Genkai

Sapphire Roses

I'll be able to explore it my next post as needed but I do have an idea of how I want it explained, so yeah, I'm not just saying words lol You can have them head back and start dinner, I didn't see us spending much more time at the school anyway. You better go to bed though.

I dunno, I recall intell for Spirit World to be pretty on point, I feel like Koenma would know of Yoko's brief partnership with Goshi and that Goshi was either presumed dead or the body was never located and assumed MIA or unknown or something. But I do think the hint Yoko gets, would still need to happen later than sooner. Even if they do know who they are up against and why, it still would be possible to have other demons sent before Goshi does want to show himself or kidnap Botan.

Sapphire Roses

Well the post didn't turn out as I wanted but there ya go lol

She can feel pain yes, that's true. But giving some emotional terror will also be a good thing to add I think and if Botan and Kurama are a couple by that point, I think that adds to the dire situation at hand. I do like the idea as you mentioned, of her considering self harm if the demon, let's call him Shin, targets her. I don't know if she'd be immune but maybe some resistance might be probable.

That is all very true. I think we fleshed out a good main baddie, at least for things to progress and give a good reason why other, oddly strong low rank demons start showing up. I do think the puzzle pieces should be slow to form though. I think the reveal of Goshi will be something we want to take our time with.

Sapphire Roses

'How sweet.' She thought to herself when he mentioned how she was the most well behaved and considerate in their group. 'But that's not saying much...' Botan considered, though she was still pleased with the praise. She so seldom received such kind words directed at her. Usually Lord Koenma was yelling about something and her other colleagues, other grim reapers, didn't congregate often enough to offer a lot of positive support. "Oh, yes! I'm sure we'll be a great, formidable team!" She replied brightly to his closing consideration.

While Kurama led her through the school, she tried to make note of everything, knowing tomorrow would be her first real day attending it and she was more than a little nervous. She knew she wasn't the smartest gal around and she was sure that would quickly come to light. So she hoped she could make friends, as well as a good impression on everyone. She had a feeling she'd have to once again turn to Kurama for assistance if she was to keep her grades in check, or risk being booted. If the school kicked her out for getting low marks, her whole case would be thrown out the window and she feared what might happen if no one was left to dig for answers.

Of course now she had an ally in Kurama.

And she wanted to make sure she didn't just rely on him all the time.

When they reached the bathroom in question, Kurama was the first to open the door and turn on the lights. Botan knew it would be thoroughly cleaned since the incident but that wouldn't hamper her readings, thankfully. Botan gave a small sigh as Kurama went on to mention how students were still having trouble even using it. "It's...to be understandable. Handling these kinds of experiences aren't easy..." Kids as such a tender age, even in their teenage years, had to deal with death differently. And she truly felt sorry for them having to deal with not just one untimely death, but two? It was nagging at her.

Once Kurama had filled in the rest, she gave a thoughtful tilt of her head. "While the weapon would be good to have, and while we could surely use some pull to get it, it's not the most important thing in the equation." She considered. She then pulled out a rectangular device from her bag. It was a light tint of purple and had a small screen which would show her various measurements and readings. She pressed one of the buttons and the screen lit up, a small faint neon glow reflected against her hand as she began to move it around. Already she was beginning to see a noticeable spike in residual repressed energy.

"Hmm...that's interesting." She muttered and backed away from the stall and saw the numbers decrease, but only slightly. Botan glanced to Kurama and then back to the screen itself. The machine would keep track of the numbers which measured certain waves of demonic and spiritual energy. There were many different strains of energy and most demons detected the general sort but some demons had specialized means of tapping into more, distinct, energy waves. Given this flux, it made Botan believe whoever or whatever was behind these, was a sophisticated demon.

"I suppose this explains why you haven't detected a demon in the school but this proves that there is one lurking." She told him as she pulled out another device, a circular technical compass of sorts, "I will need to run another few tests but now we know what we're looking for, isn't something we'd normally look for." She laughed a little and looked at the compass now. It was a device that could suck in the energies in the room, she'd then send it back to Spirit World. They'd have to sort through hers and Kurama's but it might help, even if it would take a lot of time to narrow the results to a rank and species.

They headed back out into the hall and headed for the library on the third floor. She thought since Meiko had killed herself recently, the readings might be more distinct and helpful. As they headed up the stairs, Botan began to wondered if someone was watching them. She knew she was walking alongside a powerful demon but she couldn't help but still be nervous. Just knowing a demon was causing this, made Botan uneasy and ill. "Now comes the question of how and why a demon is influencing these innocent students..." She sighed softly, trying to stay focused on the task at hand.

