>>31342770
Oh...joy. She’s back. Wait, did you just cut her off? Yes. Yes you did.

INSOLENCE! I offer you salvation and this is the thanks I get. Know this, child, if you want to protect yourself, you can’t rely on others to save you. I can show you how to-

Bored now. She’s weak, the weakest you’ve ever felt her. You don’t care what she has to say.

Still...she has a point. You can USE Gai. Just not in the way the voice seems to think. You can repay his kindness and earlier help, while making up for the years of social stigma placed upon Kairi Osaka and Mikage Chiba, AND perhaps making your mysterious Prince jealous at the same time.

Oh yes, there is something about Gai.

Interlude End

>>31342776
QUEST START

You are Mikage Chiba, second year High School Student age 15, and formerly the Champion of Love and Justice known as Sailor Moon. At the moment you are having an extended argument turned conversation with your older sister, who is actually you from an alternate future. This has caused the two of you some issues, chief among them is that the two of you used to accidently share dreams. Presently you are sharing a dream with her intentionally, sitting in a park on the lip of a fountain in what you assume to be Crystal Tokyo.

For whatever reason, she has manifested in this dream as a small child. Normally you feel a rising bile or hatred in regard to her, but you’ve gotten some things off your chest and she has gotten some things off of hers. There are many more issues you have in regard to her and the dream boyfriend she has, the revelation of which so many years ago are the genesis of many of your personal issues, but getting that out in the open…

Its freeing. She isn’t *HER* right now, Usagi “ChibiUsa” Chiba is your sister again.

“You just wanted to see me flustered?” your older sister in a younger form laments before she gets an evil twinkle in her eye, “So you’re still focused on my love life after all these years or has someone caught YOUR eye or are you the object of someone else’s affections?”

And just like you, this bitch likes to tease her little sister. Sigh, if only she knew. Wait, no. You don’t want her to know your current relationship issues. You’ve lost count of the sides and connecting lines centered around your double identity.

>>31342795

There is a guy you’re attracted to, he’s an Alien. You aren’t certain if it’s because of your newly acquired ability to sense strong emotions and the way he wears his tasty tasty tasty tasty over feeling heart on his sleeve or just how exotic and damn pretty he looks. You’ve only just met him, and you really aren’t ready to think about love just yet; but there are complications.

Your best friend, Kairi, has expressed interest in trying to get this boy’s attention if you weren’t going to try. She also informed you that your little sister may have eyes for him as well. In all of this you have no idea if Gai is even into human girls, being some kind of pretty bodybuilder space elf.

Meanwhile, you’re worried that your alter ego activities as the mysterious rose throwing gentleman named Eclipsed has attracted some attention. The new Sailor Mercury, Aiha Mizuno, is probably infatuated with him after her daring rescue and awakening. Your classmate, Keiko Sugimoto, has declared him the Prince she’s been waiting for after he saved her from being murdered and healed what would probably be a debilitating injury...and there are some problems with that.

Keiko happens to be the reincarnation of Queen Beryl. Sure you cleansed the dream born shadow taint from the girl, but in her core there is still a darkness that waits and watches. Isn’t that a kick, the woman who burned your father’s Kingdom in the distant past because she loved him when he loved another is now unknowingly pining after his daughter.

>>31342813

And that is to say nothing of how unsure you are about whether you swing that way or not. Certainly you know of and accept that there can be romantic love between two women, and you especially know and accept that there can be romantic love between two men, but you aren’t sure where you fall in the spectrum of things. You know what you like aesthetically and what you appreciate physically, but you haven’t opened your heart up to the idea of romance in a really long time. Not since your heart was shattered by…

It isn’t their fault, is it. You keep trying to hold this grudge but like everything else you’ve pent up in the past two days it just keeps slipping away. You haven’t forgiven either of them yet, by far, but you aren’t going to be an unreasonable bitch about it either.

>~It’s complicated~
>~There’s a guy, but I don’t know if he’s interested~
>~There’s a guy who I might like...and two girls who are into me~
>Stare at her angrily.
>~There’s nothing going on~
>~Nope, still too broken up after the pure innocent love of my childhood shattered to dust~
>~So, shouldn’t we get to Elysion and see what your little pony has to say about these dream attacks?~
>Knock her into the fountain
>Write In

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>>31342829
>>Knock her into the fountain
>>~It’s complicated~
Counter teasing with playful dunking , but fish her out quickly without concern about getting wet ourselves.
"It's complicated."

>>31342829
>~It’s complicated~
>~There’s a guy who I might like...and two girls who are into me~
>~But best friend and sister are also into said guy and best friend needs it more than I do.~
>~Besides, it's not like I'll have time for that kinda thing, doing the legwork for the Sailor Scouts and all that.~

>>31342829
~it's complicated.
~Shouldn't we get to Elysion and see what your little pony has to say about these dream attacks?~

>>31343217
I think this works rather well actually. Talking about it will go a long way to mending burned bridges.

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>>31343270
>>31343202

>>31343324
Suplex her into the fountain

>>31343354
That's little more violent than I had in mind. She's kid-sized right now and more a retort to her overly accurate teasing.

Also: Press Conference Q&A in the background of today's thread.
Since no Clear Consensus was reached in voting, I'm cherry picking from the names that were given.

Our Participants are: PIT Commander Maru, Venus Aino, Ami Mizuno, and Doctor Hotaru Tomoe.

I'd like to thank all of you for taking time out of your busy schedules to be here with us today.

Venus: I always have time for my fans...though I'm not sure how I got here? Hey, AUNTIE AMI & AUNTIE HOTARU! What are you doing here? *GASP* Is Auntie Ami my new academic tutor for the tour! Wait, who're you?

Commander Maru: I am Commander Maru of the Paranormal Incident Task force, and I am incredibly confused. *taps mic*

Rolled 15 - 1

>>31343354
>>31343324
>>31343202

>>31343217

>>31343270

Writing. Give me 1d20+6 versus the above DC

>>31343354
Next time you run into Momoko, I'm going to start a campaign. I don't know what I'll convince people to vote for just yet, but you won't like it.

>>31342829
>~It’s complicated~
Koyomi is our generation's master of pimp-fu. It's best for everyone if we try to ignore this problem as best we can.

Rolled 2

>>31343550

Rolled 1 + 6

>>31343550

Rolled 13 + 6

>>31343550

>>31343599

Messed this one up, sorry.

>>31343631
Oof.
We're getting dunked instead.
Tsukino luck!

Rolled 16

>>31343569
>Next time you run into Momoko, I'm going to start a campaign. I don't know what I'll convince people to vote for just yet, but you won't like it.
I look forward to it.

Rolled 20 + 6

>>31343550
Come on dice, I don't want to get dunked instead, gimme a 20!

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>>31343676
I can't belive that worked.
I'll never speak ill of you again tg dice!

>>31343703
Dice have no memory. They possess neither loyalty nor mercy. /tg/ dice are known to be especially malevolent, and you court them at your own peril.

>>31343676
>>31343646
>>31343631
19 vs 14. 1 degree of success. Do you wish to use it to initiate a follow up maneuver, either physical or social, or do you want to do something else with it, or let it ride?

>>31343780
Use it to ensure it is recognized as more a friendly sibling/friend tactic, rather than an initiation of hostilities.

>>31343676
Sadly, I think getting dunked instead was going to be funnier.

>>31343780
Let it ride. Like a boss.

>>31343831
Man, Rei was a master of the 'friendly' violence.

