Re: Touhou CYOA - Second edition
(@Hafnium: the extra e's were there in a "braaaaaaains" kind of manner, not as stupidity bait ^_^; But those durr votes coming up will be pretty inevitable with a certain ⑨ on the voter list....)
Not sure how good an idea it might be, Byakuren still agreed to the undead girl's request of companionship. "You need a name, something to call you as. Surely you had a name sometime in the past?" she talked to her, poking a finger onto the amulet once more to get some hints towards this girl's true name. A moment of mental communication later, she heard a faint voice respond, getting the information she was looking for. "Yoshika? It's a nice name, you should be proud." were the mage's words before she withdrew her finger from the paper amulet. With the name issue cleared, there was a new, if small issue. Yoshika couldn't fly. This didn't stay an issue for long however, as the former monk cast a support spell on the newfound companion, making her trail behind when they took off towards the skies. Offering a final small prayer to Lord Bishamonten, the two exited the shrine and rose towards the azure heights above.
Within her current vantage point, Byakuren could easily find the mountains where their destination was. Seeing it best to make it back as soon as possible, the pair zoomed away towards Youkai mountain.
On the mountaintop tournament grounds, it looked as if the challenge battles had kicked off in full. Upon the spot where the imposter had been previously, there was the real Yama, observing the fight between Youmu and Momiji. It seemed to be a contest of skill with the sword, as neither female was flying or firing at each other. The only weapons they used were blades and combat techniques. But there was no time for Byakuren to look at them for too long, as her group appeared from the crowd and immidiately surrounded the mage. All of them welcomed her back with more or less concern, but the crew was most prominently happy about seeing her still alive. Even Komachi waved at her from her position near Shiki upon seeing her return. It seemed all was well once more.
With the exception of one member of the group, the companions began to wonder and make contact with who they discerned as being a new addition to the team. But Shou had other things in mind. She lifted up her spear, pointing it squarely at Byakuren. "Byakuren-sama, there is still the unsolved issue between us. Please, let us solve it now, in this sacred arena." the tiger youkai pleaded, despite her somewhat showy attitude. There was no doubt in the mage's mind about what the answer should be. "Let's clear this now. I'll get myself checked briefly at Eirin's, you inform the Yama that we'll be taking a spot in the arena."
After having her foot looked at and cured quite fast by the super-skilled Eirin and her medicines, Byakuren headed back to the arena's edge, finding Shou waiting. As she entered inside the octagon of pillars, the mage heard Shiki's announcement. "This match is nothing more than a friendly contest between two people. There is nothing at stake here, so enjoy the spectacular battle to come." she gave her judgement. With a confident expression, Shou set herself in a battle pose, spear held steady.
A. Do this offensively
B. Keep more on the defense
C. Some other ⑨ thing?