Chaldean Chronicles: Cadence of the Lostgrail

He was at the top! And it was pretty chilly up here!

A raven joins Monta's side, perching on a boulder.

"Whoa!?" It was a bird that decided to keep him company. "Howdy."

The mountain top, one of the highest point that not much even attempt to reach. The term king of the hill, could not compare with the mountain of achievement has had on his belts. Feeling the breeze brushing through his neck, blowing his golden hair. You would see the king of heroes, standing there at the mountain top, his hands crossed watching his white owl fly through the horizon Sigh... the thought of humans waging war again after the Age of Gods, never seems to surprise me

3:10 PM

They could very well just be mongrels fighting over a piece of bone... *sigh*

Ciel has just rayshifted to the singularity after finishing some training and evaluations. Now it was time for her to get her hands dirty again and help fix another singularity. As she had just rayshifted in, she would approach her servant. "Greetings Caster. Could I trouble you for some information about this singularity?" asked Ciel as she gave a bit of a soft smile at him.

Ahh yes... at least my "lovely" master is here now As he chuckled, white steam would come out of his mouth, a sign of how cold it must be atop the mountain. He turned to his master Well... as always there's a fight for power everywhere, tho there are some interesting stuff brewing too it seems~ His staff appeared, a blackstaff of ominous energy, a staff you would see him use too much, from it an illusion of blue starts pouring, droplets of ether raises to the sky, falling down to the earth, showing you the map of the world

3:24 PM

Ciel would nod her head at Gilgamesh as she then saw the map appear. She would take a moment to observe the map, making mental notes of the area. "Seems we are doing a lot of exploration." said Ciel before looking away from the map and back at Gilgamesh. "Oh, I also met Ishtar." said Ciel as she gave a smirk and waited to see how Caster would react.

His body shivers, he slowly turns away Ah yes, I should get going now... alot of exploration to do!~

Ciel watched as Gilgamesh shivered and began to turn away. "I guess you don't want to hear how she challenged me to a spar and the outcome of the spar?"

Well... its not that... its just that for an omnipotent archer she doesn't know what space is~ His minds remember it once again, the day she barged in demanding marriage. And when she failed to do so, she gave him a gift of rage and jealousy. And when she failed yet again, she would kill his friend. What a troublesome fellow Heh, maybe its fate that one of her temple would unfortunately be atop a mountain such as these back in the old days~

Ciel was no expert in Gilgamesh past but she had made sure to do a small amount of research. Gilgamesh had lost much due to Ishtar, so she knew their was a bit of bad blood. Not saying a bit of bad blood wasn't even cutting it close. "Omnipotent archer? If that is the case, what does that make me? I managed to defeat her in a duel!" said Ciel as she would then exhale and sigh while placing her hands on her hips. It seemed some of these Gods and Goddesses may have claimed things that were not true. "A temple meant for worship that is built far from civilization? Doesn't that defeat it's purpose?"

You fought a God that has fallen from grace due to her own stupidity~ He flicks your forehead as to tell you not to get cocky for your own good. Like a good role model telling you to stay safe

Though the case for the temple might just be her own self want or what fate has brought her to be at... just like our situation no?... then again... you were spying on me didn't you~

He said trying to change the topic away from the bad blood and mistake he has experienced meanwhile he was infatuated with all that power as an archer. A past of his when he was still the perfect being that is even above the gods themselves, standing as the king of the world. No. The king of heroes

"That is true, she clearly wasn't at full power. If she was, I am sure the fight would have gotten differently." said Ciel as she agreed with Caster on that topic. She was a bit curious how powerful Ishtar would be at full power. "Spying on you? What purpose would I have for doing that? If I cannot trust my heroic spirit then I will severe my contract with them. I came here to gain information and to learn a bit more about you." said Ciel as she got annoyed that Gilgamesh would accuse her of such a thing.

Heh~ I'm kidding my dearr~ I was merely thinking of the thought that you were looking for me, just a thought from a lonely king~

Teasing his master once again, what to do with such a servant smh

"You surprise me, I wasn't expecting you to jest in such a way." said Ciel in response to Gilgamesh comment. "Hmm... our enemies, have you fought them here? If so, what is your evaluation of them?" said Ciel as she wanted to learn more the foes that she may be facing.

I have not seen too much of them though I have heard that they are quiet the trouble Crossing his arms he looks up at the sky and smirked, remembering the past that he had overcome. There was no way such enemies would compare to the foes he has fought and defeated in the past Though be as it may, your king of heroes is perfect being~ who would compare to such a man heh

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"Hmm... I guess we should approach with caution and attempt to get a first hand experience with them on our terms." said Ciel as she didn't really like to fight unknown opponents or be surprised by them. Usually she would study her prey for a while before then engaging with them. "Oh perfection? I would hate to be perfect, I would see that as a curse. If your perfect, what would you strive for?"

A new tommorow. He smirks looking at her, his smile could paint a thousand word. Telling the story of a bored king in his own lonely world. Without a friend or a kingdom to watch over. It pains him to say, but he missed the olden days. For the back you see right now, is the back of a king of a now felled kingdom ... He looks onto the horizon, he smiles and nods, his hands crossed Shall we start heading down~?

"A new tomorrow, that sounds good." said Ciel as she smiled at Gilgamesh. She felt that she had once been in a similar situation back when she was immortal. Back then the Burial Agent had nothing to look forward to but then she meet Shiki and everything changed. "Yes, lets head down and start doing some exploring." said Ciel in response to Gilgamesh. With that she would follow his lead.

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The Archer rayshifted onto the mountain top. It was deathly quiet. Her was staring at the stars that cast down upon them, Shaking his head. He got his head out of the clouds, It was rather pleasant for the second it lasted. But he had a job to do! @[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu His newly favored bow appearing within his arms.

@Heroic Spirit EMIYA Archer] (@Sheikh Clover) - [jump The Burial Agent had just finished a mission. She had been keeping watch on Scathach but it was time for a break. Ciel would go outside to stretch her legs while her familiar kept an eye on Lancer. As she began to get some fresh air, she would then spot EMIYA. The blue hair girl would then start to wave at Archer. "Archer, over here!" said Ciel as she would start to move to him.

The Burial Agent had just finished a mission. She had been keeping watch on Scathach but it was time for a break. Ciel would go outside to stretch her legs while her familiar kept an eye on Lancer. As she began to get some fresh air, she would then spot EMIYA. The blue hair girl would then start to wave at Archer. "Archer, over here!" said Ciel as she would start to move to him.

@Ciel (@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu) - jump The Archer was facing the opposite direction till the voice struck the back of the Archer. A grappling hook that inevitably pulled him to face her. He matched her pace, beginning to approach her in turn. Blue and white was fairly appealing to the eye, the deep blue of her hair particularly stuck out. "Hello." He greeted her in a calm tone. "How have to been?' He hasn't been particularly combative in the last two singularities. In fact, he was barely seen.

"Been doing good. I have been going on a number of missions and gaining experience. I have also met a number of interesting people and contract with a number of servants. What about you, how have you been doing?" asked Ciel as she gave him a warm smile. She had seen a number of people die in Chaldea, so seeing an old friend was something that she needed to keep her spirits up.

She was off somewhere nearby. That is all.

"Been doing good. I have been going on a number of missions and gaining experience. I have also met a number of interesting people and contract with a number of servants. What about you, how have you been doing?" asked Ciel as she gave him a warm smile. She had seen a number of people die in Chaldea, so seeing an old friend was something that she needed to keep her spirits up.

@Ciel (@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu) - jump "I see.. Well. I've been up to nothing too interesting, I've been working on my skills. I'm scheduled to go on a mission in a bit. A few days. Nevertheless, Who's the lot you have contracted to you?' He crossed his arm, the bow disappearing. It was rather nice to see a old friend. ~~Not only did she see people die, but she killed a boy inside!~~

"I see.. Well. I've been up to nothing too interesting, I've been working on my skills. I'm scheduled to go on a mission in a bit. A few days. Nevertheless, Who's the lot you have contracted to you?' He crossed his arm, the bow disappearing. It was rather nice to see a old friend. ~~Not only did she see people die, but she killed a boy inside!~~

@Heroic Spirit EMIYA Archer] (@Sheikh Clover) - [jump "Currently I am contracted to Jeanne of Arc, Arturia, Mordred and Gilgamesh. Mordred is proving to be troublesome and Arturia tends to disappear from time to time. Jeanne is there when I need her and Gilgamesh has proven to be reliable heroic spirit." said Ciel as she gave a quick summary of the heroic spirits she had contracted with. "What about you, are you contracted with a master? If so, how are they treating you?"