>>31343509

Ami: I'm Dr. Ami Mizuno & I too am extremely confused.

Hotaru: I'm Hotaru Tomoe, Medical Doctor, and I was in the middle of a patient evaluation.

The floor is open for questions.

>>31344189
Dr. Tomoe, what are your thoughts on Mikage's retirement from being Sailor Moon and the circumstances surrounding it? How about on the drastic change in her personality since then?

>>31344189
Mysterious Audience: Have no concerns, the quest master thought it might be fun if we could ask some of the cast questions and chat with you a bit in a very meta way.

How's the weather in Tokyo?

>>31344189
Does anyone else find it odd that Venus is on a panel with two doctors?

>>31344189
Venus-chan, this is a very serious question: Choclate or Strawberry ice cream?

>>31344553
>not Neapolitan
INFIDEL! ICE CREAM INFIDEL!

>>31344245
>>31344288
>>31344402
>>31344553


Commander Maru: The weather in Tokyo is fair and sunny today. Under such fair conditions I would have these circumstances investigated by my office and all of YOU questioned instead as you've just provided me with some curious information I would like to confirm.

Ami Mizuno: I'm not a medical doctor. I hold multiple PHDs. Though why would it be strange for Venus to be on a panel with doctors?

Hotaru Tomoe: ...I feel responsible. I don't know why she quit, but I do know that I pushed her too hard without trying to be there for her emotionally. I was afraid of coddling her, and instead I forgot what the true strength of Sailor Moon was. She was a driven and passionate girl, and I'm afraid I haven't seen enough of her to know what turns she took that aren't heresay.

Venus: wait...you mean Pinky Bunny Chan was Sailo- CHOCOLATE! Chocolate is the best because it makes you feel better when you're sad. Chocolate Icecream is the chilly medicine for the soul, and I have it on good authority that Chocolate is also love, therefore it is the strongest force in the WHOOOOOOOOOOLE world!

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>>31344598
THE CHOICE BETWEEN STRAWBERRY AND CHOCOLATE SAYS A LOT ABOUT A PERSON YOU PRIMITIVE HEATHEN! ALMOST AS MUCH AS WHAT KIND OF DRUNK THEY ARE.

>>31344189
Ami, you haven't had much screen time yet, so we're kinda curious how you feel about your life now. Work, husband, daughter, and how do you feel about the Sailor lifestyle reappearing to your life and your daughter's, dispite efforts to keep her ignorant of it?
Have you two talked about it at all since then? Haven't seen an indication of it, but maybe something off camera?

>>31344646
What if I like chocolate-strawberry?
Though on it's own, I'd grab chocolate first.

>>31344189
Hi wow. First of all thank you SO MUCH for being plucked out of your lives for this. Seriously thanks.
Commander Maru, if its not too classified, what exactly is the JSDFs plan in the event of large scale supernatural hostilities? I believe its a given that the brave men and women of your unit and service will do thier best, but some of the things they might face are literally the stuff of nightmares.

>>31344636
Commander Maru, it is good to have your wonderful voice with us today, how do you feel the Paranormal Investigation Team has been fairing in its duties?
Do you feel there have been points at which the researchers have pushed too far, too quickly? Or not hard enough instead?

Also, you seem to share reservations about a certain Billionare, while we have little to go off of but our instincts, do you have any specific cause for your distrust of his motives for trying to get access to your research?

>>31344636
>>31344646
Dr. Tomoe, if it isn't too forward. what kind of drunk are you?

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>>31344636
Doctor Tomoe: Well, apart from becoming a apathetic, emotionally distant, anxiety attack ridden wreck, she also has developed some pretty severe anger and identity issues. She's getting better though. That last one may be more Small Lady's fault then yours... any way, are you going to be the Drill Sargent, so to speak, for the new scouts or is it possible that Mikage or even one of the other first generation scouts will get tapped for that?

Doctor Mizuno: Have you done any research into magic potentially violating the laws of thermodynamics and the consequences/applications of that?

Venus-chan: That's the best answer. You win a cookie.

Commander Maru: Why, why, why on god's green earth are you fucking around with Umino's research. Why. Why would you do this thing? No good can come of this, I'm telling you right now. Only tears and pic related.

>>31343780

The sunlight catches in the pool behind you from the corner of your eye as you get the perfect rebuttal for Usa’s jab. It’s petty, immature, and playful. Just the sort of thing pleasant dreams are made up of.

The sly twinkle is knocked from her eyes and replaced with confusion and shock as you turn and grasp her shoulders firmly, following through in a smooth motion, you pitch her and into the shallow fountain and roll in with her. She shrieks at first but then sees the playful smile on her face and something clicks in her mind as her expression softens just before the splash consumes her. You laugh as you follow suit and land on your knees in the water. She raises her head and whips her hair to and fro before wiping her eyes.

You’re laughing. Its funny, and sure you’re a little wet, but she’s drenched. You get a mouthful of the clear water and find the front of your dress soaked through. A cascade of directed splashes covers your, and you return fire in kind. The two of you lose yourself to this for a time, a beautiful dream that you knowingly share along with your laughter.

As you remove yourselves from the fountains, and begin wringing the hem of your clothes and the lengths of your hair of excess water.

~It’s complicated,~ you groan with exasperated, ~And I’ll leave it at that until it makes more sense or if I stop digging myself a grave,~

“Oh, I know complicated,” she sighs before becoming pensive and looking up at you sadly, “I missed us,”

Why did young you/her have to be so damn cute. It echoes as uncomfortable for a moment before you remember this isn’t just some daydream. You’ve got a mission to attend to.

~So, shouldn't we get to Elysion and see what your little pony has to say about these dream attacks?~

“Yeah, guess we got distracted,” she smiles again as she takes your hand, “I’ll lead the way,”

>>31344823
Everything disintegrates around you in a silent shift, multi colored sand and particles sweep down and away in a wondrous spiral as you and Usa float overhead. She pulls you with her as she flies out into the great nothing, a mirror appearing before your vector. You notice that your clothes are dry after passing through it’s rippling surface.

Beyond the frame is an endless sea of mirrors and soft bubbles in calming blue sparkly space. Usa is herself again, your mirror image save for her more sun nourished skin tone and her longer and lighter pink hair. It whips ahead of you as the two of you soar through a wondrous space between dreamers the world over as they slumber.

“It’s beautiful, isn’t it,” she calls over the windless din of your flgiht.

You can only nod, dumbly. It is beautiful. As you take the scene in, you spy amid the endless sea a scant number of black smoke wisps trailing and sometimes darting into mirrors.

“What are those?” she sees them too.

~They’re what passed through me and drew out my darkness. If we can help it, they’re to be avoided~

“...they’re coming from Elysion,” she says worriedly.

You say nothing, but gird yourself for what’s to come. If they’re coming from Elysion, then that means something drastic is on the way.

As you fly, your shadow bristles and pulls your eyes over to witness a swirling mass of these shades surrounding a lone mirror. It’s cracked, and the frame pulses with fading golden light.

I hear such wonderful screams

>Ignore it, we have to deal with the root of the problem in Elysion.
>Someone is in trouble, and that is the only mirror you’ve seen shedding any auras, especially golden. The two of you have to help.
>Tell Usa, see what she thinks.
>Conjure the Shintennou to investigate while you pass. Do you warn Usa about them?
>Write in

>>31344807
>Doctor Mizuno: Have you done any research into magic potentially violating the laws of thermodynamics and the consequences/applications of that?
Oh I know this one, her paper on the subject is excellent. And, spoiler alert, much more on the mark than Umino's on those topics.
Commander Maru, I hope you have a copy of it.

