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Delta-M
To Bring An End To Greed: Palace Of The Nexus Emperor
(Despite the tensions and what have you I still intend to finish this little arc I started before I go on vacation. Anyone is open to join during any session, although I retain the right to say when my player limit has been reached and if you can or can't participate in the final battle depending on how much you've participated.)

-I'll be GMing as I did in the TV Dojo, with a GM phase and a Player phase. Regardless of the circumstances you get one action per phase so I can respond to what everyone does. One I post something like "-GM is typing- any actions made afterwards will likely not count to keep things moving along since I'm known to type slowly. With introductions out of the way, it's time to begin the game. Players, gather and enter the keywords into the Metaverse App. If we reach my player limit I'll let it be known. Until then, spots are open. Priority is given to those with black belts.-
StarwaddIe
I'm in
Pancake_Knight
Lets bring back Sensei and beat up the sin! We've gone through alot for this! But I wont back down now!
Tatsuya
*Runs into the room and looks at Star and PK*
Okay so I guess we're starting? Anyone have any clue what his keywords are.
StarwaddIe
No clue. How 'bout I possess this guy and pry them from him?
Migrant
*sighs... *

I guess it's time to make amends for all of this.
Kazuya
Not really, been really busy as of late...

*Kazuya joins the group, yawning.*
Tatsuya
Hmm I think I got it... Well maybe. *He pulls out the Metanavi* Delta. Mammon. Nexus... And Kingdom?
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou and Gouto show up, having followed Tatsuya. Raidou rests one arm on his sword, and remains silent like usual. Gouto takes the speaking role in his stead.]

We're still relatively new to this palace stuff, hell we don't know much about this guy in the first place. We do know how troublesome a sin greed can be though, so we're here to help in any way we can. Unfortunately, Raidou here doesn't have a phone.
Pancake_Knight
I have no clue Tatsuya but I'm sure we can figure it out together! Now what do we already have?
Migrant
Kingdom or empire. It's obvious listening to that blowhard.
Delta-M
*The app says*

"Palace discovered. People: Found. Location: Found. Distortion: Incorrect.
Tatsuya
*He nods at Mig*
Yeah one of the two seems clear. *He repeats the phrases replacing Kingdom for Empire* That'll get it.

*Tatsuya glances at the Cat and Summoner*
Don't need one it'll pull everyone around us in, and yeah this guy will probably be a pain for us... Then there's our friend Delta to consider, he's possessed by the bastard no telling what could go wrong.
Kazuya
Raidou...?

*Kazuya rubs the back of his head as he turn to the duo of newcomers.*

So you guys are new, huh...well, I'm pretty sure you guys are strong, so just be careful, with whatever kind of Persona or magic you have.
Delta-M
*With the correct keywords said, the app pulls everyone into the Palace. The party finds themselves in a slightly warped version of Tokyo. Things look relatively the same, but… something is indeed very off. The sky is an ominous red, with dark clouds lining the sky, and the buildings are have a darker tint than usual. There are cognitions of people wandering about, most likely going to work. A few familiar, yet nameless faces likely line the crowd. In the distance, a large, castle like structure towers over the rest of the city, the top hidden by the clouds.*
Delta-M
(Forgot already. This is a good start.)

-Party Phase-
Migrant
I... Won't fallbehind you guys. I've... Been practicing a little.
Pancake_Knight
Infiltrating a castle! How fitting for a group of rogues! Lets get to it everyone!

*PK then starts to jog towards the castle, P+S following closely behind hopping along the road
Tatsuya
He's a devil summoner actually, *he looks at Kaz in confusion* Don't Tell me you don't know about his family? They're famous among the supernatural community.

*He looks at the castle clearly unimpressed*
Wow I'm so shocked by this. *He scoffs* At least we don't have to look very hard to find him right guys?
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou looks around the area, while Gouto remains focused on the apparent castle.]

Wow, this guy sure is subtle.
Mary_Sue
*Pulls out a lifeform scanner and uses it to scan for all organic lifeforms*
"Scanning... scanning..."
Migrant
A castle, how original. *starts walking toward the castle*

I said I was gonna fix Delta my own way, and it seems the old and new way have crossed.
Tatsuya
*He runs after PK with his hands on his blade and his eyes darting around in search of enemies or traps*
Hey Pan slow down! We don't know what could be in here. And for God's sake stick together everyone!
Starwaddle
*suddenly appears* I heard there was a palace raid, and being the evil villain I now am, I can't have competition around, now can I? Also, was I here a moment ago and said something about possessions?
Kazuya
The faster we're done with this, the better, right? I kind of miss Delta.

*Kazuya walks forward, in the direction of the castle.*

I love this world, it's always amazing to see those structures...!

*He then turns to Tatsuya as he walks.*

He...HE IS!? I cannot believe this...what is his surname, I'm sure I must've heard it!
Delta-M
*As you work towards the castle the scenery begins to change. Buildings begin to run together until the alternating paths Tokyo is known for becomes a straight line. The party eventually comes across a wall. It stretches between the buildings, boxing them in, and seems to be higher than they can see. There’s a door in the center of it.*

-Players, keep it going-
Pancake_Knight
Your right Tatsuya! Lets stick together! We dont wanna get lost!

*PK then slows down a bit, waiting for everyone to catch up

We dont have all day everyone!
Tatsuya
*He smirks at Kaz*
rRaidou Kuzunoha The XIV is the guy you just met, I'd hope you know the name. Though might be before your time, I'm pretty into history actually he was around in the 30s.

*He looks at Star in shock*
I'm sorry villain? You're evil now. And yeah there was one of you talking about possession why?
Migrant
Well I think this is the point of no return. Are we ready?
Kazuya
Raidou Kuzunoha...I see.

*He crosses his arms and smiles.*

Yeah, I've heard that surname before. Those guys really ARE popular, you cannot be involved with demons and not know them.
Starwaddle
That would be Bill. You know, Bill Eye the triangle guy. We made a deal, and now he's running around in a copy of my body I guess? And yeah, I'm evil now. With all the changes happening, I thought I might give villainous shit a try.
Mary_Sue
Hm, there may be a reason these walls are so high. It could be an advantage if we could see above them. Alright, i'll check the sky and look for traps while the rest of the group goes ahead. Super Mario! *A short and fat italian plumber appears* Wall jump! *Mary's boots become super powered and give her the ability to jump off walls. She climbs the walls and tries to reach the top so she could get a view of the surronding area*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou stops at the wall, and looks at the door. Being cautious, he draws a tube and summons Cerberus just in case something bad is behind it. Gouto walks toward it slowly.]

Gee, a single door in the middle of a massive wall. This totally isn't suspect at all.
Pancake_Knight
While I won't stand for evil, saving Sensei is the number one priority at the moment! However I wil not hesitate to strike you down Snow Queen! At any rate let us enter the palace!

*PK then walks up to the door, opening it and gesturing for everyone to walk in

Ladies first!
Starwaddle
It's Dr. Snow Queen, actually. Now then, let's go steal shit! Lerooooy Jeenkiiins! *Runs in*
Migrant
Sensei this, Sensei that.

You make me want to one up all of you.
Migrant
*heads in first alone with Star*

Ooc: forgot that phone pls
Kazuya
Cerberus, huh...?

*Kazuya types on his COMP for a moment, and from a vortex a giant dog with blue and white appears.*

Alright Pascal, I think it's best if we follow the lead of our superiors.

*Kazuya and his Cerberus look at eachother, and then at Raidou and his Cerberus with sparkles in their eyes.*
Delta-M
-Assuming everyone wants to enter, the GM is now typing.-
Bill_Cipher
(You know, I just realized, i'm technically a persona now.)
Pancake_Knight
Is saving Sensei not a good goal Lady Migrant? I could always change it to saving Delta! Or maybe completing the palace and removing the sin from Sensei! Or remove the corruption from Sensei!
Mary_Sue
OOC: NO! EVERYONE DOES NOT WANT TO ENTER!
Tatsuya
*He sighs and looks at the door dejectedly*
Fine we can do this the obvious way, but Mark my words it'll bite us in the ass...