"Currently I am contracted to Jeanne of Arc, Arturia, Mordred and Gilgamesh. Mordred is proving to be troublesome and Arturia tends to disappear from time to time. Jeanne is there when I need her and Gilgamesh has proven to be reliable heroic spirit." said Ciel as she gave a quick summary of the heroic spirits she had contracted with. "What about you, are you contracted with a master? If so, how are they treating you?"

@Ciel (@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu) - jump "Artoria? Ah.. That explains why she was complaining about Mordred and Gilgamesh. I see.. I don't imagine this would be Archer Gilgamesh. Don't think you'd work with them well." He said in a slightly amused tone. Putting the thought into his imagination. "Im contracting with a cute little lady named Alochie. She's alright I'd say."

"I am here in spirit.." Her words audible to them both even if she wasn't visible to them.

"I understand her complaining about Mordred but Gilgamesh has not caused any issues for her. And no, this is not Archer Gilgamesh but Caster Gilgamesh. I have been getting along with him pretty well." said Ciel in response to EMIYA. So far she had no complaints about Gilgamesh. "Alochie, I read a report or two about her but she seems to be mostly staying at base." Ciel would then shift her attention when she heard that Jeanne was here. "Ruler, I didn't know you were here. How are you doing." said Ciel as she gave a smile.

"Forgive me for being idle, I wanted to spend some time to myself yesterday. Apparently it was by Birthday so I had a moment. Regardless it is back to normal and all is well."

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"I understand her complaining about Mordred but Gilgamesh has not caused any issues for her. And no, this is not Archer Gilgamesh but Caster Gilgamesh. I have been getting along with him pretty well." said Ciel in response to EMIYA. So far she had no complaints about Gilgamesh. "Alochie, I read a report or two about her but she seems to be mostly staying at base." Ciel would then shift her attention when she heard that Jeanne was here. "Ruler, I didn't know you were here. How are you doing." said Ciel as she gave a smile.

@Ciel (@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu) - jump "Huh, Alright. I see." He nodded. Had Gilgamesh improved his character? Perhaps. He'll take her word for it to some degree. Crossing his arms, He saw the saint. Wasn't her birthday two days ago? Whatever. That mattered little. "Happy late birthday, Jeanne." He said to the Saint. The Nameless Archer took a moment to think of when his birthday was. In response, his expression emotively flat lined for a few seconds. "Yeah, You could call her a shut in. Though, I would advise you to not tell her I said that."

"Happy belated birthday, Jeanne. I will make sure to get you something. Archer, perhaps you should cook her some food. You had his food before back when him and Gawain were cooking. I had to eat two of Gawains meals before finally getting to Archer's meal but it was worth it!" said Ciel as she then thought of something to get Jeanne. Though Jeanne was the servant that she had been contracted with the longest, she didn't know much about her. Ciel would need to correct that. Her attention then shifted towards EMIYA who was now talking about his master. "Well, that means she doesn't cause you any problems and isn't in any danger. So it does have it's perks."

She simply let out a hum on that. She remembered that day, a odd day but it was memorable for mostly bthe wrong reasons. "We are in a Singularity now. I will not bother the Archer over something as banal as good. Good cooking aside."

"I wouldn't be bothered by cooking, I have an excess of free time." Gawain's cooking. He shuddered in a way that'd be barely visible to any but Ciel. "Ah. I'm sorry about that, especially with how it evolved into some kind of monstrosity you had to kill." Cleaning it up was worse, Because it had hardened into a cement like substance that was a pain in the ass to remove. It took him several hours, just scraping at the floor with a pick axe to remove it. What type of phantasmal beast did it even merge with to become such a pain in the ass to remove..?! "That is true. Though it is concerning, Exercise is good for the brain as much as it is for the body. Nevertheless.. I apologize once more for Gawain's cooking. I'd tell him its bad but.. Well, unforeseen circumstances often prohibit such a course of action." It was when Gawain was praising himself the idea came to mind

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It seemed that Jeanne didn't want to try out Archer cooking but EMIYA seemed to be fine with it. "Keeping morale up is very important, you out of all people should know that Ruler. Come, we can even watch and take a few notes as Archer cooks. Every time I see him cook, I feel I learn a few things and get a bit better." Ciel would take a moment to think about Archer's words about his master. The Burial Agent could see the problem with the situation. "Perhaps that is how she is dealing with the situation. I mean I am surprised how well most of the masters are handling the situation. Surprised we haven't had any masters kill themselves or go insane yet." The Burial agent would then pause for switching back to the conversation of Gawain cooking. "Speaking of which, I am planning on getting revenge on him. You remember my death curry?"

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It seemed that Jeanne didn't want to try out Archer cooking but EMIYA seemed to be fine with it. "Keeping morale up is very important, you out of all people should know that Ruler. Come, we can even watch and take a few notes as Archer cooks. Every time I see him cook, I feel I learn a few things and get a bit better." Ciel would take a moment to think about Archer's words about his master. The Burial Agent could see the problem with the situation. "Perhaps that is how she is dealing with the situation. I mean I am surprised how well most of the masters are handling the situation. Surprised we haven't had any masters kill themselves or go insane yet." The Burial agent would then pause for switching back to the conversation of Gawain cooking. "Speaking of which, I am planning on getting revenge on him. You remember my death curry?"

@Ciel (@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu) - jump "If you put enough thought to it. There's a possibility that this entire world could be permanently redefined should we fail. And we would never live again." Except him. Despite all of Goetia's powers. It's probable he'd still experience his endless cycle. The endless repetitions of killing and feeling regret had long since unphased him. After you do something enough, you stop caring.. "Its a bit astounding.. Revenge on Gawain. Your death curry--? That's a bit much. I can just teach him to cook."

"That fan should be at about, shoulder length, left foot forward, then right foot. And finally, unfold!" Naomi said to herself as she rehearsed a dance. A symbolic dance that also serves as praise and worship to the kamis. It was simply her duty as the shrine maiden to keep them pleased after all. Prayers for blessings. "Spin around once, face forward, and then take the other fan, unfold and.." The dance continued, with the shrine maiden raising the left fan which has the emblem of the sun on it. And the other one was but a plain fan. Symbolizing the kami's high status over humanity.

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And through out all of that, she would hear the sounds of displacement of the air! Tried and true sound of a teleport, with a familiar figure appearing up on the mountain...Well two figures. To Naomi they looked different form each other, but they still feel and look the same in the keen eye of a Shrine maiden.

"Huh? This magical energy..?" It was definitely something she felt before as her focus on the dance was broken by the sound of something or someone teleporting. Folding her fans and turning them into tags, the shrine maiden would merely store them on her sleeves. Afterwards, she would glance at the direction of the twins. Or she thinks they are twins. She has lived in the mountains ever since her childhood so she should have no problem reaching them as she maid her way to them.

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"I think we did enough don't you think? It has been awhile since we went somewhere that required such heave use of teleportation..." Kaguya said as she looked out the edge of the mountain, the cold nor altitude unaffecting her as she seemed to be doing her own thing.

"Chaldea dependency on us is becoming obvious, should have asked for something in return besides this 'Good deed' nonsense you been on about.." That came out of the other, a smoke pipe in her hand as she puffed on it a few times to get some warmth in her.

And so, the shrine maiden made her way towards the Kaguyas until she at a normal distance fit for conversation. Her eyes widened in surprise to see two of them. Nevertheless, it was her duty as a shrine maiden to investigate anything regarding her. Although in truth it was mere curiousity. "Oh, it is nice to see you here Kaguya-hime."

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"Shrine maiden.." Naomi was somewhat acknowledged by one of them as she turned her head to the master. Taking a long puff from the pipe. "What is it? Done with the little dance that you was doing? Up on this mountain?"

