soulping | Crane's Heart

[ 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!”

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[ 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?"

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[ 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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[ 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. ]

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[ 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. ]

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[ 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. ]

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[ 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. ]

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[ 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. ]

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[ 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. ]

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Things happened. And also stuff.

[wow tavros that's helpful huh]

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.

[ You are getting the blankest of stares. ]

"...I don't even know what you're talking about."

Neither do I, actually.

Uh.

So, why shouldn't we be here?

"I don't know anything about any coins, but that doesn't mean I can just let you guys run around here."

"You guys don't belong here...I'm not supposed to let anyone who doesn't belong in."

We have to help Crane, though. Nyssa put things that did not belong in here, too, so we need to get those out.

I don't really mind having someone around to supervise me to make sure I don't do anything harmful, if that's your concern.

[ The mention of Nyssa seems to give him pause for a moment, before the boy looks around nervously. ]

“Well...you aren’t really supposed to be here, even so, but if you want to help...I think something’s gone wrong behind the purple door over there.”

[ He motions to the door in Takshaka purple. ]

...

Okay. Let me go look, then. If that's okay.

"I can't leave this room, though. It's not that simple."

"...Yeah. Just be careful."

... I will be.

[TO THE TAKSHAKA DOOR let's do this]

[ The door is a reasonably-sized wooden door painted Takshaka purple! There's nothing of particular note about it, and the handle turns easily, indicating that it's unlocked.

Care to enter? ]

Of course not. Nonetheless, we can't just leave them lying around, either. So I suppose the question is, how can we find a way to ensure we can't do any damage while maintaining your spot?

[ Thinking on that. ]

"...Are these coins really dangerous?"

Crane's Heart

the start.

the takshaka room.

the classroom.

the library.

the ornate room.

the dojo.

the class trial.

the bakery.

the true heart.

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