*He walks over to the door and tries to close it* Actually no, I'd rather try something else before going for the most likely to be trapped route.

*He glances at Mig with an annoyed face before following*
Or we can just rush in like fools, that plan usually works anyways so why not?
Pancake_Knight
I agree with Tatsuya! It hasn't failed us yet! Onwards!

*PK then charges in like a fool with his laser sword in the air, oblivious to everything
Starwaddle
(...holy shit I got Bill as a Persona...I wasn't even trying...this is awkward, yet somewhat funny as hell.)
Delta-M
*...Before Mary can reach the top some sort of invisible force stops her from progressing forward. It seems going up isn't the way to go.*

*Through the door lies an entirely different scene. Instead of the streets of Tokyo, the party finds they're now inside some sort of cathedral. In the center is a scale, akin to those held by the Persona Anubis. On one side is a box with a plethora of seals on it, and a dark aura seeping out from the cracks. Across the room is a door with what appears to be a Thoth. It floats in the air idly thumbing through it's book, not paying any mind to the party yet. The room is rather poorly lit, so further examination is required for more details.*

-Player Phase!-
Mary_Sue
*Mary pulls out a flashlight and lights up the area*
Migrant
I advise we don't engage the enemy until we have to...

*checks the walls opposite the Thoth for doors. *
Mary_Sue
OOC: By the by, since I was wondering if it's okay to use both this alt and Bill Cipher since Bill is technically part of Starwaddle
Starwaddle
*looks at the place in more detail (to see what she can steal that would be valuable or unique)*
Starwaddle
Ooc: yeah go ahead nothing is stopping you.
Delta-M
(I'd prefer you don't unless it'll add something to the party dynamic.)
Pancake_Knight
Aha! Shadow! En garde!

*PK then readies his Laser Sword, ready to pounce on the enemy any second now
Kazuya
*Kazuya and Cerberus look around for a minute, before deciding to check the scale. They give a quick look at Raidou again before taking the first step forward.*

I wonder if there's something in there, I mean...well, usually there is.
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou looks at Pascal, and then to his own Cerberus. Though curious, he puts it aside for the time being to focus on the mission. He approaches the box, looking at the seals carefully and attempts to open it.]
Mary_Sue
Ooc: Technically, it's a persona and not part of the party. I'd rather have one of my actual characters participating. I just really want to use both characters. I could just make it so that Bill only has lines.
Tatsuya
*He runs in front of PK and stands with his hands in his pockets*
Good evening there Keeper of Lore, I presume you deal with knowledge of some sort in this place?

*He smiles at it disarmingly while still watching for sudden moves*
Perhaps we could engage in an exchange of some sort?
Delta-M
(It should be fine so for now you can keep at it I suppose Mary.)

-GM is typing-
Mary_Sue
*Pulls out gold, silver and other assorted goods*
Be it wealth, fame, glory or any other treasure, we shall grant it in exchange for your knowledge.
Delta-M
*Mary's flashlight illuminates the room a bit more, revealing that inside the room are smaller boxes with their own seals of a different color. Blue, red, green, yellow, purple, pink, and orange to counter the box on the scale with black seals.*

*Mig finds the three boxes with blue, red and orange seals. The walls depict the scale in the center, balanced with one big box, and three smaller boxes on the other. There are no colors to indicate which box is which.*

*The Thoth looks up at PK, hakes his head and goes back to reading the book in it's hands. When Tatsuya comes up, it once more looks up, it's face a mask for whatever it's feeling. Closing the book, he speaks to Tatsuya.*

Thoth: An exchange? There's likely nothing you can offer me that would be worthwhile. Solve the puzzle and move on. I doubt you want to stay here any longer than you have to.

*Kaz notices that the seals on the big box are pulsing rapidly. As he nears the scale the amount of darkness seeping out increases, but the box remains closed. The scale is rather ornate, appearing to be made of pure gold, and studded with diamonds at the base.*

*Raidou places his hands on the box and a wave of darkness bursts forth, knocking both him and Kazuya back a little it. A low growl is heard from the box.*

*Star only finds the boxes with different colored seals. There seems to be nothing of value in this room.*
Migrant
Hmm... We need to balance the scale. I'm guessing we use these boxes to do it...
Starwaddle
*(shit, nothing! Oh well, I'm sure there's more deeper in)* hmm...so what's the puzzle?
Tatsuya
*He nods at the demon* Very well then, so long as you don't wish to fight I'm perfectly fine with that agreement. Pan put that away please.

*He walks over to the boxes and tries to examine the seals on them for any hints to what the magic might do.*
Migrant
Hmm.... No colors... *grabs two boxes and tests their weights. *
Pancake_Knight
Well if it isn't an enemy I won't attack! Good idea Lady Migrant! Lets see here!

*PK then puts away the laser sword and takes a look at the boxes, trying to see if any of them open
Mary_Sue
Well, we have a scale so we can easily measure these boxes. Let's use that sealed box as a reference. *Mary puts the sealed box on the left side of the scale and the blue box on the right side of the scale*
Kazuya
*Kazuya growls as he is knocked back a few centimeters. After this, he sighs.*

What a drag...and people use their precious time to make this kind of thing. Still...impressive.

*He then sits on the ground, waiting for people to do their thing.*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou shakes his head and brushes off the impact from the push. He walks over to the scale and awaits the results from the measurements the others are making.]
Delta-M
-GM is finishing his post.-
Delta-M
*None of the boxes are open. Tatsuya can tell that he's never seen these seals before, although depending on his level of magic experience, he might find that they're similar to a variety of other magic he might have seen before.*

*Mig picks up the red and orange boxes. The orange feels heavier than the red.*

*The blue box is placed on the scale. It moves a little.*

-Sorry for the time this took. Players, continue.-
Migrant
Different weights. As I suspected. We have to use these to balance the scale.

*goes over with the boxes and checks for any obvious spot to place them*
Starwaddle
Hmm... I'll test the weight of the pink and purple boxes. *Picks them up with one hand each*
Tatsuya
Hmm no clue what these bastards do, I know lots of magic... Feels like plenty, but not exact enough to pinpoint the effect.

*He looks over to the group*
You guys seem to have this in hand? Lemme know if you need help moving anything though.
Kazuya
*Kazuya stands up and walks towards the green box, attempting to move it towards the scale, while Pascal goes after the yellow one.*

Here's hoping they're not all that heavy and are easy to move...!
Mary_Sue
Hmm, let's just jump right in. That's the way I like to solve puzzles. *Mary places the orange box on the scale opposite the blue box.*
ooc: i'm a little confused on what the room looks like. Could someone draw a picture for me?
Pancake_Knight
Hmmm, this isn't my speciality! Do you guys have any ideas?

