Puella Magi - Memento Mori (PMMM quest)
DrZiztah
Mumu
- Location
- Europa
Just reminding you guys of this.
Always Late
Lacking in coffee, sleep, and brains
- Location
- Ohio
OK, have a shitty draft.
[Y]Start of with 'magic is real' explanation.
-[Y]Transform after giving a warning when skepticism is had.
---[Y]After initial shock, explain curse on us and how it gets removed.
[Y]Start of with 'magic is real' explanation.
-[Y]Transform after giving a warning when skepticism is had.
---[Y]After initial shock, explain curse on us and how it gets removed.
Balduran
Smuggest Plague-Bearer
- Location
- a quiet, rainy place
I guess I'll bait out a real vote with something poorly thought out and uninspired:
[x] Start at the beginning. Magic is real!
-[x] Offer proof with soulgem+transformation (with shield effects!). Tell her what you're about to do first.
[x] Tell her about Kyubey and magical girls.
(do we know the curse is a wish IC?)
[x] Tell her about your curse.
-[x] But your wish let people notice you again, but only if you talk to them.
URK...this looks bad even to me, don't vote for it.
[x] Start at the beginning. Magic is real!
-[x] Offer proof with soulgem+transformation (with shield effects!). Tell her what you're about to do first.
[x] Tell her about Kyubey and magical girls.
(do we know the curse is a wish IC?)
[x] Tell her about your curse.
-[x] But your wish let people notice you again, but only if you talk to them.
URK...this looks bad even to me, don't vote for it.
LucidProp
Pocky Eating MafiaDoka
[X] Return the greeting.
-[X] Take a seat besides Ami.
[X] Ask if she believes in miracles.
-[X] We didn't either, but then...
--[X] Stand up in front of Ami, show her your Soul Gem, then transform.
[X] It's a bit shocking. Ask if she wants a minute or two to ingest what she just saw.
-[X] After the break, give her a quick rundown of your duty as a MG. Avoid mentioning anything too gory.
--[X] It isn't as glamorous as TV makes it out to be, but you're making a difference in the city and you've made some friends while you're at it.
[X] Ask if she has any questions. Answer them truthfully.
-[X] After she's ran out of questions but hasn't asked about your wish or anything that could lead to your "Curse", mention that you still have one more thing to tell her.
--[X] It's about why people forgot about you.
-[X] Take a seat besides Ami.
[X] Ask if she believes in miracles.
-[X] We didn't either, but then...
--[X] Stand up in front of Ami, show her your Soul Gem, then transform.
[X] It's a bit shocking. Ask if she wants a minute or two to ingest what she just saw.
-[X] After the break, give her a quick rundown of your duty as a MG. Avoid mentioning anything too gory.
--[X] It isn't as glamorous as TV makes it out to be, but you're making a difference in the city and you've made some friends while you're at it.
[X] Ask if she has any questions. Answer them truthfully.
-[X] After she's ran out of questions but hasn't asked about your wish or anything that could lead to your "Curse", mention that you still have one more thing to tell her.
--[X] It's about why people forgot about you.
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Always Late
Lacking in coffee, sleep, and brains
- Location
- Ohio
[X]Mafiadoka
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LucidProp
Pocky Eating MafiaDoka
This is the 2nd time you missed the "a" in Mafiadoka.
A small part of me dies every time.
EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
[x] Mafdoka
DrZiztah
Mumu
- Location
- Europa
It was one of the main speculations by Cathy.
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[X] Return the greeting.
-[X] Take a seat besides Ami.
[X] Ask if she believes in miracles.
-[X] We didn't either, but then...
--[X] Stand up in front of Ami, show her your Soul Gem, then transform.
[X] It's a bit shocking. Ask if she wants a minute or two to ingest what she just saw.
-[X] After the break, give her a quick rundown of your duty as a MG. Avoid mentioning anything too gory.
--[X] It isn't as glamorous as TV makes it out to be, but you're making a difference in the city and you've made some friends while you're at it.
[X] Ask if she has any questions. Answer them truthfully.
-[X] After she's ran out of questions but hasn't asked about your wish or anything that could lead to your "Curse", mention that you still have one more thing to tell her.
--[X] It's about why people forgot about you.
No. of Votes: 3
Hannz
MrLZRS
Sereg
[x] Mafdoka
No. of Votes: 1
EtchedSteel
[X]Mafiadoka
No. of Votes: 1
Always Late
[x] Help us, Madoka Kaname. You're our only hope.
