small magic circles to also start firing lasers. "You'll never take another bite outta this pretty face like that!" Marisa continues to taunt. She still holds her charged Master Spark on her offhand as she points to spray the danmaku. Seija_Kijin>	Pretty... yeah right... Seija_Kijin snickers, speaking more to herself >Ambiance<>	 The creature rights itself rather contently after gravity flips once more, giggling loudly to itself. Then, turning to Marisa, the creature makes a soft hiss, darting up the side of the castle. It barely seems to mind being hit by the smaller danmaku, but springs out of the way of the lasers. Chupacabra>	 Oh, you're so brash.. attacking me so early? Why, you're ruining the show! Oh, you even called me ugly.. mhh.. do you really want me to end up ruining this castle as I bait you inside and end up destroying everything? Hmmmm? Seija_Kijin shifts gravity again with an annoyed humph, this time shifting everything but those in it, so nue was now running back the way she came. Seija_Kijin>	I called you ugly? I mean, I won't disagree but... nevermind... Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Ruining th-- Hey, no! I won't let you do anything to my castle..! Chupacabra>	 Never said I would.. but would your little human friend there be so angry as to go and play danmaku here? That'd ruin your castle! And, no~ the human did~ Seija_Kijin>	She better not, dammit! Marisa_Kirisame>	"Don't react to Nue, that's what she wants." Marisa says, smartly. "Her lame ~mysterious~ ploy is just going to fail. She might as well show us her true form!" Marisa says, continuing to try and bait Nue into attacking her, away from the castle. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Well, if any of you breaks anything, you have to fix it...Speaking of...didn't you make a big mess inside...err, whatever you are? Chupacabra>	 Ahaha.. oh, don't you dare tempt me. It would be your undoing, my dear. Eeeaa~aaa.. well, I know what you're trying to do. I think I'm going to stay right here! Marisa_Kirisame frowns. Seija_Kijin grumbles, really just wanting to be done with this as her spellcard fades Chupacabra>	 Oh, how boring.. you've all gone and made this less horrifying. I should have left before this grew less mysterious.. perhaps I will, and would leave you in wonder-- unless the witch-girl wanted to play... Seija_Kijin>	Couldn't you just... go? I dunno, take the witchbitch with you for all I care. Chupacabra>	 After all, she gave me a taste before, and I rather hate leaving jobs unfinished. I wonder how you'd scream, how you'd taste, how you'd squirm?! Eeheeheaha.. Marisa_Kirisame>	"So you're just going to leave while I continue to taunt ya? I didn't know you were afraid of me, heh heh. I bet you can't even beat me without taking a building hostage." Seija_Kijin grumbles and rolls her eyes, shifting the world back to normal, leaving her upside down once more Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	...Seija, I don't like that one. Seija_Kijin usually would enjoy creatures like that... but not much so when they're destroying the castle, or threatening to do so. She just nods at Sukuna's words >Ambiance<>	 The creature grows excited from its own words, baring its teeth and flaring its spines out again, giggling loudly. It springs into the air, though only after righting itself, and with a burst of black smoke, casts this form away. That humanoid shape that emerges from the mist beats its wings once before lunging at Marisa, making a yowling cry. Nue_Houjuu>	Ahaha.. ahahaheeeahahahaaa-- let me hear you scream, bitch! Seija_Kijin giggles a bit at Nue's words, not really able to help herself... for the time being, the castle seemed somewhat out of the line of attention, and so she moves back to Sukuna Seija_Kijin>	Y'alright? Marisa_Kirisame flies away as Nue changes form, expecting Nue to finally snap at some point. As she flies away, she leaves a trail of stars in her wake, just to make catching up all the more hard. "Come and get me! Wahaha!" Seija_Kijin cringes Seija_Kijin>	That laugh is terrible... Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Yeah...I'm okay...what about you? Did anything happen before I showed up? Seija_Kijin shakes her head Nue_Houjuu has become almost intoxicated by her own thoughts, the images and possibilities flittering through her head, and, unable to surrender that, she gives chase. A thin haze of black smoke trails from her spanned wings, darkening the sky and world around as she goes, sending a rapidfire burst of red ofuda danmaku at the witch. Koishi_Komeiji>	"Oh...oh no..." Seija_Kijin>	Eh... don't worry about me. Seija_Kijin sees the danmaku and smoke, narrowing her eyes Seija_Kijin>	Perhaps... inside would do well. Koishi_Komeiji hurriedly follows after the two, an expression of worry in her features. Dense danmaku circles around her, ready to fire at any moment. