Well, her only ideas for being useful involve mental or soul restraints.

When I put it like that I can totally see why Hijiri might be paranoid about her.


Oh wow. When i look at my post i realize it looks like i meant -- derp.

I meant the first bit, and then the GOOD WORK GUYS is the commendation I've posted every update since this went well lol
 
Something I want to note: Just antimagic restraints might not interrupt telepathy. I don't think leaving Airi with working telepathy is a good idea, since she'll just coordinate with Hijiri to break out.
 
Something I want to note: Just antimagic restraints might not interrupt telepathy. I don't think leaving Airi with working telepathy is a good idea, since she'll just coordinate with Hijiri to break out.

If Hijiri wants to come to Mitakihara to break out Anri she should feel wecome to. That'll go real well for her. We'll get to meet each other again!
 
If Hijiri wants to come to Mitakihara to break out Anri she should feel wecome to. That'll go real well for her. We'll get to meet each other again!

Hijiri can teleport, and breaking anti-magic restraints is well within her abilities. If she's at all careful and waits until we're distracted (which won't be hard, if Airi is feeding her info), I fully expect a jailbreak to succeed.
Adhoc vote count started by Firnagzen on Feb 2, 2018 at 10:05 PM, finished with 132316 posts and 10 votes.

  • [X] Niko.
    -[X] Gently disagree. It can be an useful, voluntary therapy tool, or a better 'last resort'.
    [X] Sayaka, Mami:
    -[X] Ask what they want to do today. Reminder about Enchantment practice.
    -[X] Share plans RE:
    --[X] Anri.
    --[X] Nadia, Shiogama girls.
    --[X] Fukushima.
    -[X] Still on for rooftop lunch? ;)
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X] On the way, ugrade the Anti Magic charm.
    -[X] Tough and durable.
    -[X] Long lasting.
    -[X] Anti-Magic-enchanted part not exposed.
    [X]On the way back talk to:
    -[X]O&K:
    --[X] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
    --[X] Tell them about magic mingling.
    -[X] Mami, O&K (private):
    --[X] Consult about lessening O&K's restrictions.
    ---[X] Convincing Homura and Sayaka.
    ---[X] Involving Kirika's parents.
    ---[X] Oriko's newly given role.
    [X] Niko.
    -[X] You could offer it to Anri, you can see the use as a therapy tool, but you won't edit people's minds against their will.
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X]On the way back talk to:
    -[X]O&K:
    --[X] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
    --[X] Tell them about magic mingling.
    -[X] Sayaka:
    --[X] You want to talk with her in private later.
    -[X] Telepathy Hijiri:
    --[X] Update her on Anri: Her situation and her (unacceptable) actions. She should be filled in on at least that much.
    [X] Ask Mami, Hitomi, Kazumi about teen psychological recovery centers.
    [X] Ask Oriko for Anri's conditions. No anger.
    -[X] Need custody enchantments
    --[X] Information filter, blacklists chosen words
    --[X] Anti-magic
    --[X] Tracking
    --[X] Anti-telepathy
    --[X] Incubator tripwire
    --[X] Tamper tripwire
    [X] Souveniers
    [X] Turn Niko down. It would only delay things, and make other problems worse.
    [X] Niko: politely, gently turn her down.
    [X] Ask Mami and Sayaka what they want to do with the rest of the day.
    -[X] You should leave the Pleiades alone for the moment.
    -[X] Suggest Sayaka tag in with her clone when possible.
    -[X] If Mami wants to go in to school, you'll show up with a bento and fresh tea for her at noon.
    -[X] You're going to deal with holding for Anri and try to check in with the new arrivals.
    [X] Say goodbyes, hugs, etc. Leave.
    [X] Improve Anti-magic charm as per thread.
    [X] Tell Kirika about magic mingling via telepathy.
    -[X] O&K: you're going to speak with the team about getting them more privileges later today.
    --[X] If you could put them up in an apartment out of town with full mobility...?
    [X] Inquire with Fukushima via telepathy about retaining them for clear seed and $$.