Naomi was somewhat taken aback by Kaguya-Hime's attitude. She was definitely used to Kaguya's carefree attitude. So to hear her being called shrine maiden was something else.. "Done with the dance? No, unfortunately not. I came here to see what was wrong."

9:14 PM

"So, what is going on Kaguya-san?"

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*"Don't give her too much of thought Naomi, it is fine, all is well. Just took a bit of time to travel some people around, one of my better uses here." Kaguya chimed with a smile as she also turned to the miko.

"They are calling us a taxi, they see us as only a means of transportation, that is a slight to us both and if I had my way-"

"Thankfully you do not, and thank the mood for that." She only eyed at her other..

"Calling you a taxi? What do you mean Kaguya-san? That does not seem nice at all. I am sure nobody thinks of you as such. Otherwise..

9:39 PM

Naomi said to the princess with an expression of worry. She was slowly realizing the situation here, at least she thinks so..

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"It will be alright, This singularity demands coverage in very short time, there was some good that came out of it." She found a positive spin on things, all while the other Kaguya seemed to be seething on the situation.

"That begs the question, why are there two of you? I always find something odd the moment I met you Kaguya-san. And now seems to be a good time to ask. It has been a while since we saw one another. Although this place won't do. Can I invite you two for tea?"

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"It's the result of a spell..I think it was called..Simulacrum and instead of a exact copy she came out!" She said with both hands pointed at the other Kaguya, Looking pretty proud of the end result with the other copy blowing her smoke in front of Kaguya's face, causing her to cough.

"Tea would do some wonders I'm sure.."

"......." Her eyes shifted to Kaguya-Hime. Thinking to herself about one thing. "Now she is acting like a dignified princess." In contrast to Kaguya. Nevertheless, the miko would lead her towards a nearby camp. There was already a mini shinto shrine where offerings and prayers can be laid. An altar of sorts for Susanoo no Mikoto as evidenced by the bowl of purified water. "Anyways, welcome here Kaguya-san. Please have a sit near the table there. I shall have the tea ready in a moment. Afterwards, we can talk."

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She watched her leave and and would make herself over to the table, sitting herself down, there wasn't much sound coming from her, a eerie silence from the princess...

"Her tea is good the last time I had some." Thankfully Kaguya was there to break said silence.

"So, Kaguya-san. Why are there two of you? Is this your Noble Phantasm? Although, I do not recall Kaguya-Hime having a twin in your legend or even a passing mention of it.." Naomi clearly knows such the tales, after all. Ever since she was a child. She was educated in these old tales by the shinto priests and priestesses who were her relatives most of the time. And this was one of the tales she found interesting as a child, so to see the beautiful maiden those suitors came far and wide to visit. She can see why they want her hand in marriage.

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"I am the actual proper Kaguya-hime.." She said dryly. "She would was found and raised in bamboo, who gave those impossible requests to those that seeked my hand which each has failed before I went back to the moon. In a sense the true genuine story." She said before slowly turning her head towards Kaguya. "She..managed to..take over on my summoning, she is a parasite, found a way to become the dominant personality as I remain as a copy." She really was airing the situation.

"She is the celestial Princess who was found in bamboo, while I was one who fleed the Moon and hid in the bamboo. She is the actual story, I am an interpretation of the same story." She chimed, Unfazed by Hime's remark.

"Nani..?" The shrine maiden was somewhat surprised to hear this before she would calmly fix her thoughts. Still, to remark Kaguya as a parasite is something else. Still, it appears these two do not get along swimmingly. In short, the black kimono wearing Kaguya was the real Kaguya who was raised, and went back to the moon. And the pink wearing Kaguya was but an inyerpretation. Upon sorting those thoughts, the shrine maiden calmly took the hot kettle and three empty cups and placed them on the middle of the table. First on Kaguya-Hime then to Kaguya and lastly to herself before filling them with the exact same order. The tea was black tea. "Naruhodo, now it is all clear. So you are the real Kaguya-Hime. It has been a pleasure to finally meet you."

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"You had black tea yes? It's not bad." She said as she was given the tea. It was hot with some steam coming out of it as she blew on it and took a long sip.

She also looked as the cup for awhile with Naomi spoke, before she began to speak again. "I am, and as you should Shriakawa Miko. I am certain this was something you wished to experience. Seeing a childhood story come to life."

"Your tale has been retold, time and time again. Each with varying differences. But with the same ending, same beginning. To meet you here, no doubt my family would also be glad. My sister, Tomoe would no doubt would go crazy. Hehehe! Still, most differences seem to depend on the Emperor himself. So, what was he really like? If you do not mind me asking Kaguya-Hime?" Still, what is better than a textbook coming to life to show you Princess Kaguya's tale? The actual Princess herself in front of her. "Ah, gomen. Forgive my manners, it is just.. exciting to see you.."

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She turned to Kaguya. "Was yours any different? He would rabble on about being a celestial majestic and on how everything down on earth was at the whem of the moon even the storms and the sea itself due to its influence."

"Mine was more or less someone that did not wish to interact with those on Earth, deemed them 'impure and filled with humans and yokai alike..He wouldn't touch this place at all." Even their Emperor's was different!

And it appears the Emperor itself was different. Still, in the end Kaguya was all that mattered really in the legend. And finally, Naomi would have one more question for the Celestial Princess. Lifting up her tea cup, the miko would then blow on it a couple of times before taking a sip and placing it down. "Then, if I may ask another question. Why were you left on earth? Some say it was because of a war, other says it is punishment. But what was it truly? The reason that started it all?"

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Both of them look at each other before simply giving a shrug on the question. A playful and somewhat sly shrug, she wasn't going to get that answer out of them that easily.

Naomi would watch the twin Kaguya look at one another, and she knows such a look. It was something she used to do with her sister, and one she finds somewhat amusing, For Kaguya-Hime and Kaguya to both stay silent like this. Must be quite the interesting reason. Perhaps the biggest question those who read her myth asked, Why she was exiled? "I see, well no matter I suppose. Perhaps someday, the heavens may grant me the answer."

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"I am sure it is a proper mystery as for the reason Perhaps it is best to leave it as is for now." Finally she paused to had some of that tea. The tea was in fact good..

"Then, while you two are here. May I ask you two to listen to a performance of mine regarding your tale? It should prove ample entertainment for you, while also serve as practice to me in my dances. I am still a apprentice shrine maiden after all." Naomi would merely pour herself another cup of tea as she waited for imput from Kaguya-Hime.

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She raised a brow on the offer. "My story lives on through dance?" Interesting medium to use but dancing is another form of storytelling. "So be it."

"Well, it is more of a mixture of dance and kabuki theatre rather than pure interpretative dance. Then, allow me to set the scene." Naomi would merely finish her cup of tea as quickly as she could before gently getting up. And afterwards, ofuda tags emerged from her sleves and flew just in front of them three. Becomes a pseudo stage of sorts made from tags. Afterwards, Naomi would go behind the stage to change and prepare.

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"Just tossing charms all over the place.."

"You think she has a gohei? I bet she does.." Casual banter between the two.

And so, the closed off theatre would soon unfurl it's curtains an old man appeared before them. Of course this old man merely was made out of those charms, yet the way he act and walk make it seem like he is an actual person. The setting was a bamboo forest as Naomi narrated the scene "We begin our tale with a lovely old couple. A old man, and his wife. Both were filled to the brim with love and joy, yet.. they have but one regret in all their years of marital harmony, they did not have a child to pour their love to."

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"Poor old folks..." She said as she gave the play her attention with the other Kaguya watching as well, seeing just how this story would play out.

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"And there, the ropes are already set up. Now then, all that is left is to pray." The shrine maiden would then began to perform a ceremonial dance of purity as she picked up her gohei once more. Almost as instantly as it started. Light rain began to pour down on top of the shrine, yet the shrine maiden remained calm, and surprisingly dry throughout this graceful dance. Her outfit was what most people expect. A white kosode, crimson hakama and white ribbons on her black hair.