*PK paces around scratching his head, P+S poking at the boxes interested in what they hold
Emerson
*The doors the group entered through open, revealing Em, purple coat and all. He then walks over and joins the group, creating a few balls of light around himself to light up the room a bit more.*

Hey, uh, sorry I'm late. Kinda had some things to take care of beforehand.
So, what's all this nonsense? A puzzle?
Tatsuya
Some kinda block puzzle Em, *he points to the scales* probably need to balance those things is my guess.
Starwaddle
Yup. It's a scale puzzle. A puzzle of waiting, and of weights...I think?
Raidou Kuzunoha
[He shrugs, the group mostly seems to be on top of things so he doesn't have much to contribute. He decides to sit down with Kazuya, waiting for things to pick back up.]
Delta-M
*The box with the black seals is taking up it's side of the scale. The other side with the box with the blue seals has space for two more.*

*The pink box feels significantly lighter than the purple box.*

*Both Kazuya and Pascal move the boxes fairly easily.*

*Mary places the orange box on the scale next to the blue one. The scale moves down until both sides are even. The box with the black seals flashes red and the blue and orange boxes are knocked off of the scale. Growls come from the larger box once more...*

*Em's light reveals that the room is a large square. The wall on the back depicts the scale in the center of the room at equilibrium. One large box on one side, three smaller boxes on the other. It's bare besides that and the Thoth that watches on curiously.*

-Players, go.*
Migrant
Looks like we need to use all the boxes, no cheating... Shame we didn't bring a scale with us.
Emerson
Alright, let's get rolling.

*Em picks up the purple and orange boxes and compares their weight.*
Starwaddle
Hmm...maybe we just compare all the boxes weights and put them on the scale in an order that would make sense and even the weight on both sides?
Emerson
That's what I was thinking too, Star. We've got 7 boxes, so let's start comparing all of them.
Kazuya
*Kazuya compares the green and yellow boxes*

Alright...
Delta-M
*The purple box is close to the weight of the orange box, but it's not as heavy.*

*The green box is slightly heavier than the yellow box.*
Arisu
*Alice finds her way into the palace. How or why is unknown but upon investigating she'd find the door that everyone else had previously entered through. She's actually rather surprised to see the group once she has finally caught up to them.*

Woah what? You're all here too?
Tatsuya
*He smiles and waves at Alice*
Heyo Alice, yeah we're in here on our epic quest to free Delta, *he raises an eyebrow* what brings you in here?
Pancake_Knight
Hello there Lady! Please do not be alarmed! It is I! Pancake Knight!

*PK then bows, having his mask touch the ground before getting up

You look alot like me actually! What is your name!
Emerson
Hmm... let's see if this one work...

*Em places the red, purple and blue boxes on the scale.*
Arisu
You may call me Alice. As for your question Tatsuya, well no reason in particular actually! Ehehe...

*The nervous chuckle at the end would suggest otherwise but she seems innocent enough.*

So do you all mind if I tag along? Safety and numbers and all that stuff.
Mary_Sue
It's frustrating. We have a whole scale here and we can't use it for it's purpose. We do know quite a bit, though. When that woman *Points to Migrany* picked up the two boxes I noticed the hand with the orange box sunk more than the hand with the red. I also noticed the same thing with the pink and purple boxes. Purple's heavier than pink. Blue was alsoevened out the scale with orange.

So, what we know so far is that Purple is more than pink; Blue is equal to orange which was heavier than red. Since we know blue and orange are equal, we don't have to compare them seperately.
Now, let's figure out the rest.
*Compares the orange and purple boxes*
Starwaddle
Sure Alice! Welcome aboard the team!
Mary_Sue
ooc: nvm, i'm a slow typer
Delta-M
*The scale lowers and the three smaller boxes outweigh the black box. It once again flashes red and knocks over the smaller boxes, returning the scale to the position it was in before.*

*Mary picks up the purple box after and compare it to the orange box. Finding that the purple box is slightly lighter than the orange box.*
Pancake_Knight
Okay then Lady Alice! Of course you can fight with us! You know what they! The more the merrier!

*PK then looks around as the group works with the scale.
Mary_Sue
--Rewrite--
It's frustrating. We have a whole scale here and we can't use it for it's purpose. We do know quite a bit, though. When that woman *Points to Migrany* picked up the two boxes I noticed the hand with the orange box sunk more than the hand with the red. I also noticed the same thing with the pink and purple boxes. Purple's heavier than pink. Blue was alsoevened out the scale with orange.

So, what we know so far is that blue is equal to orange which was heavier than red. We also know that orange and blue are slightly more than purple and purple is slightly more than pink. Also, green is more than yellow and orange is more than red. Since we know blue and orange are equal, we don't have to compare them seperately.
Now, let's figure out the rest.
*Compares the red and purple boxes*
Migrant
Too heavy.... Maybe switch out the heaviest box with one lighter...?
Starwaddle
Well, I'm sure you guys will figure it out eventually, but...*compares the red and green boxes*
Emerson
Alright, that didn't work. Let's see...

*Em compares the orange and green boxes.*
Tatsuya
*He shrugs lazily* I don't see any reason why not, at any rate I'm pretty sure this room isn't a threat yet. *He sits down on the ground and watches the others*
Mary_Sue
ooc: wait, is the black box on the scale?
Emerson
OOC: The Black box is on the opposite side of the scale, and covers the entire side.
Arisu
*Alice simply watches the others work on the puzzle. As she was a late arrival, she doesn't really understand the situation and stays quiet until she can at least catch up to where the others are.*
Mary_Sue
OOC: It confused me because me because it was written weirdly
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou is fidgeting. Being a detective, he does enjoy a good puzzle, but there isn't very much for him to do at the moment. He twirls one of his sideburns, oddly enough it never seems to lose it's pointy shape.]
Delta-M
*Mary finds that the purple box is heavier than the red, more than a little, but still not by much.*

*The Red box outweighs the green box by just a little.*

*The Orange box is about twice as heavy as the Green Box.*

(Apologies about that. The box with the black seals is always going to stay on the scale unless you try to move it forcibly.)
Starwaddle
Okay...so who wants to do the math here?
Emerson
*Em compares the weights of the green and purple boxes.*
Kazuya
I see, what about those...?

*Kazuya compares the blue with the orange, and Pascal compares the pink and yellow.*
Delta-M
*The green box is lighter than the purple box. Close to the difference between the Green and Orange, but not as wide of a gap.*

*The Orange box is about four times the weight of the Blue box. And the yellow box is about three times the weight of the pink box.*
Starwaddle
Hmm...fuck it! *Tosses the blue, red, and purple boxes on to the scale*
Mary_Sue
*Mary observes and studies everyone's observations.* Alright, so, orange, purple, red, green, yellow

...so far, orange seems to be the biggest so we'll say that's X. Yellow is also about half of X. Everyone, I need time to think...
Starwaddle
Oh wait was that already done? Shit. Let's try another one! *Kicks the boxes she tossed on off and tosses the pink, purple and red boxes on*
Mary_Sue
Hmm, Orange is clearly the heaviest so it has no place on the scale, one would assume. Now, let's put this into an equation.
Let's say the weight of the scale is Y and Orange is X.
The weights are orange, purple, red, green...
Mary_Sue
*Compares blue and green boxes*
Delta-M
*As with the previous three boxes, the scale becomes uneven again. Even more so than before this time. The box with the black seals glows read once more and knocks the boxes off. The darkness seeping from it increases.*

Thoth: Hmm...
Delta-M
*The Green box is about twice as heavy as the blue box.*
Emerson
*Takes the blue box from Mary Sue once she's done and compares it to the pink box.*
Mary_Sue
*Mary appears lost in thought as she compares the blue and pink boxes*
Mary_Sue
ooc: lol
Kazuya
What about...

