Eclipsed Moon Quest Episode 18Sheets and Info: pastebin.com/u/phantomcrossingTwitter Account: https://twitter.com/Artemis_QMArchive: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Eclipsed+moon1/?Interlude: Where the land meets the sea.In the distance, the ocean speeds by slowly in comparison to the swiftly moving scenery around them. She hugs her around the waist with an intimate tightness. Long years together and enough remained the same. Even after all the bloodshed, all the hardship, and everything they'd been through they still carried on like when they first fell in love.Michiru rested her head against Haruka's shoulder and, even over the roar of the bike's engine, listened for her lover's heartbeat.It raced. With exhilaration from her closeness and the thrill of the open road before her.
>>31268803Their bike slows as Haruka pulls into an overlook lot, stone set walls and a beautiful view of the sea extends before them as the sun begins to from it's zenith in the sky. Michiru pulls off her helmet and runs a hand through her long hair, shaking it of the compression brought by the protective gear. Her eyes soften at the tidal view.“It's beautiful, Haruka,” she smiles and wraps her arm around her lover's own.“Yeah, though I don't think I'd like it half as much if you weren't here,” Haruko returns her smile as she slides her own helmet free.“Well, I think I like it thrice as much with you here,”They walk, side by side to a bench facing the sea. Here they wait, for hours on end just watching the surf. As the sun finally sets, Haruka slides forward and dips onto one knee.“Harkuka!?” Michiru gasps.From within her jacket pocket, the tall blonde produces a small box. Within is a simple ring with a brilliant stone. No further words are exchanged between them. She slides it onto her finger with slow and deliberate care before rising. The shorter girl catches her in a deep kiss, and they stay there until the last hints of light disappear beyond the horizon.It is dark, it is still.There is a flash of green light. Both turn quickly to the beach just in time to see a wall of sand rising from some kind of impact. Like lightning the two break away from one another and leap over the stone wall and to the beach far below. When they land they are clad in black outfits with green and yellow trim respectively.Racing forward, they surge with power.Haruka Tenoh with the force of the ground beneath them.Michiru Kaioh with the force of the tides before them.Sailor Uranus. Sailor Neptune.Upon the heat glassed crater they are left stunned.A familiar form lays bare and burned within, long and deep green locks pooling on all sides atop scratched and bruised olive skin.“PLUTO!”End Interlude.
>>31268853QUEST STARTYou are Mikage Chiba, second year high school student age 15, and formerly the Champion of Love & Justice known as Sailor Moon. You've just arrived on the rooftop dining area of Jupiter Cafe after slapping the ever loving shit out of the daughter of the owner in what was almost a back alley brawl until you unloaded perhaps just a little too much anger and info on her on exactly why she should suck it up and not be a whiny little bitch.That will learn her not to get coffee on your new white dress and call you a quitter.<Was that entirely necessary, Princess?> Nephrite inquires from the edge of your vision.<None of you stepped in to tell me otherwise,><We found ourselves drowned out by your anger,> he holds his chin in thought, <It was powerful and consuming. We are all glad you're calmer now,>You nod and stride toward the others. On the roof waiting for you are,Kairi: Your best friend, who knows most of your secrets right now and earnestly wants to make sure you aren't doing things alone.Midori: A girl in your class who used to think little of you & the ganguro fashion friend of your alternate persona, Miki.Keiko: Midori's best friend, perhaps a new friend to you, and the reincarnation of Queen Beryl.Gai Ginga / Estra: Empathic Alien who has fulfilled his personal mission of thanking your mom for saving his parents many years ago, he's kinda cute and masquerading as a student.Koito Kino: twin brother of the girl whose shit you just slapped, used to have a huge crush on Kairi...and judging by how excitedly he's talking to her, he still does.Gai is the first to notice your return, he gives you a small wave.>Announce your return to the rest of the group. How?>Casually walk up and let other's notice you first.>Head back down into the cafe to wait for your Sister & Kanari.>Walk up the group while still fuming about what happened.>Disapear.>Write in
>>31268901>Casually walk up and let other's notice you first.We don't have to be the fearless leader here. We're not fighting evil, just hanging out.
>>31268901>Casually walk up and let other's notice you first.
>>31268901>>Casually walk up and let other's notice you first.When noticed, politely apologize for ignoring them and grab a seat.
>>31268901>Casually walk up and let other's notice you first.We've calmed down now.