Adhoc vote count started by Firnagzen on Feb 3, 2018 at 12:30 AM, finished with 132317 posts and 11 votes.

  • [X] Niko.
    -[X] Gently disagree. It can be an useful, voluntary therapy tool, or a better 'last resort'.
    [X] Sayaka, Mami:
    -[X] Ask what they want to do today. Reminder about Enchantment practice.
    -[X] Share plans RE:
    --[X] Anri.
    --[X] Nadia, Shiogama girls.
    --[X] Fukushima.
    -[X] Still on for rooftop lunch? ;)
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X] On the way, ugrade the Anti Magic charm.
    -[X] Tough and durable.
    -[X] Long lasting.
    -[X] Anti-Magic-enchanted part not exposed.
    [X]On the way back talk to:
    -[X]O&K:
    --[X] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
    --[X] Tell them about magic mingling.
    -[X] Mami, O&K (private):
    --[X] Consult about lessening O&K's restrictions.
    ---[X] Convincing Homura and Sayaka.
    ---[X] Involving Kirika's parents.
    ---[X] Oriko's newly given role.
    [X] Niko.
    -[X] You could offer it to Anri, you can see the use as a therapy tool, but you won't edit people's minds against their will.
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X]On the way back talk to:
    -[X]O&K:
    --[X] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
    --[X] Tell them about magic mingling.
    -[X] Sayaka:
    --[X] You want to talk with her in private later.
    -[X] Telepathy Hijiri:
    --[X] Update her on Anri: Her situation and her (unacceptable) actions. She should be filled in on at least that much.
    [X] Niko: politely, gently turn her down.
    [X] Ask Mami and Sayaka what they want to do with the rest of the day.
    -[X] You should leave the Pleiades alone for the moment.
    -[X] Suggest Sayaka tag in with her clone when possible.
    -[X] If Mami wants to go in to school, you'll show up with a bento and fresh tea for her at noon.
    -[X] You're going to deal with holding for Anri and try to check in with the new arrivals.
    [X] Say goodbyes, hugs, etc. Leave.
    [X] Improve Anti-magic charm as per thread.
    [X] Tell Kirika about magic mingling via telepathy.
    -[X] O&K: you're going to speak with the team about getting them more privileges later today.
    --[X] If you could put them up in an apartment out of town with full mobility...?
    [X] Inquire with Fukushima via telepathy about retaining them for clear seed and $$.
    [X] Ask Mami, Hitomi, Kazumi about teen psychological recovery centers.
    [X] Ask Oriko for Anri's conditions. No anger.
    -[X] Need custody enchantments
    --[X] Information filter, blacklists chosen words
    --[X] Anti-magic
    --[X] Tracking
    --[X] Anti-telepathy
    --[X] Incubator tripwire
    --[X] Tamper tripwire
    [X] Souveniers
    [X] Turn Niko down. It would only delay things, and make other problems worse.

Adhoc vote count started by Firnagzen on Feb 3, 2018 at 1:05 AM, finished with 132317 posts and 11 votes.