*Kazuya places the red, green, and blue boxes on the scale.*
Starwaddle
Hmm... okay, let me think here...hmm...okay, so orange is the heaviest, but what I'd the lightest? Hmm...
Starwaddle
*is the lightest? Autocorrect, damn you!
Delta-M
*The blue box is about twice as heavy as the pink box.*

*Kazuya places those three boxes on the scale and for a second it appears as if it's equal before the three boxes reveal themselves to be heavier than the black box. Once more, the black box glows red and knocks the three smaller boxes off the scale. The darkness spewing out has reached a new peak.*
Starwaddle
Hmm... Perhaps we should compare all the boxes to the orange box?
Emerson
*Em compares the yellow and blue boxes.*
Delta-M
*The blue box is slightly lighter than the yellow box.*
Mary_Sue
Aha!
The weights are orange, purple, red, green, yellow, blue, pink!
Alright! So, green is half the weight of orange. blue is a forth the weight of orange. and pink is an eighth! Let's flip the script and say pink is X.
Blue is 2X. Yellow is 3X. Green is 4X. And... Orange is 8x.
Now, we need X to be equal to Y.
I remember combining orange and blue to equal the black box, which would also be 10X. Let's see... 2 + 3 +....
This is a long shot... *Puts together the blue, yellow and red boxes on the scale*
Emerson
*Em puts on the yellow, red, and blue boxes.*
Emerson
OOC: Holy fuck, we did the same thing.
Delta-M
-Gm is typing-
Mary_Sue
ooc: that means it's probably right
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou stands up, tired of just sitting around. He tips his hat slightly to Thoth as he walks by it and stands with the others and the boxes, watching silently as ever.]
Mary_Sue
ooc: If I get this right can I shoot some catchphrases?
Delta-M
*With this combination of boxes the scale reaches an equilibrium. The Thoth chuckles as the door behind it opens. It floats to the side of it and addresses the group.*

Thoth: I'm impressed you managed it in the end. You were down to your last two attempts before... bad things would have happened. Go forward to the castle. I'll let those that arrive after you pass through as a reward for not failing.

(Well you got it right so have at it Mary.)

-Players, continue!-
Starwaddle
So... Lerooooy Jeenkiiins! *Runs through the door*
Pancake_Knight
Haha! Nice work! Hopefully the next part won't contain something that turns my head into mush! Onwards everyone!

*PK then follows Lady Star into the unknown
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou sighs, and gives praise to the others for solving it. With that, he gestures for the group to follow him and Cerberus, as they continue down the corridor.]
Mary_Sue
Hah! If we add our strengths together there's no obstacle we can't subtract! Our chances of failure have greatly divided, and with that we should charge valiantly to the next challenge. *Mary walks patiently towards the door as she motions for the group to follow*
Emerson
Whew, nice work everyone. Let's keep truckin' ahead!

*Em follows closely behind PK, keeping his own guard up just in case.*
Arisu
*Alice had been looking down at her hands the entire time the puzzle was going on. She was counting things on her fingers, mouthing words without actually voicing them and so forth. Upon realizing that the puzzle had been solved she moves ahead, a tad disappointed.*

Wait it's over? Ah well, the whole reason we came here wasn't to solve puzzles.
Kazuya
*Kazuya lets out a sigh of relief, at last, the puzzle was completed.*

Good job everyone, it took a while but now we can get on with this whole thing!

*Kazuya and Pascal walk casually through the door.*
Mary_Sue
ooc: looks like someone's a Mary Sue irl when it comes to math. lol :)
Delta-M
-GM is typing. Please wait while the world loads-
Tatsuya
*He shakes his head and gets up before walking after them glad that things are moving again*
Geez PK and Star slow down, you two are gonna set something off. *He advances at a normal pace while checking for traps*
Delta-M
*Through the door is another change in scenery. Back outside, the sky is no longer a shade of red, but clear blue. The locale however, appears to be ripped out of a fantasy novel. The buildings are quaint little affairs made of stone with straw covering the roofs. People are wandering about as if this were normal, their modern day attire clashing heavily with the aesthetic of this.... town. There's a larger building with the word "Inn" on the front a little ways from the party and is the building that sticks out the most.*

-Player Phase!-
Starwaddle
Huh...neat place... would probably become a guardian goddess for a town like this...
Mary_Sue
*Mary looks at the group* I'm sure everyone here must be tired from... thinking? Let's take a rest at that inn for at least a second. We could use a chance to talk. Heck, I don't even know who you all are, I just walked into this dungeon at random because I was bored...
Tatsuya
*He walks over to the inn and looks at the door*
Geez it actually says inn? *He shrugs before chuckling and walking inside* Wonder if anyone will join us in here like DnD or something?
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou is fascinated, looking around the area with glistening eyes. He snaps back to himself for a moment, and points to the inn, looking at the group with a tilted head before excitedly rushing off toward the building. Gouto follows him and mumbles.]

I guess you've always liked fantasy novels, haven't you Raidou.
Arisu
You guys go on ahead. I'm going tooo... Just check things out around here!

*She'd give the group a smile in hopes of reassuring them before wandering off elsewhere in the town.
Pancake_Knight
Oh boy! An inn! I wonder if they serve pancakes? I could use a snack from trying to not think!

*PK then boldly struts into the inn, eager to explore the place to its entirety
Emerson
*Quietly* Tsk, I do not trust that... Going with you...
*Em sneaks up to Alice while she walks away, and turns unseeable before she can turn around to see him trailing her. He stays within 2 meters of her.*
Kazuya
Time to roll the dice.

*Kazuya walks towards the Inn. As they walk, Pascal looks at him. He just looks at him.*

It was lame, I know, I'm sorry...!

*Kazuya laughs at his own dumb comment.*
Delta-M
-I believe the GM is now typing.-
Delta-M
*As Tatsu approaches the door and examines it a person suddenly bursts out from the inside. They seemed to have been knocked out from the Inn and if the door didn't hit Tatsuya, the person still might have. Everyone else following sees this from a safer distance. The voice of an older woman can be heard from the open door.*

???: And don't come back without the coin you filthy layabout!

*Arisu and Em decide to wander the town. Heading towards the center, they find a monument to something. They'll have to go closer to see what though.*
Tatsuya
*He steps out of the way to the left and glares at the person running off* Tch asshole almost hit me, well whatever let's go. *He waves the group forward and walks inside*
Starwaddle
...so...who says we go get jobs or look around the place or something?
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou watches the guy walk by, and then follows Tatsuya into the inn. Gouto watches him run off into the distance before following Raidou.]

Even in places like this, scumbags will be scumbags.
Kazuya
*Pascal and Kazuya look at echother. The young man shrughs it off and walks in.*
Pancake_Knight
Hmm, I wonder what happened! I suppose it doesn't matter at this moment! Cant fight on an empty stomach! I need pancakes!

*PK then tries to enter the inn again
Tatsuya
*He nods at the cat before looking around the inn* Yeah they will, could be worse though. At least we're probably not gonna see any murderers or something.
Mary_Sue
*Puts a hand on Tatsuya's shoulder and speaks softly*
...don't let little things like that get to you.
*She says as she walks past Tatsuya and confronts the clerk. Mary puts a very large bag of gold coins on the counter*
I want all the rooms in this inn!
*She looks back at the group at smerks*
After all, a base of operations always helps.
Arisu
*Alice's eyes wander as she walks around. She seems less interested in any of the people passing by and more so in the houses as if she's carefully choosing a target. One time, after having turned her head to the left, she could've sworn she saw Em out of the corner of her eye. She grows anxious, fearing she's been followed. To try and dispel any suspicions she stops in front of the statue at the center of town and begins to examine it.*
Delta-M
-Should I, the GM, start typing? Probably.-
Tatsuya
.... *He gapes at Marry* Why do you have so much gold? I'm rich too but who caries that around for no reason.
Mary_Sue
ooc: If it's possible to converse with the clerk, i'd like to, plz
Starwaddle
*walks around town looking at all the shit there is to buy...and maybe steal*
Emerson
*Em continues to follow Alice closely, making sure to keep up his pace with hers.*
Mary_Sue
@Tatsuya I gained quite a bit of extra money working as a general for the Federal Department of Dark Science
Mary_Sue
*General > head scientist
Tatsuya
... I don't even want to know do I? At least in my world the feds don't really know much of anything supernatural... *He looks up hopefully* Unless that's totally normal science?
Delta-M
*Inside they find a woman walking back behind the front desk of the little lobby like area that is the first floor of the Inn.*

???: Sorry you had to see that. It's rare that someone comes in expecting to sleep here without paying, but it takes all types to make the world let me tell you.