>>31344842
>Tell Usa, see what she thinks.
>Conjure the Shintennou to investigate while you pass. Do you warn Usa about them?
No.

>>31344842
>>Someone is in trouble, and that is the only mirror you’ve seen shedding any auras, especially golden. The two of you have to help.

>>31344636
Venus, if you could make the other panelists wear anything you want, how would you dress them up?

>>31344842
Hold on Usa, that one's in serious trouble, and there's something different about it. We need to help.

>>31344842
>Someone is in trouble, and that is the only mirror you’ve seen shedding any auras, especially golden. The two of you have to help.
There's no need to ask her opinion. She'd do the same in our place.

>>31344807
Tomoe: (looks guilty) I...well. I'm going to try and teach them, and maybe if Mikage would be willing, she could help me avoid the mistakes I made with her. And, I'm glad to hear she's getting better.

Ami: Extensively, I've published papers on the matter and have conducted most of my research through the Tomoe Institute.

Maru: Fucking around? I am sorry sir, but we provided the base components his work was centered around. The things he did with it after his demise were monstrous, and an overwhelming majority of it useless because of our moral charter, but the initial temporary enhancement project will bear significant fruit.

Venus: YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY *nom*

>>31344789
Tomoe: The kind that would rather not answer that.

>>31344656
Ami: We've yet to speak about it. I'm happy with my life right now. I'm of course worried about my daughter...but as with her education I have the utmost faith in her to do this without me holding her hand or hovering over her. Unlike my mother I have set out intent upon her having more freedoms than I had growing up, no weighty expectations.

>>31344772
>>31344724
Maru: The JSDF Plan is to incorporate command unit officers from PIT into their units and distribute Magnesium Phosphorous rounds before engaging in Urban Guerilla Tactics against an invading force while probing attacks are made on any vessels or displaced bases of operation. We have back up plans should the attacking force be knowingly made up of transformed civilians. This plan involves Insulated Fast hardening foam spray trucks & other vehicles. Particularly a special vehicle obtained through Suidobashi Heavy Industries.

My team is fairing well in it's duties. Our own research has progressed apace, though behind our burgeoning needs given the latest series of attacks. My cause regarding Doctor Chou? He's too perfect. His record is too clean and too extensively exact. That is all.

>>31344842
>Someone is in trouble, and that is the only mirror you’ve seen shedding any auras, especially golden. The two of you have to help.

>>31345001
Maru, what changes have happened as a direct result of the kidnappings, school attack, and the original Senshi meeting with PIT?

Ami, is there anyone beyond close family and loved ones that know you as Mercury? or have suspected that your daughter might be psionically gifted?
She was one of the specific targets of the attempt at her school.

>>31345001
Doctor Tomoe: I believe she's already offered her experience to the younger Jupiter. She might have her hands a bit full being the legwork person for the Senshi.

Ami: What are your thoughts about using magic to colonize some of the other planets in the solar system, and how difficult would that be?

Commander Maru: I...I have no words. You know what? Go. Do it. If nothing goes wrong, well then sir, I owe you an apology. But if something does go wrong, I reserve my right to say "I told you so."

Venus: I've heard you wrote and composed most of the music on your new album yourself, what can you tell us about it?

Maru, out of all our panelists, you're the only one subject to the E6 limitation. Does that intimidate you?

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>>31345245
He might be, he might not be.
I mean, he's voiced by George Takei.

>>31345001
This question is for Mizuno sensei.
Do you believe that induced or artificial stimulation of a starseed into a more active than baseline state will be possible in our lifetime? Preferably -without- transforming one into a youma. Though given the transformative properties of magic I assume ones emotional state would be very important in such a process...

Also... what are you specifically working on at the moment?

>>31345155
Ami: That it is possible once a wider understanding of magic is grasped and executed on an international scale. It is imperative that mankind extend from beyond the earth when we are ready. It would be far less difficult than doing it with our presently available technology only, I assure you.

Venus: Its super awesome, upbeat, and fun! And half the proceeds of record and digital sales are going toward helping Cancer research! The Album is dedicated to a friend of mine from back in the states, she- HEEEEEEEY! I'm gonna talk about all this during the launch. You'll have to be there or see the replay!

>>31345245
Maru: I have no idea what you are talking about? You are a strange person, even considering the situation.

>>31345146
Maru: As a result of the sudden rash of school age kidnappings and the disappearance of numerous known psychics, PIT protocol dictates we investigate the matter. With the foiled attempt in Juuban yesterday, we have a few lovely young men to interrogate on the matter. The results of those interrogations and some confirmations with the Sailor Senshi will color our actions going forward.

>>31345146
>>31345449
Ami: No one else really knows about my status outside of our immediate circles. We tend to be quiet and private about that. My husband didn't see this incident coming, and is presently taking measures against such veils in the future.

I haven no comment on the star seed query at this time. Presently, I am calculating multiple mass teleport vectors at PIT headquarters.

>>31345533
>Presently, I am calculating multiple mass teleport vectors at PIT headquarters.
Could you elaborate on that?

>>31345533
Ami: Do you think it is possible to at least lay down the basics of magic for the standard human to be able to use without the aid of whatever the Senshi use to do theirs?

Doctor Tomoe: Are there any physiological differences or affects on the Senshi compared to base-line humanity?

Commander Maru: Have any steps been taken to prevent what happened with Dr. Umino from happening again? And has there been any thought given to bringing in the current Senshi into the loop regarding PIT investigations?

Venus: So what was your favorite part of living in America?

>>31345533
Hotaru, is there a specific reason the Outer Senshi didn't join in on the PIT meeting? Or the the Inner Senshi simply keep the matter 'in house' and not trouble the others?

>>31345533
Venus, I hear you'be been trained in martial arts. If, for example, Commander Maru was possessed by a monster and was about to destroy ALL THE CHOCOLATE, how would you stop him?

>>31345533
Commander Maru, why was Dr. Umino given resources to construct a secret laboratory for PIT research without any oversight, or even it's location being known to you?

Venus-chan, how would you feel about going on wild and possibly dangerous adventures with Blondie-bunny-chan and the rest of her friends?

>>31345533
Just a couple more questions please Mizuno sensei, if you don't mind?
First what is your opinion on geomantic nodes and thier interaction with supernatural abilities?

And second, who was your first kiss with?

Moving on.

Hello Hotaru, how are you today?
Your life has been anything but normal. Whats it like having a best friend from the future?

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>>31345533
Commander Maru, allow me to lower the Cone of Silence for this question, as I imagine the details are sensitive.
--
Now then, General Kobayashi, what can you tell us about the Miracle Child?
I presume he is the child of Doctor Umino and Captain Osaka that was believed to be miscarried.
Was he conceived before or after the accident that claimed Umino's life? If around that time, it seems his development is accelerated. Has his emotional development been coming along at an acceptable rate, or are there concerns there?
How has Captain Osaka been handling her duties in regards to the Miracle Child?
Also, please tell me you haven't given Doctor Chou full access to the child or the materials regarding him. I do not trust that man.

Sleight Delay, Q&A will resume later. Having trouble IRL. Next update will be coming soon.

>>31346290

~Usa! They’re converging on that glowing Mirror!~ you call out and pull against her momentum.

Your sister casts her eyes toward your sudden twisting and they shoot wide before narrowing in concentration.