  • [X] Niko.
    -[X] Gently disagree. It can be an useful, voluntary therapy tool, or a better 'last resort'.
    [X] Sayaka, Mami:
    -[X] Ask what they want to do today. Reminder about Enchantment practice.
    -[X] Share plans RE:
    --[X] Anri.
    --[X] Nadia, Shiogama girls.
    --[X] Fukushima.
    -[X] Still on for rooftop lunch? ;)
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X] On the way, ugrade the Anti Magic charm.
    -[X] Tough and durable.
    -[X] Long lasting.
    -[X] Anti-Magic-enchanted part not exposed.
    [X]On the way back talk to:
    -[X]O&K:
    --[X] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
    --[X] Tell them about magic mingling.
    -[X] Mami, O&K (private):
    --[X] Consult about lessening O&K's restrictions.
    ---[X] Convincing Homura and Sayaka.
    ---[X] Involving Kirika's parents.
    ---[X] Oriko's newly given role.
    [X] Niko.
    -[X] You could offer it to Anri, you can see the use as a therapy tool, but you won't edit people's minds against their will.
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X]On the way back talk to:
    -[X]O&K:
    --[X] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
    --[X] Tell them about magic mingling.
    -[X] Sayaka:
    --[X] You want to talk with her in private later.
    -[X] Telepathy Hijiri:
    --[X] Update her on Anri: Her situation and her (unacceptable) actions. She should be filled in on at least that much.
    [X] Niko: politely, gently turn her down.
    [X] Ask Mami and Sayaka what they want to do with the rest of the day.
    -[X] You should leave the Pleiades alone for the moment.
    -[X] Suggest Sayaka tag in with her clone when possible.
    -[X] If Mami wants to go in to school, you'll show up with a bento and fresh tea for her at noon.
    -[X] You're going to deal with holding for Anri and try to check in with the new arrivals.
    [X] Say goodbyes, hugs, etc. Leave.
    [X] Improve Anti-magic charm as per thread.
    [X] Tell Kirika about magic mingling via telepathy.
    -[X] O&K: you're going to speak with the team about getting them more privileges later today.
    --[X] If you could put them up in an apartment out of town with full mobility...?
    [X] Inquire with Fukushima via telepathy about retaining them for clear seed and $$.
    [X] Ask Mami, Hitomi, Kazumi about teen psychological recovery centers.
    [X] Ask Oriko for Anri's conditions. No anger.
    -[X] Need custody enchantments
    --[X] Information filter, blacklists chosen words
    --[X] Anti-magic
    --[X] Tracking
    --[X] Anti-telepathy
    --[X] Incubator tripwire
    --[X] Tamper tripwire
    [X] Souveniers
    [X] Turn Niko down. It would only delay things, and make other problems worse.

Adhoc vote count started by Firnagzen on Feb 3, 2018 at 1:30 AM, finished with 132317 posts and 11 votes.

  • [X] Niko.
    -[X] Gently disagree. It can be an useful, voluntary therapy tool, or a better 'last resort'.
    [X] Sayaka, Mami:
    -[X] Ask what they want to do today. Reminder about Enchantment practice.
    -[X] Share plans RE:
    --[X] Anri.
    --[X] Nadia, Shiogama girls.
    --[X] Fukushima.
    -[X] Still on for rooftop lunch? ;)
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X] On the way, ugrade the Anti Magic charm.
    -[X] Tough and durable.
    -[X] Long lasting.
    -[X] Anti-Magic-enchanted part not exposed.
    [X]On the way back talk to:
    -[X]O&K:
    --[X] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
    --[X] Tell them about magic mingling.
    -[X] Mami, O&K (private):
    --[X] Consult about lessening O&K's restrictions.
    ---[X] Convincing Homura and Sayaka.
    ---[X] Involving Kirika's parents.
    ---[X] Oriko's newly given role.
    [X] Niko.
    -[X] You could offer it to Anri, you can see the use as a therapy tool, but you won't edit people's minds against their will.
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X]On the way back talk to:
    -[X]O&K:
    --[X] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
    --[X] Tell them about magic mingling.
    -[X] Sayaka:
    --[X] You want to talk with her in private later.
    -[X] Telepathy Hijiri:
    --[X] Update her on Anri: Her situation and her (unacceptable) actions. She should be filled in on at least that much.
    [X] Niko: politely, gently turn her down.
    [X] Ask Mami and Sayaka what they want to do with the rest of the day.
    -[X] You should leave the Pleiades alone for the moment.
    -[X] Suggest Sayaka tag in with her clone when possible.
    -[X] If Mami wants to go in to school, you'll show up with a bento and fresh tea for her at noon.
    -[X] You're going to deal with holding for Anri and try to check in with the new arrivals.
    [X] Say goodbyes, hugs, etc. Leave.
    [X] Improve Anti-magic charm as per thread.
    [X] Tell Kirika about magic mingling via telepathy.
    -[X] O&K: you're going to speak with the team about getting them more privileges later today.
    --[X] If you could put them up in an apartment out of town with full mobility...?
    [X] Inquire with Fukushima via telepathy about retaining them for clear seed and $$.
    [X] Ask Mami, Hitomi, Kazumi about teen psychological recovery centers.
    [X] Ask Oriko for Anri's conditions. No anger.
    -[X] Need custody enchantments
    --[X] Information filter, blacklists chosen words
    --[X] Anti-magic
    --[X] Tracking
    --[X] Anti-telepathy
    --[X] Incubator tripwire
    --[X] Tamper tripwire
    [X] Souveniers
    [X] Turn Niko down. It would only delay things, and make other problems worse.