*She tilts her head at Mary when she sets the bag down.*

???: I'm sorry miss, but we only accept yen here, and there's only one room left anyway. Now I think I heard one of you all mention pancakes? Breakfast's already passed I'm afraid, so we're out of those until tomorrow. Would you still like a room?

*Upon closer inspection, Alice, and probably Em, find that the statue is of a person.... Emerson to be exact, wielding Crescent Rose. There's an inscription at the bottom of the statue. It reads: "To commemorate the weapon making prowess of one of the finest in the Nexus. We hope to find proof that another with their level skill shall grace our humble town.*

-Players, continue!-
Mary_Sue
Normal science? You mean like transmuting gold or the technology that allows us to transfer life force?
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou drops his rather full wallet on the counter, and points to Mary with one thumb as if to say "What she said."]
Raidou Kuzunoha
Note: Give us the singular room, damnit!
Tatsuya
..... Kid you're talking about serious magic here. *He sighs* Hell I'm not even sure any Magi can do that first one, the hell kinda world did you come from?
Pancake_Knight
No pancakes? Well that's a shame! Do you have any syrup then? I am quite thirsty! And I could always make my own pancakes!

*PK then concentrates and materializes a pancake into his hands and chows down on it.
Starwaddle
...huh...guess me and Em are famous for being able to make shit...neat...at least Em is, I'm better at strengthening shit.
Arisu
*Having read the inscription upon the statue she begins to admire the actual figure atop it. It doesn't click in her head immediately but she does eventually come to the conclusion that it is indeed Em. Upon realizing it she can't help but grin as she recalls he does in fact have an armory. But she isn't aware of the weapon he wields.*

Hmmm... A statue of Em inside a palace? I wonder if these two have a history. Even then what's it doing in a place like this?

*Once she's gathered enough from it she begins to look around her surroundings. Not being able to see any familiar face she figures she's in the clear but has now chosen to head back to the inn, most likely to share what she's seen.*
Emerson
*Em taps Alice on the shoulder from behind her, and quickly gets into the same pose as the statue, Crescent Rose in hand.*

Surprise!
Arisu
*Alice stops walking and in fact jumps a little at the sudden tap. She quickly turns to see who it is.*

Wh-what the heck!? Em what are you doing-... That's the sword the statue has. Why is there a statue of you in this palace Em?
Delta-M
???: Now there's something I can work with.

*She takes a couple thousand yen from Raidou's wallet and hands it back to him, along with a key labeled: "#355."*

???: Enjoy your stay. The room's discounted on account of the event that's going to start soon. You all don't seem like you're from around here, so I suggest you go check it out once you're settled.

???: (@PK) That's an... odd request, but I can send some to your room in a bit.

-Keep it going players!-
Mary_Sue
@Tatsuya Actually, I don't know what kind of world I come from. The first thing I remember is a swirling vortex made of solely black and dark gray colors. After that, everything is a blur. I have some memories but I don't even know if they're real. If i'm remembering my life or even just dreams. Sometimes I think i'm living other people's lives through my own subconscious. I remember great civilizations being built and torn down over the course of a few days. I have nightmares of our whole world being devoured by dark and malice. It's like I see the universe through a third perspective. I don't even know what it is that I see. Past all that confusion is the most important moment in my life. As far as I knew I was five and I was playing with a toy train. At that point, I knew what was real. At least, I know my life past that was real. However, the mystery still haunts me to this very day. As I grew older, I learned of several different worlds and infinite possibilities. Before that, I could brush off everything I saw as just dreams because the world still existed and wasn't changing. However, this decovery led to doubt. I wanted to know the truth so I stole the technologies that just came into possession by the USA. That was how I got my job as a dimension hopper. So, to answer your question, there are infinite possibilities on where I come from.
Emerson
OOC: Crescent Rose is a scythe. A sniper rifle scythe, actually.
IC:
I dunno. I guess Mammon and/or Delta enjoys my work?
How're you holding up, anyways? Are you ready for combat at a moment's notice?
Arisu
OOC: Oh I had no idea... Sorry x-x
Emerson
OOC: It's fine. I haven't actually used it in a while, or even talked about it really.
Starwaddle
*keeps looking for cool shit*
Kazuya
An event? Excuse me miss, but what is this "event"?
Emerson
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Tatsuya
*He looks... Utterly unshaken* A world jumper eh? Not the first I've met won't be the last, pretty interesting about that memory though.

*He laughs* There's something we got in common, though mine came later in life. *He frowns* And I fixed em, though sometimes I wonder how good an idea that was...

*He quietly walks off for the room*
Arisu
I mean... I guess? Maybe I'm just letting my guard down but I'm not too worried about getting attacked in a place like this.

*Backtracking a little bit Alice recalls she didn't see Em when she looked around after having viewed the statue. She presses him about it.*

Say Em, were you here the whole time? I didn't even notice you until now.
Emerson
Something like that, don't worry about it. Maybe I'll tell you once we're done here.

*Em leans over on the scythe and smiles.*
Pancake_Knight
Thank you inn keeper! What now everyone? Sounds like something is about to happen!
Mary_Sue
Heh. *Mary goes to the room and looks for an empty spot where she could make a private phonecall. She whispers into a dual-rectangle shaped piece of technology*
"...Norbon, this place feels a little uneasy. Prepare a psycho-jump"
*Mary quickly folds up the tech and puts it in her pocket*
Arisu
I see. Well then uh... Shall we regroup with the others? There isn't really much else to see out here and I'm sure they'd be interested to hear of this thing.

*Now that one of the other party members are nearby she suddenly has no interest in investigating the town further. Then again she was already about to go looking for them anyway.*
Delta-M
???: (@Kazuya) It's our annual "Weapon Crafting Competition" but, contrary to what the name implies, people present things they've spent the past year perfecting as opposed to making something in one day. They hope to match what the legendary Emerson could make, but nobody has ever really gotten close before. We've stopped making a big deal of it because of that.

*With Crescent Rose drawn, Em begins getting a lot of stares from the passerby.*
Pancake_Knight
Interesting! Maybe my laser sword could work? It has about the same functionality!

*PK then pulls out his sword and demonstrates it, switching the modes with the dust in the sword, changing from normal laser to fire, ice, gravity and Pancake
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou perks up at Em's name, and wonders what relation to the ruler he might have. He turns to Kazuya and suggests the two look for Em to learn whatever they can.]
Emerson
Eh, they're fine. Honestly, I'd like to meander around a bit more, honestly. Maybe find a good weapons shop or something...
Do you wanna come with me? I'd certainly understand if you go back to the rest of the group, though.

*Em sheathes Crescent Rose, and talks to the people around him.*

Hehe, isn't the guy who made Crescent Rose so cool. Man, I love this replica I bought!
Kazuya
Ah, I see...!

*Kazuya laughs at the mention of Em, it was kind of nice to hear such great things from someone that is kind of close.*

Anyway, my name is Kazuya Yasuo and I'm new around here, it's a pleasure, and your name is...?
Starwaddle
*(hmm...just going to break the fourth wall a bit to see what's going on with everyone else and...oh... hehehe...a competition between me and Em would be quite fun, now that I think about it. Welp, time to get to work on that secret weapon I've been planning for a few days...) Star continues to look for cool shit.*
Kazuya
I know Raidou, but I mean...this nice person here probably has a good amount of answers to many of our questions...
Arisu
*Alice's interest piques as the people around her suddenly take interest in Em. She'd spend a few moments simply looking around at their favorable reaction towards him and then listen in once Em decided to start mingling with them. She grins.*

Well I suppose it wouldn't hurt to keep taking a look around. After all my search wasn't very thorough. Why don't you take the lead Mister Hero~?