No. of Votes: 1
UbeOne
[X] Hannz Gruber
No. of Votes: 1
mistfist
[x] Hannzzzz
No. of Votes: 1
Balduran
Total No. of Voters: 8
Also, closing votes.
Chapter 2 - Secrets 12 + Tamiko transformation sequence
DrZiztah
Mumu
- Location
- Europa
[X] Return the greeting.
-[X] Take a seat besides Ami.
[X] Ask if she believes in miracles.
-[X] We didn't either, but then...
--[X] Stand up in front of Ami, show her your Soul Gem, then transform.
[X] It's a bit shocking. Ask if she wants a minute or two to ingest what she just saw.
-[X] After the break, give her a quick rundown of your duty as a MG. Avoid mentioning anything too gory.
--[X] It isn't as glamorous as TV makes it out to be, but you're making a difference in the city and you've made some friends while you're at it.
[X] Ask if she has any questions. Answer them truthfully.
-[X] After she's ran out of questions but hasn't asked about your wish or anything that could lead to your "Curse", mention that you still have one more thing to tell her.
--[X] It's about why people forgot about you.
"H-hello" you awkwardly greet Ami back and slowly start walking towards her after closing the door behind you. The girl's gaze follows your steps, each one of which loudly resounds across the empty classroom. She doesn't dare to say anything while you approach her and sit on a desk next to her.
For a moment, a complete silence falls to the room as the two of you wait for each other to make the first move.
It's Ami who gives in first, and shakily speaks up, "So… How was the school day?"
She doesn't dare to ask it directly, it seems. "Um, it was fine, I guess? I mean, aside from that drama with some friends… What about you, though?"
"You seem to have that rather often from what I've heard," Ami notes and turns to stare at her desk, "But my day hasn't been really memorable either. Although, that is probably because I couldn't shake off the… feelings of fear about what was coming. It's hard to pay attention with all of that on your mind."
"Yeah… But for what it's worth, I'm sorry about scaring you like this... I really am," you answer the girl and move your own gaze slightly to the side.
"I know," comes the simple answer, "And I honestly wish I could say it was perfectly fine, but… Well? If it doesn't bother you too much, could I ask that you begin? I don't think waiting will do any of us good here."
Well, there it is, "Yeah, give me a moment, okay? It's kind of a long story," you ask and draw a deep breath to calm your nerves, And "I'd like to ask you something too… Ami? Do you believe in miracles?"
The girl blinks at you, clearly confused by your question, "I don't… quite understand what you mean by that?"
You sigh with an accompanied self-deprecating chuckle, and shake your head a little. "I'll admit, I didn't really believe in them, myself," you explain and dig through your bag for your Soul Gem, "But then?"
You rise up to stand and extend your arm to show the egg-shaped jewel held on your arm. Despite the situation, a fond smile enters your face, "Then I was given one."
===
Tamiko stands alone on an empty field, where a gentle breeze ruffles the grass and her hair. Above everything hangs the darkening night sky, and far in the distance one can see the last seconds of a sunset. The girl's eyes are closed, and she lets out a long sigh as she lets go and starts falling towards the ground.
However, mid-way through it Tamiko's body breaks down into countless of bright shooting stars that race towards the skies, each one of which leaves a fading thin trail of light behind it. Steadily, they begin to coalesce into a swirling ring of white light among the distant, blinking stars.
Once the last of the shooting stars has joined the ring, the spinning increases as it shrinks down, only for the light to disperse violently, leaving behind a round ornate steel shield. The outer side is inscribed with countless of stars, while the inner side has four bright white lines inside it, which begin to spin violently.
White energy begins pouring out of the shield, forming the shape of a featureless white hand, upon which the shield latches onto. The limb continues to grow, first into a proper arm, then the torso upon which it's attached to, and finally a whole girl. She is without any true features, and immediately curls into a ball as the light that makes her up begins to brighten up.
Then in a sudden flash, an unclothed Tamiko straightens herself, banishing the white glow and dispersing the motes in the sky behind her. A sizzling white light begins to crawl up the girl's legs, forming a pair of boots, and then trousers, while on her arms the sleeves to a white shirt begin to form. The lights continue on, fusing together and finally forming a whole attire.
The last thing to form is the chainmail, which weaves itself together from countless of tiny strings of light. At the same time, Tamiko grasps the starry night sky around her, and pulls it closer to her like a curtain. She spins around a full circle in the air and the cloth folds itself into a cloak and a tabard to cover the clothing underneath them.