Finally making it to the library, they were greeted with thousands of books. The library had two levels and was filled with oak desks, large brown leather chairs and stained glass lamps. Across was a large, open-air, rounded balcony that overlooked the school's track and field stadium. Looking over her shoulder, she scrunched up her face a little. Suddenly she heard some scuffling and reached out for Kurama's arm, fearing something was close by. It sounded like claws against a hard surface and a shiver ran up her spine. Her eyes darted around and she clung to Kurama, trying not to whine. Suddenly the sound came again and this time it was closer.

A large flapping raven, who was on the balcony's curved metal rail, then flew into the library and nearly dove for Botan's head.

Botan gave a cry and ducked behind Kurama, pressing her face against his shoulder. The raven flew around the large space and finally flew back out. Botan opened her eyes and quickly stepped back, peeling herself off of Kurama. "S-sorry. My uh imagination got the better of me...it seems. Ahaha...ha." She sheepishly rubbed the back of her neck, feeling rather silly for thinking it had been some demon. Her face was still a bit red and she tried not think about how lovely Kurama had smelled. Botan wanted to be useful and not seen as a weak person and she was already kicking herself for freaking out over something so trivial.

Sapphire Roses

I do like that idea, I think that's something that could happen in the far future when Botan is more capable. She wouldn't be able to take him on but she would be able to escape with the use of her powers. I just figured some other threat would give Botan (as a woman, who I assume might be able to evade death as a grim reaper) something more to fear. I think the idea you proposed is a solid one and I think that confrontation seems easier to have after Kurama has sort of meddled for some time in Goshi's plans.

Yeah, that's how I was thinking. Maybe Goshi is testing his aura's powers by 'lending' them to a peon and that's who is posing in the school as a student? Maybe the 2-3 demons Kurama/Botan run into the following day (Tue after classes) are assistants to the mock demon and are ensuring things are normal after the death of another classmate. Maybe Goshi is testing his skills which is why he sent a lower rank demon to Kurama's school? Goshi is watching and waiting but wants to ensure his skills are honed perfectly for their next showdown? Maybe he sends other peons to test other skills later on?

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I'm sorry to hear that, but hey, just know I'm rooting for you. ^__^ (if it helps)

Sapphire Roses

No no, you weren't coming off as rude, maybe a bit dismissive but honestly, I'm not chained to the idea so I don't mind one way or another. ^^; I can see where you're coming from though, and I think you explained your thoughts of Goshikuro better, since he seems like a real maniac in terms just killing for fun and pleasure and not for logical reasons. Maybe for Botan's understanding of the threat, we could have another layer to Goshi's crimes? It doesn't have to be rape but I do still think another element to his cruelty would give at least Botan, more fear of him.

It probably would make sense to have a peon below him killing people or making people kill themselves, but I do still think it would be more interesting to have him influence the victims personally. Maybe after slaughtering so much, his aura alone (maybe in certain concentrations?) would make people around him kill themselves? Like the essence of Goshikuro has evolved enough to just inflence people to die of their own free will to save themselves from his wrath? Or something. While he is weak, I would like to think that in the span of time, he's been able to get new tricks up his sleeves.

Sapphire Roses

Well if you wanna drop the 'rape charge' we can, I just figured, even murderers tend to frown upon rape these days. I think the general gist we have is fine, Goshikuro worked briefly with Yoko, Goshi ended up taking things too far and when they fought, Yoko thought the issue (aka Goshi) had been properly handled but it hadn't.

Sapphire Roses

That's true, Yoko only took what he needed and I assume, killed as necessary. Yoko isn't heartless but I do think he can be ruthless if it suits the situation. Maybe if in between the time Goshi did escalate and commit rapes and such?

Though why would Yoko even align himself with the guy if they are polar opposites? Was it just for say, one heist?

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Sapphire Roses

So what sort of actions would Yoko oppose? He's murdered people and stolen things. Are we saying something like maybe rape or extreme pointless torture? I mean one of Kurama's more intense attacks (like the plant based ones) are pretty insane. So the only thing I can see Yoko not liking is something like rape or the selling of people who don't really serve a purpose to him (like Goshikuro ruining lives without any gain, just for fun).

And since it looks like I'm not seeing a movie tonight I think my post will be up soon, rather than tomorrow. XD