“We need to get into that dream!” she clutches the ruby heart brooch upon her dress and it shines as you bank hard toward.

She’s angry. She’s angry and accelerating. Something about this sight has flipped a switch in her head, and the seriousness have given way to a rage you are all too familiar with. It reminds you of mom, when someone she cares for is in danger. Flashes in your memory rise of when she braved the crisis long ago, when the sky went black.

The wisps break away from the mirror as the two of your pass through it’s surface. They are frightened by her light. You find yourselves in a distorted and melting city.

“HELIOS!” she cries out in worry.

~Helios is here?~

“When he hides in a dream, the mirror turns golden” she is frantic as she dives upon the city with you in tow.

As you touch down on the street below, her gown gives way to a simple outfit of long skirt, sweatervest, blouse, and tie all in white and pink. A scream sounds in the distance, followed by a roar. Side by side the two of you charge forward and through the twisted cityscape in time to see a young woman thrown hard against the side of a tree in the park. She’s otherwise plain looking with black hair, jeans, & a t shirt; accessorized with red and white boxing gloves and a rose in her hair.

Turning to see the source of yet another roar, you see a large and angry looking bear crest a nearby hill, ridden by the girl’s dark and edgily dressed reflection. Belts, leather, zippers, and no sense of Exquisitely absent and savory modesty.

“Divide & Conquer. You want the Bear or the Girl?” your sister asks as she lays a hand upon the brooch.

>I’ll take the bear
>I’ll take the girl
>lets rush them both
>write in

>>31346806
Knuckle crack.
We got the bear.

>>31346806

>I’ll take the girl

If that's her Shadow, we can probably feed on it and stave off that hunger a bit more.

>>31346806
>I’ll take the bear
Sometimes there just isn't a good reason NOT to wrestle a bear.

>>31346893
I like this idea. In part in case we recognize anything when we meet [Redacted] later.

>>31346949
We haven't been particularly hungry. Besides, I want to save that for the main course.

>>31346806
"Quick question, do you think Helios can see us right now?"
If she doesn't think he is, bust out Eclipse. "Hope you can keep a secret then, sis."
If she isn't sure, keep Eclipse under wraps.

Either way. We fight together. Suggest we focus down the bear.

>>31346806
>>I’ll take the bear
Bear Hugs are almost never the wrong answer.

>>31345670
Ami: (blushes) I'm actual writing a piece about that now, "Rediscovering Wizardry".

Doctor Tomoe: The only change that I've documented is an increased resistance to lethal damage. And that is more a function of an active Personal Starseed than being a Senshi.

Maru: we have again revised our protocols regarding our research. We initially set up the independent black lab system after a satellite location was breached. The black lab were an attempt to dissuade espionage that backfired and cost a good man his life and the lives of others. Presently we are working out terms with the original Senshi to liaise with the new generation once all five members are active.

Venus: oh my gosh the best part was definitely...actually, hmmmm...I can't talk about....Aww, this is hard. There was too much awesome stuff. Gotta say, I liked TV better there, but I haven't had a lot of downtime to watch TV since getting back here. Hehe.

You crack your knuckles as a manic glee fills you. Fighting yourself had been quite cathartic, and given how much you are quite comfortable admitting you like some violence, the idea of fighting a Bear sounds great.

ugh, but he's all primal anger and wild fury. Not delicious human emotions! Also I don't want fur in our teeth

<Get over it. I'm gonna wrestle the bear,>

~I'll take the fluffy one. Hey sis; in case your beau is watching, can I trust you to keep a secret?~

"You mean besides the vampire fangs?" She smirks, "I trust him with my life. You can do the same,"

The dark cloak wraps you with a thought, father cloak made into your own Regalia of Eclipse as you will yourself to be unnoticed and unremembered by any whom you so choose.

"Tasteful," she throws her hand forward, "but I've grown partial to something more formal. ROYAL POWER, MAKE-UP!"

She is bathed in silver light, crystal hearts, blinding sparkly patterns that turn the bear and girl from their course. The bear rears back, knocking the fanged woman to the ground. Before she can get back up, your sister rockets from the blinding light clad in a pink and white ball gown with massive angelic wings stretching from her back. Crowned Scepter forward, she crashes into the woman, whom is protected by a golden corona of light.

"WHITE LADY OF THE THRONE, ETERNAL SAILOR CRYSTAL MOON!"

Though to point of her attack is blocked, your sister and the girl clad in darkness barrel off and crash through several distant melted buildings. The last of which slowly collapses. Lancing silver light, darkness, and golden arcs show in the distance.

~Show off~ some things never change. How the hell does she fight in a ball gown? Ah well, the shadows of the Shintennou surge around you at the ready.

Behind you, the girl steadies herself and rises against the tree, she too possessed the golden aura of her shadow. She spits blood and looks at you in fear.

>>31347849

"Not 'nother one? No, can barely face the first two," she groans in exasperation.

Before you, the Shadow Bear falls back forward onto all fours before roaring again.

~I'm a friend, fair lady. Come to save and protect against the vile things in the world. If you do not think you require aid, please indulge me, I have always wanted to fight a bear.~

It roars.

INITIATIVE

>Eclipse
>Shadow Bear
>????

Your move. Enemy is a large sized bear of darkness and shadows approximately 80 feet away from you. Do you direct the Shintennou? Cast a spell? Use expertise? Or enter a rage? Or something else.

Hotaru: The reason the Outer Senshi weren't at the meeting is because Neptune, Uranus, & Pluto could not be reached, as is often the case. I was otherwise engaged so I declined.

Venus: Fufufufu. If he were a monster out to steal chocolate I would put on a mask and show him how cool I am and how wrong it is to destroy chocolate with a KIYAAAAAAH!

(Venus throws a playful faux punch at Commander Maru who effortlessly catches it)

Venus: Whoa, you're cool Ji-chan! Anyway, it would be super cool to go on adventures with Blondey Bunny Chan and her friends. Blues chan is awesome and she told me so much about Kanari & Rin. I haven't seen either of them since I was little.

>>31347881
Direct 3 of them to keep watch around the girl, warn if anything else happens. One on the bear with us, I'd say Jadeite since he ran a gym once.
Lead in with rage (all in Agility) and fight bear.

>>31347881
Brace for charge.
~HEY BEAR! BRING IT IF YOUR NOT TO FAT, LAZY, OR DUMB!~
Rage. Agility. Taunt.

Ami: My opinion on them is that they are very possible, and potentially capable of being used over long distances with focusing arrays and receptors as evidenced by the power of the Sailor Sen- why am I even pretending? You've already proven that you know. Geomatics Power links exist between the Senshi and their respective planets. These links are maintained by great distance through the filter of the planetary palace ruins...at least they did at first. Each of us has enough of our own planetary power that our Star Seeds are empowered Autonomously.
A node connection can expand one's magical acumen and grant access to a larger core of magical resources.

Hotaru: Yes, my life has been interesting. I suppose having a best friend from the future isn't so much different from having a best friend from the present.

Commander Maru leans over to speak with a stage hand on the side of the panel table before retuning to his Mic.

Maru: By request of Naru Osaka, all matters regarding that topic are taboo without her express involvement and permission.

Agility Rage seems to be taking it. Though what do you guys want to do with it? Brace or Charge?

Or other?

>>31348520
Me, I'd say charge.

>>31348520
I would say brace, but will go with charge if we have a tie situation.