Adhoc vote count started by Firnagzen on Feb 3, 2018 at 4:17 AM, finished with 132319 posts and 13 votes.

  • [X] Niko.
    -[X] Gently disagree. It can be an useful, voluntary therapy tool, or a better 'last resort'.
    [X] Sayaka, Mami:
    -[X] Ask what they want to do today. Reminder about Enchantment practice.
    -[X] Share plans RE:
    --[X] Anri.
    --[X] Nadia, Shiogama girls.
    --[X] Fukushima.
    -[X] Still on for rooftop lunch? ;)
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X] On the way, ugrade the Anti Magic charm.
    -[X] Tough and durable.
    -[X] Long lasting.
    -[X] Anti-Magic-enchanted part not exposed.
    [X]On the way back talk to:
    -[X]O&K:
    --[X] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
    --[X] Tell them about magic mingling.
    -[X] Mami, O&K (private):
    --[X] Consult about lessening O&K's restrictions.
    ---[X] Convincing Homura and Sayaka.
    ---[X] Involving Kirika's parents.
    ---[X] Oriko's newly given role.
    [X] Niko: politely, gently turn her down.
    [X] Ask Mami and Sayaka what they want to do with the rest of the day.
    -[X] You should leave the Pleiades alone for the moment.
    -[X] Suggest Sayaka tag in with her clone when possible.
    -[X] If Mami wants to go in to school, you'll show up with a bento and fresh tea for her at noon.
    -[X] You're going to deal with holding for Anri and try to check in with the new arrivals.
    [X] Say goodbyes, hugs, etc. Leave.
    [X] Improve Anti-magic charm as per thread.
    [X] Tell Kirika about magic mingling via telepathy.
    -[X] O&K: you're going to speak with the team about getting them more privileges later today.
    --[X] If you could put them up in an apartment out of town with full mobility...?
    [X] Inquire with Fukushima via telepathy about retaining them for clear seed and $$.
    [X] Niko.
    -[X] You could offer it to Anri, you can see the use as a therapy tool, but you won't edit people's minds against their will.
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X]On the way back talk to:
    -[X]O&K:
    --[X] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
    --[X] Tell them about magic mingling.
    -[X] Sayaka:
    --[X] You want to talk with her in private later.
    -[X] Telepathy Hijiri:
    --[X] Update her on Anri: Her situation and her (unacceptable) actions. She should be filled in on at least that much.
    [X] Ask Mami, Hitomi, Kazumi about teen psychological recovery centers.
    [X] Ask Oriko for Anri's conditions. No anger.
    -[X] Need custody enchantments
    --[X] Information filter, blacklists chosen words
    --[X] Anti-magic
    --[X] Tracking
    --[X] Anti-telepathy
    --[X] Incubator tripwire
    --[X] Tamper tripwire
    [X] Souveniers
    [X] Turn Niko down. It would only delay things, and make other problems worse.
 
Something I want to note: Just antimagic restraints might not interrupt telepathy. I don't think leaving Airi with working telepathy is a good idea, since she'll just coordinate with Hijiri to break out.
I had not been concerned about that thus far, since as long as Airi is near us the end result of "Hijiri tries to break Airi out" is probably "Hijiri recaptured." We've got Kirika with us now: one AM pulse and she's done.

