User:NekoRex/Shrine2

Marisa_Kirisame can be heard calling Reimu's name long before she can be seen, flying from the direction of the Forest of Magic. While undoubtedly Reimu has been informed on Marisa's condition, this is a rare appearance she's made this season since she blew herself up. Still, she looks pretty healthy for someone who was recently half-dead. >Ambiance<>	 Something flickers overhead, diving and swerving between the sunset-tinged clouds. The shape, whatever it is, screams and yowls excitedly. No doubt some strange bird. Reimu_Hakurei sighs somewhat as she hears Marisa approaching, but doesn't bother to get up from the kotatsu to brave the cold. She's fairly certain that Marisa would just barge in anyway, so she'll just wait until then.... Marisa_Kirisame>	"Yo! Reimu? You inside?" Marisa can be heard outside, landing just in front of the shrine. As if on cue, Marisa slides open the front door, holding her broom in one hand and a basket in the other. "Ah, there ya are!" Reimu_Hakurei>	Ai ya...Come in already, close the door behind you. It's freezing out there... What do you want, anyway? Reimu_Hakurei shivers slightly at the gust of cold wind that rushes in once the door is opened, trying to huddle further into the heat of the kotatsu. She doesn't seem to notice the basket just yet, probably do to being in the middle of being allergic to the cold. >Ambiance<>	 There's a soft clattering up top, sounds like someone or something landed on the roof.. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Eh? That's no way to greet a friend" Marisa says, exaggerating a pout, before closing the door and snapping her fingers. A soft hum can be heard inside the shrine as the air warms up, dispelling the cold. "That better?" Reimu_Hakurei makes an audible sigh of relief as the room heats up enough to make sitting at the kotatsu uneeded, and with that, she gets to her feet nodding at Marisa's question. Reimu_Hakurei>	Yeah.. Anyway, you're feeling better, I assume? You should try not to blow yourself up... Reimu_Hakurei does consider that noise odd, but if it's a problem, it can go away until it starts being warmer. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Ah, for the most part. Not enough to go out blastin' youkai just yet. I've been workin on rebuildin' my house, though. (Although Alice is helping with most of the work, haha)." >Ambiance<>	 The clattering stops, for the most part, although there's some snow falling from the ceiling and smashing into the ground just after that. Something drifts to the ground just afterwards, seeming to only really come into focus then as a figure of some sorts walks into the shrine. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Oh! But I've dug up a hot spring right next to my house! It's great for relaxin'! Ya should join me an' Alice sometime for a dip." Marisa beams with a big grin. Nue_Houjuu strides into the shrine with her arms behind her head, her wings and tentacles flexing somewhat inwards as she walks into the shrine. There's a terrible nonchalant air to her as she goes and seats herself in a corner, dragging a few pillows to make a comfortable place to sit. Nue_Houjuu>	Oh~ Oh look~ Am I in time for a meeting? Marisa_Kirisame>	The disturbance is enough to make Marisa Kirisame bother to notice it, and she turns towards the shado- jumps back a bit in surprise when Nue calmly walks in and sits down like she owns the place. "Eh? What the heck?" Nue_Houjuu>	Ahahaha~ Hello! Nue_Houjuu grins and giggles perhaps too humoredly at this reaction, putting a hand to her forehead and cheek. Nue_Houjuu>	Is there something wrong? Reimu_Hakurei>	Ohh, a hotspring? That does sound nice... --... Reimu_Hakurei glances to the door as a flicker of a presence begins to emanate from that direction. None other than the black youkai, it seems. reimu simply groans in response, resting her forehead in her palm. She's pretty tempted to throw Nue out, but she also doesn't want to accidentally wreck the shrine. Reimu_Hakurei>	What do you want? I don't recall you having any business here. Nue_Houjuu>	I don't recall you having no policy against allowing in people who happen to be cold and in need of someplace warm to sit. Nue_Houjuu sticks out her tongue at Reimu, winking at her. Nue_Houjuu>	Why, I thought I'd just stop by.. maybe give a clue or two to Gensoukyou's favorite little teenage brats. I dunno.. Reimu_Hakurei>	Who said that? I should go and tell them off or something...-- Wait, teenage...? I get that youkai are bad at recognizing a human's age, but that's still a little ridiculous. Nue_Houjuu>	You look like children to me. Reimu_Hakurei>	You look like a hooligan to me, what's your point? Nue_Houjuu giggles softly, flexing out her wings to catch the warmth in the room, and sighing softly in content as she does. Nue_Houjuu>	Oh, you're so boring. You should have Yukari sit down and give you a professional tutoring session on behavior. No wonder you don't have any friends.. Nue_Houjuu>	Well, besides the witch, but she's just as intolerable. Aah~ Humans. Nue_Houjuu shrugs. Marisa_Kirisame>	"That's pretty bold of ya waltzin' around like that, considerin' we're the only two people around who would want to, and probably could, make you stop your destructive shenanigans." Marisa accusedly points. Nue_Houjuu>	I would love to see you little whelps try. Nue_Houjuu can't help but grin, using it as an excuse to show off her jagged fangs. But she seems quite relaxed all the same. Nue_Houjuu>	Ah.. what am I here for, though? That's the twenty-hundred-thousand-yen question, ain't it? Reimu_Hakurei just rolls her eyes, she's fairly certain that she could handle Nue, regardless of how dangerous she may be. She just seems to ignore her for now, however, taking a sip of tea before returning her attention to Marisa once more. Reimu_Hakurei>	What's in the basket, Marisa? Nue_Houjuu>	Aaa~eeeahaha.. thing is, tell me-- if you could have a hand in a war, would you take that hand? The world's stirring outside our gaze. Nue_Houjuu>	And I know how you two just loooovvveee getting into whatever sounds scary and dangerous and perhaps unconcerning you, if it means saving lives.. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Grrrr..." Marisa growls, stomping over to the table and handing Reimu the basket ((it smells like there's grilled food inside)), and putting her face right up next to Nue with a big scowl. "What exactly are you up to, chimera?" Reimu_Hakurei>	Taking someone's hand sounds awfully rude, if you ask me. Reimu_Hakurei says in what seems to be a joke, even though she said it with the best pokerface you can imagine. Reimu_Hakurei>	I think you misunderstand my intentions, though. War doesn't sound like anything I want to be a part of, and if you go trying to start one, I'm sure no one will be very happy with you. Nue_Houjuu has to resist the temptation to lunge out and bite Marisa as she gets up right in her face, having to bite her own tongue as she giggles. Nue_Houjuu>	What am I up to? Oh, I've done nothing wrong. I'm simply privy to some rather choice information. Nue_Houjuu>	If I could do such a thing? Believe me, I would. If I had the time and chance to engineer something as beautiful as that.. no doubt spurred by the fear of the unknown, lingering and rotting in the mind? Oh, I'd be quite happy. Nue_Houjuu>	The world's changing, sweeties, just as much as I do. Perhaps not as fast as I, yet.. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Spill the beans, then, what are ya talking about?" Marisa asks, getting straight to the point. Nue_Houjuu>	Aaahhh.. spilling beans is never really something I'm fond of-- it doesn't let thoughts and ideas fester. That's the most fun of all, really. Nue_Houjuu>	But if you insist? Nue_Houjuu>	There's some fun stuff coming to a boil in the outside world. If you're all lucky, maybe you'll be able to save hundreds, thousands of innocent~ human~ lives~ Reimu_Hakurei>	The outside world? To be perfectly honest, what happens out there isn't any of my business. It's not particularly easy to make it through the border anyway. Knowing all of that, what's the point of coming to tell us about it? Nue_Houjuu>	Who's to say that it won't lead to the border being poked at? Marisa_Kirisame slams her hands on the table, in disbelief. "WHAT?!? And how the hell do you know about this, anyway?" Nue_Houjuu>	After all.. it is a youkai conquering. Nue_Houjuu chortles softly. Nue_Houjuu>	I already told you-- I'm privy to some subtle information.. Nue_Houjuu>	A little green-and-black bird with all-seeing eyes told me, of course! Marisa_Kirisame looks at Reimu, wondering if she knows who Nue is referring to. Nue_Houjuu>	I've simply gotten myself in cahoots with the right folks that sit on their infinite thrones of stars. I get to hear all sorts of fun things. Nue_Houjuu>	And I just happened to hear that the youkai of the outside world are expanding their borders.. and that, perhaps, I was given the green light to get us all in on it to make it even easier.. Nue_Houjuu>	At least, I know I'm going along. It'll be a scream, I've not been in the outside world with the intention of tormenting humans for centuries! Can't you just imagine what I could do?! Reimu_Hakurei>	She hangs around Yukari a lot, Marisa. It's not really that surprising. By the way, if you touch the border, you'll have to deal with me, I'm sure you wouldn't like that very much. Also, I'd bother Yukari until she did something about you or something....I don't know. As far as I'm concerned, the outside world doesn't matter. Reimu_Hakurei takes a moment to think before rubbing her point in a second time. Reimu_Hakurei>	Seriously, though, don't mess with the border, that's not a good idea. Nue_Houjuu excitedly balls her hands into fists, tentacles lashing to and fro for a few seconds. They, thankfully, don't break anything. Nue_Houjuu>	I never said I'd be messing with the border, sweetie. Nue_Houjuu>	One thing leads to another, you know? Nue_Houjuu>	The youkai world out there opens up.. and perhaps some of us from here go and have our fun. People'll be wondering where we came from, perhaps why, and, alas, we've strangers knocking on the door. Reimu_Hakurei>	You said something about poking the border, didn't you? If not you, then who? Nue_Houjuu>	After all, it's unavoidable, isn't it? Marisa_Kirisame>	"If you're gonna make an incident, we're not gonna let you just tell us about it and leave, you know!" Marisa says, eyes darting back to her side, where her mini hakkero lies hidden. Nue_Houjuu>	Ahaha! How am I to know where it all ends ultimately? Nue_Houjuu>	I never said I knew who, or why. Simply that it would happen if any of us had any say in what's brewing.. Nue_Houjuu>	Maybe you should make sure that never happens, shrine maiden. That could be fascinating, wouldn't it? After all, it's your job to keep people from ringing the doorbell. Reimu_Hakurei>	Marisa, clearly all we need to do is...seal away all the youkai who want to make a hole in the border for that. Nue_Houjuu leans back a little, propping herself up against her wings that press up against the wall. Reimu_Hakurei>	Maybe a nice underground ensealment. Nue_Houjuu>	Aaahaha.. you kids are so eager to twist the truth. I guess that's why I'm so utterly fascinated with humans and how they tick. Nue_Houjuu>	You don't go and take a look? Mmh, more people might die, and maybe we won't have strange youkai -- and maybe humans, too! -- prodding at Gensoukyou. Nue_Houjuu>	If you do, well.. that's an interesting chance, too, isn't it? Nue_Houjuu has no lapse or uncertainty in her expression - all