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>>31269651No need to make a scene. Straightening out your tan long spring jacket you calm your gait to slip in among the group. Gai doesn't draw attention to you, and returns to his conversation with Kairi & Koito. Looks like she's trying to get him to take a shot, and Koito is trying to get her to notice him. Hmm...even if it stirs a pang of jealousy in you its good to see Kairi talking to someone else, even if it is Gai.Keiko is the first to notice you.“Your dress?” and of course she notices the coffee stains first, “Chiba-san, what happened? I saw you run off down the street after the Kanari Kino,”A few other eyes turn toward you. Koito deflates from his excited attempts to grab Kairi's attention, and Midori eyes you curiously as well. You don't have the whole group's attention...but you have enough. Including Kanair's brother.>Nothing, just an accidnet. I'll just grab some club soda before we head out.>She hit me, spilled my drink, insulted me, & ran. I caught up and slapped her shit.>We had a disagreement, she and Koyomi are talking about it now.>Write in
>>31269779>Oh, look at the time! BRB gotta take a quick nap before the show.
>>31269779>DeflectDon't know how, but deflect somehow.
>>31269825We got a little time yet for that meet beforehand, finish out the meal first.>>31269779>Just a bit of an accident, glad I picked out two outfits now, I'll need to stop home fore a bit to change before the show.
>>31269779>>We had a disagreement, she and Koyomi are talking about it now.
>>31269651>unanimousI think we got that out of our system now.
>>31269969Harmonious agreement is for losers.
>>31270093Aye, though we'll need at least two to agree to pass a vote.
>>31269825>>31269868>>31269918>>31269932>>31269969>>31270093>>31270171Indeed.Take your time and discuss the merits that you may reach some sort of accord if you so wish.
>>31269825>>31269868>>31269918>>31269932Combine to make:Just a bit of an accident with the spill, Kanari bumped into me on the way out and I got her back home again, nothing to worry about. When we went shopping earlier I picked out two outfits, so I'll just pop home for a bit after this to change, maybe grab a quick nap, I got up a little earlier that usual today." Deflection: "Oh, did either of you see the <clothing product at reasonable price> at <store>?" and move into clothing chat.
>>31270197An accord, yes? Some sort of treaty? In that case, I propose that we partition Tokyo into- how many again? I see four. Four equal portions, each to administer as we see fit. And then, after a year and a day, we make our peoples fight to the death.
>>31270327Or we could do the Voltron solution. This works too.
>>31270197On a side note, we should ask one of our shadows to glance in on Kanari and Koyomi and see how well she's actually settled down. Zoesite, perhaps?
I do like Voltron.>>31270375They cannot extend farther than 120 feet from you at any given time.
>>31270400The cafe is that large?
>>31270347I suppose that could work too. I like to thing I have a decent head for tactics.As long as it doesn't turn out like this: http://vimeo.com/90092972
>>31270415You chased her down a few blocks away and left her and Koyomi talking to one another.
>>31270400Is that in range?>>31270428Guess not then.Though I thought I lost the leave them behind vote and they walked back together. Complete with Kanari looking to spar already, which was amusing.
>>31270428Oh. I guess that would be more like 1000 feet, then.It does kind of make me wonder how much clairvoyance we could pick up.
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>>31270457Which we punctuated by laughing and heading on ahead at that point. Right, forgot the last bit.
>>31270491~Nothing, just an accident. She was a bit worked up and I went to try and calm her down. She & Koyomi are talking now,~ you sigh and glance down at your outfit, thankful you'd gotten two today.“Mom wouldn't say what she was so upset about,” Koito drops from his pep, “You were both already gone when I came downstairs, she stopped me. What's going on, Chiba-san?”That...is a very good question. One which you contemplate an answ-There is a sudden flash of light a few blocks over as a blue and white bolt lances between the earth and sky. Anyone else might have thought a lightning bolt had just struck somewhere in the city, but you caught that it started on the ground, and feel the distant pull of energy. And instant later, the crackling boom descends along with a rushing wind. It suitably distracts everyone.As you slide by everyone to sit down and pick up a lunch menu, you idly wonder what Koyomi said to Kanari to get her to awaken, you could feel her star seed shining from all the way over here.<Zoicite,><Princess,><Watch the first floor, tell me when Kanari and my sister are coming upstairs,>The shadow fades through the floor as those around you comment on the strange weather. Kairi and Gai shoot you a concerned look but you brush it off with a reassuring wave.~So, I'm thinking of grabbing a nap after lunch. We've got plenty of time to kill before the show, and I need to swing by my house to get another change of clothes~“Too bad about that,” Midori peels herself away from the skyline, “That one was really cute,”~And so it will be again, once I've given it a soak and wash,~Kairi and Keiko join in the discussion as Koito and Gai slink back. It appears neither of them has any appreciation for shoes or fashion. You catch yourself a few times, holding back a few opinions that sound a bit too much like Miki as the four of you fall into a comfortable conversation pattern while the boys talk about...whatever boys talk about.