When she's being guarded by the Fukushima girls is another story.
 
Hijiri can teleport, and breaking anti-magic restraints is well within her abilities. If she's at all careful and waits until we're distracted (which won't be hard, if Airi is feeding her info), I fully expect a jailbreak to succeed.

I don't think we ever told Hijiri about Homura. Timestop trumps teleporters quite nicely provided any amount of warning. I suppose she could hit us while Homura's at school, but like... I dunno.

I wonder if Mami, with sufficient amount of time and hugs, could cover the fucking city with invisible ribbons.

Ribbonworld by Pratchett when
 
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We could try making an Speckled Magic Booster (if it works), then have Mami analyze it and make a normal Enchantment version of it.

Then she would be even more OP. :p

If she could then cover Mitakihara in a Ribbon Grid, well I'm not saying that would be the most awesome thing ever, but it would be awesome.
 
"You could put it on Anri."


Messing with people's heads without their consent is a huge no from me. Even with consent the idea gives me conniptions.

Edit: A person in practical terms is their memories. Altering or supressing those memories is probably the most invasive and destructive to personhood (is there a better way to put this?) action I can think of.
 
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This I'm pretty sure on:

[ ] Niko.
-[ ] We can offer this to Anri, but not force it. She might take it in the future?
[ ] Wrap up and leave.
-[ ] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
-[ ] Hugs.

[]On the way back talk to:
-[]O&K:
--[] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
--[] Tell them about magic mingling.
-[] Sayaka:
--[] You want to talk with her in private later.
-[Q] Homura:
--[Q] "Gonna hug you once I get back."

- Don't want to refuse Niko out of hand; this wording is basically 'no', though.
- Telling O&K about soul snuggles and getting Aurora back for analysis is good. GOOD.
- Sayaka's told us we don't need to ask before having a private talk, so no need to explain right now. Just let her know.

After this, possibilities...

[ ] Hijiri:
-[ ] Update her on Anri. Emphazise craziness/gas/kb's manipulations.
-[ ] Offer to meet and talk and cleanse, no strings attached.

[ ] Homura:
-[ ] Give her your honest opinions about O&K after observing them. You can't in good conscience keep them under arrest.

Though I'm not sure about these additions. Specially the Homura bit, not only am I unsure, I would rather wait until we're face to face.
 
I agree on waiting on the Oriko thing for when we're talking in person to Homura. For that matter, doing a more broad after-action report will likely open her up more if she thinks it isn't pure Oriko shilling.

And again, I do think we should at least bring up the telepathy point.
 
[ ] Niko.
-[ ] We can offer this to Anri, but not force it. She'll probably refuse, but may change her mind in the future.
Now, real real talk, what SWB said. Niko's trying to do something, so rather than refusing her out of hand, we should be tactful and mention the ways her idea could work, and how we could try to implement it (offer it to Anri) before shutting it down.

I'm okay with softening the blow, but it needs to be a rejection of the idea.
[ ] Niko.
-[ ] You could offer it to Anri, you can see the use as a therapy tool, but you won't edit people's minds against their will.

I would expect backlash from this...

Maybe if we could add something...

-[ ] Update her on Anri. Emphasize Anri's mad plans and KB's manipulation of her. (?)
-[?] It wasn't easy, but we convinced the Pleiades to try and talk, rather than seeking revenge on her.
-[ ] You can't talk about some things over telepathy.
--[ ] Offer to meet in person for talking/cleansing, whenever she wants. If she needs it, promise there'll be no hooks attached.

Because I highly doubt Hijiri will agree to meet up without at least a promise we won't drag her back to the Pleiades. I doubt she'd trust that promise, or that she'd want to talk at all, but still...
I'm not sure exactly what backlash you mean, but, I agree with the explicit note for letting her do her own thing. Part of how I've come to read her escape is that her asking for suggestions was really a snarky way of asking if we were going to control her too, and she took our answer as confirmation.