*She slides in a playful jab at Em!*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou turns to Gouto to talk to him, and the two seem to be having a conversation all their own. After a few minutes, he turns back to Kazuya and tells him to keep talk to the owner of the inn while he looks for Em himself. Gouto nods and gets close to whisper to Kaz.]

You aren't wrong kid, but this is a palace. You'd potentially be getting warped information you know? Regardless, anything helps, so you keep this up and we'll go find the man himself.

[With that, Raidou grabs his wallet and the two leave in search of Em.]
Raidou Kuzunoha
**what seemed like a few minutes
Delta-M
???: (@PK) That's quite the impressive weapon! You'd definitely blow out the local competition with that for sure.

???: (@Kazuya): You all can just call me Sakura. As the acting manager while the real one is away, I'll do my best to answer any questions you might have to make your stay all the more enjoyable.

*Star wanders around and finds the stage where the competition will be held. There's a low budget banner hanging above it and several weapons laid on tables around in preparation. A couple of people are standing around the weapons and watching them.*

Random People: "Bought a replica Crescent Rose?" "Nobody here's been able to make one yet!" "Where'd you get it?" "You sure you didn't just make it yourself? That's the perfect thing to win the competition." "Doesn't he look like Emerson? The hood makes it hard to tell but..."
Tatsuya
*Casually strolls off after Raidou*
Meh no sense sticking around in this place.
Emerson
Haha, well I didn't make it, so I doubt I can enter it into the... competition?
Wait, there's a weapon-making competition?! Where do I sign up?!

*Em looks eagerly at the townsfolk around him, waiting to run off to the sign-ups as soon as possible.*
Mary_Sue
"Am I late!" Mary says as she carries a high tech looking sword behind her that looks like this: http://i.imgur.com/8SYpGYG.jpg .
Mary_Sue
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Starwaddle
Hmm...oh, looks like it's all ready to start...*runs out of the palace for a few minutes and comes back just as fast* welp, I'm done. Took a lot of time (and all my time shit), but it's worth it...maybe. *goes to the inn because the competition is too heavily guarded...for the moment...*
Pancake_Knight
Okay sounds good! Where do you sign up Lady Sakura! I might have a chance! I wonder what will be there! Maybe I could learn some new techniques!
Kazuya
Alright, Miss Sakura...

*Kazuya smiles gently at her, hoping that it will make this cognitive being "relax" more. This way he can get answers easily, in case there is some kind of touchy topic.*

Would you mind telling me about this place, and what can you tell me about a man named...uh...I guess "Delta"?
Arisu
*Alice can't help but seem a little a skeptical about this competition. Even if this land is fantastical they are still in a palace and this Thoth could very well be keeping track of what they do.*

What convenient timing for a competition... Kind of makes you wonder.
Delta-M
-I'm typing I swear.-
Mary_Sue
Excuse, Sakura, can you tell me how to enter thia competition. Or, is it too late?
Delta-M
Sakura: (@PK and Mary) The competition is going to be held a little ways from the center of town. Let me tell you where to go from the statue of Emerson. You should still have time to sign up.

*PK and Mary are given directions.*

Sakura: (@Kazuya) While this is a town, we're still inside Tokyo. People often forget that even though the empire's always worked this way. There's not much to really say about our little town. Life's relatively simple here. We're more of a go between as a buffer to the castle and the normal part of the city. Is there anything more specific you'd like to know? And as for the name Delta... I'm sorry, but it doesn't ring any bells. Is he a friend of yours that came here before you?

Random Town resident: Well if you've got something to enter, you can head down this way to get to the stage. There's still some time before it starts so I think they'll let you in.

*Em, and by proxy Alice, are given directions to the stage
Starwaddle
*goes back to the stage and signs up her new toy*
Emerson
Something to enter huh...

*Em thinks for a bit, before looking back at the resident.*

Can you tell me where the nearest forge is? I need to finish something up before I enter.
Mary_Sue
*gies over to the place to which she was directed at a steady pace*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Arriving at the statue, Raidou looks up at it. He recognizes Em for sure, but not the weapon. He reads the inscription, and thinks to himself how creepy it is. Afterwards, he walks in the direction he sees a crowd forming, hoping to find the non-statue Em at the center of it.]
Mary_Sue
...*and signs up her sword, the Soul Slasher*
Kazuya
Yeah...we're looking for him right not, but...

*He yawns before continuing.*

I'm sorry for that, anyway...what can you tell me about the leader...the emperor, I mean.
Pancake_Knight
Thank you Lady Sakuya!

*PK then bows before leaving the inn, somehow messing up the instructions and tripping over a rock while swinging his laser sword around, accidentally slamming it into the statue in gravity mode, before getting up and walking away towards the sign ups, somewhat confused as to how to write his name, before writing down Puncake Night.

There we go! I can't read or write unfortunately so hopefully thats right!
Tatsuya
*He walks behind Raidou and examines the statue once they arrive rolling his eyes at how over the top it seems*
Geez this is just silly huh?

*He turns on his heel and walks into the crowd with Raidou*
Delta-M
-I bet the GM is typing right now, isn't he?-
Arisu
*Alice has made her way out of the crowd. Having gathered that there's a competition being held she saw no point in staying confined within it. It's likely at this point that Raidou and Tatsuya would spot her as her outfit generally doesn't allow her to fit in with the populace of this town.*
Tatsuya
*Greets Alice. Ya know the usual*
Delta-M
*Em is directed to the town's main forge.*

*Star is signed up, the people running the competition are surprised at the late entry, but eager to see what the newcomer bring to the table. She's all signed up.*

*Mary arrives and gets the same reaction as Star as she signs up.*

*PK hits the statue and it floats in the air a bit before crashing back down to the ground. When he signs up, it's the same as what happened to Mary and Star.*

Sakura: Oh, Emperor Mammon? He let's us do as we will for the most part. For all he can do with a title like "Emperor" he hasn't done much in the way of forcing us to do things with the power his position holds. Sometimes it's like he isn't even there if I'm being honest. If it wasn't for the castle and how he checks to make sure order is maintained I'd likely forget about him.
Arisu
Oh Tatsuya! I was actually thinking about coming to find you and the others but I see you've come to me. Or well... at least you and Raidou.

*Her attention being grabbed by Tatsuya, Alice notices Raidou as well.*

So do you two know anything about this competition going on?
Emerson
*Em makes a mad dash to the forge, and once there, he dumps multiple part he had with him onto the table, along with the sheathed Crescent Rose.*

I'll miss you, Rosie. But it's about time for an upgrade!

*Cue weapon making process!*
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Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou arrives shortly behind Tatsuya and greets Alice, it seems he got distracted by the medieval look of the town again.]
Kazuya
Sound like a...kind of a decent guy.

*Kazuya chuckles for a bit. He then thinks of another possibility, a new question that could bring a really important answer in the future.*

Miss...what can you tell me about the Reapers?
Raidou Kuzunoha
[In response to her question, he nods and relays the same information he learned at the inn, about it being in honor of Em and all.]
Pancake_Knight
Whew! Hopefully no one saw that! I wonder what would happen if it broke!

*PK then sits down and waits for the competition to start
Tatsuya
*He shrugs* Eh some kinda overblown thing in honor a Em, I mean he's good an all but this is way over the top ya know? *He chuckles in thought of how such a thing starts* I can just picture them building that statue all hyped up about Em an stuff.
Starwaddle
*puts some finishing touches on her new toy with the mini shrine and forge she brought with her...and by finishing touches, I mean she's going ham on making sure it's the strongest and stylish weapon she's had in the Nexus yet*
Arisu
Am I missing something? Why is it focused around Em? I haven't known him for as long as you guys have so I figured you could shed some light on it for me. Being new is hard...