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Yeah, okay...but, just so you know, I'm going to worry even if you tell me not to. Seija_Kijin sighs Seija_Kijin>	Well... guess I'll call you -chan even when you tell me not too... Seija_Kijin snickers and heads back to the safety of the balcony Marisa_Kirisame gives back a terrible grin, finally able to use the Master Spark she'd been saving. She blasts it backwards at the pursuing Nue, not only chewing through the danmaku chasing behind, but giving her a large burst of speed away. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna takes one last look at the battle playing out before her before turning on her heel to move inside, it should be safer there. She puts her sword away, not really seeing a need for it anymore. She stops dead when Seija says that, though, only for a moment. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	But--but...mmmmh... Seija_Kijin raises an eyebrow, taking a moment to glance at the ensuing battle before putting her hands on her hips and looking at Sukuna Seija_Kijin>	Ooooh~? Well that's a lot less fuss than I expected... ehe, growing on you, then? Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	N-no! But you'll call me that anyway, so...Or you'll make up something worse... Nue_Houjuu lurches to the side as to avoid the spark, though it does faintly catch her tails, and that more than stings a little. Letting the sky darken over with her smog, she surges ahead, attempting to ram Marisa claws-first. Seija_Kijin>	Worse? So you don't like me calling you Sukuna-chan? That hurts, you know... Seija_Kijin turns in mock insult, making a harrumph noise. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Wawawa...F-fine, but only if I can call you Seija-chan.. That way it's even.. Seija_Kijin blushes softly and turns, patting Sukuna's bowl Seija_Kijin>	Sure, even... shorty-chan. Seija_Kijin shows a toothed grin, snickering. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	I'm not that short... Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna mutters to herself, crossing her arms and promptly looking at the floor. Seija_Kijin looks over Sukuna, almost feeling a tad bit bad as she mutters and scratches the back of her head Seija_Kijin>	Well, no... I guess not. Bah... Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna giggles a little at this, it seems that she was just joking. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Silly Seija-chan..~ Marisa_Kirisame tries to swerve out of the way, but Nue is too mobile as she gains ground on the chase very quickly. Marisa tries to deter the approach further with large star danmaku in a spiraling pattern from her, as the spellcard should normally give. Seija_Kijin hears the giggling and huffs Seija_Kijin>	Jeez... were you just faking that? Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Sorta. It was silly for me to be mad about that, so it seemed funny instead. Nue_Houjuu decides to stay back so she can thoroughly avoid this, darting and twisting through the spiral of danmaku, and doesn't even seem to count much about her wings and tails getting hit. Swishing one of her wings, massive red orbs of danmaku burst off of the edge, crackling through the air as they fly at Marisa. Seija_Kijin sighs and shakes her head Seija_Kijin>	Yeah.... sure... um... did you find that book... or something? Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Oh..um, no...Maybe we should just ask someone else who does know... Marisa_Kirisame ends her Spark, although the spellcard continues as the spiraling stars continue to come forth. Marisa spins through the air on her broom to avoid the danmaku, while spraying a thick cone of star danmaku in her wake while she charges up her next Spark. She's making it as difficult as she can with this spellcard to catch up. Seija_Kijin>	Someone... else who knows? Like who? Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	I don't know, I'm sure that some of the other Kobito know about that sort of thing. Seija_Kijin>	Well... Seija_Kijin scratches her cheek a bit, looking away Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Is that...okay? Seija_Kijin>	If... you think so... this is weird... Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Alright, I find one to ask and see what they say. Nue_Houjuu is starting to lose her patience more and more, charging ahead after the surge of red danmaku bursts forth. She meets the cone of stars rather boldly, flattening her wings and tails out as she goes through. With a sharp scream, she cloaks herself in shadow and lunges at Marisa at high speed once again-- it disappates as she charges, danmaku bursting off of her as she goes. Nue_Houjuu>	I've let you go once-- you're-- not-- getting away from me again...!! Seija_Kijin>	Right, well... you do that... Seija_Kijin sighs and takes a seat to watch the battle in the skies Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Y-yeah, okay... Marisa_Kirisame speeds forwards as fast as she can, only making slight turns to swerve by the incoming danmaku. With her mini-hakkero pointed back, this time she waits until Nue closes the full distance between them before firing backwards at Nue with another Master Spark, putting signifigantly more energy into this massive laser blast, shouting "EAT THIS!" Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna timidly sits next to the amanojaku, gazing at the danmaku display beofore her. Seija_Kijin notices this timid display, looking over Sukuna curiously. Seija_Kijin>	What's wrong? Nue_Houjuu is lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Marisa aiming her hakkero backwards, and as such, is capable of planning a counteraction-- in those few moments, she curls her wings and tails around herself, her own danmaku disappearing completely as a bright red light surrounds her. Nue_Houjuu lingers this way for a good fifteen seconds, no doubt using up her own energy to create this barrier, before lurching away, the barrier cracking and fading. It's better than being hit head-on, but she's obviously been affected from the time she was exposed to the Spark-- her dress is in tatters, sockings torn and burned in some parts, and burns mark her thighs, arms and cheeks. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Huh? Oh, it's nothing to worry about. Seija_Kijin>	Oh no, that didn't work for you it's not working for me. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	N-no, it's nothing, really... Seija_Kijin>	Tell me! Marisa_Kirisame times out the spark as she surveys the results of what she thought seemed like a direct hit, slowing down after putting a sufficient distance between them. Just in case, she begins preparing up her Double Spark spellcard, charging the Hakkero with two Master Sparks. Nue_Houjuu backs up a bit, regarding Marisa with a furious glare. Licking her teeth, she huffs, clawing at the burns on her face and tossing her head irritably. Nue_Houjuu>	They won't find your remains.. they won't know whatever happened to their hero.. ~  Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	But I don't know..! I-I was just sitting down, that's all.. Seija_Kijin>	You... got like that just from sitting down? Seija_Kijin tilts her head at Sukuna, a tad confused Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	No, I just--I'm just skittish..Those guys got me all worked up. Seija_Kijin>	Aaah... Marisa_Kirisame>	"I wonder if you think I've gotten even enough? That bite did hurt quite a bit, I wonder how it compares to getting hit with Master Spark?" Marisa asks from afar, ready to speed off again at the slighest provocation. She wouldn't let Nue get the best of her. Seija_Kijin nods, looking back to the fighting and giggling softly Seija_Kijin>	It is fun to watch, though~ Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Well, yeah. I don't like the look of those lasers this close to the castle, though... Nue_Houjuu>	Eheaaa.. ahaha.. no. You've disrespected me.. gone and gotten all uppity about revealing my name and being to people even as I disguise.. and it's almost disgustingly teasing to leave people be after I get a first bite of them. Nue_Houjuu>	Maybe you should be the one to run away.. I'd be quite happy to finish the job this time. What does the rest of you taste like? What would your voice sound like as I pulled your limbs from their sockets?! Oh, all these unknowns, I'm just dying to know! Nue_Houjuu, with blood dripping down her face from the way she's gone and opened up the little burns across her cheek and forehead, charges at Marisa again, beating her wings powerfully to get the momentum. But, just as she does, she swoops upwards in a feint, trying to get Marisa to waste any charged spark-- her flight pattern grows erratic and strange, peppered by inane laughter. Seija_Kijin>	Ehehe~ She is a bit of a fun one, though... Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Which one, now? Seija_Kijin leans back on her hands, watching the fight with great interest Seija_Kijin>	The one talking about tearing limbs from sockets and such~ Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Oh, that one...Well, I guess... Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna shrugs, having a rather neutral opinion of the chimera. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	As long as she doesn't come inside the castle, anyway. Seija_Kijin puts a finger to her lips Seija_Kijin>	Shh... reverse phsycology Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Mmmn... Marisa_Kirisame>	((when does Nue feint? Just after she charges?)) Nue_Houjuu>	((Yes.)) Nue_Houjuu>	((After she gets fairly close, and then she feints upwards.)) Marisa_Kirisame>	((Marisa plans to try to risk another point-blank blast again)) Seija_Kijin looks again at Sukuna and tilts her bowl down a bit Marisa_Kirisame speeds away yet again as soon as Nue looks to begin moving, starting up the star spiral again. She waits till get Nue to close in again, so she can get the point-blank shot like last time. Nue might not expect a wider laser, either, and get caught anyway. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna Smiles a little, making a small noise of mock protest before leaning her head against Seija. This only messes up her bowl more, though, so she has to reach up one hand in order to adjust it to a more comfortable position. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Heyyyy...~ Nue_Houjuu ascends sharply as she feints away, thankfully avoiding the massive laser this time, but she's not happy with this -- instead of playing it safe, she dives again at a diagonal. Tucking in her wings for extra speed, she makes like a falcon and outstretches her clawed hands again as she dives, looking to cause damage sheerly from the force of the impact. Seija_Kijin giggles and snaps her fingers, flipping the bowl. Seija_Kijin>	Better? Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna glances up at the bowl, which is now balancing on her head. Koishi_Komeiji finally comes close to the two combatants, being forced to dodge a variety of stray danmaku and being slightly slower overall. When she seems to judge it the right time, a translucent, barely visible pink sphere, adorned with roses of various sizes, expands from her head, quickly gaining size and approaching toward the two. Should it touch any of them, Koishi would teleport right in front for a forceful blow. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Hmm...but if I move too much, it'll fall... Seija_Kijin>	Well, you better be careful then, huh~? Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Yeah.. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna focuses on staying still, hoping to keep the bowl from slipping off of her head. It seems to be working thus far. Seija_Kijin moves her shoulder against Sukuna, giggling Seija_Kijin>	Oops! Marisa_Kirisame can't defend herself from Nue's attack any more then flipping upside down in the air, hoping to at least put the broom between her and the chimera, as a last-ditch effort. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna Jolts slightly, causing the bowl to start slipping she scrambles to stablize it, having to turn her head to an odd angle. Eventually, it seems as though she's caught it, but the position she's in doesn't really look all that comfortable.. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Ayayaya... Seija_Kijin flips the bowl again, making it cover her eyes once more Seija_Kijin>	There ya go Nue_Houjuu doesn't particularly anticipate this -- and she downright snaps the broom upon impact, cracking it in two before continuing on past. Fanning her wings open to slow herself down, she turns, twittering and giggling eerily to herself. Nue_Houjuu>	Now, now.. I've given you so many chances.. ~ Here's your last one to run away... Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Um...thanks. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna pushes the bowl up slightly so that she can see again, chuckling to herself. Koishi_Komeiji 's subconscious finally reaches the nearest person ahead; Nue_Houjuu. Without a single warning, she appears behind, her leg drawn back for a fierce kick to the head. Seija_Kijin>	Ooh! A twist, look! Marisa_Kirisame still flies a safe distance away as her spark ends, her broom's sarifice only reducing the attack to clothing damage. But now without her broom, it was harder to fly quite right to make quick fly-aways. Just as she was about to agree that, perhaps, the battle might have been a draw, however, Koishi attacked. Nue_Houjuu doesn't notice this strange bubble-sphere of light until it's quite too late -- she turns to find Koishi there, only catching her scent just then. Nue_Houjuu ends up being kicked quite squarely in the jaw, which rather.. terrifies her from the shock. She reels back, clutching her lower jaw in one hand, making nails-on-chalkboard groans-- blood starts dripping from her mouth, and it's clear that her lower jaw's been fractured. But she doesn't shrink away, refusing to back down, and launches herself at Koishi, almost possessed with anger now. Seija_Kijin>	Ohoho... That was a nice kick~ I wonder how broken her jaw is... Nue_Houjuu>	I'll--I'llkilleverryy... everylassssstttttkkkkhhh.. one-- one of you... you thoughtless bit-bitchesssssss.. Nue_Houjuu almost seems to have her voice distort now, her silky-soft tones and keening screeches gaining an eerie echo. It's almost like there's a great many voices speaking at once from her throat, hers being only the first and foremost. Seija_Kijin prods Sukuna with her elbow Seija_Kijin>	You watching? Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Uh-huh, it might be useful for the next time we fight that person. Seija_Kijin>	Oh... I was thinking about how fun it is to watch... but yeah, that works. Koishi_Komeiji>	�ACTION gasps in surprise, and, feeling the urge to get away as far as she possibly could, she reflexively uses her spell, "Instinct: release of the Id". She opens her mind as much as possible, hearts scattering everywhere in an almost random fashion as well as forcing the chimera to unconsciously distance herself away. While each of the hearts do little damage, the chimera was right in front of a whole group of them. Nue_Houjuu lets go of Koishi as the satori backs up and sends danmaku all about-- though it's more of a self-preservation instinct at this point as opposed to a direct unconscious decision. Batting away danmaku with her wings, she figures that Koishi's not worth the bother, as she probably isn't exhausted-- and so she goes after Marisa again. Black smoke clings to her shape even more tenaciously now, Nue_Houjuu>	((*to the point of obscuring her almost entirely.)) Marisa_Kirisame doesn't hesitate to cut off her Double Spark and flat out begin preparing her most powerful spellcard, Magicannon 「Final Master Spark」. She watches for the cue that Koishi is going to get away, and begins a swift dive downwards, trying to gain as much speed as she can to try to escape. Nue_Houjuu musters up another burst of energy in the form of charging Marisa one more time, this time while barreling through stray heart-shaped danmaku and sending smoke all over the place. Even with her broken jaw, even with her burns, she persists, forcing more momentum upon herself by beating her wings. Marisa_Kirisame this time isn't going to be able to fire right away as Nue catches up. She piles as many lasers and waves of star danmaku as she can to deter Nue, using all the energy she can muster. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	This fight is lasting for quite some time, huh? Seija_Kijin nods, leaning slightly towards Sukuna as she tries to get a better look Seija_Kijin>	Uh huh... I wonder if someone will die... Nue_Houjuu carelessly smashes through the danmaku and lasers, letting them tear holes in her wings and further damage her dress, which looks about ready to fall off her shoulders at this point.. Marisa_Kirisame>	((Nue can catch up and attack before Marisa can fire, if she's going straight through)) >Ambiance<>	 The world grows dark. The smog accumulates and hazes over the vicinity, as thick as fog, making it difficult to see three feet from your own face.. Nue_Houjuu strikes out at Marisa as she passes by, lashing at the witch's face and upper half before.. continuing her flight path onwards, out into the darkness. She vanishes completely into the haze, making an empty, inane laughter even with her fractured jaw. Seija_Kijin groans at this darkness that settles, looking around Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Oh my, I hope no one dies... Seija_Kijin>	Yeah, yeah... are you alright? Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Yeah, why? Seija_Kijin>	(( Wait, how far does the darkness spread to? )) Seija_Kijin>	(( Like... the entire pocket world? )) Nue_Houjuu>	((At least.)) Nue_Houjuu>	((I'd say maybe half a kilometer in every direction. It's pretty potent stuff.)) Koishi_Komeiji times out her spellcard, but at this point she could barely see anything. She could sense the subconscious of the two combatants and so their whereabouts, but as for what they were doing... Koishi_Komeiji>	"Oh...I did something wrong, didn't I..." Seija_Kijin mutters as she squints and tries to make out any sort of shape through the thick darkness Seija_Kijin>	Damn it... now I can see anything... >Ambiance<>	 Something massive passes through the darkness, slithering and writhing about. It manages to be visible, only its gigantic shape barely discernable. Marisa_Kirisame takes a deep slash to the upper torso, with a grimace. The face attack is much less damaging, cutting into the skin on the side of her face as Nue passes by, but the attacks aren't as bad as they could be. Marisa changes direction to go forwards rather then downwards, hoping to just flee the scene with just those hits. >Ambiance<>	 A screaming, keening cry rings out-- and with it come the screams of a thousand different voices. Identities mingle and take shape through sound, crying out in fear and horror and agony, echoing in a powerful, dull rumble. Koishi_Komeiji>	"Oh, this is no good," Koishi mumbles to herself, her tone gradually growing more anxious and panicky, more so when she sees what happens next, 'this is no good this is no good..." Marisa_Kirisame>	(Damn, where is Koishi? We need to get out of here, or this won't end well for anyone.)  	Seija_Kijin hears the echoing noises and shivers, reaching around to try and grab a hold of Sukuna  	Koishi_Komeiji dives right into the smog and straight at Marisa_Kirisame, her hands fumbling about for the witch.  Seija_Kijin>	Let's get off this balcony... the fun has run out.  >Ambiance<>	 The gigantic shape lunges past Marisa, effortlessly gliding through the darkness. It passes into view -- twisted claws and countless red eyes and writhing tentacles, a gaping, hungry maw full of jagged teeth-- and then the monstrosity turns with great speed, bellowing its horrific cry again and attempting to catch Marisa in its jowls. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Whoa...Seija...what's that big thing-- Wh-what? Okay... Seija_Kijin>	I don't know what it is... it's... hard to see it. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna stands, allowing herself to be half dragged off of the balcony. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Ayayaya...It's so loud... Seija_Kijin tries to lead Sukuna off the balcony, but walks square into a wall within the darkness Seija_Kijin>	Ow! Damn it! >Ambiance<>	 An aura of absolute horror surrounds this fleeting sight, and glancing upon it leads the mind to extrapolate so wildly that it becomes impossible to define exactly. All that can be thought is baffledness inability to understand, a sudden infinity forced upon mortal minds, and that descends into instability, perhaps even madness. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Huh? Are you alright? I can't really see, but... Marisa_Kirisame>	"Gah! Not good, not good!" Marisa says. Her instinct to just fire her Final Spark at this thing is strong, but it's probably not the source of whatever this is attached to. She weaves by the shape, dodging and swerving away as she flies. She's seriously frightened. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna The Shining Needle Sword begins to glow, cutting through the nearby 'darkness' fairly easily. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Is that any better? Seija_Kijin holds her nose, feeling a bit of warmth dripping on her hand as she takes the kobito's hand and leads her just inside the hallway, moving to close the windowed doors. As she turns to Sukuna she nods, still covering her nose Seija_Kijin>	Fine, fine... Just hit my head is all. >Ambiance<>	 The torrent of screaming voices -- humans, youkai, animals -- grows stronger, and a cackling laugh rises above the din, howling madly. The abomination, missing its mark, is not discouraged, pursuing Marisa even after she flies away-- blue tentacles emerge from the darkness, as thick around as a human torso, grabbing wildly for their target. Koishi_Komeiji finally manages to reach Marisa, and through the fog she manages to grab the witch's arm. "Marisa! We're leaving!" She cries as loud as possible, her voice almost muffled by the horrific din. Even she was stricken by fear, and her entire body was trembling, but the need to save a friend overrid her want to leave. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	C'mon, let's go to the throne room, it should be safe there. Marisa_Kirisame is wishing she had an extra Hakkero to do a different Spark with right now. She blasts the tentacles with lasers and stars and anything else she has, nearly unable to dodge. She yelps loudly as Koishi grabs her from behind while she tries to run. Seija_Kijin nods and looks to the blood on her hand... nothing really new. She just wipes it off on her skirt and follows Sukuna... whatever that thing was, even she wanted nothing to do with it. Koishi_Komeiji doesn't wait for a reply. Rose stalks fly from her arm and twists around the entirety of the witches body, locking her in place. She immediately heads away from the giant subconscious so horrendously close to them, swerving away from the lashing blue tentacles, each waiting to grasp their target to induce a horrifying fate. >Ambiance<>	 Even the lasers and stars barely discourage the creature, the tentacles twisting and grabbing emptily even as they're scratched and injured faintly from the danmaku and lasers. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna Leads Seija down the familiar path to the throne room, stopping to tell several Kobito to stop worrying along the way, sending them back to their little houses. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Gah! I can't fire like this! Whatever you're doing, it better be good!" she screams. Seija_Kijin had been dripping blood from her nose along the way, but didn't much seem to mind. She was used to walking around with bloody horns anyway. >Ambiance<>	 But, as the two flee, overwhelmed by fear, the abomination seems to ease ever-faintly, snapping its jagged teeth one last time before.. seeming to just watch the two leave. Countless crimson eyes stare back from the depths of the smoke, tendrils twisting and recoiling, and even a flicker of gigantic red wings disappear into the smoke. Koishi_Komeiji>	"Aiya, we really did it..." Marisa_Kirisame>	"That's going to give me nightmares for weeks if we live to make it back home tonight." Marisa says, out of breath. She still clutches her mini hakkero, still charged with a Final Spark, as tightly as her hand can hold it. >Ambiance<>	 It laughs, the clamor of countless voices beginning to die off and fade away into silence. Soon, only that eerie, teasing giggle remains in the darkness, unable to get over the hilarity and success in this all. But then, too, that is gone.. Koishi_Komeiji murmurs with a trembling voice. In a bid to make Marisa calm down, she directly interferes with the witch's mind, forcing in images of the Palace of Earth Spirits and her pet cat. It was weak, but all she could manage. They continue through the fog as the laughing slowly fades, though still ringing in her ears. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna Once they reach their destination, Shinmyoumaru lets out a sigh of relief. It's only now that she notices that Seija is bleeding, however. A slight frown tugs at the corners of her mouth as she steps over to the amanojaku, pulling some manner of cloth out of the sleeves of her kimono before pressing it to Seija's nose to try to help with the bleeding. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Hmm...You should be more careful next time... Seija_Kijin squirms a bit at the pressing, taking the cloth herself and pressing it as she speaks in a nasally voice >Ambiance<>	 The suffocating, blinding fog begins to slowly fade away, drifting off on the wind. Outside of the small damage done to the castle, such as the hole in the wall and the clawed paint, it's as if nothing ever happened. Seija_Kijin>	Mmmrr... thanks... walls are bloody annoying... Marisa_Kirisame is forced to think about the Palace and a cat, "images" of The Thing only sparsly coming into her mind now. "How did we get back underground?" Marisa asks. Koishi_Komeiji bursts through the tattered edges of the fog, now slowly receding to nothing, but she doesn't stop. They would not halt for a second until she brought Marisa home and fed the witch some of the happy stew from last time. Shinmyoumaru_Sukuna>	Well, it seems as though things are quieting down again, at least. Seija_Kijin>	Uh huh... *sniff* Koishi_Komeiji soon leaves the pocket world that enveloped the castle, sighing softly to herself in trembling breaths. Seija_Kijin shakes her head and sits on the floor, wiping herself clean of the blood as she sighs. Marisa_Kirisame>	(( to #Marisa's_House I guess?))