Something Wicked (Villainous Magical Boy Quest)

[x] LEFT DOOR
[x] MIDDLE DOOR


Hmmm, Kaoru reminds Zaiyu of Falena…
I've speculated before that the Titan is a left-behind Estil superweapon, haven't I ?
 
[X] MIDDLE DOOR
[X] LEFT DOOR

So, ignoring Zaiyu hallucinating for a second there, I'd prefer to check the middle first, because it's best to see what's unexpected before we go into what's expected. Besides, most of what's in the morgue isn't exactly prone to moving anymore... unless Mitl gets involved, but in that case my priority would be protecting our other arm.
 
He blinks slowly. You can almost see the gears turning in his head. "That… hm. I did notice something like that. Isn't it normal to find yourself walking in step with people when you're traveling in a group, though?"

"What? No." Kyoko blinks back at him.

"But it's so irritating when you realize you're out of sync with whoever's walking nearby. Especially if you somehow end up with the opposite feet coming down at the same time."

Oh, Kaoru is weird. This is delightful knowledge. Zaiyu will have less problems blending in than I thought!

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[X] MIDDLE DOOR
 
He blinks slowly. You can almost see the gears turning in his head. "That… hm. I did notice something like that. Isn't it normal to find yourself walking in step with people when you're traveling in a group, though?"

"What? No." Kyoko blinks back at him.

"But it's so irritating when you realize you're out of sync with whoever's walking nearby. Especially if you somehow end up with the opposite feet coming down at the same time."
Very neurotypical thoughts to have.

"But what if something bad is down there?" Kyoko bursts out. "This could be a—a gas leak! Or some kind of government experiment! Whatever is making people act funny could end up being a national crisis!"

Wow, she sounds really upset. Nice acting, Kyoko.
God, Zaiyu is so dense sometimes.

The three of you head down the stairs in a companionable silence. Well, Kyoko and Kaoru are in a companionable silence, anyway. You are getting a weird sense of déjà vu. Moving with Kaoru on either side of a small girl, the three of you united in singular purpose… for a moment, you're certain that you've done something like this before.

For a moment, their dark hair blooms gold in your mind's eye.
Huh. I wish I watched more magical girl shows so I could guess what this might mean.
Reincarnation? There's lots of that in Eastern media.

The question is, why does going to the hospital basement with Kyoko and Kaoru remind you of going somewhere with Lady Starspite and Falena?
Probably not reincarnation, then. Lady Starspite probably wasn't dead sixteen years ago.


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Zaiyu can finally stop wondering what a morgue is! (No strong opinion on the other door.)
 
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New Kaoru theory: he's a familiar to the titan. Although the deja vu could be something else altogether? It's the kind of thing that would appear as an important parallel in a flashback or backstory reveal episode.
 
Wait, Zaiyu is taller than Lady Starspite ?
I thought he was average for an Estil.

Also, the flashback (before we leant it was a flashback) reminded me as well of reincarnation: I thought Zaiyu had met the Titan in a previous life (maybe he's the Titan's lost love !)
Or maybe it's Zaiyu that's the Titan; after all, several of the inspirations for the archetype were the result of a personality hidden deep within a previously benevolent character's mind.
 
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I think our mc should go into politics and high level human bulshitery. Some persona of kinda sleazy young politician with agenda of improving condition of the planet and "working for the aliens". I am seriously for our mc hardcore larping. It's mostly for possible confrontation scene with mag girls. Smith like -
- "We cornered you Shitzel! Your lab is prove enough of your wrongdoings! This goal of yours will never come to be, whatever this goal is! "
MC part
- "Oh? But mine goals should be known to you, or rather our goal, miss mag girl #1. Haven't you heard the slogan of our party/company/foundation? To build a better world. That's all there is. Are you really so callous to stand against such goal? "
M G
- "Whatever future you wish for, can not be accomplished by your methods! And what future cam be accomplished with this super weapon you were building here (or some other stuff idk, plus ratio) "
- "Hmm, well our company actually accomplished great many things in improving the environment, and you are mistaken about the true nature of device in front of you. But you are correct, our company does work with specific weapon of mass destruction"
- So you admit it! (Tired of "")
- Well, it's not like we had a choice, really. But let me explain what this weapon is, this biological horror from the ancient times. There was a civilization living on earth, long before humanity. It can be called a force of theoretical good in the universe, this civilization was much more advanced than humanity, fruits of their progress even now, after millions of years are surpassing everything everything humanity achieved, you as bearer of one of examples of their craftsmanship can attest to that.
- So this weapon you are working with was created by them, is that it? Slaving after the relics of the past, chasing this long dead civilization? Is that all you care about?
- Mmm, not quite. This civilization was destroyed, not died by itself. Some other side, this probable side of Evil used the biological weapon of such magnitude that even the ancient civilization was destroyed. It was a terrible thing, capable of destruction unending, horror unopposed. It is that weapon our company is working with.
- ... So what, you will try to claim some nobility now!? After admitting to working with such horror! No matter, I will stop you and I will stop this weapon for good!
- But I've mentioned earlier, miss MG#1, my company had no choice in the matter, working with that weapon was inevitable, really. It was not some simple virus or bacteria after all. So, after destruction of ancient civilization this weapon remained. Multiplying, regaining its strength, evolving ever changing. But the core, the main purpose of this weapon remained the same - destruction.
-.... What are you getting at? What is that weapon?
- Look around you, miss MG! Look at the streets above, at the world at large! This weapon is all around you! This ancient horror, evolving, devolving, regressing, multiplying itself until this point, where it is ready to destroy the world it's living in. This is the true nature of Humanity! This is the origin, the answer to the eternal question why are we here and where from! To destroy, created not by merciful God, but by the devil himself to bring ruination to this world!
Break
and after that some explanation about how the company is actually working to safe the world and humanity. But written better.


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[X] LEFT DOOR
 
[X] RIGHT DOOR
The whole door is vibrating slightly. Doesn't feel threatening.

If they need a heat source to power something ominous, the boiler would be a good place for it. The morgue seems like it would be odd for something with control over the minds of the living, and the rest of the complex seems like it will have more things to investigate. My RPG side quest instincts have been activated!
 
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[X] LEFT DOOR


Okay, so hear me out here. This is about where to visit first, right? And the middle door goes everywhere else. So if we want to make sure we don't miss anyone, we hit those doors first before moving on to everything else.

Anyways, Zaiyuu's little mental trip there was fun and could have all sorts of implications. Also now I'm just kind of laughing at this image of like. Starspite appearing later on, immediately becoming Kyoko's foil, and Zaiyuu being forced to choose between them.
 
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