>>31348369
>These links are maintained by great distance through the filter of the planetary palace ruins...at least they did at first. Each of us has enough of our own planetary power that our Star Seeds are empowered Autonomously.
Interesting.
What might it take to set up a longer range connection to a planetary node?

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>>31348652
We had more folks in here before, maybe pictures will lure them in. Or they're headed home from work, about the right time for ir in a couple time zones.

>>31348466
Commander Maru and Doctor Tomoe, are either of you married? Because if you're both single we might have to start shipping over here.

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>>31348915
>implying they don't have other interests.
Oh My~

I kid, I kid..

>>31347881
Hmmm. Cast true strike, use Surprise strike?

>>31349128
This seems actually like a better idea.

>>31348466
Damn, I thought about dropping her name in the suggestion box, but I'd hoped her commander could cover everything.
Blast, my shadowruns will not be denied! Except when they are! Bah.

Ah well, how's the human enhancement coming along? Since you mentioned it showing promise.

Ami, any thoughts on the nature of the dreamscape? Or on the physical transfer of people and objects from there?

>>31348520
Charge!

>>31349128
True Strike we'd have to wait until next round to attack with it.

Againt using Surprise strike, I don't think the bear is going to be hard to hit, rather save our surges for his boss.

>>31349128
Wait, never mind. I'm dumb. Ignore me. We're 80ft away, Surprise Strike requires 30ft maximum. I'd say actually hold an action to attack him should he try to attack her or us.

>>31349197
Well, with True-Strike using Surprise strike we'd have a plus twenty on the surprise strike. But you're right about saving the surges for the boss, if there is one. There totally is one.

>>31348520
>>31349128
>>31349197
>>31349179
>>31348652
>>31348611
Personally, I'd rather the prestige of fighting a bear without magic, but if we did want to do that i would say:
Cast true strike, go into rage, taunt bear at us, and brace.
Suplex next round.

But I like just rage and charge.

Looking things over:

Charge it.

2 for rage 2 for True Strike. Rage is a free action, & precludes Spellcasting for the duration of this fight. You cannot true strike and charge this round.

Unarmed or Knife

>>31349400
>Unarmed. WE GONNA WRASTLE A BEAR!
No, we go in armed.

>>31349400
Hey Arty, how are you doing Metamagic feats? Do they still require high-level spell slots avaliable, or do they use more mana?

>>31349473
They will use more mp

>>31349400
We will fight it with our bear hands!

>>31349304
And there's one more for rage.

Rage Charge SHANK A BEAR

Give me best if 3, 1& 20 wild, 1d20+8 vs flat footed AC 14.

>>31349473
Given the system, I'd wager mana equivalent to the modified level.

>>31349400
>>Unarmed. WE GONNA WRASTLE A BEAR!
Technically the same base damage, IIRC. though our knife is a bit better balance than average.
If that would even count, since our real knife isn't here.

Mentlegen. Our path is now clear. Our 5th level feat needs to be Quicken Spell or the Mythic equivalent there of.

>>31349551
Are we sending out the Shitennou?
Only one vote regarding what we wanted to do with them, but no votes against that one either.

Rolled 19 + 8

>>31349551

Rolled 19 + 8

>>31349594
Except that feats would be 6th level.
5th is one of those lonely levels with just skill points to worry about.
I do agree that Quicken is an excellent option though.

>>31349551
Rollin'

>>31349622
I...do believe that is a critical threat.

>>31349617
I am assuming that, which means The Shadow bear has a general -2 debuff to his AC, target DC is now 12.

>>31349677
Now we must pray that the next is not a 1.

>>31349675
>>31349622
Double critical threat. Oh shit.

I need the third base roll before I ask for threat.

Rolled 12 + 8

>>31349712

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>>31349712
I'm afraid. I know what happened last time I was in this situation.

>>31349748
Excellent, now I ask for 1d20+8 to confirm threat.

Best of three of course

Rolled 14 + 8

>>31349748
Huzzah!

>>31349774
Alright..

Rolled 16 + 8

>>31349774
>1d20+8

Rolled 2 + 8

>>31349774

Rolled 12 + 8

>>31349400

>>31349800
I see the shadow of the void upon my soul.

Rolled 4 + 6

Threat made:

27 vs 12. 3 degrees of success. Critical. Rolling your 1d4+6 directly against enemy wounds.

How would you like to spend your successes?

1 to initiate an extra combat maneuver.
1 for 2 exchange on Vitality Damage
1 for 1 exchange on Wounds.

>>31349915
Hmm....Exchange 2 for vitality damage and 1 for wounds damage.

I'm going to guess that going for a suplex still isn't a valid option.

Rolled 2 + 8

>>31349915
All to wounds
13 is a pretty strong hit to wounds.

>>31350014
Normally I'd suggest that or a trip at this point, but a full direct hit to wounds of that magnitude seems pretty good.

>>31350014
It would count as a trip.

>>31350088
Oh, shit I forgot that this was a crit. Yeah, wounds it is.

>>31349915
>>31350014
I'd spend a success on a suplex if that were possible.

>>31350107
..
Ok, it is possible.
I guess 1 for trip, 2 for wounds.

Also, since it is going straight to wounds, if we spent fot the extra vitality, would that go to wounds instead?

>>31350147
Though I wouldn't be against 2 for wounds and then 1 to trip.

>>31350107
I think we're about ready Arty.

>>31350149
Grayarea, the choice the drive the weapon deep or deprive your foe if energy by forcing him to sudden tactic movement is a direct one.
In this case wounds are wounds and vital is vital.

So, wounds. That's 8 wounds & Trip or 9 wounds outright? Writing in a bit. Foodening time.

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>>31350523
8 wounds and "trip".

>>31350300
>>31350149
>>31350014

>>31350587
I agree with sabin whenever I can as a matter of principal.

Rolled 10 + 12

Then give me your trip. Best of 3 1d20+9

Do you want to expend Planet Power

Rolled 9 + 9

>>31350750
Why not.

Rolled 12 + 9

>>31350750

>>31350803
Come on guys we need at least a 13.

Rolled 11 + 9

>>31350750
Maybe if we fail.
Getting suplexed _by_ a bear seems less awesome, though still awesome if you lived.

>>31350803
Well, we're down to 5 with a boss to go.

>>31350812
So close. Do we have to worry about getting trip in turn?
If not, let it ride.
If so, Planet Power, sadly.

>>31350876
You can avoid being tripped by dropping your knife.

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>>31350936
Alright folks, decision time:
Drop the knife and save the planet power?
OR
Spend the planet power, and suplex a bear?

>>31351023
We aren't too bad off, besides the 5, we still have the 4 bonus Planet Power from the Shintennou.

Suplex the bear.
We had to cheat a little bit, but we can at least say we almost suplexed it unaided.

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>>31351023
My feelings have been clear.

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>>31351023
Also, I'm going to have to find out what these images go with. I just search for 'suplex bear'.
Adorable.

Rolled 5

Home, on lappy, typing up.

Here is your 1d6 Surge

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Hells Yeah.
Let's hear it for totally unnecessary, but totally had to be done, bear suplexing.

Rolled 5, 5, 6 = 16

>>31351289

And shadow bear's turn.

Claws from prone. +2 & +2
Bite -2

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>>31351411
Do you suppose that unlocks an Achievement on our Senshi-Net profile?

>>31351177
When you find out, please let us know.

>>31351572
What anime is that...?