*She'd address her question to Tatsuya seeing as Raidou doesn't speak often.*
Delta-M
Sakura: The Reapers? Well, there's that guy with the name Reaper that frequents that cafe I've heard about... There's also the man with Reaper as his code name.... I'm afraid I don't really know much about either of them. Just that Emperor Mammon isn't too fond of them. Anything else?

*Em starts upgrading CR.*

-Players, two posts until time skip to the competition!-
Pancake_Knight
*PK sits around waiting for the competition, looking at the Em statue
Emerson
*Em continues to work hard at his newest creation.*

Oh, I need a stable joint here... hmm, that could do... but it blocks the firing mechanism...
Starwaddle
*keeps working on her weapon, casting enchantments, reforging the blade every minute, and making sure the tech is all working and in place*
Tatsuya
*Tatsuya gives her a look and points to the chainsaw sword on his back and miming forging something before mouth Em's name*
Delta-M
-Was waiting for Kaz to post, but next post from me signals the start of the competition-
Arisu
*Alice simply blinks at Tatsuya. Although she gets the idea of what he's trying to convey to her she's still not too sure why it had to be that way.*

I uhm... see? Anyways, will you two be entering this competition? It would seem that Em intends to as well.
Starwaddle
*finally finishes working after a good while* it's done...the secret weapon I've been working on is finally done...hello, my new resolve.
Kazuya
The only room left in this Inn was taken by Raidou, right?
Do you at least have a master key to open it? We all came together and I would really love to relax for a bit!

*He pleads for her to do it.*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou scratches his cheek, and turns to Tatsuya with a questioning look. For once, he speaks.]

Is entering a competition really our highest priority right now? If memory serves we have a mission to get back to. I don't believe this is a goo-

[He's cut off by Gouto.]

Actually Raidou, that wouldn't be smart. We're still new to this palace thing, for all we know entering this thing might be our only way to proceed.

[Though an argument could be made to counter Gouto, Raidou seems satisfied and goes quiet once again.]
Delta-M
Sakura: I do have a master key on me. I'll lead you to the room before I look for another copy of your room key. Follow me please.

*She does as she said she would.*

-Insert the passage of time. Em finishes with barely anytime left before the competition will begin. GM is typing the start. Take seats, prepare weapons, etc... in the meantime.-
Tatsuya
Actually I'm with Raidou here, Em and Star will probably do something anyways but I plan to try and get some work done. *He smirks* This place probably isn't much different from any other Palace.

*He smiles wryly*
No need to stop them from having their fun, but I don't see any reason we can't investigate on our own do you?
Arisu
Oh my that's actually a good point Gouto. It almost makes me regret not wanting to sign up... I suppose if it puts you at ease Raidou I can stay behind to continue looking around while you guys compete? I guess the worst case scenario is I wouldn't be able to proceed alongside all of you.

*Alice seems content with this idea. She'd force a smile to try and reassure the two of them.*
Emerson
*After finishing the weapon, Em begins dashing for the sign-ups, and once there he gives his name and begins running for a location above the stage.*
Kazuya
*He smiles at her and follows her. After a few minutes of following, he reaches the door and stands close to the doorway.*

Thanks a lot Miss Sakura, you've been really helpful, I'll make sure to give it a good use...the information I mean, so...for now...

*He yawns, but is still smiling.*

I should go.
Mary_Sue
*Mary preparez for the stuf*
Starwaddle
*star takes her place is ready to reveal her latest masterpiece.*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou nods, and shrugs as if to say that he doesn't have a hand-made weapon of his to enter. He waves Tatsuya off, allowing him to enter if he wants. Turning to Alice, he shoots her a thumbs up and offers for the two of them to look around the place separately and regroup later to share what they find.]
Pancake_Knight
Hehe! Ready to go! Lets see what everyone has made!

*PK takes his position readying his sword
Tatsuya
*He shrugs* Eh only thing I got Em helped make, wouldn't be right using that even if I didn't think this is a less than great idea ya know?
Arisu
*Alice nods in agreement with Raidou's plan. Considering her suspicious behavior before this might actually work out in her favor!*

Oh and just in case something happens, we'll meet back here in say... 10 minutes. After then if one of us hasn't returned we'll look for the other. Is that agreeable?
Delta-M
*The area by the stage is filled with a small crowd as the entrants. A man dressed in a fairly standard business suit is on the stage, looking to the crowd with a forced smile.*

Announcer: Welcome one and all to another competition where only the best of the best are a even given a second glance. You've all been here before, but this time we've got several newcomers looking to shake up the scene! Let's see if they're here to show us how real weapons are made, or if they'll just disappoint like many before them. Without wasting another second our judges are ready to rate what our competitors have to offer. Let's get this started!

*The competition is fairly simple at it's core. You show your weapon off to the crowd, perform some test swings or shots or whatever it does before laying waste to a dummy made of straw. Upon request, things like a stone block can be substituted for the demonstration. Most of the competitors are nothing special, and get scores that show this. It's only a matter of time before Star is up to present.*

-Star, it's all on you! Everyone else can continue what they're doing or react.*
Starwaddle
Say hello to my new weapon. *it's a sword...the handle is combined with a very well designed, curved gun, a nice black color with blue highlights. The hilt is very small, but is reminiscent of a katana's, with pink highlights and the same black shine as the handle, but the design on it is Cherry blossoms. The actual blade is a very nice shade of blue, and while at first glace it looks like a laser, it's actually the edges that are the laser. The blade has a design that makes it look like a katana, but it's able to stab with ease it seems. There's a small slot in the gun... it's not for ammo, it's actually an energy percentage bar. There seems to be a small hole in the handle where the blade and handle meet...looks like it can fire needles out of it. There's also a small button on the blade as well, but it blends in with the handle well so it was hard to find. The blade, at a closer glace, has a cherry blossom design on it as well, though it's very faint. That's all you can tell about the blade just by examining it* this is the VoltBladeV1. Taking inspiration from some games, this weapon is able to fire needles up to a mile, at a rate of ten per second. It also has a working chainsword mode in it, perfect for dealing with heavily armored foes. The bolts that are fired emit a high voltage, making them travel at a high speed and dealing what could be compared to smiting something with Lightning. It's power when swung can deal a great deal of damage.
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou nods, and he goes to have a look around. Gouto looks at Alice with a suspicious look in his eye, but he decides to give her the benefit of doubt and follows Raidou.]
Arisu
*Alice goes off in the opposite direction of Raidou. After they've each taken a few steps apart she'd turn her head and look over her shoulder just to be sure he didn't turn around or anything. Once she had gotten a fair distance away she'd disappear behind a building.*
Delta-M
*The judges are quite impressed and the crowd cheers wildly. Everyone is already convinced that she's won. Pancake Knight is next up to show off his weapon!*

-I'll type something up for Raidou and Alice right now. Expect it... eventually.-
Pancake_Knight
Hello everyone! Ill just be showing off my laser sword hehe!

*PK dashes in from the side, doing a flourish with his weapon, changing colours as P+S flash a spotlight on PK, he then runs up to the dummy and slashes it with a flame strike, burning it, before changing to ice and freezing it solid, before using gravity to pulverize it into a dust, PK then bows and changes the sword into the pancake mode having a snack

As you can see the sword has dust changing elements! Its also near weightless! Anyways thank you for the time!

