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Destiny Strings Mods ([personal profile] stringmods) wrote in [community profile] destinystrings2013-07-26 11:26 pm

Troops Come Marching In

It's finally tournament time, which means it's time for the cavalry to move on out. When the rescuers make their way to the abandoned factory that had been named as the entrance by Q, it's rather easy to spot where their destination was. In fact, they were greeted with the appearance of extremely out of place grecian columns and ancient-looking ruins, complete with a large set of stairs leading downward; there might as well be a big neon sign with arrows pointing downward and the caption "HEY EVERYONE!! HERE IT IS!! ENTER THIS DUNGEON!! WIN FABULOUS PRIZES AND LOOT!!!" It's a rather alarming testament to just how powerful rumors are in this town, if the Junes saga wasn't indication enough.

Reiko, a member of the Seven, awaits them at the entrance with her Jack Frost standing at her side, clutching two strange objects in her hands as every assembles.

"I took a look around inside before you got here," she began, a matter of fact tone to her voice, though it was still light despite the gravity of the situation. "It's something else in there! Looks like they've set up some kind of maze inside... You'll have to get through it if you want to find the others deeper inside.

"You'll split up into two groups to get through it; Eikichi, Rock, Kotoha, Ruri and Yosuke on one, and Nano, Shinjiro, Lucas, Lucina and Billy on the other. It'll make it easier for you to get through undetected, but be sure you stay together with your groups, OK?"

She moved forward with the devices in hand, handing one off to Ruri and the other to Nano. "These are courtesy of Q-- they'll teleport you and any others in a short radius back outside here, but they're one time use only. Make sure to only use them once you've found all of the others, OK?"

Once she'd handed them off, she stepped back out of the way of the entrance, her Jack Frost following at her side. "I'll stay out here and watch your back; if you need anything, you can contact me or Q over the CommLink. Good luck! And try not to get anyone killed!"
bakegarasu: (just think about the good times)

[personal profile] bakegarasu 2013-07-30 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
Otoha actually manages a genuine grin.

"Well, yeah. I think they're born differently where I'm from, but they've got the same sort of emotions that people do."

He takes a step forward, trying to think of what to do.
fairyclan: (Elf)

[personal profile] fairyclan 2013-07-30 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
A few steps later because this is a Megaten game I mean what, a demon appears! You are drawn into what seems like a battle with an Elf, although she doesn't seem to be that angry. In fact, she seems happy to see you guys!

"Oh, hey!" She tosses her hair and waves at the group. "We have guests! And you're Visitors too, huh? Hmmmm..."

She seems interested in you guys! But also a teensy bit annoyed.

"Saaaaay, you didn't expect to just come in here and do whatever you wanted, huh? This is were we live, so you gotta be polite, y'know? Have some manners and junk!" With that, she sighs and looks at her fingernails. Her perfect, shiny fingernails.

"I'll bet you guys didn't even know you could talk to us, huh? Just gonna keep battling whoever you run into as you please...What do you think this is, some kinda RPG? Hmmmmmmm? Gonna loot my corpse when you're done? Hah! You should work on the art of conversation, instead!"

Would you like to know more?
>Yes
>No
electricyousei: (Ruri Kimono)

[personal profile] electricyousei 2013-07-30 09:31 am (UTC)(link)
Ruri quietly watches, taking this all in.

"So what you are saying is that if we are civil to the demons we can avoid direct confrontation, however it is less a conversation and more an attempt to impress the demon into leaving us alone or aiding us?"
a_gentle_boy: (Mesmerized)

[personal profile] a_gentle_boy 2013-07-30 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"...Um."

Lucas blinks for a few moments and momentarily ponders how this random encounter demon had appeared in front of them out of the blue without anyone noticing, the nearest corner still being a good dozen feet away. Regardless, there would be time to consider strange video game physics later.

"Oh... We're sorry to intrude, miss. We're trying to go further down - some of our friends have been kidnapped, and they're in danger."

Not that he actually knew anyone who had gone missing.

"But no, definitely not! I'm sure no one wants to fight if we can help it. The last demon I ran into didn't seem like he wanted to talk much, though. If you have any advice for avoiding fights..."
all_wound_up: (huh?)

[personal profile] all_wound_up 2013-07-30 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nano seems more than a little surprised that the first demon they encounter is in the mood for conversation rather than combat, but she's by no means upset about the prospect. They can probably find even more out about what's going on if they can manage to make friends. So with her best polite bow, hands folded at the waist, Nano tries to back Lucas up a little.]

Yes! We're very sorry... we're just worried about everyone. Did you happen to see anyone come through here recently from the surface?
heritors: "i believe the woman you want is me!" (( shock ) but it flew away)

[personal profile] heritors 2013-07-30 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ --- And the moment Lucina sees the fairy appear, she immediately tenses for battle. Her sword is raised, ready to strike at the first sign of danger, and... ] Oh. [ She lets the others explain what their situation is, only giving a small nod. Her sword is also sheathed for the time being - she doesn't want to make it seem threatening or anything like that, especially if they're about to receive help. ]

Er, do you mean to say that simply talking to some of these demons will be enough to pass through this maze without harm?
fairyclan: (Pixie)

[personal profile] fairyclan 2013-07-30 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well when you put it that way, your making it sound reeeeeeal boring! Actually demons may ask you questions too! We're curious about the human world, so be careful!" She flew over Ruri to Otoha.

"Okay! Show me what you can do!"
bakegarasu: (can you feel the sunshine?)

[personal profile] bakegarasu 2013-07-30 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Of course."

Otoha actually seems more at ease talking to her than anyone in the group has seen thus far.