Rolled 19 + 6

Golden Punch vs AC 8 of Prone Bear

Rolled 3 + 2

>>31351645
Base Melee

Rolled 1, 2 = 3

>>31351698
Golden (holy) damage

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>>31351645
Who is this mystery man?
And why does he have such sweet moves?

>>31351777
I'd wager the girl behind us with the Tuxedo Bear Gloves.

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>Eclipse Charges at Shadow Bear.
>She slides underneath it and slams her knife into it's side and drags it.
>Mikage deals 8 points of damage to Shadow Bear's Wounds. 11 Wounds remain
>Eclipse performs a Supplex the fucking bear.
>Bear flairs at Mikage from Prone. Fails on 3 counts.
>???? Punches Bear with Golden Punch
>5 points Vitality + double holy damage (6). 40 Vitality Remains on Shadow Bear
>3 points spent on wounds. 8 Remain.
>???? takes 5 Vitality.

The anger overtakes you and you snarl as you dart forward. You lean back beneath it's spittle drenched maw and slide on your knees beneath it's matte black bulk. Stabbing your blade up you drag it to the right and as you slide past your gouge his side. You're laughing as your other hand reaches around it's left flank and you rise and twist. It roars as you arc it back and slam it face first into the ground.

You are standing, it is down. Its writhes on it's back and gnashes at you and swipes at you uselessly. A second later you notice Jadeite at your side, he'd been exerting his power over the bear to weaken it. As you rise the girl is charging, her boxing glove and body wreathed in golden light, ripping small wounds across her body as she slams her fist into the roaring bear. She isn't trained, but she is backed by intense power.

Power that might be killing her.

She nods at you, ragged. You return it.

Round 2.

>Eclipse
>Shadow Bear
>????

>>31351901
We are not too proud to hit bear when it is down, particularly when we put bear there.
Pummel Bear.

>>31351901
Focus down the bear. Plan of dropping rage and healing girl afterward.

>>31351901
Reading this has made my night

>>31351901
We REALLY shouldn't have raged. We now have no access to Magic. Another attack.

>>31351901
Full attack on bear.

>>31351972
I concur with this gentleman. There's no indication that this thing is anything more than a meaty plot gate.

Best of 3. 1d20+6
1 and 20 wild.

Rolled 12 + 6

>>31352058
...I am torn between deep jealousy and admiration.

LEG DROP THE BEAR

Rolled 14 + 6

>>31352098

Rolled 8 + 6

>>31351901
Dice roll.
>>31352126
Whut? Why?

Rolled 9 + 7

>>31352098
Bear provokes attack of opportunity and makes 1 claw on Eclipse. If it hits, there will be opposed grapple checks

Rolled 13 + 11

>>31352202

GIve me an opposed Grapple Test

1d20+4

>>31352158
>Whut? Why?
On general principle.

This is a good fight. Obviously I gotta step up my game.

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>>31351642
>>31351629
Apparently it is from a flashback in 'Mayo Chiki!' involving Kureha Sakamachi and her eighth birthday present drom her brother.
Apparently mother and daughter are both into martial arts and wrestling. And at the opening of this show the brother has a fear of women brought on by 10 years of being used for practice.
Sadly, I think this means that is the extent of flashback wrestling, outside of submission holds on her brother.

Rolled 20 + 4

>>31352225
Foolish bear!

Rolled 12 + 4

>>31352225
Yipe.

Rolled 2, 4, 3, 3 = 12

Leg Drop damage

Rolled 4

>>31352358
derped that up

Rolled 5 + 8

>>31352376
Bear Claw

Rolled 19 + 4

>>31352404

Golden punch on grappled bear

Rolled 2 + 6

>>31352239
I know what you mean. I'm a little intimidated about starting my own quest by seeing how good Arty is at this. Not that there's anything wrong with how good this.

Rolled 3

>>31352426

>>31352426
>>31351645
I think golden punches are crying out for an enhanced crit range.

Rolled 2, 3 = 5

>>31352450

GOLDEN

>>31352452
No

>>31352476
Don't tell me, tell them. But let them know that I am happy with the 19s and to keep up the good work.

>>31352271
Oh. I wish I could remember the adorable flashbacks instead of the abominable harem shit.

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>>31348037
Venus-chan, have you considered, or would you consider, a collaboration with Babymetal? Either for just a song or two featuring each other, or perhaps for a larger effort like a video or concert?

>>31352521
Not familiar with it outside of an episode summary and wikipedia. Premise seemed.. odd.

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>>31352239
You seem to be about evenly matched at fighty stuff. Or possibly a little behind, since Mikage's never gotten herself hospitalized. If you want to get ahead, you might have to branch out.

>Eclipse Leg Drops the bear
>The bear Swipes hard against Eclipse for 13 Vitality Damage
>Bear Uses Improved grab to grapple Eclipse and drain her soul with it's fangs and fill her with sha-
>Fuck
>FUCK YOU
>YOU REBUFFED THE FUCKING GRAPPLE. If you so choose then you can use Drain Vitae at the end of the round or you can end the grapple.
>???? Punches Bear for 7 vitality + 10 holy. 33 Vitality Remain. 3 degrees spent on wounds. 5 remain.
>???? takes 7 vitality damage

Leaping, you raise your leg and fall upon the bear's middle. It coughs black mist as you tuck away before it can rise. It swings wide and almost takes your head off, but it's other paw catches your and pulls you into it's chest as you let out a haggard breath. You spin and duck down and around, pulling it's arm with you as you land on it's back and pull it's own arm tight against it's neck.

The girl swings again, weakly, but the power coursing through her guides her strike and sparks across the bear's body. It goes translucent for a split second. Within you catch a glimpse of a small humanoid shape sparking with rage. Heh, fuck you little angry girl, YOU'RE ANGRIER, and you're having fun.

>Eclipse
>Shadow Bear
>????

>>31352640
Healing magic helps with the hospitalization.

Which reminds me that we need to remember scar gel when Art shifts to the next week.

>>31352704
Also

Drain This shadow at the end of the round?

>Y
>n

>>31352634
Odd in what way? Beta as fuck loser magically attracts a bunch of girls who want to cure his issues and/or ride his bone. Girl-butler passing as a boy and her sadistic mistress, and the boy's ultra-violent little sister are just another flavor in the usual crappy cup ramen.

>>31352704
Drain vitae. Itadakimasu.

>>31352737
The shiny button says yes.

>>31352704
5 remain?
Isn't that the same amount we drain, thus ending the fight?
If so.. yes.
If not break off and finish pummeling the bear.

>>31352704
Pin. Bite. Drain.

>>31352749
Eh, guess I don't really buy that brand of ramen at all. Seems the whole line as an odd flavor selection.

Rolled 2

>>31352806

It drains 1d4 shadow.

So, Drain shadow and try to maintain the pin to keep drinking?

Rolled 11 + 12

>>31352836

Give me another round of grappling. 1d20+6 (circumstance bonus from your teeth being IN IT'S NECK)

>>31352836
Yeeessss.

>>31352836
What effect does draining shadow have on a shadow?
First time biting one outside the body.

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>>31352640
damn shark!

He's gonna get what's comin' to him though. I still haven't finished "ol' bitey".

>>31352870
and speaking of bitey. wow.

>>31352889

It accumulates wounds

>>31352714
I don't think you appreciate just how badly Masako's been fucked up during her career. Mikage took a grazing hit from a branding iron. Masako got a wall thrown into her and then got dragged unconscious through the wreckage for a quarter hour or so.