>>31270970From here it looks like Koito is telling Gai something serious and with conviction, while Gai responds clueless as usual. You're pretty sure you can hear the male Kino say something about a Senpai. Hmm...Kairi did say she was going to take a swing at Gai, could this have made the young man jealous.Thiago-tio comes up briefly and takes a round of orders while provding you a fresh cup of coffee. You hardly touch it, considering you need to be able to fall unconscious in the near future to deal with lingering problems that might affect *HER * dreams. You order a small crab-cake sandwich.>Let yourself relax around them, being this tense all the time can't be healthy.>Keep some of your walls up>Slide right back into guarded Princess No.>Write in&>Do you want to steer the conversation anywhere in particular? About Keiko maybe, get a better gauge on her problems? How?
>>31270981>Keep some of your walls up
>>31270981>Keep some of your walls upWe've got too many secrets to completely relax in mixed company. The magical stuff is reason enough, but there's also the matter of Miki and Jade to keep in mind.
>>31270981Relax, but keep some walls up.Though I'd suggest relaxing the Miki wall some, or at least as much as Midori let's her jade side show. If she avoids fashion topics in that area, so shall we. But of she opens up a bit, return in kind.
>>31271128We only let the walls down fully with Kairi-chan.
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>>31271399Its comfortable, spending time with people. This is something you missed, but you can't relax, not entirely. You keep relatively quiet when they talk about style, but get more animated talking about matching or complimenting the color pallet set by your hair.It is obvious that you're holding back, but that you're still trying to stay involved in the conversation. Probably because you aren't used to talk to other people as YOU. Kairi seems to being doing well, and Midori seems to be trying to get over her problems with your best friend. Keiko takes to it easier, and slowly, even trying, you find yourself edging yourself out of the conversation.Midori surprises you. Laying a hand on your shoulder and telling you not to push yourself; thanking you again for helping earlier after the dust settled.Zoicite eventually brings you the warning that Koyomi and Kanari are back, but they never come up to the roof. Soon, it's 2pm.>Stick around a bit longer, what do you want to talk about?>Excuse yourself to get a change of clothes and a quick nap.>Write in>Write in
>>31271690>Excuse yourself to get a change of clothes and a quick nap.
>>31271690>Excuse yourself to get a change of clothes and a quick nap.As much as hanging around is cool and important, we have a corrupted dream horse to beat up for reasons that are totally unrelated to getting NTR'd, honest.
>>31271690>>Excuse yourself to get a change of clothes and a quick nap.
>>31271690Should be able to spare another half hour, leaves a solid 4 hours or so to get things set. Venus' launch was at 7 right?Thank Midori, try to chat more, maybe pay attention to what the boys are talking about, maybe without letting them know you're paying attention at first.After that, go ahead and excuse ourselves, ask Kairi to have fun and arrange a time/place to meet to head up to the show together.
>>31271690No rest for the just...or in this case extra rest while on the job. Its getting late into the afternoon and you've got to go have a meeting of the minds with HER. You need to intentionally share a dream with HER. It makes you reflexively sick, but this is important so you choke it down.“Chiba-san?” inquires Keiko, “Are you alright? You look pale,”~The day is just catching up to me quicker than I expected,~ and it has, you could legitimately use the nap, ~I'm going to run home, grab a nap, and get changed. I'll meet up with everyone back here before we head out,~“If you aren't feeling well, do you need someone to walk with you?” Kairi asks with a tremor of discomfort in her voice.>Yeah, if you're worried about me.>Maybe, I want to check on Koyomi before I go.>Write in>No, I'd rather go alone.
>>31272086>Yeah, if you're worried about me. But, I want to check on Koyomi before I go.
>>31272086>Yeah, if you're worried about me.Tell Kairi we're not feeling bad enough to need that, but don't turn her down if she wants to come with us.