Tamiko opens her eyes and draws in a deep breath as a silver flash of light blinks on her chest, forming the shining steel grey Soul Gem. A white aura covers her as she starts plummeting towards the ground below, landing into a crouching position.
She doesn't care, though, as the light around her fades and she rises up to stand. A determined expression appears on her face as she stares into the distance and throws her shield-arm to the side in preparation for action.
===
Once the light from the transformation is complete and the last remains of the white light have abated, you turn your full attention to Ami. 'Confused' and 'surprised' don't even begin to describe the expression on her face. She is utterly and completely awestruck by your sudden display of magic.
Her mouth hangs open, something she seems to cover with her hand out of reflex, and her eyes are as wide as saucers. She doesn't say anything, and since she probably won't be able to do anything in that regard for a while, you decide to help her out a little.
"I am a Magical Girl, Ami, and have been for a while" you explain it with the fewest words possible, before blinking and grinning sheepishly, "I mean, I know this must a be a bit shocking and all, so um… Do you need a minute or two?"
However, Ami simply continues staring at you, not comprehending what she just saw.
"Uhh, Ami? Are you alright?"
This time she blinks, slowly… "Yeah, but… So… Magic? Magic is actually real? And then Magical Girls, like in those cartoons?"
You nod in confirmation, "Kind of. It's quite similar to those shows you can see on TV but there are a lot of of differences too. To begin with..." you point to the Soul Gem on your chest, "To become a Magical Girl, you need to contract with Kyubey, the fluffy bunnycat helper! I exchange you get to wish for anything you want, a single miracle."
You let your arm fall to your side and cock your head slightly, "Got everything so far?"
Ami nods at you slowly, refraining from saying anything yet.
"Good, because we get to the dangerous stuff next," you explain, "The duty of a Magical Girl is to hunt and destroy these creatures called witches. While Magical Girls are born of hope, these witches are the opposite, the result of people's curses and despair. They hide inside their own worlds, barriers, and spread their influence to hurt the innocent with their witch kisses."
You take a small pause to see if Ami is still getting everything. She doesn't seem to have become more confused than she already was, which you take as a good sign.
"A witch's kiss is an enchantment that causes people to go insane and hurt both themselves and others. Suicides and mass murders are often the results of that," you continue, grimacing at some of the memories, "To combat them, a Magical Girl receives the ability to use magic, and a cool weapon to help them in the task.
A grin enters your face, as you tap the pommel of your sword, still sheathed in your shield, "Of course, magic isn't infinite. The black substance you can see on my Soul Gem, the transformation trinket and a useful thing all around, is grief. The waste from using magic. To replenish my magic, I use grief seeds that are dropped by witches upon defeat. It's a win-win for everyone."
There is another small pause as you wonder how you should tell that it isn't all sunshine and rainbows.
"Of course, fighting can be quite dangerous, but we can handle it. Magical Girls are tough!" you finish your small explanation and press both of your hands on your Soul Gem, on top of your heart, "It isn't as glamorous as TV makes it out to be, but I'm still making a difference in the city! Not to mention, I've also made a few friends while I've been at it!"
Ami nods along to your explanation, catching everything despite still trying to come to terms with the sudden upheaval in her worldview. She's taking all of this pretty well, all things considered. "So, do you have any questions for me?"
Case in point. "I see… I... honestly don't know what to think of all this. There are so many questions I'd want answered," she almost whispers out and shakes her head, "But the one thing I really want- need to hear is how Matsuko and Yuujin tie into this."
Ami gives you a pleading look, "How? How didn't they remember you then? How didn't I-?" The girl stops before she can finish, but it isn't difficult to realize that she must have put some thought into this before-hand. She doesn't seem too happy about the realization of having forgotten you like the others.
What do you do?
[x] Write-in the explanation about the curse.
[] Tell her how you actually met.
[] Hugs.
[] Do the Q&A.
[] Write-in.
===
I really wanted to try out writing a transformation sequence, okay!?
>_>
<_<
-[X] Take a seat besides Ami.
[X] Ask if she believes in miracles.
-[X] We didn't either, but then...
--[X] Stand up in front of Ami, show her your Soul Gem, then transform.
[X] It's a bit shocking. Ask if she wants a minute or two to ingest what she just saw.
-[X] After the break, give her a quick rundown of your duty as a MG. Avoid mentioning anything too gory.
--[X] It isn't as glamorous as TV makes it out to be, but you're making a difference in the city and you've made some friends while you're at it.