*PK then bows one last time before walking off the stage
Delta-M
*The cheers for PK are just as loud as those for Star surprisingly. The versatility of having multiple elements and a food source on command in particular seem to have garnered him praise. Mary is up next!*

-Still working on the Raidou post.-
Delta-M
*Raidou finds much of the same as he looks around town at first, with nothing really sticking out. But as he wanders there's a subtle change that begins happening. The light from the sky starts taking on a hue closer to red the further he gets from the center of the town. The people seem to be paying him little heed for now.*

-For the sake of me getting a reasonable amount of sleep we're moving on to Em.-
Emerson
*Em suddenly drops from above the stage, landing on his feet away from the audience before facing them, and removing his coat. He pulls out a light blue object from behind his back, looking very similar to Crescent Rose in it's sheathed form.*

Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to the next evolution of Crescent Rose!
『F U L L M O O N』

*The object begins whirling to life, and it then turns into a scythe similar to Crescent Rose, although a bit smaller, with a more rounded blade. The butt end of the scythe still has a large block on it. He poses similarly to the statue of him.*

Full Moon is a hybrid scythe and sniper rifle, not unlike Crescent Rose! The scythe mode is activated at the press of the trigger, and is made possible due to a small amount of hydraulics, and Dust.
The scythe mode works very similarly to Crescent Rose's, with it being able to fold inward for two handed sniping, as well as extend outwards for stabbing. However! This is not the only feature it holds!

*A click can be heard within the weapon, and the bottom block then extends into a second blade, this time facing the opposite direction. Em poses with the weapon once more, being sure to get both blades in view.*

Full Moon has multiple blades! This allows for more dangerous slashing techniques, although it will limit sniping capabilities in most scenarios.
I have one more feature for you!
Emerson
*In the middle of the handle, Em presses another button, causing it to break into two, and the blades of the scythes to change from the inside of the head to the outside. He holds one in each hand, and once again poses with both in view.*

I would like to call this mode... Twin Thorns! This mode give the user more speed with their strikes, and even more maneuvers that they may perform! Each one may also fire pistol rounds or Dust ammunition!
Overall this weapon is designed with a low weight to allow for quicker attacks and more comfortable usage!
Thank you for your time!

*Em bows, before walking off stage.*
Arisu
*While Alice was lurking around the town she too would notice the lighting begin to darken. At first she just figured it was the shadow of a building but after it got worse the farther away she went she looked up to the sky. At this point she would backtrack a few feet and then walk back to where she started to see if there was any noticeable difference.*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou looks up at the sky, and draws the comparison to the replica of Tokyo the group was in before. He looks down at the ground and sighs. He considers returning, but decides to venture out a little further from town to see if a path towards the castle is accessible.]
Delta-M
*The roar from the crowd is insane, and the judges throw away their sheets as they've already come to a decision.*

Announcer: Wow! These newbies really know how to get everyone riled up huh? But both you in the audience and the judges have made it clear. Contestant Emerson is our winner! Step back onto the stage along with Star and Pancake Knight for your prizes!

*Alice does indeed notice a faint difference that a few feet can make. Looking away from the town, she can spot the castle in the distance.*

*Raidou, being on the opposite end of town, doesn't see the castle, but the rest of the Tokyo skyline that was left behind. It seems farther away than it should be given the room with the scale wasn't that big.*
Emerson
*Em returns the the stage, and stands proudly with Full Moon in hand.*
Starwaddle
*walks back up on stage holding VBV1*
Mary_Sue
Wait! I didn't know I was supposed to go yet!
Raidou Kuzunoha
[He twirls his hair again, somewhat confused at how turned around he got turned around so easily. He decides to head back and share what he learned with the rest of the group, and walks towards the sound of a cheering crowd.]
Mary_Sue
Ooc: do I not get a turn!?!?
Emerson
OOC: You had yours, but you never posted.
We need sleep, and I had mine typed up, so I went. Sorry.
Mary_Sue
Ooc: I really, really want to show off the sword I made though!
Emerson
OOC:
Delta-M#269

35 minutes ago
*The cheers for PK are just as loud as those for Star surprisingly. The versatility of having multiple elements and a food source on command in particular seem to have garnered him praise. Mary is up next!*
Mary_Sue
Ooc: I didn't see! I only had 6 minutes of wait time! Come on! You could've at least pm'd me!
Delta-M
(Oh yeah. I forgot about that part of the site. Tell you what, show off your weapon and I might edit the results. Please be quick though.)
Emerson
OOC:
We gave you 12, actually. I requested more time because I wanted you to go, honestly.
I'm really sorry we had to cut you off, but it's getting really late, and this needs to wrap up.
I, uh, also kinda forgot PMs exist... I rarely frequent them. My bad. Discord is my go-to.
Mary_Sue
K!!
Emerson
OOC:
Yes, by all means, go now.
Star and I had ours typed up before hand (I can't speak for PK) because these things take time.
Arisu
*Taking note of what is happening to the sky as she progresses away from town, she continues forward only to see the castle, that she had seen from the last area, up ahead. She hesitates for a moment, turning her head back to the town before facing the castle once more.*

I told him we should only be gone for 10 minutes... It'd be foolhardy to rush ahead of everyone else.

*Alice heads back to town.*
Delta-M
(Sorry Mary, but time is not on my side right now. Got to get this session finished.)
-Assuming PK would take to the stage too.-

Announcer: Congratulations to the three of you! First prize gets a free trip to the castle of our Emperor himself, and three skill cards of your choice! Bring as many friends as you want, this isn't something that just anyone can go do! Since we have two second place winners this year, you each get two spell cards of your choice. Remember that the spell cards are one use only, so whatever you choose, make it count! That concludes the competition, give our top three one last round of applause for a spectacular display!

*The crowd cheers once more as both Alice and Raidou arrive in time to see the announcer hyping the crowd for the final time.*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou spots Alice among the crowd, and fights through the people to get where she is. When he gets close to her, he points up at the sky with a raised eyebrow.]
Starwaddle
*takes the spell cards and puts them in a slot in the handle*
Arisu
*Alice doesn't even need to look to the sky, simply nodding to confirm that she knows what's going on.*

I saw it too. In fact I even got a glimpse of the castle from where I went. By the sound of it it seems the contest has ended so we can reconvene with the others and tell them what we saw.
Mary_Sue
*Mary walks omstage confidantly carrying a light sword: https://m.imgur.com/8SYpGYG?r*
This is my sword, the soul slasher! Allow me to demonstrate. *Mary swings the sword and it creates a blast of pure energy towards the sky. The energy causes a huge fiery explosion.* As you can see, this sword harnesses pure energy. This sword allows me to rain death and destruction upon my enemies. *Mary swings the sword at the training dummy and it disintigrates into ashes.* Watch as I show you all the amazing features! *Mary generates a clone version of herself carrying a sword* Look how well it does in a 1on1 fight. *Clone-Mary tries to swing her generic sword at Mary. However, the sword just causes the clone's sword to desintigrate.* That's not all. *Mary holds the sword up and quickly thrusts it down, sending a ball of energy to the ground. This creates a violent shockwave. Mary then swings the sword horizontally and vertically, which stretches the blast at energy, allowing her to kill more creatures at once.* It also comes with 2 extra modes! Concentrate *Mary turns a knob on the sword. The energy now fires in a singular lazer at one point.* Spray *The sword begins shooting several energy blasts in several different directions with each swing* and rapid fire *Mary's sword begins to pulse rapidly, creating many dangerous blasts at energy, one after the other. Each blast of energy causes everything that's near it to melt and anything that touches it to disintegrate instantly.*
So, whaddya think?
Mary_Sue
Seriously, I took 20 freakin, minutes?
Mary_Sue
*ooc
Emerson
OOC:
I don't mean to be rude, but what part of, "It's 3 in the morning and people have thing to do tomorrow," do you not understand?
Mary_Sue
It's 5:54 for me
Starwaddle
*goes to the inn to sleep because she's fucking tired right now from all the smelting and forging*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou gestures for the group to follow him to the inn, or does his best to get their attention among the huge-ass crowd.]
Mary_Sue
Ooc: I mean, I just got so excited...