this while, she's been quite calm, her mouth twisted in a smirk, eyes half-lidded. Reimu_Hakurei>	I forgot, why are you here to tell us this again? Certainly, it wouldn't be in your best interests for me to seal you away underground again, would it? Take away all your youkai power and the like. Wouldn't that be fun, Marisa? Reimu_Hakurei only seems half serious about that remark, and it's possible that Reimu is masking any concern she might actually hold about this development. Marisa_Kirisame increases the intensity of her scowl. Whatever was really up, if Nue was telling them this, it's probably going to be an even bigger pain in the ass then dealing with Nue. Nue_Houjuu makes a soft, amused snort, licking her lips. She barely seems fazed by the prospect, even if it does, of course, set off a little bit of panic in her mind just to think of it. Nue_Houjuu>	The past doesn't reflect the present. It'd be hilarious to see you try that.. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Don't screw with us!" Marisa warns. Nue_Houjuu>	I'm sorry, I'll screw with you all I want. It's quite in my job description! Nue_Houjuu>	After all, it was your shrine maiden friend who keeps threatening me~ I'm quite innocent, to be honest. Nue_Houjuu>	Simply stating the facts of life. Marisa_Kirisame silently wishes she had gotten Alice to come along, if only to increase their chances if a fight broke out with Nue. Reimu_Hakurei>	Anyway, are you done yet? I didn't invite you, after all. Go on, shoo. Reimu_Hakurei makes a little brushing away motion with one hand as she takes another sip of tea using the other hand. Nue_Houjuu>	Will you say "please"? Nue_Houjuu giggles, ears twitching a bit. Reimu_Hakurei>	I shouldn't have to be polite to a guest who's overstayed her welcome, but if it makes you get out faster, 'please leave now'. Marisa_Kirisame looks pretty fed up. Nue waltzing in here and announcing some big dangerous event larger then them that they would probably have to fix is the last news she wants to hear. Marisa_Kirisame>	then again Marisa_Kirisame gets fed up pretty easily any time Nue shows up, so it could just be that, Nue_Houjuu bounces to her feet as soon as she hears the word please, laughing softly to herself. She excitedly prances out through the main room, her shape starting to be obscured by darkness-- and she drops onto all fours, the smoke making her look larger and more monstrous by the second. Nue_Houjuu cackles with laughter as she bounds around the shrine, tentacles lashing back and forth to catch whichever they may, she finally springs into the air and.. disappears. Her physical form abruptly vanishes, leaving nothing but sticky dark smog behind. >Ambiance<>	 Her voice rings out even as she disappears. ''We've our paradise, but can we ignore the outside world forever? Can cute little heroes like yourselves ignore such suffering?!'' Reimu_Hakurei>	Bah. Maybe I really should seal her away again. I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard. Reimu_Hakurei seems to have been slightly annoyed by Nue's prodding and she might make good on her threats one of these days. For the most part, however, these were to try to get Nue to go away. Reimu_Hakurei>	What do you think, Marisa? About that war thing. Marisa_Kirisame almost immediately goes to slam a fist on the table as soon as Nue completely vanishes, causing Reimu's teacup to rock precariously. She's not normally this mad about things. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Ugh, damn that chimera, we really should just seal her up again." Marisa_Kirisame seems to calm down a bit after that, and answers, "I dunno. Do you think Yukari is behind this? She's a bit out of even our league. If it's on the scale Nue was saying, what can we even do?" Marisa_Kirisame>	(I don't know the first thing about the outside world, either.) Reimu_Hakurei>	Well, I can't rightly say that I know, really. I would have to go and ask her, and getting in touch with her is spotty at best. As for the scale of it...if it doesn't happen in Gensoukyou, it shouldn't matter, right? Marisa_Kirisame>	I guess, but she did say lots of lives were at stake. Doesn't that just make you a little curious? Do those outside world humans even have a way to deal with that? Reimu_Hakurei>	I'm not particularly interested in the outside world. I am, however, worried about someone making a hole in the border. If that happens, it could destabilize the whole thing and it might collapse. Then, I'd have to drag Yukari over to help me fix the stupid thing... Marisa_Kirisame>	"Yeah, there's that problem too. What if something outside the border, in that 'war', makes a hole?  	Reimu_Hakurei sighs at the thought, finding this whole situation to be quite annoying.  Reimu_Hakurei>	Well, if that happens, then I go and beat up whoever did it, then try to fix the border or whatever...  Marisa_Kirisame>	"What do you think happens when there's a hole though? Don't ya think it'll cause a big stir in Gensoukyou? Who knows what could get inside like that... or who could get out and cause a mess out there..." 	Marisa_Kirisame furrows her brow trying to decide which would be worse  Reimu_Hakurei>	Mm...Well, I can't say I'm entirely sure. Listen, though, stressing out about it isn't going to fix anything, so there's no point in doing that. For now, let's just relax and have some sake.  	Reimu_Hakurei stands, moving over to the pantry before digging around for a bottle of sake. She couldn't afford to go buying the good stuff, but this should do for the occasion.  Reimu_Hakurei>	You want tea or sake, Marisa? And no, I don't have any snacks, so don't ask.  Marisa_Kirisame>	"Ah, gimmie some sake, I guess. Haven't had too much when Alice is around, ya' know." Marisa_Kirisame>	"I did cover the snacks, though" Marisa says, pointing to the basket still right next to Reimu.  