[X] Ask if she has any questions. Answer them truthfully.
-[X] After she's ran out of questions but hasn't asked about your wish or anything that could lead to your "Curse", mention that you still have one more thing to tell her.
--[X] It's about why people forgot about you.
"H-hello" you awkwardly greet Ami back and slowly start walking towards her after closing the door behind you. The girl's gaze follows your steps, each one of which loudly resounds across the empty classroom. She doesn't dare to say anything while you approach her and sit on a desk next to her.
For a moment, a complete silence falls to the room as the two of you wait for each other to make the first move.
It's Ami who gives in first, and shakily speaks up, "So… How was the school day?"
She doesn't dare to ask it directly, it seems. "Um, it was fine, I guess? I mean, aside from that drama with some friends… What about you, though?"
"You seem to have that rather often from what I've heard," Ami notes and turns to stare at her desk, "But my day hasn't been really memorable either. Although, that is probably because I couldn't shake off the… feelings of fear about what was coming. It's hard to pay attention with all of that on your mind."
"Yeah… But for what it's worth, I'm sorry about scaring you like this... I really am," you answer the girl and move your own gaze slightly to the side.
"I know," comes the simple answer, "And I honestly wish I could say it was perfectly fine, but… Well? If it doesn't bother you too much, could I ask that you begin? I don't think waiting will do any of us good here."
Well, there it is, "Yeah, give me a moment, okay? It's kind of a long story," you ask and draw a deep breath to calm your nerves, And "I'd like to ask you something too… Ami? Do you believe in miracles?"
The girl blinks at you, clearly confused by your question, "I don't… quite understand what you mean by that?"
You sigh with an accompanied self-deprecating chuckle, and shake your head a little. "I'll admit, I didn't really believe in them, myself," you explain and dig through your bag for your Soul Gem, "But then?"
You rise up to stand and extend your arm to show the egg-shaped jewel held on your arm. Despite the situation, a fond smile enters your face, "Then I was given one."
===
Tamiko stands alone on an empty field, where a gentle breeze ruffles the grass and her hair. Above everything hangs the darkening night sky, and far in the distance one can see the last seconds of a sunset. The girl's eyes are closed, and she lets out a long sigh as she lets go and starts falling towards the ground.
However, mid-way through it Tamiko's body breaks down into countless of bright shooting stars that race towards the skies, each one of which leaves a fading thin trail of light behind it. Steadily, they begin to coalesce into a swirling ring of white light among the distant, blinking stars.
Once the last of the shooting stars has joined the ring, the spinning increases as it shrinks down, only for the light to disperse violently, leaving behind a round ornate steel shield. The outer side is inscribed with countless of stars, while the inner side has four bright white lines inside it, which begin to spin violently.
White energy begins pouring out of the shield, forming the shape of a featureless white hand, upon which the shield latches onto. The limb continues to grow, first into a proper arm, then the torso upon which it's attached to, and finally a whole girl. She is without any true features, and immediately curls into a ball as the light that makes her up begins to brighten up.
Then in a sudden flash, an unclothed Tamiko straightens herself, banishing the white glow and dispersing the motes in the sky behind her. A sizzling white light begins to crawl up the girl's legs, forming a pair of boots, and then trousers, while on her arms the sleeves to a white shirt begin to form. The lights continue on, fusing together and finally forming a whole attire.
The last thing to form is the chainmail, which weaves itself together from countless of tiny strings of light. At the same time, Tamiko grasps the starry night sky around her, and pulls it closer to her like a curtain. She spins around a full circle in the air and the cloth folds itself into a cloak and a tabard to cover the clothing underneath them.
Tamiko opens her eyes and draws in a deep breath as a silver flash of light blinks on her chest, forming the shining steel grey Soul Gem. A white aura covers her as she starts plummeting towards the ground below, landing into a crouching position.
She doesn't care, though, as the light around her fades and she rises up to stand. A determined expression appears on her face as she stares into the distance and throws her shield-arm to the side in preparation for action.
===
Once the light from the transformation is complete and the last remains of the white light have abated, you turn your full attention to Ami. 'Confused' and 'surprised' don't even begin to describe the expression on her face. She is utterly and completely awestruck by your sudden display of magic.
Her mouth hangs open, something she seems to cover with her hand out of reflex, and her eyes are as wide as saucers. She doesn't say anything, and since she probably won't be able to do anything in that regard for a while, you decide to help her out a little.