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The Servant almost felt bad for interrupting her Master during the Prayers, but she was getting quite bored with lazying around and wanted someone to talk to. Though she was about to just interrupt to say Hi, Musashi remembered that doing so would most likely be a very very bad idea. Monks in prayer were scary, so a Shrine Maiden in the midsts of her ceremony would likely be equally as scary to disrupt. Plus, her Master looks pretty good like that. There's no shame in watching until it's done.

And so, the graceful dance continued on, until the rain has finally stopped, and sunlight began to pierce through the rain clouds that used to block the sun. And so, the ceremony was uninterrupted. "May your days of purity continue on, and with the name of Amaterasu no Omikami. I proclaim in her divine name that this shrine is cleansed of evil's filth." And so, she would bow to the shrine she set up before breathinf a sigh of relief. Taking one of the nearby bottles of water, opening it before drinking it.

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Musashi is suddenly really glad she didn't interrupt. She's pissed off enough gods, Amaterasu herself? She'd have to go into hiding forever. "Hey, Master. Nice Performance there!" She called out to her Master, sure that it's over now.

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"Oh, Musashi-san. What brings you here? I see you were watching. Truth be told, that is quite the ceremonial dance to perform. It took me three years of constant practice to master. It is the first and perhaps most important dance. A dance to cleanse the impurity of this place, and at the same time, to call forth the kamis to house this shrine. Preventing evil spirits from inhabiting it."

11:02 AM

"Ah, gomen. I need a few moments to hydrate myself, it is a bit exhausting if I say so myself."

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"Hmm~ I was merely driven by a whim to seek you out. I've been bored.." Musashi approached her Master. "Those were some beautiful moves, though. The Shrines all good now thanks to you, right?"

"Bored? That is surprising, I thought you would be busy training, unless fighting against training dummies have been tiring as of late? In which case, I suppose I do have an idea to cleanse the youkai of boredom." The shrine maiden giggled softly from her own joke as she answered the question of the samurai. "Hai, this is now sacred ground. You can say it is a sort of bounded field so to say."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"Ooh, I'm infested by a Boredom Youkai!?" She feigned to be scared, then let out a laugh. "What's the Idea? and, Good Job."

"Hai, hai. The dreaded boredom Youkai! It clings to your back and refuses to let go like a persistent mosquito! And therefore, I must exterminate it. We shall perform the ceremony, outside the shrine."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"Oh dearest me! Please Master, save your poor Servant from the dreaded Boredom Yokai..!" Well, playing along like this is just fun. "Only your Ceremony can save poor, poor ol' me.."

And so, Naomi would merely giggle at seeing Japan's most famous samurai here playing along and being bored. Ah, truly a miko's duty is never done is it? Regardless, she would lead Saber outside the shrine. As to cause a mess there would be equivalent as tainting the shrine's purity. It is why it is also her job to clean it. "Hai, hai. I will purify and exterminate this youkai from you Musashi-san. Now, prepare yourself, you know the ritual's proceedure now do you?"

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"Ooh, do I?" Honestly, Musashi had just expected another Dance like before. "Ooh.. Could it be, a Dance with both of us?" Though, this 'Dance' is synonymous with Duel.

"A dance of sorts, yes. One must use their blades in this ceremony to cleanse this youkai. Which is why, you must participate as well. Or else it will remain" Of course this is but an excuse to spar. Although, she will definitely do a bit of showing off to entertain her servant. "Afterwards, let us have some tea."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"That sounds good to me!" Musashi started to get ready for Combat. "Then please, Dear Master. Exercise this Boredom Youkai outta me, yeah?" Let's Dance.

1

"Let this exorcism begin!" EIGHT DUELS OF THE LEGENDARY SWORDSMAN! MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, SABER SERVANT, FOUNDER OF NITEN ICHI RYU VS

11:58 AM

NAOMI SHIRAKWA!

11:58 AM

LET THE BLADES DANCE THROUGH THE WIND!

Current initiative: 21 (round 2)
================================
# 21: Musashi Miyamoto <122/192 HP> (AC 20, Marked [60.0 minutes])
  16: Naomi Shirakawa <0/91 HP> (AC 15, Hunter's Mark [60.0 minutes])

-----COMBAT ENDED----- (edited)

Avrae pinned a message to this channel. 2022-02-03 11:58 AM

Everyone roll for initiative! If you have a character set up with SheetManager: !init join If it's a 5e monster: !init madd <monster name> Otherwise: !init add <modifier> <name>

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Musashi Miyamoto makes an Initiative check!

1d20 (16) + 5 = 21

12:01 PM

Naomi Shirakawa makes an Initiative check!

2d20kh1 (12, 3) + 4 = 16

https://youtu.be/HtLhj-vrZMQ

Chalunk X Light

Fate/Grand Order Ost. - Grand Battle -Japanese Style Arrange- (30 M...

Initiative 21 (round 1): Musashi Miyamoto (@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat) Musashi Miyamoto <192/192 HP> (AC 20)

Alright, with the Battle Officially started, Musashi takes a deep breath. She eyes up her Master, one more time before their first clash of blades. She's formulated her Plan. Her Mystic Eyes will do the rest.

Musashi Miyamoto

Heavenly Eye

◉◉◉〇 (-1)

12:02 PM

Musashi Miyamoto makes an Insight check!

1d20 (11) + 9 = 20

12:03 PM

Naomi Shirakawa makes a Deception check!

1d20 (1) + 0 = 1

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Pog brb

Alright, that was Inquisitive A.

Interesting

So any Feat AC is goneso.

yep

✅ Naomi Shirakawa's AC set to 15 (was 20).

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat There

Kk.

Musashi Miyamoto attacks with a Katana!

Naomi Shirakawa

To Hit: 2d20kh1 (17, 15) + 10 = 27 Damage (CRIT!): 2d8 (8, 6) + 5 + 1 [magical slashing] = 20

Effect

Finesse, Versatile

12:15 PM

Musashi Miyamoto attacks with a Katana!

Naomi Shirakawa

To Hit: 2d20kh1 (18, 7) + 10 = 28 Damage (CRIT!): 2d8 (3, 8) + 5 + 1 [magical slashing] = 17

Effect

Finesse, Versatile

12:15 PM

Musashi Miyamoto attacks with a Katana!

Naomi Shirakawa

To Hit: 2d20kh1 (17, 15) + 10 = 27 Damage (CRIT!): 2d8 (3, 4) + 5 + 1 [magical slashing] = 13

Effect

Finesse, Versatile

12:15 PM

Musashi Miyamoto attacks with a Katana!

Naomi Shirakawa

To Hit: 2d20kh1 (9, 8) + 10 = 19 Damage: 1d8 (4) + 5 + 1 [magical slashing] = 10

Effect

Finesse, Versatile

12:15 PM

Musashi Miyamoto attacks with a Wakizashi!

Naomi Shirakawa

To Hit: 2d20kh1 (10, 8) + 10 = 20 Damage: 1d6 (5) + 5 + 1 [magical piercing] = 11

Effect

Finesse, Versatile

She survived two crits

12:15 PM

three

and so Musashi drew her blades, Strikes guided by Heaven she attacked her Master, ensuring that she would not ruin Naomis beautiful face! Or Clothing. Really, she just went for strikes that hurt without actually damaging her Master all that much, this isn't a Simulation after all.