>>31352876
Guys, there's a point were wrestling a bear isn't a great idea.
And that point is when we're going Might vs Might.

Rolled 9 + 6

>>31352870
Mmmm, Bear

Need rolls. Actually, more than 2 more.

I need 5 more. Because the bear has an opposed grapple test on its turn.

Roll away, friends.

>>31352936
I was just commenting on someone else mentioning hospitalization, since even at it's worst you wouldn't see much of that here. So it isn't a fair comparison to bring up hospitals unless we're dealing with cancer. I have no idea who Masako is.

>>31352987

Unless you beat it and and end it here of course.

Rolled 7 + 6

>>31352987
Opposed bear turn grapple

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Rolled 15 + 6

Hm... did I forget to vote on the bear biting thing while I was talking about how much better Mikage is than Masako at fighting? I think I did. Not that it really matters. This crunchy stuff is a bit beyond me.

She's probably a better dancer too.

>>31352987
Sure, sure. 1d20 coming up.

>>31353007
Ah... I really should remember that not everyone here reads Evil PreCure Quest.

Rolled 19

>>31353007
yeah, it's different levels of dramedy. Definately apples/oranges.

This has been impressively brutal, though.

Rolled 8 + 6

>>31352922
>wounds
Those are great and all.

>>31352987
But we need a 17 or higher, we should be trying to get out of this pin entirely.

>>31353058
forgot your modifier. Sad too. Sorry.

Rolled 1 + 12

>>31353066
need two more for the counter grapple as Shadow Bear goes for the neck.

>>31353124
You mean the modifier you didn't mention when you called for rolls in >>31352987 ?

>>31353176
Hmmm, My fault for not linking the original request for the grapple roll. Therefore I will allow it to stand.

Rolled 11 + 6

>>31353045
wE can surge his roll and probably pin the bear, meaning he can only escape back to grappled.... right?
>>31353152
1D20+6=26? Hope so...

>>31353200
but I still need one more roll with the modifier for the complete set of 3.

Rolled 17 + 6

>>31353217

GOLDEN PUNCH

>>31353243
She gonna punch herself into oblivion.

Rolled 3 + 3

>>31353243

Rolled 14 + 6

>>31353243
Jeezus, girl is going to kill herself saving our ass. That is supposed to go the other way.

>>31353200
You are a scholar and a gentleman

Rolled 2, 5 = 7

>>31353255
GOLDEN

>>31353217
Heck if I know. I just rolled dice to help keep the story moving.

>>31353251
Maybe not? I mean, we don't know for sure whether she's paying those health levels in bashing or aggravated damage.

You end the round in control of the Grapple.

Shadow Drain?

>>31353314
Would it serve a purpose towards killing or incapacitating the bear? Because if it's just icky bear rabies, we don't need any.

Rolled 10 + 6

>>31353314
Shit, we gotta end this. I guess so if it isn't dropped yet.

>>31353299
Poor girl is doing well, but her spirit is obviously not attuned to the golden crystal... now the moon ban on its use makes more sense. It can kill the unsuited user...

>>31353361
Well, it deals wounds to shadows, heals us, and probably increases our corruption.

>>31353361
No no

Hold on

Let's not kill the bear, we still have purifying magic available for it.

>>31353361
It accumulates wounds

>>31353314
Yes. Lets finish this.

Rolled 3

DRINK DEEP

>>31353405
It isn't the bear. Our purifying magic just destroys it..
And we're at point blank.
Shit we should have dropped the rage and hit it with Restoration while it had us!!

Fuck.

>>31353437
Well, at least we're killing it. I hope it tastes as bad as it sounds, though. I want a good reason not to vamp on animals in the future.

>>31353453
Sailor moon logic states that killing the evil possessing entity or youma (usually) frees the original human host.
There are few exceptions. Like if the host is already dead.
Even in canon as mikage we know mom went around dusting youma left and right.

>>31353453
>>31353561
Whatever happens.

Be proud.

You. Suplexed. A. Bear.

>>31353437
Arty can we even cast spells if we drop the rage?

>Mikage drains 2 points. 3 wounds remain.
>Mikage Continues to grapple the bear.
>Mikage Looses Control of Grapple
>Bear is in control of grapple.
>Bear fails to maintain control of the grapple and Mikage is in control of the grapple
>Bear done fucked up.
>GOLDEN PUNCH for 20 total damage. 13 Vitality remains on bear.
>???? takes 4 Vitality damage and accumulates 2 wounds.
>End of round Shadow Drain?

Your teeth extend as your jaw opens. Plunging them through the matte and misting darkness, you hit a vein of beautiful and powerful energy. Anger. It is wondrous. It is like the fire that burns in your own belly. A kindred fury somewhere for away. Deep beneath the ursine form there is a connection, a human touch and familiarity in the soul of the beast.

Ew, ew ew. It isn't even a humanoid spectrum. Its matted and musty. At least Estra smells exotic. Oh this is so disgusting.

MORE

I would barf if I could.

You sink your fangs deeper and try to hold on, but the bear rips you off and pulls your around. Your fingers clench into the fur and twist. It's grip slips on you. With extended teeth you find purchase on it's chest and you are are but a single pull from drinking it dry.

The girl punches again, square into it's chest. Her power making the bear scream as wounds open up across her body.

You drink. So angry. So violent.

It falls to its knees as the mists dissipate. As the last of the viscous black slips past your lips you see the bear explode around it's raging core. Standing there in not but black sludge is a wiry muscled short figure. Bowl cut light hair contrasting their darker skin. It bellows in rage, eyes white and without pupils, before it is gone in a flash of light. Returning somewhere far off.

She coughs, her body covered in the glowing light. She screams.

“Help me!”

>End your rage or enjoy your anger.

>Examine the girl?
>What other actions do you want to take?
>Anything you'd like to say?
>Write in option

>>31353668

Yes. As you won't be in rage anymore you can again cast spells.

>>31353679
>End your rage


>Examine the girl?

>>31353641
Well, we (the players), know this isn't a full shadow, just an echo that didn't defeat it's host yet.
As for full shadows, we haven't learned what effect defeating them has since they aren't in their body, but it seems the host loses a lot of its will with the shadow separated from them.. mainly a lot of question marks there.

>>31353679
End rage.
"Thanks for the help, but please don't push yourself so hard.."
Cast Cure Light then Restoration, see how she's doing after that.

>>31353679
Let the Rage drop, heal the girl.
Then examine her further, ask how she's holding up.

>>31353679
End rage.
> examine the girl
> cast cure light wounds
> ask the shints whats happening to her

>>31353767
>>31353679
Maybe I was wrong about that.

>>31353893
Shadow Helios is looking for shards of the golden crystal, and his retainers are named after animals.
I think we just suplexed Bear in her wild shape or dream shape form. No idea who the girl riding the bear was. Should ask sis after we retrieve the crystal shard from punchy.

>>31354102
Girl riding bear was shadow of girl with boxing gloves.

>>31354102

Dude, hit up the archives for Artemis's April Fool's day thread. Tuxedo Bear.

>>31354102
I got the impression that the wannabe bear cavarlywoman was Punchy's shadow. It could be a coincidence, I suppose.

>>31346806
>the girl’s dark and edgily dressed reflection

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In a second your hands are on the girl. She's burning up from the inside. You invest your healing magic into her, and her wounds begin to mend, but she remains exhausted and burning with golden light.