Don't really agree with emphasizing stuff. I think she'd respond better to the facts, taken straight.

Not sure about the saints talk, she's likely heard it already.

Considering:

-[ ] Update her on Anri: Both her situation and her (unacceptable) actions.
-[?] It wasn't your intent to force her to stay in Asunaro if she didn't want to.
-[?] You've heard Anri's "Truth" but you can't talk about some things over telepathy.
-[ ] Offer to meet in person for talking/cleansing, whenever she wants. If she needs it, promise there'll be no hooks attached.


Something I want to note: Just antimagic restraints might not interrupt telepathy. I don't think leaving Airi with working telepathy is a good idea, since she'll just coordinate with Hijiri to break out.
Conversely, restraining her telepathy strikes me as having the potential to make Hijiri think we killed her. Here and now, if we want to stop something we have other options, (Kirika, magic channeling to interrupt a teleport) and later, we can make devices to help.

After all, between us and Mami, we can design nearly any enchantment we want using the gauntlet.
 
-[ ] Update her on Anri: Both her situation and her (unacceptable) actions.
-[?] It wasn't your intent to force her to stay in Asunaro if she didn't want to.
-[?] You've heard Anri's "Truth" but you can't talk about some things over telepathy.
-[ ] Offer to meet in person for talking/cleansing, whenever she wants. If she needs it, promise there'll be no hooks attached.
Hijiri right now must believe she successfully escaped our horrible claws, and probably will take any claim that we didn't intend to force her to stay as... something... not good, not sure exactly how.
 
You know, the usual sentence for arson is like five years. I don't think even a celebrity could get off with just a few weeks of house arrest. :p
As if people didn't get away with worse shit all the time. :p

Keeping Oriko imprisoned is bad on her, and letting her go will most likely result in her doing good for others. Keeping her imprisoned is not the right option.

We're only keeping her because of Homura.

I guess we should include Sayaka when we talk about this.
 
Will it conflict with Anri's wish? If yes, it either won't hold, or it will some pretty terrible side effects on her.

Edit: About Oriko, remember that burning someone's house down is a real big deal. Like, sure we can shrug it off because we're just reading this, but imagine it from Sayaka's perspective. Her home is gone. All of her things. All the stuff she and her family kept there. Mementos, pictures, and just general stuff you collect over time.

Then there's the hardship it most definitely placed on her family. They're now indepted to someone else, their finances probably took a hit even if Hitomi's family shielded them from the worst of it.

Sure, saving the world is a great excuse for anything you want to do, but that doesn't mean it's one that the people you harm will accept. Or that they'll forgive you for what you did to do it. Especially not if Sayaka knew that they were likely planning to kill Madoka.

Some punishment is really needed. Seriously.
 
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Sayaka is going to have some really strong feelings about this. Her home was destroyed, her family hospitalized. Remember what happened to Table-chan?

And Table-chan was basically blameless. She just literally stood there and did nothing!
Yeah. I can see how this might turn out badly for everyone.
 
Oriko's done plenty of good here, but most of it wasn't where Sayaka could see it. Remember how long it took Sayaka to come around to Homura just for being creepy? It's going to take a lot more than this one mission to get her to forgive Oriko. Probably going to need her to actually work alongside them, too.
 
Oriko's done plenty of good here, but most of it wasn't where Sayaka could see it. Remember how long it took Sayaka to come around to Homura just for being creepy? It's going to take a lot more than this one mission to get her to forgive Oriko. Probably going to need her to actually work alongside them, too.

Well, she also tried to murder Kyubei, ( so that he wouldn't come in contact with Madoka at the mall) and Sayaka didn't know better at the time, but yeah, otherwise, agreed.
 
Sayaka is going to have some really strong feelings about this. Her home was destroyed, her family hospitalized. Remember what happened to Table-chan?
Table-chan is better than ever.

[Q] Forgive Sayaka for Table-chan, if she agrees to forgive Oriko.