Initiative 16 (round 1): Naomi Shirakawa (@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria) Naomi Shirakawa <20/91 HP> (AC 15)

Ba bladesing

12:17 PM

No wait

12:17 PM

free action

12:18 PM

Also reaction elusive

12:18 PM

halifing the 20

Naomi Shirakawa: <30/91 HP> (+10)

12:18 PM

Naomi Shirakawa

Ki

5/6 (-1)

!cc Manuevers

Naomi Shirakawa

Manuevers

◉◉◉◉◉◉ Resets On: Short Rest

Parry on the two crit

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

Result: 1d10 (8) + 4 Total: 12

12:20 PM

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

Result: 1d10 (7) + 4 Total: 11

12:20 PM

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

Result: 17 - 12 Total: 5

12:21 PM

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

Result: 11 - 13 Total: -2

12:21 PM

Naomi Shirakawa: <47/91 HP> (+17)

12:21 PM

Naomi Shirakawa: <60/91 HP> (+13)

12:21 PM

Naomi Shirakawa: <53/91 HP> (-7)

12:21 PM

Naomi Shirakawa

Manuevers

◉◉◉◉〇〇 (-2)

However, while such attacks would already mortally wound a person, Naomi utilized her new found knowledge of Niten ichi Ryu from Musashi to skillfully parry such blows. Reducing the damage they would have done normally. She redirected the fast deadly strikes with her blade to more non-lethal areas

Naomi Shirakawa

Human (Prodigy) Proficiency Bonus: +3 AC: 20 HP: 53/91 Initiative: +4 STR: 14 (+2) DEX: 19 (+4) CON: 18 (+4) INT: 19 (+4) WIS: 14 (+2) CHA: 11 (+0) Save Proficiencies: Strength +5, Constitution +7, Intelligence +7 Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics +10 (expertise), Athletics +5, Insight +5, Investigation +7, Perception +8 (expertise), Persuasion +3, Religion +10 (expertise) Senses: passive Perception 18

Attacks

1 Katana Slash: Attack: +7 to hit. Hit: 1d8 + 4 [slashing] damage. 2 Bladesing Katana: Attack: +7 to hit. Hit: 1d8 + 4 + 4 [slashing] damage. 3 Wakizashi Offhand: Attack: +7 to hit. Hit: 1d6 + 4 [piercing] damage. 4 Wakizashi Bladesing: Attack: +7 to hit. Hit: 1d6 + 4 + 4 [piercing] damage. 5 Sunblade Katana: Attack: +9 to hit. Hit: 1d8 + 6 [radiant] damage. 6 Sunblade Bladesing: Attack: +9 to hit. Hit: 1d8 + 4 + 4 + 2 [radiant] damage.

12:24 PM

Naomi Shirakawa attacks with a 6 Sunblade Bladesing!

Musashi Miyamoto

Attack 1 To Hit: 1d20 (16) + 9 = 25 Damage: 1d8 (5) + 4 + 4 + 2 [radiant] = 15 Attack 2 To Hit: 1d20 (8) + 9 = 17 Miss! Total Damage: 15

Effect

finesse, versatile

12:24 PM

Naomi Shirakawa attacks with a 2 Bladesing Katana!

Musashi Miyamoto

To Hit: 1d20 (14) + 7 = 21 Damage: 1d8 (1) + 4 + 4 [slashing] = 9

Effect

finesse, versatile,

!sb

Naomi Shirakawa

Naomi Shirakawa knows 9 spells.

DC

11

Spell Attack Bonus

3

Spell Slots

1 ◉◉◉ 2 ◉◉ 3 ◉ 4 ◉

Cantrips

Guidance, Sacred Flame, Spare the Dying, Toll the Dead

1st Level

Bless, Cure Wounds, Guiding Bolt, Hunter's Mark, Protection from Evil and Good

12:24 PM

Naomi Shirakawa casts Hunter's Mark!

Musashi Miyamoto

Effect: Marked [60.0 minutes] (Parent: Hunter's Mark)

Effect

Until the spell ends, you deal an extra 1d6 damage to the target whenever you hit it with a weapon attack, and you have advantage on any Wisdom (Perception) or Wisdom (Survival) check you make to find it. If the target drops to 0 hit points before this spell ends, you can use a bonus action on a subsequent turn of yours to mark a new creature.

Spell Slots

1 ◉◉〇

Action surge

12:25 PM

Manuevers

12:25 PM

Precision

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

Result: 1d10 (2) Total: 2

miss

Naomi Shirakawa

Manuevers

◉◉◉〇〇〇 (-1)

12:26 PM

Naomi Shirakawa

Manuevers

◉◉〇〇〇〇 (-1)

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat Str save

12:27 PM

Trip attack

Musashi Miyamoto makes a Strength Save!

1d20 (7) + 9 = 16

barely passes

Naomi Shirakawa attacks with a 6 Sunblade Bladesing!

Musashi Miyamoto

To Hit: 1d20 (14) + 9 = 23 Damage: 1d8 (8) + 4 + 4 + 2 [radiant] = 18

Effect

finesse, versatile

Another str save

Naomi Shirakawa

Manuevers

◉〇〇〇〇〇 (-1)

12:27 PM

Musashi Miyamoto makes a Strength Save!

1d20 (15) + 9 = 24

12:27 PM

Naomi Shirakawa attacks with a 6 Sunblade Bladesing!

Musashi Miyamoto

To Hit: 1d20 (20) + 9 = 29 Damage (CRIT!): 2d8 (1, 5) + 4 + 4 + 2 [radiant] = 16

Effect

finesse, versatile

Parrying.

Another str save

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Result: 1d8 (5) + 5 Total: 10

12:28 PM

Musashi Miyamoto: <144/192 HP> (+10)

12:28 PM

Musashi Miyamoto makes a Strength Save!

1d20 (2) + 9 = 11

fail

12:28 PM

You are proned

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

Result: 1d10 (10) Total: 10

12:28 PM

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

Result: 1d10 (2) Total: 2

12:28 PM

Musashi Miyamoto: <134/192 HP> (-10)

12:28 PM

Musashi Miyamoto: <132/192 HP> (-2)

Additional 12 dmg

12:28 PM

from manuevers trip

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

Result: 2d6 (5, 5) Total: 10

hunter's mark

12:28 PM

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Musashi Miyamoto: <122/192 HP> (-10)

And she is moving 40ft back

12:29 PM

!condition prone

Orph/Nao/Chr/Ale

Condition: Prone

You are prone

Description

A prone creature's only movement option is to crawl, unless it stands up and thereby ends the condition.
The creature has disadvantage on attack rolls.
An attack roll against the creature has advantage if the attacker is within 5 feet of the creature. Otherwise, the attack roll has disadvantage.

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat Aoe?

12:29 PM

Aoo?

Ye.

attack with dis

12:29 PM

cuz proned

Oh no wait

12:29 PM

I used my reaction to parry.

12:29 PM

also Neutral because Inquis

welp

Initiative 21 (round 2): Musashi Miyamoto (@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat)

Musashi Miyamoto <122/192 HP> (AC 20) 
* Marked [60.0 minutes] (Parent: Hunter's Mark) 
 - Until the spell ends, Naomi Shirakawa deals an extra 1d6 damage to the target whenever they hit it with a weapon attack.
 - They also have advantage on any Wisdom (Perception) or Wisdom (Survival) check they make to find it.
 - If the target drops to 0 hit points before this spell ends, Naomi Shirakawa can use a bonus action on a subsequent turn of theirs to mark a new creature.

Musashi spends half her movement to get up. Musashi dashes towards Naomi.

Musashi Miyamoto

Action Surge

◉〇 (-1)

Naomi smiles as she merely tightened her grip on her katanas, her attacks felt like a dance straight out of her ceremony dances. Rather than normal sword slashes. Of course her emprean eye told her everything. Such were deadly strikes.

12:32 PM

"This extermination is going well perhaps?"

12:32 PM

"Maybe a bit too well.."

"Sure is..! Prepare yourself!"

Musashi Miyamoto attacks with a Katana!

Naomi Shirakawa

To Hit: 2d20kh1 (19, 9) + 10 = 29 Damage (CRIT!): 2d8 (4, 2) + 5 + 1 [magical slashing] = 12 Concentration: DC 10

Effect

Finesse, Versatile

12:32 PM

Naomi Shirakawa makes a Constitution Save!

1d20 (3) + 7 = 10

12:32 PM

Musashi Miyamoto attacks with a Katana!

Naomi Shirakawa

To Hit: 2d20kh1 (1, 16) + 10 = 26 Damage: 1d8 (4) + 5 + 1 [magical slashing] = 10 Concentration: DC 10

Effect

Finesse, Versatile

12:32 PM

Naomi Shirakawa makes a Constitution Save!

1d20 (5) + 7 = 12

12:32 PM

Musashi Miyamoto attacks with a Katana!

Naomi Shirakawa

To Hit: 2d20kh1 (14, 16) + 10 = 26 Damage: 1d8 (7) + 5 + 1 [magical slashing] = 13 Concentration: DC 10

Effect

Finesse, Versatile

pass

Naomi Shirakawa makes a Constitution Save!