Marisa_Kirisame>	"I'm surprised you didn't smell 'em already, heh heh. It's full of yakimono, Alice cooked it up." 	Reimu_Hakurei eventually finds the bottle of sake she had in there, snatching it up before plucking some clean dishes from the counter and moving to set them on the kotatsu. After that, she takes a seat, looking at the basket at Marisa explains what's in there.  Reimu_Hakurei>	Oh yeah? That should go pretty well with the sake, then, I guess. You sure seem to rely on Alice a lot, are you at least doing things for her in return?  	Reimu_Hakurei sets herself to pouring herself a dish of sake before passing the bottle over so Marisa can serve herself.  Marisa_Kirisame>	"It's hard to have much to help her with, she has an army of dolls to do all the work." Marisa says a bit embarassingly, putting a hand behind her head and chuckling. "You won't believe just how many she has until you've spent a night or fifty there."  	Marisa_Kirisame casually pours herself some sake and takes a sip. >Ambiance<>	 There's a sound like massive, fluttering wings outside. It's only for just a second, however -- it soon goes completely silent. Reimu_Hakurei>	'Or fifty'. Just how long are you planning on staying there? It's no good to get yourself indebted, you know? Reimu_Hakurei sips her sake, looking inside the basket curiously for a moment before she hears the fluttering sound, uttering a small sigh, thinking that it might be Nue again. However, it doesn't really feel like Nue's presence, so... Reimu_Hakurei>	....What now? Sariel wanders curiously around outside, seeming affixed on.. something. Marisa_Kirisame>	"I can at least cook stuff myself, though. I'm not too bad at it either, ya know." Marisa says in response. "We'll have my house rebuilt soon enough, so it can't be too much longer. I even feel just about as healthy as before!" Marisa_Kirisame looks towards the (closed) door with a slight frown herself, hoping that nue didn't return to bug them more. "Guess you're popular today, huh?" Reimu_Hakurei>	Yes, but why me? Why do they always come to me?! Bah! Reimu_Hakurei stands, trudging over to the door and shoving it open, glancing around outside to find the source of the noise. If it's something annoying, it might get Fantasy sealed. Reimu_Hakurei>	Alright, what is it now? Sariel strolls around in the snow, occasionally stopping to examine what appears to be absolutely nothing at all somewhere. She doesn't make much of a noise at all, outside of her crunching footsteps in the snow-- and she freezes up, turning to face the noise when the door is thrown open. Marisa_Kirisame takes a gulp of sake and looks outside as well, but doesn't bother to get up. Not many youkai were dumb enough to cause a stir at the Hakurei Shrine anyway. Reimu_Hakurei doesn't really remember Sariel, seeing as how she had met her so long ago. Reimu_Hakurei>	Oi, why are you loitering outside my shrine? It's not a playground, you know. Sariel>	... Ah? Sariel shakes her wings a little, getting the snow off of them, before approaching Reimu. Sariel>	I'm not here on any harmful business. Sariel>	Is this private property or something...? Reimu_Hakurei>	Who are you, even? If you're not here to cause trouble, what /are/ you here for? Trying to have a bit to eat and some sake and there's a million people coming to visit! So, out with it. What's your purpose here? Sariel seems almost a little hurt from all of these questions and accusations, a frown crossing her face and her hands fiddling a bit. Walking out onto the pathway where the snow's actually been shoveled away, she pauses upon realizing that there's a slight warmth off in this direction. Sariel>	You're an awfully suspicious human, aren't you? I'm simply passing through, you know. "Cleaning up" the lingering dead, as some people think it fit to put it.. Reimu_Hakurei>	... 'Suspicious human'. Right. Whatever; anyway, no one's died here. I make that a point. Reimu_Hakurei huffs slightly with annoyance, still not realizing who this even is. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Who's out there, Reimu? I can't see through you, ya know." Marisa calls out from inside the shrine. Sariel>	I don't know that until I come through here, you know.. Reimu_Hakurei>	How should I know? Somebody with lots of big wings. Sariel>	You have no need to be so angry at me. Sariel>	I'm doing the job I'm designated to do in Gensoukyou. Please, relax. Sariel>	Lingering spirits become ghosts, after all. Do you enjoy having the chance of problematic ghosts near you? Reimu_Hakurei>	Relax, she says. I was trying to do that before you showed up. -- If I have a problem with ghosts or spirits, I could easily remove them myself. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Big wings? Doesn't sound like any youkai I remember." Marisa says, although at a volume more to herself then loud, getting up to go look. Sariel>	Well, that's my role, making it so you don't have to deal with them yourself, and so they are cleanly sent to judgment. You're.. really making quite a fuss over nothing. >Ambiance<>	Somewhere down the road, the cheerful sound of drumming, along with some cheerful singing--though it's hard to make out the lyrics. As the singing gets louder, one might see a...strangely familiar figure approaching. Is that Reimu...? No...this individual, despite looking just like the Hakurei shrine maiden, has a large, fluffy tail... >Ambiance<>	alongside this other Reimu, was...yet another Reimu, but not with a fluffy tail like the other imposter, more that she had the familiar hat a certain gate guard wears all the time. Additionally, this one seems to be a little less than stable in her walking. Sariel>	Is there any chance I could come inside? It's awfully cold out here, and if you're