~Are you alright? What is going on?~

“I think I'm dreaming,” she rags, “I'm Azusa. There was another bear. He gave me the gloves and the rose. That...thing came out of him like the other girl came out of me,”

Something is wrong here, she's bleeding power. Power beyond even your own Star Seed. It's too much for her body...dream body...whatever. Your eye is distracted by the sparkling and golden cascade of energy on the far side of the city. Sailor Crystal Moon and the shadow of this woman remain in earth shaking combat.

~Yes, you're dreaming. Allow me to help you, young miss,~ she nods, ~My ally and I came here seeking a being named Helios. We believe he too may have fallen prey to these shadows. Have you seen him?~

“He was a black horse with wings of flame. He...he was scary. Wanted to know why the bear had a dream mirror-ARGH IT BURNS!”

Her light continues to shine as you are beset by a vision. It is Helios, grappling and kicking at the Thief amid the vast infinite of the dreamscape. With effort he wrenches the Golden horn from his brow and breaks it in two before hurling it away into the dreamscape.

You are again in reality. You feel the pulsing power inside the girl.

Could it be?

Without even searching for it, you've found someone Helios hid a piece of the Golden Crystal in unintentionally...before.

~A black horse? He is a white Pegasi,~

“Then it was his...thing...one of those shadows” she cries, “Please, it hurts”

>What do you want to try to do?
>Write in

>>31354363
Try to remove the golden crystal.

>>31354159
Ah thanks I was otherwise engaged april first.

>>31354363
Call Shitennou, advise of the situation.
Cast Restoration, attempt to draw out the Crystal while doing so.
Earth calls to Earth, I hope.

>>31354493
I was wishing we could talk to Usa about this, but I suppose our generals will do.
Healing magic probably won't kill her, so I guess that's the thing to do.

>>31354493
This seems like a good idea.

>>31354531
Usa is busy fighting her Golden Crystal enhanced shadow.

>>31354633
Gold-enhanced shadow? Fuck, that explains why she hasn't dusted it yet.

I was quite aware that the fight was ongoing, however.

>>31354363
> call to the golden crystal. Try to remove it from her. Take it into ourselves if nothing else works, but as a last resort.

Wait.
> nephrite dealt with crystals, perhaos hehas some advice?

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~Four Heavenly Kings, I need you,~ you declare and they are at your side.

“Lord Eclipse,” nods Kunzite.

<Skillful, good job playing into the identity>

~Is it the Golden Crystal?~

Zoicite is kneeling beside the girl, inspecting the core of her chest intently.

“Yes my lord. At least it's a part of it. It is too much for her body and is killing this girl,”

~Can I just reach in and grab it?~

“Unlikely,” Nephrite comments from behind you, “Putting your own energies into the girl is a good start, though. If you mend her soul instead of her physical health you may be able to draw it from her,”

~Good enough~

Hand tighten on the girl's shoulders and you focus your energies. Explosions sound in the distance behind you. Drawing closer with each second. Restoration courses from your fingertips into Azusa. She writhes and twitches as the light coalesces upon her chest. Her body relaxes and she goes limp, relief across her face. There, in your hand, is the half sphere of the golden crystal.

There is a null feeling behind you and a scream. The remnants of her incomplete shadow return to her as you sister floats down beside you. Beneath you, the girl wakes, and her dream pops like a soap bubble. Again the two of you are in the infinite sea of dreams.

“The Golden Crystal?” she is in awe and worry, “...if that's here...”

Despondence. Realization. Fear. Sadness. Worry.

It is a symphony coming from her, and its all you can do not to relieve her of that pain.

she needs to be at her best to save her lover. Ask her. Ask her to let you take it away,

Your hold on the Crystal tightens. It steadies your own resolve.

>It will be alright, Sailor Crystal Moon.
>Don't be sad, Sister.
>Suck it up, we've got a job to do.
>Please hold together, sister, we still have a job to do.
>I can help you focus if you let me (om nom)
>Just bite her
>Write in

>>31355107
>>Please hold together, sister, we still have a job to do.
>>I can help you focus if you let me (om nom)
Whynotboth.jpg.js.exe

>>31355206
Agreed.
We just made the dark lady drink evil bear goo. We owe her.

>>31355107
I saw a flash, he sent the pieces of the crystal into hiding before they got to him, but the girl saw a man that was a black winged horse.. We're need to cleanse his shadow. Are you going to be able to keep it together to face his darkside?
..I ..I can help with that is you're worried.

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>>31355274
*We're
*We'll

Cleaning it should help him. (we hope)

>>31355107
>>31355274
We'll if she's like us, once she thinks he might be alive, that means it is time to be mad as hell at those responsible.

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~Please hold together, sister, we still have a job to do~

Her fists clench as the gown dissipates and returns her to the civilian clothing she had been wearing earlier.

“I'm not sure if I can. If they've hurt him...” it pours off of her. A mixture of despair, sadness, rage, and passion. Her focus will be shot amidst all of that for certain.

~I can help,~ you offer to both her and your hunger, ~My fangs...they don't drink blood. They drink negative emotions. Its how I beat the bear,~

She stares at you for a moment, and her resolve solidifies and she clenches her eyes.

“Then get on with it, take them all. Give me a clear head so we can save Helios!” she declares.

You move close to her and cup her chin. Tilting it slightly to the side, you expose her neck and lean in. She whimpers in expectation of pain as your fangs sink beneath her skin.

It floods you. Her emotions, tinged in silver light.

Eclipsed Moon Quest Episode 20 End

Interlude Vote:

Recovered Strength
A Mother Knows
Coach Knows Best
Wrath of Zeus
Northern Lights
Call me Queen

>>31355505
>Northern Lights
Starlights?

>>31355505
>Recovered Strength
Azusa Mugen?

>>31355505
Coach Knows Best

I ask everytime but next thread when?

>>31355505
Thank you for running.
Sorry for the lack of consensus...
> call me queen

>>31355783
Next thread when next thread. Is time for sleep. SLEEEEP. This cat is tired.

>>31355923
Rest well cat man dude.
Thanks for the run.

>>31355505
Coach Knows Best

I am rested, but I overslept, curse everything!

>>31361160
Meanwhile I am up too early and can't seem to resleep.

>>31355505

>Call me Queen

This seems marginally interesting.

>>31352600
Venus: they're really cool, I listen to the idol project group they started in, and I really like their fusion style. I'm a little upset that their entire operation is a fabrication of the Idol system, but I don't think a fusion like this would come about beyond the independent scene for another six to ten years otherwise. Gimme Chocolate is an awesome song, and it would be SUPERCOOL if we could your together. A collaboration is unlikely as Saito-San doesn't get along with one of their producers.

>>31348915
Maru: My private life is my own, and I would prefer you not pry into it for your salacious wants or curiosities.

Tomoe: I am not presently attached exclusively, but I am at present dating and searching for someone special. (Defeated sigh) It is frustrating.

>>31348669
Ami: To set up such a connection you would need a focusing array made of assorted layered natural quartz, conductive metals, and silicate insulation roughly the size of a rugby pitch. This would need to set in a pattern similar to a Tibetan Mandala based on a mathematical conversion of that planet's and the conjoined Star Seed's energy signatures. Further, the transfer would need to be supported and monitored by either a team of Wizards & Engineers or a complex computer system to regulate mundane and supernatural charges and bursts of energy. More details without direct mention of Star Seeds, but their theoretical equivalencies, can be found in my upcoming book.

>>31361658
>Note to self: Acquire team of Engineer-Wizards and/or supercomputer.
That advice applies to all walks of life, honestly.