1d20 (4) + 7 = 11

pass

Str save.

Naomi Shirakawa makes a Strength Save!

1d20 (4) + 5 = 9

!cc Mane -1

Selection timed out or was cancelled.

12:32 PM

Musashi Miyamoto

Superiority Dice

◉◉◉◉◉〇 (-1)

you fail and are proned!

fail

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Result: 1d8 (8) Total: 8

8 more.

Naomi Shirakawa: <10/91 HP> (-8)

still alive

12:33 PM

Musashi Miyamoto attacks with a Katana!

Naomi Shirakawa

To Hit: 2d20kh1 (6, 11) + 10 = 21 Damage: 1d8 (8) + 5 + 1 [magical slashing] = 14 Concentration: DC 10

Effect

Finesse, Versatile

nope

12:33 PM

down

12:33 PM

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat rp it out

Not gonna parry?

no more manuevers

12:34 PM

left

12:34 PM

!cc

Naomi Shirakawa

Custom Counters

Smith

Current Value: 88 Range: 0 - 250

Ofuda Tags

Current Value: 100 Range: 0 - 100

Downtime

Current Value: 402 Range: 0 - 999

Calligraphy

Current Value: 0 Range: 0 - 500

Jewelers

Current Value: 0 Range: 0 - 50

Ki

Current Value: 5 Range: 0 - 6

Command Seal

Current Value: 3 Range: 0 - 3

Manuevers

◉〇〇〇〇〇 Resets On: Short Rest

Fighter

Current Value: 83 Range: 0 - 150

oh I thought you had 1 more.

oh wait

12:34 PM

I do

12:34 PM

!cc Manuevers

Naomi Shirakawa

Manuevers

◉〇〇〇〇〇 Resets On: Short Rest

12:34 PM

Naomi Shirakawa

Manuevers

〇〇〇〇〇〇 (-1)

its a disarming attack, by the way.

12:34 PM

So another Str save.

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Result: 1d8 (3) Total: 3

12:34 PM

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

Result: 1d10 (5) + 4 Total: 9

12:34 PM

Musashi Miyamoto

Superiority Dice

◉◉◉◉〇〇 (-1)

12:34 PM

Naomi Shirakawa: <9/91 HP> (+9)

12:34 PM

Naomi Shirakawa: <7/91 HP> (-2)

12:35 PM

Naomi Shirakawa makes a Strength Save!

1d20 (7) + 5 = 12

fail?

ya

what shall she drop?

Her main weapon!

sunblade katana down

12:35 PM

anything else?

Free Action. Picking it up.

you are wielding two sword

12:36 PM

swords

12:36 PM

too

Oh right

so it is pointless

Shoulda dropped my Waki earlier, smh..

also you are not attuned to it

12:36 PM

lol

and after being knocked down, Musashi jumped to her feet. She took a bit of damage but.. She was only getting started. She dashed at her Master, intending to finish their little Duel here. She struck, aiming for her Legs. Though, it wasn't exactly enough to knock her Master down. Their Blades met and Musashi realised that this was her chance. She threw her Body against her Masters and knocked her down. Then proceeded to hit the Katana out of Naomis Hand with the Flat end of her blade. With her Wakizaki pointed at Naomi and her Katana casually placed on her shoulder, Musashi smiles. "Wanna call it here?"

"Well, I am not down yet. And this youkai has yet to be exterminated. Perhaps this next move will do the trick." Naomi proclaimed, of course, she was still able to fight but, the next opportunity, it will be Musashi's victory.

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"As you will, then." and so she'll just.. Hit her Masters head with her Waki's Blunt Side.

Musashi Miyamoto attacks with a Wakizashi!

Naomi Shirakawa

To Hit: 2d20kh1 (1, 18) + 10 = 28 Damage (CRIT!): 2d6 (1, 5) + 5 + 1 [magical piercing] = 12 Concentration: DC 10

Effect

Finesse, Versatile

12:40 PM

Naomi Shirakawa makes a Constitution Save!

2d20kh1 (11, 11) + 7 = 18

Bonk!

yep

12:40 PM

done

Combat ended. (edited)

12:40 PM

Naomi Shirakawa took a Long Rest!

Hit Points

91/91 (+91)

Spell Slots

1 ◉◉◉ (+1) 2 ◉◉ 3 ◉ 4 ◉

Reset Counters

Manuevers: ◉◉◉◉◉◉ (+6)

12:40 PM

OK, ending...

12:40 PM

This channel is not in combat.

And so, much like that wooden oar, Naomi would be knocked down, causing a grunt from her lips as she dropped her swords, of course. This simply means her defeat now that she was disarmed and cannot pick up her blades "Ah, it appears the ceremony is complete isn't it?"

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"Did I exterminate the youkai?"

"Youkai exterminated, thank you Master." Sheating her blades, Musashi extended her hand to help her Master back up to her feet. "Tea?"

"Extermination complete, you are now purified Musashi-san" She chuckled as she would get up to her feet, using a bit of her miko arts to clean Saber and herself of the dirt and blood. Afterwards she would merely heal them both by conjuring a healing ofuda tag and placing it on her own shoulder, and Musashi's neck "Hai, Tea time."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Truly, Musashi has a great Master. Her Boredom had been cured. Maybe next time she'll actually head out on a Mission..? Eh, if she feels like it. She'll keep on following her whims as usual.

Picking up her katanas, the shrine maiden would merely sheath the, with a sigh of relief. Afterwards, she would lead her servant back to the shrine once more. And there she would invite her to seat on a nearby table "Please rest here Saber, I shall prepare the tea."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

12:52 PM

https://youtu.be/MzgMBrtrFc4

Ambient With Flute

Relaxing With Japanese Bamboo Flute , Guzheng, Erhu | Musical Instr...

"Thank you, Master." and so the Saber shall take a seat. How Tranquil, how relaxing.

The winds were certainly a bit cold, but the atmosphere of the small shrine is quite peaceful and tranquil, was it because of the miko who tends to it? Or perhaps as a result of the shrine itself? The sound of a kettle being filled with water can be heard before Naomi started a fire nearby over a couple of firewood. Afterwards, she would place the kettle on top of the flames. Walking back to her servant. "It has been a while hasn't it? How have you been, Saber?"

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"Hmm... Has it been that long? Doesn't feel all that long since we talked last." Musashi put a hand on her chin, thinking back on it. "You told me my Tale, back then." It was enjoyable. "Well, either way, since then I've just been doing whatever I felt like. Recently I even took part in a Mission! We went into a Swamp, and I got this Gas Mask. I even rode a Dragon!"

"Indeed, it has been a while since we last talked and saw one another. In fact, I have yet to see Caster and Saber around as well. And regarding your all too famous duel. Truth be told, it is a bit of a poor attempt at theatre." While her acting was descent, her enthusiasm certainly made it work. A passion for old plays such as that. "Speaking of mission, I have also participated in a supply gathering as well, took a horde of boars. And now we have a surplus of meat. Perhaps I should cook some katsu-don as our meal after our tea break?"

1:14 PM

"I also met more figures from Japan as well."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"More figures from Japan? Do tell. Maybe I'll know them!"

1:32 PM

"Some Katsu-don would be nice.."

"One of them is Izumo no Okuni, a miko like myself and founder of Kabuki. The other one is, Yagyu Munemori, a user of Suigetsu and Yagyu Jubei's father. Finally, the last one is, Yamata no Orochi. Tha kami who was killed by the kami my family worships. Susanoo no Mikoto."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"Munemori, huh? I'd love to meet him.." Read: Fight him.

"Good grief, I can easily read it on your lips Musashi-san. Well, once this singularity is over. You might be able to meet him as you put it. So, how goes your training? As you can see, I managed to use two katanas than a wakizashi and a katana. Still, I never thought it is possible.."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"Ah." "Well, it's going pretty well." Yeah, she just hasn't had the chance to just grab a second Katana from somewhere.

2:09 PM

"Though I just prefer using a Wakizashi."

"Is that so? Good to hear. And regarding the Wakizashi, I suppose it is a bit easier to wield in combat. You can easily request a katana from me. I can make it. Although, you will have to pay. It has been a while since I made swords.."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"You can make swords too? Jeez Master, what can't you do at this point?"