You know, the usual sentence for arson is like five years. I don't think even a celebrity could get off with just a few weeks of house arrest. :p
As if people didn't get away with worse shit all the time. :p

Keeping Oriko imprisoned is bad on her, and letting her go will most likely result in her doing good for others. Keeping her imprisoned is not the right option.

We're only keeping her because of Homura.

I guess we should include Sayaka when we talk about this.

Will it conflict with Anri's wish? If yes, it either won't hold, or it will some pretty terrible side effects on her.
It was happening.

I trembled. My palms were sweating, not that Kirika complained, her own hand firmly clasped with mine, granting me all the comfort I needed.

What would I've done without her? I squeezed her hand and we shared a quick smile, before turning back to the proceedings.

"Then, if nobody objects..." Sabrina uncertainly looked at her friends. I watched closely as her eyes rested first on Akemi, the gloomy girl looking away with a frown, then on Miki.

I swear I heard the poor girl's teeth grind.

Neither of them did, however, raise an objection.

... And of course Tomoe took her side.

The white haired girl's lips twitched into a smile, one she covered quickly enough her troubled friends didn't see it, but not quick enough for me to miss it.

As Sabrina took a deep breath, I couldn't help but to do so as well. Her blue eyes met mine, then Kirika's.

"We hereby end Oriko's and Kirika's house arrest."

The joy and relief that swept through me was completely preempted by Kirika literally sweeping me off my feet into a spinning hug.

"We're free, Orikooooo~!" she yelled into my ear.

As much as I enjoyed the gesture, I lightly coughed to get Kirika to stop.

My girl deposited me back on the ground, only mildly blushing, before latching herself on to my side, only slightly less enthusiastic than before.

Her outburst was a blessing, really, as it left me feeling drained enough to regain my composture. I carefully observed Akemi's and Miki's reactions, to find their moods worsened, going by their rigid postures, frows, twitching hands...

"Sabrina?" spoke up Tomoe, her tone rather nervous.

Said Grief controller was immediately all over the blonde. "Yes, Mami? Something wrong?"

"You know I kept a Ribbon on Anri, when we dropped her at the warehouse?" her golden eyes took on a far away look. "When you ended the house arrest, I..." she spoke faster, words spilling from her mouth, "I felt something strange happen to Anri, I don't know what- Sayaka!"

The bleunette snapped out of her funk, immediately standing at attention. "Y-yes, Mami?!"

"Check on Anri, right now!" ordered the blonde.

The rest of us could only look back and forth between the golden and blue magical girls.

"I... Right!" It was Sayaka's turn to concentrate on something distant. I knew she had left one of her clones close to Anri, so it was no mystery what she was doing.

"She's gone!" snapped Sayaka, eyes wide.

"What? How-!"

"Hijiri?"

"Homura, time-"

"Wait!" Sayaka shouted over the sudden cacophony. "There's someone- a short girl with silver hair? I don't know how she got in there, but-"

"That's Anri," cutted in Sabrina, suddenly pensive.

We all turned to stare at her.

As nobody seemed keen on asking, it felt onto my shoulders to do so.

"Sabrina? What do you mean? I'm fairly certain Anri is a tall girl with long, blonde hair."

"Well..." the white haired girl licked her lips. "This is only a completely off the wall hypothesis, but apparently, freeing you from house arrest seems to have caused Airi Anri to completely and suddenly reject her Wish."

I blinked. Kirika tilted her head. Tomoe's grip on Sabrina's waist might have loosened a tiny little bit. Miki was making gestures with her hands. Akemi... shrugged, as if nothing made sense to her anymore.

"How..." I asked, because I had to ask, "does that make sense?"

It was Sabrina's turn to shrug.

"It fucking doesn't. I'm not gonna look a Kami gifted horse in the mouth, though."

Somehow, I felt as if someone, up there, had completely stolen my thunder.
Adhoc vote count started by Firnagzen on Feb 3, 2018 at 11:18 PM, finished with 164 posts and 15 votes.