>>31272086>Yeah, if you're worried about me.She knows. Or rather, she suspects. She's going to ask.Sooner or later, she's going to regret going down this rabbit hole. Yup. Any time now.
>>31272086No, I'm good. You enjoy yourself, not much you could do to help me when I'm napping.Lean in and whisper enough that the boys can't hear that maybe she shouldn't ignore Koito so much.
>>31272209No reason to encourage toward things to regret.Better for her to stay here and enjoy herself for the first time in almost two years.
>>31272166>>31272181>>31272209Ah come on guys, there isn't anything she can do in this fight, no use worrying her and/or lying to her if she asks directly when we get home.
>>31272166>>31272181>>31272209>>31272236>>31272286>>31272316Gonna get myself some tea while this gets sussed out.
So, back to dividing Tokyo and battling to the death?
>>31272316There isn't anything she can do in any fight. That's not why we started confiding in her, and it's not going to make us stop.
>>31272354This isn't confiding, this is taking her away from socialization and making her worry, and I want to avoid making her feel useless since that might drive her to certain desperate measures
>>31272316Why would we lie to her at this point? We've already brought her into the rabbit hole. Lie to your sisters friends, don't lie to your best friends. In addition maybe talking about the problems we have with Chibi-Usa with her will help us learn to deal with them. Less resentment and all.
>>31272375I'm saying that if she walks us home, she's going to ask, then we have to lie to her because otherwise she's going to sit there feeling helpless as we sleep, quietly freaking out about what to do if we don't wake up. That sounds horrifying.
>>31272335I'll be the tiebreaker and say >No, thanks>I want to check on Koyomi before I go.
>>31272373We promised we'd keep her in the loop on this. No more lies, no more secrets. We are not "-47/200 Promises Kept Score: Double Dildo faggot kill yourself" Murderface.
>>31272375More of a tell her that we'll be fine now and give her the full break down later in the day when she asks.
>>31272373That temptation is always going to be there until we provide her with an alternative. We can tell her what's going on once we're alone, and she can make her own decision about whether to go back to the social.
>>31272420this:>>31272424Right now we aren't lying, but if she walks us home it is either lie or worry her.
Final Destination Time4 minutes on the clock.Link to this post. No comment other than the number of your choice.1. Yeah, if you're worried about me2. No & check on Koyomi first.
>>31272400>>31272408And what do you think is going to happen if we don't tell her what we're going to do and she finds out about it later? Huh? She's going to be even further driven to go for DESPERATE MEASURES Which, while interesting and shadowruns intensifiying would be fucking counter productive. Plus having someone on hand who knows what's going on and to pull us out if we get our shit in too deep would be immensely helpful.
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>>31272420While I would normally agree with this logic, this is something no one else knows about and we're not even sure about the mechanics of. The only person who knows right now is the one we share dreams with, and she didn't even know until a few hours ago.Before we go telling people about ALL of our secrets, I think we should at least keep the ones that affect other people under wraps. It's as much her dreams as it is ours.
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>>31272447Finds out about what? That we're sharing dreams with our future displaced self? Yeah, I don't think that's going to be a problem. At least not until we tell her about it, and how is that any of her business when this is specifically in the realm inside our heads and maybe some magical fairyland? What I'm saying is: while it would be nice to have an ally, I think this is something we need to work out ourselves before we go telling the world about it. That wouldn't even be fair to Usa if we didn't.
>>31272453Fine, let's go full Inception without a way to get out of the dream. This should be fun. I like this plan. I'm excited to be a part of it.
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>>31272478>>31272462>>31272451>>31272455>>31272463>>31272467You know what? I don't care anymore, let's just flip a 1d2 and get on with it, agree/disagree thread?
>>31272453Well, technically Estra knows too, since we had the phone conversation right next to him for some reason.>>31272447We're talking about simply telling her not to worry right now and giving her the full run down when she asks, or telling her later if she doesn't ask.>>31272491Who said without any way? Personally, I plan on telling Luna what's up for that job.
>>31272488Honestly, if it's a choice between being unfair to Usa and being unfair to Kairi, I'd just as soon side with Kairi. Usa's on the other side of the planet and we've had a lot more beef with her.
>>31272491You're assuming it even works like inception, or that we would be stuck in the dream, or that etc. etc. etc. etc.So far everyone who has lost to their shadow in the dream world woke up. So I don't see what basis you have to say 'full on inception'. Except you want to scare people with a fallacy.
