Ugh, [messageShake 0.02 3 3 0.6]what's TAKING so long!? How long does a Beast[sr]have to wait to get a breakdown around here!?
[k]
[charaFace A 8]
＠Kama
Oh, whoops, that just slipped out. I guess I got a little carried away, now that I'm so close to being fully mature.
[k]
[charaFace A 9]
＠Kama
I'm just going to keep my expectations low, stick to being my usual downer self, and love the world while I continue to sneer at it.
[k]
[charaFace A 11]
＠Kama
Now stop staring at me, Nobutsuna.[sr]It's distracting.
[k]
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＠Kama
Why don't you have a drink and keep Upside-Down Chubs company while he floats there?
[k]
＠Kama
This is a crucial moment. I don't want him fading in and throwing me off my game with some stupid remark.
[k]
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＠Matsudaira Nobutsuna
(C[messageShake 0.02 3 3 0.3]ough, cough)... [wt 0.5]As you wish, my lady.
[k]
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＠Kama
Come to think of it, you've been a very good assistant, haven't you? You've done everything I asked of you without a single complaint.
[k]
＠Kama
Once I've achieved my goal, I'll make sure to reward you with lots of extra love...
[k]
[charaFace A 16]
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＠Kama
Wait. Is it getting brighter over there...?
[k]
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＠Kama
What is that light?[sr]I don't remember ever...[wt 0.6][charaFace A 17] Huh!?
[k]
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＠???
[charaTalk B]
Yes, that's right.[sr]I'd forgotten something very important.
[k]
＠???
[charaTalk B]
I am Kasuga-no-Tsubone. My name will always be spoken alongside the Tokugawa Ooku.
[k]
＠???
[charaTalk B]
So if I'm here now, this place MUST be the Ooku...!
[k]
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＠Pārvatī
You want me to let go of you...? I-I can't do that![sr]You're nothing more than a soul right now.
[k]
＠Pārvatī
The only thing still holding you to this world is my Spirit Origin.
[k]
＠Pārvatī
If I let go of you now, you'll...!
[k]
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＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
It's all right. I have no intention of dying just yet.
[k]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
I simply realized there are some[sr]things I can only do as a soul.
[k]
？1：Like what?
？！
[charaFace E 5]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
Kama used other people's souls[sr]to build this Ooku of depravity.
[k]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
So as a soul myself, it stands to reason that I can rebuild this place into what the Ooku should be.
[k]
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＠Mash
Huh!? What do you mean by that, Tsubone?
[k]
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＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
I can't explain it logically.[sr]I just have a feeling that I can do it.
[k]
[charaFace E 13]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
Maybe it's because this formless universe is connected to the Ooku labyrinth, a place that does have a form.
[k]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
For whatever reason, I feel like it would be easy to turn this formless place into something more...solid.
[k]
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＠Sion
True, that is the same thing Kama is doing. The logical underpinnings are sound. If you say you can do it, I am willing to believe you.
[k]
[charaFace G 15]
＠Sion
But...I am afraid you do not have anywhere near the amount of raw power necessary.
[k]
＠Sion
There is only so much you can do as a single soul. To be frank, it would be impossible to fight back against this universe on your own.
[k]
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＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
I know. Which is why I also have[sr]a request to make of you two.
[k]
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＠Scheherazade
Us...?
[k]
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＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
Lady Scheherazade, I would like you to tell me a story of how Kasuga-no-Tsubone should truly be.
[k]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
A heroic story that depicts her as the powerful, ferocious, absolutely undisputed ruler of the Ooku.
[k]
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＠Scheherazade
...!
[k]
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＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
After that, Lady Mata Hari, I would like you to take[sr]the mind control technique you used to make[sr][&Lord:Lady] [%1] believe [&he:she] was intoxicated...
[k]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
...and use it to make me believe that I am like the Kasuga-no-Tsubone in Lady Scheherazade's story.
[k]
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＠Mata Hari
So, you want me to brainwash you into being like the Kasuga-no-Tsubone in a larger-than-life story?
[k]
＠Mata Hari
Hmm... Yeah, I think I could do that. Since you're only a soul, I'm sure you would feel the effects directly.
[k]
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＠Sion
So you want to use Noble Phantasms[sr]as a form of mental Self-Modification?
[k]
[charaFace G 0]
＠Sion
No, wait. Now that I think about it, it is very possible that Scheherazade's Alf Layla Wa-Layla could have an effect on you as well.
[k]
[charaFace G 6]
＠Sion
After all, you would be telling a story about a person directly to that person's soul!
