Puella Magi Megami Tensei

OOC: Small update today, but I don't want to make too many choices for you.

[X] Oh hey! Guess we're neighbors! Small world huh?

"Oh, hey!" You smile, "Looks like we're neighbors, then! Small world, huh?"

"Indeed it is!" Mami replies, "So you're who I've been holding this key for, I take it?"

"Yep! Dad helped me pick the apartment."

"Ah, how nice!" She says.

(D20 ROLL: 10, CLOSE FAIL)

"Say, Homura, you never said if you wanted to-"

"I'll explain some things, but after that, I must be going." Homura states.

"If you need someone to explain Magical Girl terms and what they mean, I'd be happy to help!" Mami chimes in with a smile.

"With all due respect, I'd... Like to talk to Yumi personally." Homura responds.

"I think I understand, Homura. Yumi, after you're done, would you like me to help you unpack?" Mami asks.

[] "Sure, if you're offering!"
[] "You should take it easy tonight."
[] Write in?

[X] Why don't we have a sleepover once Homura and I are done discussing some things?

"Oh, here's an idea," you begin, "Why don't we have a sleepover once Homura and I are done talking, Mami?"

"I'd quite enjoy that! I'll be able to help you unpack, too!" Mami claps her hands together.

"Alright, I'll get you when we're done! Oh, right, key?"

"Here you are, Yumi!" Mami hands you your key, and begins to close the door. "See you soon!" She says as she closes it fully.

You're finally able to enter your new home. You'd be lying if you said you weren't excited. You open the door, and you and Homura enter.

There are a few boxes here and there, a small table, and a couch. Other than that, it's empty.

Homura wordlessly moves to the couch. You follow. As you sit down, she begins.

"Let me answer your previous questions first. Kyubey... Manipulates facts, and hides vital information, such as the relationship between Magical Girls and Witches. When a Magical Girl contracts with Kyubey, it grants a Wish, the price of which is a Soul Gem."

(INT ROLL: 19, SUCCESS)

"The name is literal, yeah?" You say.

"Unfortunately, it is." Homura nods gravely. "Kyubey simply says it is the source of a Magical Girl's power. It isn't an inaccurate description. When a Magical Girl uses her magic, her Soul Gem darkens. Her behavior also changes dangerously. If it gets too dark..."

"Witch City, population you?"

"That's... One way of putting it." She says, slightly confused.

"So, that's obviously bad. How do you stop it?"

"Witches have Grief Seeds, the remnants of a Soul Gem. You can essentially pass on your own corruption to the Witch's Grief Seed. It is the only way I know of to stop the corruption from building."

She doesn't meet your gaze for a long time. "Unfortunately, I do not know what Kyubey meant when it stated you were an anomaly. I'm sorry."

"It's okay, I'll figure it out later," You respond.

"Everything we spoke about cannot be repeated. If Mami learned what she was..."

"Got it." You say.

"Is there anything else you'd like me to explain?"

[] Yeah.
-[] If so, write in.
[] No, I think I get it.
[] Write in.

[X] Right that's existentially horrifying and all that, but eldritch plush toys aside, why where the worlds worst seer and her wolverine cosplayer stalker after me? Actually, you seemed like you know them? Also, do you know why she has the power to see the future when she fails to do even the most classic of doublechecks on her plans, I'd expext magic soul powers to you know, match the soul they are devouring!

"That's..." You begin, nerves betraying your voice, "... Existentially terrifying, but eldritch plush toys aside, why were the world's worst oracle and her Wolverine cosplayer stalker after me? Actually, do you know them?"

"Somewhat. I've had..." Homura chooses her words, "... Encounters with them in the past. To answer your previous question, you said Oriko couldn't see you in her visions. Obviously she sees you as a threat."

"Another question, do you know why she has the power to see the future when she fails to do even the most classic of double-checks on her plans?" You say, throwing your hands up into the air, "I'd expect magic soul powers to, y'know, match the soul they are devouring!"

"Oriko is a highly analytical person," Homura answers, "But she physically couldn't take you into account. If her powers work how I believe they do, she couldn't have prepared for you, as she didn't know anything about you. I still don't understand how you hide from her Sight."

You take a moment to process what you've just heard. It's hard to wrap your head around, but you think you understand. "Huh." Is all you say.

"Now, I must be going. I have important business to attend to. Thank you for having me, Yumi." Homura then gets up to leave.

"One more thing!" You call out.

She stops and turns to you.

"Stay safe, yeah? I'll see you tomorrow."

"I can promise nothing," she begins, "But I will try." Homura leaves.

Your apartment is now empty. It's just you and your thoughts. You could call Mami over now, or wait a while to let Homura's words sink in a bit more.

[] Wait on calling Mami over.
[] Sleepover time!
[] Write in?