Rolled 2>>31272502Yeah, I'm going to have to do just that.
>>31272491Don't we have magic ghost men in our heads for precisely that purpose? Geez, you're acting as if we HAVE to being her along or we will suffer a terrible death, like someone isn't going to notice that we haven't woke up from sleep eventually.
>>31272523I'm saying that we are going into a potentially dangerous situation with no back-up and no extraction, and no one else who knows what's going on. Also Inception because only dream-related shenanigans I could think of off the top of my head.
>>31272530It's a reasonable step in the name of moving on, yes. Pity my side lost the flip.In other news, fuck it's late. See youse in the morning.
>>31272519>Well, technically Estra knows tooYeah, at one point I had hoped to recruit him as backup for this part. Maybe even do it in the park.Him sending positive vibes in while we dream fight seemed like a cool idea.
>>31272546Fuck it is late, I started way too late and it's affected my update speed conversely. Powering onward.
>>31272543>back-up>extractionOh that would go well, the girl who cannot help us in our own head trying to help us when we cannot communicate with her. "KAIRI, IF I WET MYSELF, JOSTLE ME BACK UP"pffft, Sure thought that through, huh? I rather just let Luna know and tell her the specifics later.
>>31272564While I agree, there's no need to get combative about it. Let's all be calm.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oScCgxuId98&feature=fvwrel
>>31272576The level of jimmy rustling here is just...wow.
~No, I'll be fine. I just want to check on Koyomi before I roll out,~ you rise from the chair and stretch, ~Thanks though, Kairi-chan,~“Have a good nap, and,” her expression grows warm as her eyes tear up slightly. Her smile doesn't falter as her hands wrap around her empty coffee cup, “thank you again for earlier. For finally telling me why and then coming to my defense when you could barely breath,”Midori looks away, her face washed in guilt, Keiko meets her eyes for a moment with a certain amount of pleading. Perhaps reminiscent of a conversation the two shared on the way over.“Osaka-san, Chiba-san,” Midori says with an uncertain quiet, “I'm sorry. And not just for this morning...but for everything, and I want to thank you,”“We want to thank you,” Keiko continues, “for helping us this morning when you had every reason not to and could have just gotten yourselves to safety,”The appreciation, its nice. The apology is better. Kairi looks like she's on the verge of crying again, and you don't need her setting you off again.“I accept, Mori-san,” Kairi says after a moment of deep thought, prompting a wave of relief to wash over Midori and gives Keiko a soft smile.~Yeah. My family's big on the power of forgiveness, so you win this round,~ you muse wryly, ~and like a said before; it was the right thing to do. No thanks are necessary,~With that you turn back toward the stairwell. You had gotten so engrossed and careful monitoring yourself up here that you didn't even notice Gai and Koito leave. Heading downstairs you find Thiago-tio manning the steamer with only a few customers around.~Thiago-tio, did Kanari & Koyomi come back?~ you know this already, but now you just need to know where.“Yeah, back in the apartment. In Koyomi's room,” he sighs, “Though you might want to steer clear of my wife. She wasn't happy when she saw your handiwork on Kanari's face,”
>>31272856~uh...I-~“I get it. You're young. Sometimes the only way to communicate is with action. Besides, I still have to chew her out for that stunt she pulled in here,”You nod, if a bit embarrassed, before heading into the apartment access door at the back of the cafe and ascending up to the third floor of the building where the living room and bedrooms were located. Sitting on the couch, locked in a highly competitive frenzy, are Gai and Koito. The flashing colors and super moves of the latest Street Fighter playing before them.They are engrossed and hardly pay you any mind as you walk past. You pick up Gai's frustration with the game; seems he's a button masher and that strategy is fairing Delightfully poorly against Koito.Kanari's door is right there. You give a few quick knocks and it's your sister's voice you get.“What's the password,”Really?~I will Sailor Kick this door down if you don't let me in,~“Eek! Don't break Kanari's door! It's open, ITS OPEN!” Koyomi's manic excitability never fails to entertain.Opening the door you step into the room. The room is awash in atheletic posters and vestiges of Kanari's other interests as well. It's neat, organized, and active. She's sitting on the edge of her bed casually curling a free weight. You aren't quite sure if she was doing that for herself or if she intentionally grabbed it when she heard you at the door to try and intimidate you.“What's up?” your sister inquires from beside you.~Well, I just -~>Write in
>>31272869"I'm going home to take a quick nap and change before the concert. I just want to let you know you're doing a fantastic job with this gig so far. I don't say it often enough but I'm proud of you."