> Begin Scout attempt
> Tactic > Bedside Manner



"How are you feeling today?"
Edited 2013-07-30 23:25 (UTC)
fairyclan: (Pixie)

LMAO

[personal profile] fairyclan 2013-07-31 12:03 am (UTC)(link)
Was there music suddenly playing in the background?

"Oh! Um...."

Somehow she had not expected that.

"I'm feeling pretty good actually, thank you! W-what about you?"

Regaining her senses, she bats her eyes at him repeatedly.

ANGRY: 0
HAPPY: 1
EAGER: 1
SCARED: 0
Edited 2013-07-31 00:03 (UTC)
bakegarasu: (ooh what you say?)

THAT IS NOT WHAT THAT MEANS...

[personal profile] bakegarasu 2013-07-31 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
It better not be he's totally not gay okay.

Well. This is awkward and not how these things usually go. Then again most of the demons he interacts with are sick, so...

Whatever, he can roll with it. Just pretend he's Johnny again.

Wait no that's a bad plan.

"I'm doing fine. Would you like to help us out finding our way through here? It'd be very helpful."
fairyclan: (Pixie)

TOO BAD FAIRIES ASSUME

[personal profile] fairyclan 2013-07-31 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
"And make it that you don't get to experience the Lady's dungeon? No, that would be cheating!"

She lets out a small giggle, and bats her eyes some more.

ANGRY: 1
HAPPY: 2
EAGER: 1
SCARED: 0


"So tell me big boy...what do you think of me?"

- YOU'RE PRETTY
- IF YOU GO FOR THAT KIND OF GIRL, NOT BAD LOOKING
- I'VE SEEN BETTER
bakegarasu: (all up in my grill like 'nevermore')

YOU'RE TERRIBLE

[personal profile] bakegarasu 2013-07-31 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Think of you?"

Oh boy this is dangerous. He's not the best to gauge personal appearance. If he says she's pretty she might think he's lying, but he doesn't want to tell her he's seen better.

"If you're into your type of girl, you're not bad. I mean - I'm not saying you're not pretty, just not the type I usually go for."
fairyclan: (Elf)

[personal profile] fairyclan 2013-07-31 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
"Hmm, I don't think I saw anybody...sorry~~" But wait, this conversation isn't going to be a total loss!

"That's right! Not for everyone, obviously, but if we feel like it, we might just help you out. It all depends on if you catch our interest."



"Why don't you try it, hmmm?"
fairyclan: (Pixie)

OF COURSE

[personal profile] fairyclan 2013-07-31 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh I know I'm not the type you usually go for, but at least it's fun watching you play hard to get!"

ANGRY: 1
HAPPY: 3
EAGER: 1
SCARED: 0


"Now I'm interested about you! What would you like me to do?"

> Be my demon companion (form a pact, pixie will aid you for the rest of this dungeon)
> Give me an item (get an item)
> Give me your card (get a card that can be turned into a 1 time special demon summon later for a later use)
Edited 2013-07-31 01:53 (UTC)
puubuu: (human-surprise)

[personal profile] puubuu 2013-07-31 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Hmm! Can I try?"

Fattycakes takes a step to the front. "I will transform into a puffski and charm you with a story!" He seems... very sure that he can be charming and not just fluffy.
bakegarasu: (just think about the good times)

[personal profile] bakegarasu 2013-07-31 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
"Hm... how about a card?"

He's not sure what that is but he'd rather not die from embarrassment during the entire dungeon.
fairyclan: (Pixie)

[personal profile] fairyclan 2013-07-31 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
"No problem!" she hovers slow to him, and pulls out a card from...who knows where, and hands it to him. It looks like a summon circle in the back, with a picture of herself on the front."

"Use this when you need me for any occasion! But remember! The deal is one time only!"

She looked at the others, before giving a small bow.

"Well that's all for now! Have fun in the maze, okay? Good luck!"

The pixie disappears from view, leaving them to advance the dark corridor on their own. Shall they press on?
unbroken_chain: (wonder)

[personal profile] unbroken_chain 2013-07-31 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
"...what on Earth just happened?"
deathboss: (Emotion - Sighing in frustration)

[personal profile] deathboss 2013-07-31 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
"...I would have easily gotten that card too..."

SOMEONE IS BITTER HE GOT TOSSED ON THE SIDE.

[personal profile] flyonadog 2013-07-31 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
"...seems that a lot more options just opened up to us outside of blitzing the place," Rock answers. "Which if the demons really are fairly similar to humans, well, that's good to know. I'd much rather talk things out, given the chance."
electricyousei: (sunny)

[personal profile] electricyousei 2013-07-31 09:50 am (UTC)(link)
"It means if things get very bad we can ask for directions as well. Still, the fact that our goals are not completely against everyone here will make things a bit simpler."

She lets out a breath and patpats Michel's shoulder in consolidation.
deathboss: (Motion - Total Sadness)

Just a small tag in the middle.

[personal profile] deathboss 2013-07-31 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
HE COULD HAVE TAMED A DEMON, BAAAAAAW.
electricyousei: (SD Ruri)

Ruri is trying to be consoling and TOTALLY not patronizing

[personal profile] electricyousei 2013-07-31 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"There there Michael-san... There there."

She continues patting his shoulder with her usual deadpan.
deathboss: (Emotion - Crying Sadly)

Re: Ruri is trying to be consoling and TOTALLY not patronizing

[personal profile] deathboss 2013-07-31 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's okay, chica, next time I'll show you guys how Michel forms a contact with a demon."

Pray that it never comes.

"We should go on, right?"
electricyousei: (Victory!)

[personal profile] electricyousei 2013-07-31 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes, we should. Our friends are still inside. I'm sure you will be a spectacular demon contactor inside."

She smiles very very slightly and starts into the maze.

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