"I am a Magical Girl, Ami, and have been for a while" you explain it with the fewest words possible, before blinking and grinning sheepishly, "I mean, I know this must a be a bit shocking and all, so um… Do you need a minute or two?"
However, Ami simply continues staring at you, not comprehending what she just saw.
"Uhh, Ami? Are you alright?"
This time she blinks, slowly… "Yeah, but… So… Magic? Magic is actually real? And then Magical Girls, like in those cartoons?"
You nod in confirmation, "Kind of. It's quite similar to those shows you can see on TV but there are a lot of of differences too. To begin with..." you point to the Soul Gem on your chest, "To become a Magical Girl, you need to contract with Kyubey, the fluffy bunnycat helper! I exchange you get to wish for anything you want, a single miracle."
You let your arm fall to your side and cock your head slightly, "Got everything so far?"
Ami nods at you slowly, refraining from saying anything yet.
"Good, because we get to the dangerous stuff next," you explain, "The duty of a Magical Girl is to hunt and destroy these creatures called witches. While Magical Girls are born of hope, these witches are the opposite, the result of people's curses and despair. They hide inside their own worlds, barriers, and spread their influence to hurt the innocent with their witch kisses."
You take a small pause to see if Ami is still getting everything. She doesn't seem to have become more confused than she already was, which you take as a good sign.
"A witch's kiss is an enchantment that causes people to go insane and hurt both themselves and others. Suicides and mass murders are often the results of that," you continue, grimacing at some of the memories, "To combat them, a Magical Girl receives the ability to use magic, and a cool weapon to help them in the task.
A grin enters your face, as you tap the pommel of your sword, still sheathed in your shield, "Of course, magic isn't infinite. The black substance you can see on my Soul Gem, the transformation trinket and a useful thing all around, is grief. The waste from using magic. To replenish my magic, I use grief seeds that are dropped by witches upon defeat. It's a win-win for everyone."
There is another small pause as you wonder how you should tell that it isn't all sunshine and rainbows.
"Of course, fighting can be quite dangerous, but we can handle it. Magical Girls are tough!" you finish your small explanation and press both of your hands on your Soul Gem, on top of your heart, "It isn't as glamorous as TV makes it out to be, but I'm still making a difference in the city! Not to mention, I've also made a few friends while I've been at it!"
Ami nods along to your explanation, catching everything despite still trying to come to terms with the sudden upheaval in her worldview. She's taking all of this pretty well, all things considered. "So, do you have any questions for me?"
Case in point. "I see… I... honestly don't know what to think of all this. There are so many questions I'd want answered," she almost whispers out and shakes her head, "But the one thing I really want- need to hear is how Matsuko and Yuujin tie into this."
Ami gives you a pleading look, "How? How didn't they remember you then? How didn't I-?" The girl stops before she can finish, but it isn't difficult to realize that she must have put some thought into this before-hand. She doesn't seem too happy about the realization of having forgotten you like the others.
What do you do?
[x] Write-in the explanation about the curse.
[] Tell her how you actually met.
[] Hugs.
[] Do the Q&A.
[] Write-in.
===
I really wanted to try out writing a transformation sequence, okay!?
>_>
<_<
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- Location
- England, unfortunately.
- Pronouns
- She/They
Hey, I don't blame you.
Always Late
Lacking in coffee, sleep, and brains
- Location
- Ohio
It's a pretty good transformation sequence, especially the metaphorical imagery. A+
[X] Tell how you really met.
-[X] Hugs.
- Location
- A friendly desert community
It was beautiful! Great work Ziztah!
Now for the curse... We've mentioned Wishes, so (if we've been told / suspect that the curse was probably a wish), we could mention someone Wished or...well that's too specific, maybe just that someone else used their magic to curse us?
Now for the curse... We've mentioned Wishes, so (if we've been told / suspect that the curse was probably a wish), we could mention someone Wished or...well that's too specific, maybe just that someone else used their magic to curse us?
Balduran
Smuggest Plague-Bearer
- Location
- a quiet, rainy place
Definitely loved the transformation sequence!
Other than "her," I think it's fine. It means we'd tell her about how she was in a witch barrier and all that.
LostDeviljho
Flame Dragon Princess
- Location
- The glorious Pacific Northwest
- Pronouns
- Any
jack-in-the-box witch. Amanda, IIRC.
DrZiztah
Mumu
- Location
- Europa
Changed it a bit. It's essentially telling the whole story of how you ran into her again.