>>31272869"So, Kanari awakened huh?"
>>31272869"I'm going home to take a quick nap and change before the concert. I just want to let you know you're doing.. alright. Just keep being you and keep the newbies out of trouble. You've been doing a good job, keep up the good work."Let her bask in that praise for a moment before turning to Kanari, "And you, no taking advantage of my poor trusting and simple minded sister, got me?" Wink, laugh, try to duck out before something get thrown at us. "Catch you later!"
>>31273001That seems a bit mean, and hilariously entertaining. I like it!
>>31273021Well, we are the older sister after all.
>>31273033This is incredibly true. And it shows to Koyomi that we are starting to recover from what can only be referred to as Hero Failure Induced PTSD.
>>31273081~-wanted to let you know that I'm going home to take a quick nap and change before the concert,~ no, that isn't everything, ~and I also wanted to let you know you're doing.. alright. Just keep being you and keep the newbies out of trouble. You've been doing a good job, keep up the good work.~“Mikage-neechan,” the girl practically glows as he wraps you in a massive hug.Kanari watches the two of you as she carefully sets her free weight down and smirks. She rises up, straightening and popping her back slowly and deliberately before stalking over to the two of you.“Out of trouble? Heh, I'm aiming for the trouble on the front lines. Though if you don't think I can handle it we can always go a few rounds and see who needs more practice?” She's baiting you, trying to play you into doing something stupid.Its working, of course, but you've got more important things on your place. Koyomi didn't react to that, just continues to bask in your praise before disentangling herself from you and practically bouncing on her heels. You turn your attention to the Kino girl.
>>31273317~And you better protect her, no taking advantage of my poor trusting and simple minded sister, got me?~ you wink and laugh at the stunned girls before ducking out the door, "Catch you later!"As you close the bedroom door behind you, you hear Kanari roar that she'll break your legs. It's almost adorable that she thinks she can compete with you right now, still in the infancy of her powers. You make to leave.~Gai, Koito,~ you call out and getting barely any response from the two engrossed in their game, ~I'll be back in two or three hours, and if not I'll see you at the show,~Gai turns his head and gives you a pleased look.“Excellent, I'm quite looking forward to-” his eyes snap back to the screen and at his rapidly depleting healthbar, “I PAUSED IT!”“We agreed no pauses,” is Koito's calm and measured response.Leaving the boys to their toys, you head downstairs, you begin heading home. Taking your cellphone out of your pocket, you open your recent calls. Quickly dialing her, dialing Usa Chiba, you let her know rather tersely your current status.~Heading home. Be asleep in 30 to 45 minutes. You on the other side,~Episoe 18 End.Interlude Vote:>In my Mother's Shadow, so I can be a better mom.>Shrinking Infinity>UFO Catcher: Maximum Difficulty>Gimme Chocolate>Ruin Whispers: Awakening Power>Prioritizing Targets
I was picturing trying to explain to Estra that Earth girls might be interested in him, then imagine someone showing him Earth Girls are Easy to try and explain it.My brain is amused trying to picture him trying to process that movie.
Its late. Bed time. Good morning.Gonna get glorious sun.Anyway. Leave your questions and I'll get em in the morning.
>>31273326>Shrinking Infinity is Pluto yes? Let's go with that.
>>31273326>Shrinking Infinity
>>31273326>Shrinking Infinity>>31273340This guy convinced me.
>>31273326>>Gimme Chocolate>>Ruin Whispers: Awakening PowerBoth are appealing.Ruin Whispers might be the more practical option, possibly tying in with either our own or opponents awaking power affecting the ruins somewhere.While Gimmie Chocolate could involve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIKqgE4BwAYHard choices.
>>31273326>Ruin Whispers: Awakening Power
>>31273326I've been wondering... do Mikage's vampire senses only detect people's emotions? Would they able to sense that something is wrong with Venus when we interact with her?
I've been meaning to mention this for a while, but when we get a minute maybe we should check out the addresses from the thug's loot,Obviously we're busy now, but it's something we might want to put on our to-do list.
>>31273910Seems to be emotions and shadow taint.>>31275610Wait, we had addresses?I had just remembered zip-ties and empty drug injectors, and a cattleprod.