[k]
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＠Scheherazade
That's true.[sr]I can't be sure what will happen until I try...
[k]
＠Scheherazade
...but I might just be able to infuse her with magical energy, similar to a partial summon.
[k]
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＠Sion
...It is definitely worth trying.
[k]
＠Sion
There is no way that a human soul could not be affected by a Heroic Spirit's Noble Phantasm like this.
[k]
[charaFace G 5]
＠Sion
But on the flip side...you will also no longer be able to maintain your original form if you do this.
[k]
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＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
That's all right.[sr]I know there are risks.
[k]
？1：...
？2：Are you sure you want to do this?
？！
[charaFace E 1]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
Now, now, don't give me that look.
[k]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
A wet nurse is supposed to take care of her charges.[sr]I am honored to be able to help!
[k]
[charaFace E 0]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
You don't let your emotions control you, and you know to look at the big picture when giving orders. You really would make an excellent general.
[k]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
What a good [&boy:girl] you are. (Pat, pat)
[k]
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？1：...
？！
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＠Mash
...If that's your decision, Master,[sr]I'll do everything I can to help.
[k]
＠Mash
Is there anything else any of you need?
[k]
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＠Scheherazade
Well...it would be nice if you could give me a little more time. “The Story of Kasuga-no-Tsubone” is not one I can tell quickly.
[k]
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＠Pārvatī
I think I can do something about that. I'll put up a Bounded Field that can slow time inside it a little bit.
[k]
＠Pārvatī
Though I'm afraid I can only extend it about as far as my hands can reach, so you'll have to get very close to take advantage of its effects...
[k]
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＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
(You're willing to help, Lady Par?[sr]You didn't seem to like this idea earlier...)
[k]
[charaFace D 4]
＠Pārvatī
I still don't.[sr]It's dangerous, you know.
[k]
[charaFace D 0]
＠Pārvatī
But I can see how serious you are about this, even being aware of the risks. I can't say no to that.
[k]
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
Lady Fuku, it pains me to ask you to take on this monumental task, knowing full well you are not a warrior...
[k]
[charaFace C 4]
＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
...but regretfully, even with all my mastery over the sword, I cannot take your place... Forgive me.
[k]
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＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
What are you saying, Lord Munenori?[sr]You have your own invaluable role to play here!
[k]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
I'm counting on you to handle that!
[k]
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＠Scheherazade
Right. I don't know how long it will take to finish the story...though I don't expect it will take a thousand and one nights.
[k]
＠Scheherazade
At any rate, while I am telling it,[sr]I would like you to keep Master safe.
[k]
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
It shall be done, even if it should cost me my life.
[k]
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＠Pārvatī
...All right, no time like the present.[sr]Both of you, come stand next to me.
[k]
？1：I'll be here, waiting.
？！
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
Indeed. Take this time to rest and recuperate.
[k]
＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
Of course, I know you are sitting on a flying carpet while Lord Genie holds you in place by your shoulders...
[k]
＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
...so I expect it may be difficult[sr]for you to fall asleep...
[k]
？1：I'll try zen meditation, like you.
？！
[charaFace C 1]
＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
A fine idea. Such endless darkness as this may provide the perfect setting for clearing one's mind.
[k]
＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
Perhaps this will end up being good training for you...
[k]
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＠Mash
Did...did Yagyu just make a joke?
[k]
＠Mash
No, wait, it's possible he really believes that.[sr]I just can't tell...!
[k]
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？1：(Either way, I already feel better.)
？2：(I'm just going to try and wait without thinking about anything...)
？！
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
...It would seem they are done.
[k]
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＠Sion
These readings...[sr]It worked, didn't it!?
[k]
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＠Pārvatī
It did.[sr]Kasuga-no-Tsubone already left me.
[k]
[charaFace D 4]
＠Pārvatī
Although, she's still just a[sr]formless spirit right now...
[k]
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＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
Oh yes, I'm here. I'm now Kasuga-no-Tsubone, the woman whose name is truly synonymous with the Ooku.
[k]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
I am the one who founded the Ooku as a place to hold Tokugawa together. I am its undisputed ruler, the one who comes to mind whenever anyone thinks of the Ooku!
[k]
＠Kasuga-no-Tsubone
It's a little embarrassing to say things like that about myself, but no matter! Now then, where should I begin?
[k]
[charaPut J 1]
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＠Sion
Good question. How about you start with light, then give us a floor! That should be more than enough until we can manage to weaken Kama!