"I can, I know it is a bit out of place for a shrine maiden but it is just something I took up as a hobby. And I had a habit of breaking swords as a child, so instead of buying me a new one everytime. My family asked me if I wanted to learn blacksmithing."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"Hey, I'll get jealous of your skills, y'know?" Musashi sighs... But then she just smiles. She's just joking of course. "Well, I won't. But it's really impressive that you can do so much."

"I should be jealous of your swordsmanship Musashi-san. You always seem to strike at my weakspots to the point I might need to start wearing armor. Still, it is an odd experience as I am just used to using my body's reflexes as my natural unarmored defense." Naomi said to her servant with a look of fascination. After all, she wasn't a samurai like her who trains to kill humans, she was someone trained to kill the supernatural and worship the supernatural. "Hmm.."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"Well, seeing the gaps in your defenses is just a special skill of mine. With enough time you may be able to obtain a similar power." Well, that's impossible. Musashi is using Mystic Eyes after all. "If you start wearing Armor then you'd lose your cool appearance, though." and that would be sad. Style is important! Well, living is more important of course, but Naomi is skilled enough. "I'm special, so whatever I set out to do I'll accomplish no matter what. Whether it's piercing your defenses or getting a nice bowl of Udon, If I really try nothing can stop me."

"I don't really got anything like that, nor was I really born with it. All I have is this, one you most likely have noticed." Of course, it is impossible, but it appears this is perhaps Shimen Musashi's secret to winning her duels. Her Mystic Eyes. Naomi would merely demonstrate her natural breathing and walking, as a fellow martial artist, she most definitely have noticed how her normal katana easily sliced and diced through her like a hot knife through butter. Outer Energy of the World connects through her inner energy. Causing interferance with nature. A rare and unique gift which is the source of her talent for swordplay. "Well... sometimes you got to lose the cool appearance if you want to win in some fights. Besides, this is just an expensive kimono. I could always get one. Speaking of which, do you only have one clothing?"

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"Hmm? I ususally just wear this, yeah. It's what I've been summoned in after all. Never really been one to worry too much about owning a lot of clothes." Plus, she looks pretty good in this. Doesn't she? She takes a quick look at herself and her clothing.

"Well, you certainly are revealing a lot of skin, you are quite bold admittedly. In which case, I have prepared a gift for you." Naomi would merely reach out to her backpack and from there, she would pull out an elegant kimono, newly made. Of course she has to guess Musashi's sizes but she thought she has done a decent job. This kimono already costs like a year's worth of pay to a salaryman.

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"a Kimono?" Woah. This looks. Expensive! It's almost a gift she could never accept, it's truly elegant. Something that isn't really like her at all. It must have cost a lot too, so much effort was put into it. Musashi would be a truly shallow Woman if she took it.

9:17 AM

Fortunately for Naomi, Musashi is that Shallow. She'll graciously accept the Gift with a Smile.

"Well, what are you waiting for Musashi chan? Put it on! Now preferably. I want to see if it fits, otherwise, I would just ask Da Vinci-san to resew it. Then, we can see if it looks good at you." Naomi asks Musashi with a smile on her lips.

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"Alright, Alright. I'll go change!" Musashi'll take the Kimono and look for a suitable place to change unseen. Go away Perverts.

@Miyamoto Musashi (@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat) - jump Naomi would merely get up from her seat and go to her now brewed tea. Pouring herself one as she waited for Musashi to come back. Still, it is a bit interesting to see how she looks in it. Does it fit nicely? Bit too tight around the chest perhaps? "The tea is ready Musashi-san!" She said through their connection

Tea is ready already? Well, Musashi better hurry. Having changed into the Kimono that had been given to her, Musashi returned to her Master for their Tea Time. "Here I am! How do I look?" She'll pout if the answer is anything less than beautiful.

"Woooah! Musashi-san really looks very elegant and cute. If I didn't know any better. The boys would likely go to war over you back in the sengoku jidai." Naomi remarked with a soft giggle as she saw Musashi's wardrobe change. It is truly fascinating to see her in such traditional clothing. Although to Naomi, she typically wears such clothings everyday.

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Hearing such praise, Musashi can't help but smile like an Idiot. "Aww.. Here I thought the Sugar was for the Tea!" How Sweet indeed, such compliments just make Musashi feel happy. Truly she is shallow, weak to compliments as she is. "Maybe I should wear this stuff more often, then."

"Well, it is up to you. If you want more of such outfits, well, i can purchase more of them after all. So, how does it feel? Comfortable? Tight? Maybe somewhere in the middle? It sure looks good on you for sure."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

And at that moment, by way of teleportation, boredom, and an impulse to ~~toy with~~ check on the local shrine maiden, Hime is here! Or is it Mae? ...Tamamo is here! Materializing as she approaches the pair, she waves, her own formal outfit already prepared. "Ah, so my divine intuition has led me to my favored miko's tea ceremony... And I see you prepared a shrine too~ Perhaps not as I planned, but I cannot refuse such an offering now, can I? Mikon!" Turning to Musashi, she studies the woman for a few moments "A pretty guest is here as well, kon. Might I ask your name, Servant-san?"

3:58 PM

"It's pretty comfortable, I'll keep it as is-" Ah, a newcomer has appeared..! a Cute Divine Foxlady? Her Master sure has interesting aquaintances. Very well, she'll introduce herself. "Servant, Saber. Musashi Miyamoto, it's nice to meet'cha." Hehe, the Pretty Fox lady called her pretty.

Naturally the shrine maiden unsheathed her sword in preparation, seeing the teleportation spell take place. Perhaps has an enemy sought to disturb this place? Then upon recognizing the figure. Naomi would sheath them promptly before pouring Musashi a cup of tea. "Ah, I see a kami has come to bless this temporary contructed shrine. Welcome, Tamamo-sama. Please join us."

@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae

"A pleasure to meet you, Miyamoto-san. I am Tamamo, a wakemitama of Amaterasu. As well, it is my pleasure to join, Naomi-san. How has your work in this Singularity been going?" Taking a seat near the two, she lets out a comfortable sigh, taking in the scents. "It would seem you brewed some quality tea, as I would expect from a miko of your stature. This shrine... You would have no objections if I claim it as my territory, would you?"

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria @Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

And so, Naomi would get up to grab another cup for her unexpected guest, although she should have expected one of Chaldea's kamis to arrive sooner or later. "Ah, you give me too much credit Tamamo-sama. I am still an apprentice shrine maiden and has yet to perfect my trade. And regarding this territory, I have no objections. May I ask why you grace us with your divine presence?" After grabbing the clean cup, she would place it in front of the wakemitama of Amaterasu and pour her cup of tea to the brim.

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

For just a moment, Musashi went pale. Amaterasu? Oh no.. Musashi almost insulted her earlier by interrupting Naomi. She'll thank her own brain for reminding herself that it would have been a bad idea to interrupt her masters ceremony. "My Master sure is great, isn't she, Tamamo-san?" Either way, she'll take this opportunity to brag about her Master like a middle aged dad would brag about his daughter.

And here was another, the teleportation circle roaring back to life as another person showed up. Thankfully Naomi also knew this person and there was no need to attack her. For that would have been tragic for both parties. Out came a caster seeing the shrine maiden, a caster that was a saber, and a saber proper. "Yes."

@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae

"All the more reason to praise your successful work, it is a sign of even better to come. Perhaps you would even impress my source... As for why, I was idle and bored, mikon~ So I wished to come see you, and sought out where you were. Of course, what I arrived to was quite a fitting welcome. Although I imagine if he was here, you would have dedicated it already, hm?" Nodding at Musashi without turning her gaze, she giggles lightly at the quick moment of paleness. "Hah, did I shock you, Miyamoto-san? Do not worry, I intend to be a simple guest at this time. And indeed, she is a fine example of her role and work. As her Servant, I imagine you will be a frequent sight at the shrine she maintains?" And finally noting the latest one to arrive, she does turn her head, studying her closely for a number of seconds. "Hm, I have thought I sensed you here too... An odd choice of form, but an elegant one. Have you come to watch the dedication of the shrine here, Tsukuyomi? Or is this a wakemitama of yours as well?"