>>31276206Dude had a bunch of fake id's
>>31276270I'd be surprised if any of those linked to anything, but we do need to remember to the start in on our investigation soon. Break out the streetwise, see if anyone knew the guy or any of his identities.
>>31273326>UFO Catcher: Maximum DifficultyTHE CLAW DECIDES WHO WILL GO AND WHO WILL STAY!
>>31273326Haha! Time to watch Infinity Shrink.
Shrinking Infinity Takes it home.Anyhow, since everyone was so delightfully opinionated last night, might you treat me to your assorted ideas and long term goals for this in game week that I can adjust my notes appropriately?
>>31277567hm... one game-week is a lot of real time. I'm not sure I could retain any plans in my head for that length of time.One week of sailor fights, since we've been getting them about once a day-ish, is long enough for Kairi to do something really stupid. Then we'd have a good reason to let her have Nephrite. We should probably figure out in character that she's got aptitude.If anyone's going on dates, I imagine Koyomi's going to spy on them. It's a very Sailor Moon thing to do. How this might affect Mikage is anyone's guess, though.Still need to ask Luna what the kid's name is. I wonder how long it'll take her to learn to talk?
>>31277567Let's see:Head home, give Luna a heads up (we already told mom, no sense keeping it from Luna), meditate and work on falling asleep, ask Shitennou if they have any thoughts on easier or more direct ways to access Elysium it being our kingdom and their home, Meet-up in dreamland, see how that plays out.Afterward chat with Luna, field idea for Artemis to hang out with the scouts as their handler and source of information, much like Luna was with the originals, but with us feeding the information to him instead of Artemis telling Luna through an arcade machine. Kids are watched, Luna is free to watch over her kitten, and someone is out doing the leg work and investigation.Eventually met up with the group again, go to launch, meet Rin (should be an interesting meet). Be paranoid since everyone is worried that shit will go down with the scouts gathered, and someone could still be after Keiko.Assuming we survive, the schedule becomes less hectic.Gather information & investigation, Locate Node, Miki & Jade time.Make time to sit down with Kairi and start filling her in properly.Sunday we have punks to thrash and possible @ivandragowasrightAt some point, unless Luna has a psychic drug analyzer, we're probably going to need to touch base with Hotaru about getting those containers analyzed. Maybe we can do that as Eclipse and not have to deal with our issues with her.
>>31278809Pretty much this. Also prevent the End of Time. That's pretty important.
>>31279344Yeah, we'll have to see how much info gets filtered back to us.I imagine Usagi is going to be called out of the house, judging from the interlude's ending.
>>31278809Resources accessible through Dr. Hotaru Tomoe:1: access to grounds and school facilities of the rebuilt Mugen Gakusei (Infinity Academy) after & during school hours.2. Access to the resources of the Tomoe Institute. One of the premiere publicly accredited paranormal analytics firms in the world outside of the UN Paranormal Think Tank, The Shandor Historical Society, Arkham University Paranormal Studies Department, & the PRC's Four Elements Mountain. It was Mikage's earlier intention to join the institute after finishing her proposed course of Independent Study. Being a magical girl had fallen outside of her comfort zone; the research and codification of magic and the supernatural in the modern era seemed comforting to her when she made this plan. Whether you guys remain on it, however, is up to you. Hotaru has little direct function at the Institute beyond being the Chair of the organization, day to day operations are managed by her father, Professor Tomoe.3. Inaba Clinic: the pediatrician's practice and clinic whose property remains owned by, and the practice itself remains co-owned by, it's initial founder Usagi Chiba. The head doctor and other co-owner is Hotaru Tomoe. Usagi Chiba was the childhood Pediatrician for all of the scouts' children until she stepped back to be a full time mom three years ago. Venus left her care six years ago because of Minato's divorce, and then the two moved to California.
>>31279719She seemed like the right person to go through for access to getting that stuff analyze, that further confirms it.
>>31279719So we need to make a stop by Tomoe-sensei's place at some point.
>>31279719Also, potential thread today Artemis?
>>31280246Maybe?If I start one it will be far earlier than Midnight EST. If 9pm rolls around and I haven't started one, assume 75% chance of no Sailors this day.
>>31280507I will be sad but understanding.
>>31278545> nameYeah we should find out some time.I wonder if it will go the chibi route, go for the alternate for Luna's name like Diana for Artemis, or completely different.
