genessia | [Closed] Haberdashery II

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[Closed] Haberdashery II

Who: Satsuki, Koishi, Doctor Flug
What: Satsuki proceeds with her own life fiber project
When: Before the Spirit Invasion

(A) Satsuki's Place

Satsuki is well on her way to the fourth loss of shogi today, but from this point it's actually difficult for the deputy guardian to tell. In fact, from her point of view this game is going well. Almost... Alarmingly so. Even in her situation, Satsuki isn't nearly as salty about her previous losses as she normally might be, if only because she had difficulty figuring out how to best approach the happy-go-lucky youkai with her findings and newest project she is eager to start.

She stares at the board for about fifteen seconds, then moves her next piece.

(B) Wherever Doctor Flug is

Hopefully Dr. Flug isn't up to anything particularly important. This is one of those days where Satsuki just happens to be wandering about when she catches sight of the one that matches Koishi's description, almost to her alarm.

Wow. He-

.. He really does have a bag over his head. That.. Well then.

She proceeds to approach him as if nothing appears out of the ordinary, from behind. "Doctor." Statement, not a question.

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"Hmn."

Her brows furrow as she stares at the board, and her eyes shift left and right as she attempts to figure out the next play. It, as usual, is incredibly difficult. She reaches for a piece, but then brings her hand back.

"Koishi, as you know I had always been hesitant to grant you a goku uniform. However I have uncovered some information about the results of the kamui incident." She finally moves her next piece. "While I am still unclear why the test was performed in the manner it was, nor do I know if the results were considered a success or a failure in their minds, it would appear that youkai- satori youkai at least, are actually compatible with life fibers."

"Compatable?" Koishi tilted her head, glancing down at the board as the piece is moved. The little youkai drummed her nails on the wood faintly. "I suppose. Probably not as compatible as a human is though. These creatures are designed to feed on humans and the like. So maybe it was forced to be compatible."

She had a point. And with that she made a move. One of those infuriating ones that had dozens of strategic possibilities at the time of playing. Dammit.

"Forced compatibility..." that made Satsukis' brows furrow- Well that did make the methods used more sensible now, but did she suddenly find herself back into square one? It was unlike her to get so excited that she overlooked such an obvious roadblock. "It would appear that what I have made of the results did not take into account of the method used to don the kamui being the only available method. If that is the only way to don proper, then- Nnk."

Satsuki froze mid-reach of the board for just a few seconds, then she reached back. What the hell just happened?!

"Nooo. Miss white you misunderstand." The youkai reached over and picked up her tea. With the same hand she used to place the tile. Insult to injury. "I meant the kamui itself was forced. I don't have the same energy as humans but I don't feel the same presence as I do with buggy. So maybe it's different somehow?"

She was eyeing the board, watching Satsuki's hand, waiting for her to make a move...

Satsuki ignores the first part of Koishi's comment. "Exactly- From what I understand the kamui was sewn to keep it on your body, correct?"

From what she made of it, it was like attempting to stick a pair of magnets from the positive sides together. Her attention focused on the board for a moment, she finds herself at a loss.

"I had not realized the success was due to the use of that method- The issue lies in that I do not possess the resources to find an alternate means of keeping it donned."

"Um... Well maybe. I think it was sewn into me to keep me from pulling it off. I kept trying to because it hurt and because it was chewing on my skin. I didn't like that." She frowned. "Is that how buggy feels when you go super-powered?"

Koishi was still watching Satsuki's hand, the little youkai tilting her head further before leaning forward and poking Satsuki's forearm. "Miss White it's your turn."

'Miss White it's your turn.'

Koishi, Satsuki will STRANLE YOU.

"So it is." A bead of sweat falls down the side of her face as she finally decides on a move. She can't tell what Koishi is doing and rather than go on the defensive, sets up an offensive attack.

"I could not say that is similar to the sensations I feel," Satsuki replies. "But it is not exactly pleasant- But whether that is because of the kamui itself or my personal feelings, I cannot say either. "It sounds as if a means of suppressing the fibers urge to 'chew' may be necessary."