going to try and extort all my secrets, I'd like to not freeze my wings off. Reimu_Hakurei>	The fuss is that you haven't gone away yet--....What...What is that. Oi, who--... Reimu_Hakurei sighs, resting her forehead in the palm of her hand Reimu_Hakurei>	You two...what are you two doing here? Sariel>	I don't mean you any harm! There's really no reason to worry, you're just making a great fuss about me being around! You simply seem intent on talking to me, and I'd rather not develop frostbite if you do. Reimu_Hakurei>	I'm only talking to you because you're /still here/. Why haven't you gone away yet? No one can take a blasted hint around here. Reimu_Hakurei steps out of the shrine, pointing away from the shrine with an angry sort of glare that Sariel can't even see. Reimu_Hakurei>	Go on. Sariel>	... You'll get in trouble if you interfere with my job. Marisa_Kirisame breaks into a bit of a laugh at the sight of a second Reimu, laughing, "Ahahaha! These must be your biggest fans to dress like that!" Sariel frowns a little, shifting her wings to and fro so that they don't freeze up or gather snow or anything -- it's all too uncomfortable. Sariel>	Is there any tea in there? I'd rather like some tea. Sariel>	It's been a long day. Reimu_Hakurei>	For goodness sakes, does it look like I care? If people are so intent on you doing your job, they can come here and tell me about it. -- No you can't have any tea. It's my tea, damn it! Reimu_Hakurei is ignoring the fake Reimu clones for now...one thing at a time. Sariel>	I don't know.. does it look like you care? Mamizou_Futatsuiwa chuckles, bouncing on one foot, spinning around as she does so, still drumming on her belly and continuing to sing quite loudly. Sariel tilts her head, really having no idea. Sariel>	You wouldn't want the Yama to come to your house and scream at you, would you? Sariel>	She's quite unpleasant when angry. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	At temple Shojoji, garden's lit on th'moonlit night! Let's all play together~ Round an' round an' round tonight~! Reimu_Hakurei>	The Yama? Well, talking to her a second time isn't on my to do list. Still, no soliciting, I don't want any. If it's a big deal, send somebody tomorrow and I'll....do something with them. Sariel>	... Well, too bad. I'm going to solicit anyways, as all of Gensoukyou is free reign for me. Someone may have died in your back yard, for all you know, and their spirit has not yet passed on. Hong_Meiling on account of not knowing the words and also having had a little too much to drink, is just sort of drunkenly attempting to slur together the tones MAmizou is singing, and being notably off-key. Reimu_Hakurei then turns around, slamming the sliding door shut and going to sit and take a sip of sake. Sariel>	... I'm sorry, miss. Sariel sighs softly, stepping away from the door and starting to roam the property. She definitely knows there's some other people out here, but.. well, they can deal with the inhabitants themselves. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	We're all tanuki friends, an' pon poko pon no pon-- Mamizou_Futatsuiwa trails off as she sees the dejected-looking winged lady stepping away from the shut doors. Frowning lightly, she pauses in her jaunty little dance, putting her hands on her hips and glaring at the closed doors. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Well, that's not nice. No wonder she doesn't get many visitors. Reimu_Hakurei>	Oooohoho, she's so lucky I don't just...ugh! Reimu_Hakurei sort of rambles to herself as she angrily downs a cup of sake before pouring another cup and following that one up, too. Reimu_Hakurei>	Why today? Why not tomorrow? Ai ya. Marisa_Kirisame>	"You'd just be as annoyed tomorrow as ya would be today, ehehehe." Marisa says, going to sit back down and pouring herself a glass just as casually as before. Sariel>	I... I really don't know what I did wrong. Sariel turns to Mamizou when she passes by, lifting a hand slightly in hello and waving a couple times. Sariel>	You can have fun trying to bother her, though. You sound like someone cheery, maybe she'd like that. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Heh. She prob'ly won't like the likes of us any more than she liked you. She doesn't take too kindly to people who're lookin' to have a bit of fun. Must be an allergy or somethin'~ Mamizou_Futatsuiwa chuckles, reaching up to pat Sariel's shoulder, offering the angel a reassuring grin (without knowing that Sariel can't actually see it). Sariel>	It's a shame, it felt quite warm in there. It's a long way back home, too. Hong_Meiling waltzes over next to Mamizou and turns to Sariel with a big smile. ''Aaaaahhh, she's just a big 'ol grumpypants. Dunt worry 'bout 'er~'' Marisa_Kirisame>	"Just ignore 'em and have some food, Reimu." Marisa says, digging around in the basket herself and grabbing some yakitori out of it, one of several other grilled items. Sariel sighs softly, reaching out to try and do just the same -- although she sort of ends up touching Mamizou's face instead, fingers wandering over the tanuki's nose and eyes before she realizes this, Sariel>	... Sorry, was that your face? I was trying to return the comfort, because it must be unpleasant for people not wanting to deal with you. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa snuffles and shuts her eyes quickly as Sariel's hands reach out to touch her face. Reaching up, she paws at her face in a somewhat animalistic fashion before chuckling softly, shaking her head. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Eh, it ain't anythin' too worryin'! Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	I've had t'deal with worse folk! Sariel>	Well.. all right. I still wish she had shared her tea, though, I'm terribly cold. Sariel>	Perhaps I'm just a bit spoiled, we always have tea back home. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Well, this ain't tea, but you're welcome t'have a drink of my sake if y'want. It'll warm you right up, trust me~ Sariel smiles lightly, then moving her hand over to touch Meiling's shoulder-- she's a bit surprised that there's someone else so close, turning in that vague direction and giving her a little smile as well. Sariel>	Oh.. sake? I.. I appreciate the offer, but I'm not terribly fond of drinking. Alcohol has never agreed with me.. Reimu_Hakurei sighs and gingerly takes the yakitori, slowly starting on eating it. It's true that's she's getting a little more worked up than is warranted, but with all the people showing up, the possiblility that she has to do things later, and a few another annoyances have put her in a bad mood. Not like she's hiding it or anything. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Oh, 's that right? Well, if the normal stuff didn't much agree with you, then this stuff would kick you nine ways to hell, let me tell you. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa chuckles, taking a long swig of sake straight from the bottle. Since Reimu didn't seem to want to come out and see them, she goes ahead and allows both her own and Meiling's disguises to drop, a bit disappointed that Reimu was being such a spoilsport. Hong_Meiling>	Iiit's true! Stuff's powerful, like a punch right in the gut, but leaves ya with a good feeling~! Sariel>	Yes.. most of the times I've had it, it's made me somewhat sick. May be an allergy or something, I.. can't really remember. Sariel shrugs a little, finding the slight change in air about them somewhat strange. Sariel>	... What did you just do? Something feels different. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Mm? Never seen a tanuki then? Sariel>	I cannot see, miss. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	-- Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Oh. Hong_Meiling>	 Sariel>	It's no worry, really. Hong_Meiling doesn't seem to realize she just started slipping into Chinese. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Well, I s'pose that would make sense that you've never seen one, then-- Mamizou_Futatsuiwa pauses as she hears Meiling say something strange, turning to regard her companion with a confused look. Sariel>	I know of them, somewhat, but.. yes, I've never quite seen one, really. It's nothing to be too concerned about, I've.. adapted, I suppose. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Hm, what were we talkin' about before the interruption? I think it was somethin' about Alice." Marisa says, taking another sip of her cup and biting into the stick of food. Sariel>	.. Did you say something, miss? Sariel turns to Meiling, very confused now. Marisa_Kirisame>	"It's surprising how nice she is all the time." Marisa says with her mouth full. "I think she really like me." Hong_Meiling tilts her head. ''What? I say somethin' funny? Thought I was PERFECTLY clear! ...Y'know, despite the whole...drunk thang...'' Sariel>	Yes, see.. that's why I don't drink. Besides the fact that it always makes me feel unpleasant.. I'd hate to end up getting anyone upset. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa blinks slowly, wondering if Meiling had just slurred her words into something completely unintelligible. But she doesn't let it bother her too much, just clapping her companion on the back. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Well, that's no problem! Drinkin's not for everyone! Reimu_Hakurei>	Mm? Maybe she does, I don't know... Reimu_Hakurei looks at her now empty cup, then back to the bottle, then back to her cup. She decides that more sake can't hurt and pours another cup, drinking rather heavily from it. Reimu_Hakurei>	I think sleep sounds good right about now...That way I can forget today happened and wake up happier than before. Marisa_Kirisame continues on about Alice, "I mean, I nearly blew her up and she drug me back to her house and fixed me up pretty good, even offered to let me stay at her place till Winter ends." Sariel>	I just hope you don't find it impolite that I'd rather not. It does seem to be a bit of a culture thing about here.. Hong_Meiling loses her balance somewhat as a result and takes a moment stumbling around. Who-a-h, careful now, nearly fell on mah face ther... Sariel stops for a moment, thinking to herself. Sariel>	If we're going to stand around talking, maybe we should.. sit down. So your friend of yours doesn't hurt herself. Marisa_Kirisame>	"She's even helping me build a new house! How weird is that? Not like I haven't built one before. She's gotta be somethin' more then just nice to do that." Marisa says, taking another sip. She's drinking slower then Reimu, for sure, and is still a lot more casual. Hong_Meiling>	 Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	No, no! It's no worries, really--oh, yeah. She's kind of...yeah. Have a seat, Meiling! May as well since those spoilsports ain't gonna be hospitable! Hong_Meiling with that just promptly plops down on the ground right there. Sariel nods a few times, crouching somewhat and tenderly brushing snow away from a spot with her large primary feathers before sitting down. Thankfully, once she flexes her wings open and wraps them around her sides, she's not quite as cold. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Ya oughta watch the drink, ya know, or ya may end up dancing outside like those clowns were, ufufufu." Marisa teases. Marisa_Kirisame chuckes to herself at the thought of three dancing Reimus Mamizou_Futatsuiwa also plops down, curling her tail around herself and relaxing. She doesn't seem all that bothered by the cold at all, and as a matter of fact looks more or less relaxed by it. Reimu_Hakurei seems to calm a little after a few deep breaths and some sake, so she doesn't seem ready to start spellcarding people off of her property anymore. Still, she seems less than amused as she digs into the food more. Reimu_Hakurei>	Shush, Marisa, now's not the time. Ludivine is now known as nullasleep Sariel>	I just hope you two don't get hypothermia from staying out here.. I'd propose bringing you two back to Hakugyokurou, it's always warm there, but... Marisa_Kirisame>	"Hmmm..." Marisa murmers to herself in thought. "So what do you think about me and Alice? Ya know, together? I think I kinda like her too." Marisa blurts out rather casually, following it up by emptying her cup. "At least, I'm indebted to her, so I might as well return the feeling if nothin' else." Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Mm? Ain't sure where that is, but being warm is always good. I don't much mind th'cold, since I've got fur and all, but...can't say too much for my little friend here. Hong_Meiling>	Haku...hahyo...hagya...hako... Sariel>	It's the home of the ghosts. Sariel>	The gardens themselves are always lined with flowers, no matter the season, and the manor is always very warm and full of good food.. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Oh, home of th' ghosts? Well, we've already been t'heaven--wait! Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Waaaait! Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	You're that angel from heaven! Sariel>	... Yes. Sariel smiles slightly. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Aha! I knew I recognized you from somewhere! Hong_Meiling>	Huh...OOOOHHHHH I totally dinnt even notice! Mamizou_Futatsuiwa slaps her belly once, looking quite proud of herself. Sariel>	I don't go there often, but.. sometimes I enjoy a bit of quiet time if I'm nearby. It's so peaceful... Hong_Meiling meanwhile has scooted closer to Mamizou, hoping to get a litte warmer via bushy fluffy tail. Sariel>	Though.. how did you two get here from there? I recall something about not flying.. maybe I'm remembering wrong. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Mm? Oh, we just climbed down the moutain, y'know? Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Or...well, she climbed down. I just kinda...rode on her back. Hong_Meiling>	Yeah, uh, we walked...clahmbed down the mount'n and walked... Mamizou_Futatsuiwa chuckles, feeling Meiling sidling close to her, shifting her tail somewhat to curl it partway around Meiling. Reimu_Hakurei>	You and Alice, huh? I don't like to meddle in things like that, but if you like her, just tell her so. Reimu_Hakurei says rather bluntly. Honestly, if it works for Marisa, that's good enough. No point in making an opinion on something that you have no real say in. Sariel>	Goodness. You two must have a lot of endurance to be able to do that so easily.. I'm barely much of a walker, really, I can't imagine having to go places without flying. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Well, I ain't exactly in shape, but...I s'pose so? Mamizou_Futatsuiwa occasionally glances at Meiling, wondering if she's really slurring her words or lapsing into some sort of unintelligible gibberish that only she can make sense of. Well, regardless, it doesn't seem to have caused any issues yet... Hong_Meiling>	Ah, it's nuttin!  good fer us anyway! Marisa_Kirisame>	"Ah, being direct takes out all the fun of it, though. You shoulda seen her a few days ago when I told her I liked her. Her face was red as your dress, ahaha!" Marisa says, pouring herself another cup. "I wonder if she thought I meant it, though? Hard to tell with her." Sariel>	What..? What's all good for you? Sariel>	I mean, it's definitely more than I could probably manage, but.. Reimu_Hakurei>	Well, maybe she just doesn't know. You are sort of odd sometimes, Marisa. Just make it really clear or something. That's the easiest way, I think. Sariel scratches her head a little, honestly having no idea what Meiling just said. Hong_Meiling>	The ex err size!  Hong_Meiling is still not catching on that half of what she's saying is impossible for anyone else present to understand. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	'ey, you're speakin' gibberish! Make sense! Mamizou_Futatsuiwa elbows Meiling in the ribs (though not too hard!), before chuckling and taking another long swig of sake. Sariel>	Ex-irr-size? Is that.. like, some strange way to explain how big something is? A very large size? Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	I think she's tryin' t'say exercise. Y'know, doin' the running and stuff! Hong_Meiling>	 Sariel>	Oh, that's.. right. Yes, that makes sense.. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Ah, I'll come up with something later then. Watching her go all red is sorta cute, though." Marisa admits. She seems a bit loose lipped after the few cups of sake she's had so far. Sariel makes a soft, sort of nervous little giggle, feeling a bit silly that she didn't understand at first. Hong_Meiling>	Ahhh, I don't geddit, I'm still hearin' perfecktly formd words n' stuff comin' outta my mouth, why ya saying I'm speakin' gibbersh?! Sariel>	No, you're-- you're saying strange things, you keep speaking some other language.. Hong_Meiling>	Some other...waaaaiiiiittt..... Hong_Meiling takes a moment to stare out into space and think...before slapping herself on the forehead. Hong_Meiling>	D'oh, I geddit! I must be speakin' Chinese without even realizin' it! Hong_Meiling bursts into a fit of laughter right there. Apparently she finds this hilarious. Reimu_Hakurei>	You certainly sound like you like her...Never thought you the be the kind to get a girlfriend. Might help if you stop touching things that don't belong to you; people don't like that, you know? Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Oh, 's that right? No wonder I didn't understand, then! Sariel>	Is that what that is? It's.. well, it's very interesting. Hong_Meiling>	Yeah, yeah, hahah~! I just...completely switched back 'n forth without thinkin'! Sariel>	I know Japanese, English, a bit of.. Hebrew, I think it was. None of them sounded all that much like Chinese.. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Ah, I think I'm gonna end up borrowin' her heart. It'll be the heist of the century!" Marisa jokes. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Borrowin' stuff's part of the challenge, though. If I'm gonna beat up a youkai, I might as well take some loot while I'm at it." Marisa_Kirisame>	"I don't really care about what a buncha lousy youkai think about me anyway. They can go get burned if they wanna fight me over it." Marisa_Kirisame>	"Again." Marisa adds, with a chuckle. Sariel tilts her head back a little bit, catching the rather loud discussion inside. She doesn't really have much idea what's going on in there, but it sounds a little threatening. Something about people getting burned.. Hong_Meiling manages to calm down enough to stop laughing, At around this point she realizes she's running a little low on the energy department. She's more or less leaning her entire weight on Mamizou at this point. She shuts her eyes and with a long sigh...she's out cold. Sariel>	... Ah. Sariel>	We should probably put her somewhere where she won't get sick from the cold.. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Mmh? Oh... Mamizou_Futatsuiwa looks over, gently shaking Meiling, before chuckling to herself. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Well, s'pose she's out, then. Guess I'll just have t'try to drag her back t'the village, then. Sariel>	Would you need help? I'm.. more or less done with work for the day.. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	D'you think you'd be able to help, then? I can disguise us well enough to avoid turnin' any heads... Sariel>	I can hide my wings fairly well with a bit of magic, actually.. but, yes, I'd be all right with helping. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Oh, good! Well, would y'mind grabbin her feet, then? I can--oh wait, that's right... Sariel>	You.. what? Sariel rises to her feet, stretching one of her pairs of wings, before moving to pick up Meiling by the feet fairly easily. Reimu_Hakurei>	So, Marisa, how long are you planning on staying? It's getting pretty late, so... Besides, you wouldn't want to worry your girlfriend, right? Sariel>	... Sariel>	Oh... Mamizou_Futatsuiwa flicks her tail a couple times before lightly brushing one of Sariel's hands with the very tip of her tail, before she startles as Sariel all but lifts Meiling up by the ankles. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Whoa, whoa! Sariel only just realizes what she's done now-- Mamizou hasn't gone and picked up Meiling on the other side. Sariel>	Oops.. Sariel>	You, um.. might want to take her ... her shoulders.. which are down here.. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Yeah, I gotcha. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Eh?" Marisa asks, finishing the last cup she poured. "Not like she could get too worried about me bein' here, of all places." Marisa retorts, but then says "I guess I oughta stop drinkin' before I get tipsy, though." Mamizou_Futatsuiwa chuckles softly to herself, rising and dusting the snow off her clothes before reaching down and, slipping her hands under Meiling's shoulders, easily hefting her up. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa>	Well, then. I'll lead th'way! Marisa_Kirisame>	(I'm already a bit lightheaded) Marisa thinks to herself. Sariel shakes Meiling a bit to draw attention to this remark-- which once again, she quits quite quickly, because it's a living person she's shaking. She gives Mamizou a bit of a grin, nodding a few times. Marisa_Kirisame cranes her neck towards the door. "You want me to help ya shoo those clowns off before I head back?" Sariel>	Yes, you should probably do that.. I shouldn't be left to lead the way, I'd move right into a tree.. Mamizou_Futatsuiwa chuckles, already beginning to shuffle back down the path she had come on, making sure not to go too quickly so as to not drag Meiling down the road. Marisa_Kirisame notices they're actually sounding like they're leaving on their own. "Hm, guess you won't have to bother with them after all, I think." Reimu_Hakurei>	Don't bother, they'll go away eventually. If they don't, then I'm going to challenge each of them to a spellcard duel, and I will kick all three of them off the grounds. Reimu_Hakurei says this rather matter-of-factly, but it is understandable seeing as how that's basically how Reimu resolves incidents. Sariel follows briskly after Mamizou, certainly not wanting to fall behind. Marisa_Kirisame>	"Ah, well, thanks for the drink an' the time." Marisa says, getting up herself, and digging a couple more sticks of assorted grilled food out of the basket. "Guess you can keep the rest, I don't mind. I'll come grab the basket next time I swing by.' 	Sariel is now known as Sariel|busythursdays  	Mamizou_Futatsuiwa is now known as Sleepyzou  	Marisa_Kirisame inserts one of the sticks into her mouth and takes her broom by the other hand and does a short wave of her hand as a goodbye.   	Reimu_Hakurei waves as Marisa goes, feeling much beter than earlier, at least.  Marisa_Kirisame>	Opening the door, she steps out and closes it, before jumping into the air and flying off back towards the woods.  Marisa_Kirisame>	Unfortunately for Reimu_Hakurei, the air inside the shrine starts to cool down again as the silent hum of Marisa's heat spell fades with her leaving.  Reimu_Hakurei>	....Aw man...