  • [X] Niko.
    -[X] Gently disagree. It can be an useful, voluntary therapy tool, or a better 'last resort'.
    [X] Sayaka, Mami:
    -[X] Ask what they want to do today. Reminder about Enchantment practice.
    -[X] Share plans RE:
    --[X] Anri.
    --[X] Nadia, Shiogama girls.
    --[X] Fukushima.
    -[X] Still on for rooftop lunch? ;)
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X] On the way, ugrade the Anti Magic charm.
    -[X] Tough and durable.
    -[X] Long lasting.
    -[X] Anti-Magic-enchanted part not exposed.
    [X]On the way back talk to:
    -[X]O&K:
    --[X] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
    --[X] Tell them about magic mingling.
    -[X] Mami, O&K (private):
    --[X] Consult about lessening O&K's restrictions.
    ---[X] Convincing Homura and Sayaka.
    ---[X] Involving Kirika's parents.
    ---[X] Oriko's newly given role.
    [X] Niko: politely, gently turn her down.
    [X] Ask Mami and Sayaka what they want to do with the rest of the day.
    -[X] You should leave the Pleiades alone for the moment.
    -[X] Suggest Sayaka tag in with her clone when possible.
    -[X] If Mami wants to go in to school, you'll show up with a bento and fresh tea for her at noon.
    -[X] You're going to deal with holding for Anri and try to check in with the new arrivals.
    [X] Say goodbyes, hugs, etc. Leave.
    [X] Improve Anti-magic charm as per thread.
    [X] Tell Kirika about magic mingling via telepathy.
    -[X] O&K: you're going to speak with the team about getting them more privileges later today.
    --[X] If you could put them up in an apartment out of town with full mobility...?
    [X] Inquire with Fukushima via telepathy about retaining them for clear seed and $$.
    [X] Niko.
    -[X] You could offer it to Anri, you can see the use as a therapy tool, but you won't edit people's minds against their will.
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X]On the way back talk to:
    -[X]O&K:
    --[X] Ask to swap Aurora for the derrick witch.
    --[X] Tell them about magic mingling.
    -[X] Sayaka:
    --[X] You want to talk with her in private later.
    -[X] Telepathy Hijiri:
    --[X] Update her on Anri: Her situation and her (unacceptable) actions. She should be filled in on at least that much.
    [X] Wrap up and leave.
    -[X] Try and acknowledge everyone's efforts.
    -[X] Hugs.
    [X] Turn Niko down. It would only delay things, and make other problems worse.
    [X] Niko.
    -[X] Request device set to wearer only
    --[X] Blocks Kyubey
    -[X] request tactical scanning tools
    [X] Ask Mami, Hitomi, Kazumi about teen psychological recovery centers.
    [X] Fukushima on retainer
    [X] Ask Oriko for Anri's conditions. No anger.
    -[X] Learn Anri's current relatives, property, enrollment
    [X] Discuss custody enchantments
    --[X] Information filter, blacklists words
    --[X] Anti-magic
    --[X] Tracking
    --[X] Anti-telepathy
    --[X] Incubator, tampering tripwires
    [X] Food, Souvenirs
    [X] Nadia - purchase general conversation with Hijiri TBD
 
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What we really need to do with Oriko and Kirika is rearranging their current status. Instead of being conscripted ( technically) and under house arrest, we need to proclaim that their punishment is lifetime service in the name of Madokami Empress Mami Justice and Hope actually, the last one can stay. Oh, and I suppose something like promising to stay in Mitakihara until after Walmartnight, away from Madoka at all times and positively chill when it suits them. If they break their promise ( and I don't think they will ), timestop, Sabrinagrab, and MegucaByeBye.
Granted, all these conditions should be discussed and modified with both Oriko and Homura, probably separately at that, but it can be done.

Especially if our new Socialguca chimes in.:V

[Q] Oriko
-[Q] Have her convince Oriko of the terms
-[Q] Have her convince Homura of the terms

Brilliant plan, if I do say so myself.
 
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