She may not be able to do it but.. Perhaps there is someone in Genessia who can.

U mad Satsuki? Koishi made another move very quickly after Satsuki. She dropped a piece. And it made everything so much worse. It was either a bluff to force Satsuki to move some select pieces... or it was the start of a very nasty attack. It was difficult to tell.

"You've gotten better with Buggy though. Your thoughts are calmer and you're in sync better. So it works better." Partially due to Koishi's help for sure. "You're a lot stronger than you used to be. And Buggy is a lot calmer. Maybe this one just needs to be calm too?"

It's more complicated than that certainly. It would have to be tailored. But she might be partially right...

...

Ok, going into deeper conversations was clearly a bad idea. It'd be one thing if this were a relaxing game, but this.. This is horrible.

"Hmn." In her battle against Koishi, it was difficult for Satsuki to determine herself how much she had improved. It was a given that she has, but the exact measurement is completely lost on her. But that aside, what Koishi proposed did make sense leaving the question how could it be achieved, especially without Ragyo's assistance.

Surely there'd be some clues on the network? There are all manner of people of varying specialties.

"For that to be done, I would need to find someone with talent similar to Shiro, and can familiarize themselves with Life fibers. Not the simplest task." she mumbles aloud to herself.

And, of course, she finds herself unable to make a move right away.

"I dunno who Shiro is but it must be an important person if you're mentioning them along side life fibers. I bet there is someone here who is like that though. There are so many interesting and smart people." Koishi was looking down at the board, swaying a little from side to side as she watched Satsuki think. It was really kind of distract-

"Miss White." You're taking too long. "Look at what I can still drop and look at the edges and corners. Think of it in that context, okay?" Koishi don't help her. You'll hurt her pride.

The suggestion did help though. Quite a bit. Thinking specifically in that context meant Koishi was likely to be attacking. But figuring out how to counter it would be the trick.

"Indeed. After the game I believe I shall do some scouting." Like she used to do when she was Guardian. Good times, good times. But the moment Koishi said her name, she closed her eyes and resisted the urge to appear annoyed- Not that the uptick of emotion couldn't be seen anyway, but still.

"I already know that." Sort of. She knew that Koishi could be attacking or defending, now it was more clear which it was. However having already started an offensive set-up, she decides to start attempting to minimize anticipated damage from the left side of the board. It must be from the left.. Right?

"Ohh! Scouting! I want to come along! So I'll play more quickly, okay Miss White?"

Oh no...

Well, it wasn't the left side! There dropped a piece. Right in the middle. It seemed like a poor choice too. And it was a valuable piece for Satsuki to take and pick up for her side. So why-

Oh... That's why. Taking it would compromise her defenses for more drops. Though leaving it alone would also be a terrible idea... She'd have to force Koishi's attention away to another area of the board while also minimizing damage and bolstering defense.

Good luck Satsuki!

"Calm yourself, Koishi. Whatever it is you are thinking, it will not be remotely as exciting." Satsuki replied. Which, to her, meant that Koishi would end up being annoying while she's trying to work.

As for the satori's strategy, Satsuki can't consider which piece to sacrifice in turn to divert Koishi's attention. Such a blatant move! After a moment of thought, she ignores the piece for one turn, and uses a rook to bluff a pressing attack.

"I plan to survey past network posts."

There is no calming the Koiball.

"Yes it will!" Koishi huffed. She looked down at the board making another move just as quickly, following up on the piece she had just dropped, she placed down another. This one was partially defensive but... Oh this would make advancing much harder.

"I know you're going to do footwork too. I wanna go with you. Please?"

"..."

Great, now Koishi was being twice the pain in the ass. Not to mention that even in her huffy state, the board move wasn't wasted resulting in a doubly annoyed Satsuki. Satsuki couldn't stop her even if she wanted to, but at least she actually said please.

"Given the circumstances, I suppose that is only fair."

And she most certainly noticed the difficulty in advancing. As such, she proceeded to go on the offensive and captured the piece that appeared to be bait.

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