Crane's Heart

[soulping]

[ You wake up to the smell of cherry blossoms surrounding you - billowing in the wind, piling in your face.

Where are you? Well, that's a question you'll have to answer for yourself. ]

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the start.

[soulping]

[ You awaken in a field of cherry trees in full bloom, much like this.

You see two doors across the way, both embedded in large cherry trees - one seems to be in Takshaka purple, from what you can make out, and the other is a set of two double-doors held shut by....something.

Before you can look too closely, however, you’re approached by an average-looking boy coming to greet you. ]



“...Whoa, what are you guys doing here? You shouldn't be here at all!”

Re: the start.

[pchaaair]

Things happened. And also stuff.

[wow tavros that's helpful huh]

Re: the start.

[debate_avenger]

Of course we shouldn't be here, that goes without saying.

Either way, someone planted half a dozen coins somewhere inside here and we need to find them all before they're staying in here permanently.

[sakazuki]

[ Hello person that Cut remembers. ]

We don't really have much of a choice.

Re: the start.

[experiencepoints]

[THE LATEST OF LATE STARTS HELLO]

... Well, if the pattern holds, I'm here to fuck up.

the takshaka room.

[soulping]

[ Those of you who've ever visited Takshaka will recognize the room you enter as being a variation on the main room of that very dorm. However, most of the entrances/exits have been replaced with fancy windows covered in Takshaka-colored curtains, for whatever reason.

You'll see a giant bird and a familiar snake in the center of the room, and they look startled to see you. ]



"Um...what are you doing here?"

Re: the takshaka room.

[debate_avenger]

Trying to clean up whatever mess Nyssa left around here.

[sakazuki]

[ Oh, hey, another person he remembers, but not from his memories, just... well, someone here. ]

We're trying to find some coins.

[ Pretty much asking if she has seen any. ]

Re: the takshaka room.

[pchaaair]

I am, er, here to help. Or, at least, I would like to help.

the classroom.

[soulping]

[ The doors open with a groan, as if in warning...and that's all the warning you'll get as bullets suddenly whiz past your head.

The room is smokey with gunpowder, and through the hazy fog you can only make out one shape...that of a bear, grinning maniacally at you. Amidst the chaos and confusion, you hear squeaking as the chimpunk runs ahead into the fog. ]



"Upupupu...fire!

[ The sound of gunfire fills the air. ]

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Re: the classroom.

[debate_avenger]

[It's probably a good thing that I'm already short. Just the same, I'm keeping low and trying to track the chipmunk. Hopefully all that agility training I've had will pay off.

#3.]

[sakazuki]

[ WELL THAT ISN'T... GOOD ]

...!

[ He automatically bends down and will try to run, if he can, but bam, gets a 5 for the dice roll. ]

Re: the classroom.

[pchaaair]

[startled by the gunfire, but THERE IS A CHIPMUNK SQUEAKING I MUST SAVE IT]

[so he's going to try to run for it]

[#2]

[sakazuki]

[ Now back here, so before he asks, let's try to see if he can find a coin. Hm, how about both the gun turrents? ]

the library.

[soulping]

[ You enter into a small, cozy room. It's dimly lit by a light hanging from above, although you find that you can make out most of the objects in the room with little difficulty.

Directly in front of you is a table, with some items on it, and a few chairs pulled around it. One of those chairs seems to be occupied, although you can't see who (or what) is there.

There is also a large bookcase spanning the wall to your left. ]

Re: the library.

[debate_avenger]

[Before anything else though, let's look for signs that the chipmunk passed through here.]

[sakazuki]

[ Hmm, this isn't that bad. Let's see who or what is occupying that chair. ]

[sakazuki]

[ BACK HERE and straight to Nightingale because he already found a coin here, there's probably not a second one. ]

Hey, got a key?

the ornate room.

[soulping]

[ The room you next enter is lavishly decorated, and you get the feeling that it's the residence of somebody very important.

In the center of the room are four tall podiums, three of which have pictures on them. On the back wall is a hanging scroll, large and gilded, and some kendo equipment slightly to the left of it. And to your right, there's a somewhat familiar young man, sitting on what looks to be a large box.

The chipmunk immediately runs over to the box and starts squeaking away. ]

[sakazuki]

[ WELL, THERE'S MY CLONE but without an eyepatch. Cut will approach him. ]

Hey, get off the box.

Re: the ornate room.

[debate_avenger]

[...Well then, while Cut's keeping... himself busy, I'll check out the pictures on the podiums.]

the dojo.

[soulping]

[ The room you next enter is a traditional Japanese dojo...or it probably is, based on what you can make out through the thick bloodstains coating the wooden flooring and walls.

There are various weapon racks propped up against the walls on your left and right, and directly ahead you can make out two figures - one notably shorter than the other - although what exactly they're doing is unclear from here. ]

Re: the dojo.

[debate_avenger]

[...Let's check the weapon racks, first... Are the weapons clean, at least?]

the class trial.

[soulping]

[ You head through the door, and find yourself standing in a room that...is clearly indoors, despite looking oddly tropical.

There is a ring of wooden podiums set up around the center of the room, a step in front of each one, and a stage across the way. ]

Re: the class trial.

[debate_avenger]

[...Well then. I guess I should stand in front of one at random.]

the bakery.

[soulping]

[ Considering the atmosphere of the room you just left, the cheery, light feel of the next room might be a little jarring.

It's clearly the front room of a bakery, which is filled with the sights and smells that one would expect. The wall on your left is predominantly comprised with windows, allowing light to shine in and giving the room its cheerful atmosphere.

The counter is across the room from you, with some baked goods on it, and a door behind there for staff. There's also a chair in the back right corner, and a couch to your right with a table in front...where a certain somebody may be lounging. ]

Re: the bakery.

[debate_avenger]

You would be the one that defeated the bear back in the earlier room, then?

[Yes, bringing up conversation even as she starts searching stuff... Like the counter, for instance. Let's start there.]

the true heart.

[soulping]

[ You walk into the bakery's kitchen, a room filled with the smells and joy of a bakery.

Crane is there, happily smiling as she bakes treats with the help of...rescue animals. As unfeasible as it may be, three-legged dogs and one-eyed cats are helping staff this back room, and they make quite the efficient workers.

As you enter, heart!Cut goes up to Crane and wraps his arms around her waist, comfortably. ]

Re: the true heart.

[debate_avenger]

[Well, I'll try to stay out of you two's way while I look, then.]

Sorry for the intrusion. If everything goes well, this won't take too long...

[Let's see, aside from these to and the animals, what is there to check out in here?]