"Impress your source? Ah, Tamamo-sama. I have yet to even summon a wakemitama of Susanoo, I doubt I would be an excellent enough miko to catch her attention. Still, I am honored to have the Emperor's Divine Ancestor blessing this humble shrine of mine. And yes." If Susanoo were here, she definitely would have dedicated it to him. But he isn't here, and neither is a wakemitama of his. Still, she does find it odd considering Amaterasu, Orochi and.. Tsukuyomi has made their entrance as well? Now that she thought about it, there was a divine presence, one with the tranquility of the moon. While Amaterasu was one of radiant sunlight, and Orochi was one of the feeling of serpent scales to the touch, Tsukuyomi was one of elegant and tranquility of the evening moon. "Kaguya san? Please join us, there is enough tea for everyone."

5:33 PM

"Do you wish for more Musashi-san?"

@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae @Crafter/Flower/Illya/Dad/Oni @Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"look at you figuring it out and that fast and only if you seconds I expect nothing less from you Good day good day I am here because my tea instincts kicked in and once more it has yet to fail me." She said as she had her eye on Hime before making her way over to her. "I think it would be elegant I certainly hope so this appearance has charmed in the wood many many suitors." She seemed to be just a bit different. Not as kooky, most likely due to Amaterasu's presence was here as well

"Of course I would quickly recognize my sibling in their presence. Good day to you as well, let us enjoy this tea together." More serious as well with Tsukuyomi's presence here, she kept her eyes on the moon princess in turn, with a warm yet slightly awkward smile.

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Musashi is surrounded by Divine beings of Japanese Myth, she truly did dodge a bullet earlier. "Thank you, Master." She thanks her Master for being cute enough to have caused Musashi to reign herself in earlier. It probably saved her life. "Ah, I dunno if I'll be here often. I come and go whenever I please..~!" Her Master didn't need to be protected, after all. She's strong and sourrounded by the Divine. "and more Tea would be lovely, Master."

The miko was somewhat surprised by her servant thanking her. But regardless, she would refill Musashi's cup before getting up and grabbing another cup for Kaguya-Hime. It appears both Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi was present at her shrine. If it were not for her training, she would have fainted from both their combined divine presences. Tranquility and radiant sunlight both together has this.. undescribable feeling to it. It is not her skin that experiences it, but her soul. "Here you go, Kaguya-Hime." She would place the cup in front of her and pour it to the brim as well. The black tea was naturally brewed as the miko prefers not to use the typical brewing process.

It was clear the two siblings were awkward with each other but here they were, nothing bad was going to happen. "My presence is throughout the place...seeing the position that Chaldea has given me of ensuring that everyone can go everywhere I would hope so. Amidst all of the incident solving and grail collecting the actual logistics to do all of that is equally important." Kaguya said as she had some tea once more and began to drink it.

Beginning to sip her tea as well, Tamamo let out a calm sigh, allowing herself to relax slightly. "Indeed, it seems you have been busy. Kaguya-hime, hm? It figures that tale would be connected, a princess of the moon... I reached this shrine first, by the way, although I am sure you can easily find someone to devote themselves and build another."

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Musashi is unsure of what to say here, so for now she shall silently enjoy her Tea and relax. Still, getting to have Tea with two Goddesses? Musashi never would have thought she'd ever get to do that. She'll brag about it later to someone, for sure.

"You reach the shrine first by the way." She simply repeated and gave an idle shrug of her shoulders. "Perhaps one day I'll too find a shrine that will devote itself to me as of right now the shrine may next to us is already simply overwhelmed and completely consumed by the power pack taste of the Sunny D. Truly I have no counter for that." Her tone was slightly Ho-hum on that as she sipped some tea. "She asked me my name I told her who I was and she squealed like a little child had actual stars in her eyes too I was very amused on that. It's all right I wish are the best of luck and I am rooting for her to do her best."

Hime was the first to bless the shrine and as such she now has a shrine dedicated to her and her only. Although of course, this does not mean Naomi would worship only her. After all, Shintoism is a religion of anemism. There are multiple gods, thousands or even millions even. "If you wish it, I shall build a shrine for you as well, Kaguya-Hime. You only need to say the word. I serve the kamis with my entire being." The miko offered respectfully as she blushed slightly, her facade of a strict elegant shrine maiden essentially being shattered by that. She couldn't really lie or deny..

@Crafter/Flower/Illya/Dad/Oni @Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae

"Sure alright then" And like that a full 180 degree shift on hearing the offer made by the miko. A shrine of both Moon and Sun natures, and everything else in it. Yep." She said with a nod and a smile of her face. Naomi being just for Hime? Nah Now she was their's, Our's

@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae

"Hm. Yes, this shrine has already received my blessing, and perhaps soon will be the center of my domain here... Yet as you say, your service is to us all, and competition is wasted. Perhaps the sun and moon will draw closer once more?"

"Hmm.....Perhaps they will be close once more." Her service was to all and at this point she was deemed 'reliable' They were always going to have a need for her anyway.

It appears she now belongs to both of them, and perhaps others more kamis in Chaldea. Such was the duty of humanity's last shrine maiden. Although, she volunteered for this task. There was no coming back. Only a way forward. "Very well then, I shall make one back at Chaldea. As this singularity will not last soon after all, same goes for this shrine. Still, it is quite nostalgic, reminds me of home in many regards. Especially the mountain terrain."

7:48 PM

"I have no doubt my family would be quite delighted to have meet both of you, Kaguya-Hime and Tamamo-Sama.'

@Crafter/Flower/Illya/Dad/Oni @Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae

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"Agreed, this mountain does stir some nostalgia in me... It would be my pleasure to have the chance to meet your family as well-" She stops abruptly, snapping her gaze towards the base further down. "How-? Mm, no, it is strange... You noticed as well, correct, Tsu- Kaguya-san?"

"Truly this has become a noteworthy day no? It's becoming too convenient I feel.." She said as that didn't stop her from finishing her tea. "I blame faith..or whatever nonsense it is..As little as it can possibly be it's not impossible." She said on Hime's 'How' remark

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Unexpectedly, Francis' voice communication channel is opened by Chaldea's Director.

"Servant Archer, Francis Pegahmagabow. Do you hear me?"

@TheInsanityThatLiesOutside

"Servant Archer, Francis Pegahmagabow. Do you hear me?"

@Olga Marie Animusphere (@Angelic) - jump Francis was sitting as he was field stripping his gear. Absently he replied, "What is it, Director?"

@Angelic

Francis was sitting as he was field stripping his gear. Absently he replied, "What is it, Director?"

@Francis Pegahmagabow | Ghost of the Trenches (@TheInsanityThatLiesOutside) - jump "You've given up on all of your resources to see our mission is completed time and again." The transmission of Olga's face shows no emotion. She speaks factually. "You're the proof that our summoning system has its intended result." Her eyes lose focus, wandering over him. "..That's all." "Good job. Your Master should be proud."

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"You've given up on all of your resources to see our mission is completed time and again." The transmission of Olga's face shows no emotion. She speaks factually. "You're the proof that our summoning system has its intended result." Her eyes lose focus, wandering over him. "..That's all." "Good job. Your Master should be proud."

@Olga Marie Animusphere (@Angelic) - jump A grin spread across his face like a shark that has tasted blood. "My thanks, director. My pleasure to take part in the creation of such a weapon of war. I do have one wish for my contribution." "Create a slaughter and scene of carnage with the weapon worthy of this singularity upon our enemies. Something deserving of such a fine blade and the efforts placed into it. That is all."

A grin spread across his face like a shark that has tasted blood. "My thanks, director. My pleasure to take part in the creation of such a weapon of war. I do have one wish for my contribution." "Create a slaughter and scene of carnage with the weapon worthy of this singularity upon our enemies. Something deserving of such a fine blade and the efforts placed into it. That is all."

@Francis Pegahmagabow | Ghost of the Trenches (@TheInsanityThatLiesOutside) - jump Olga makes a disgusted face and cuts off the connection, clearly regretting making this once in a lifetime praise.

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