[Hanako] Chapter 11: Relationships

Asta · April 14, 2019, 03:33:41 PM

"I look at things on a case by case basis..." Hanako answered, though she was sure the valkyrie didn't care.

She turned to Trudy. "Trudy can you bring Falah here please?"

She wondered if doing this would even make a difference. There were a handful of factors that were somewhat untested and that bothered her. Hanako had let herself trust that Falah was telling her the truth about where she came from and what her intentions were, how would she feel if it turned out that faith was misplaced after all? More importantly, at least to the health and safety of the people in the room, could her power work on more than one person at the same time?

I guess if it doesn't, I'll have to try and make Kari a thrall again before she decapitates someone...

Throndir · April 14, 2019, 03:51:36 PM

Trudy nodded, and a moment later she bolted out the room. As the group waited for Trudy to arrive, word was already spreading through the rest of the estate on what was happening. Some of the soldiers outside prevented the non-soldiers from getting near, though, with the amount of hushed talking you hear outside, there was probably quite a few who were gathered.

Eventually Trudy came back with Falah behind her. The other people parted widely for the two, and even some of the soldiers shot Falah some glares. The valkyrie remained impassive, but her features had always been fairly neutral since you had her affected with your ability.

You noted that Falah had been clutching on Trudy's uniform, warily glancing towards everyone around you. When she saw you finally she spoke up.

"H-Hanako..?" Falah said, her eyes darting back and forth at everyone, noticing the fact that the Valkyrie was there. You noticed that Akime had a glare towards Falah as well, but the Isikawan chose to remain quiet. It was Captain Elyse Dietrich that actually had a hand on Akime's shoulder in a placating matter.

"What's umm... Happening? Why is everyone... umm... gathered here? Why..." Her eyes looked towards you pleadingly.

"Why am I here?"

Asta · April 14, 2019, 04:00:25 PM

"Well, the thing is..." Hanako began, and then spent the next minute or so recapping what had been going on.

"... and that's the situation. Basically Kari here is unconvinced that there could be 'innocent' from the things the rest of your people have done. Which is why, with your permission, I'm going to make it so you are incapable of telling lies so she can ask you questions I guess. Do you consent?" she eventually finished, waiting to see how Falah would react.

Provided she's good to go, Hanako will explain to the others that she's not sure if she can actually control two people at once and would appreciate it if Kari became free and aggressive, that they manage to hold her back long enough for her to dominate her again.

Throndir · April 14, 2019, 04:09:40 PM

"U-umm... What do you mean... incapable of telling lies..?" Falah asked.

Asta · April 14, 2019, 05:11:20 PM

"I mean, that I'm going to place you under a command for a while that makes you incapable of being untruthful. Shouldn't be a problem right? I trust you." Hanako said, wondering if Falah's question had been in earnest because she didn't understand or an attempt at dodging the situation.

"I need you to do this, so that she will recognize that nobody here is a threat. Please."

Throndir · April 14, 2019, 06:01:27 PM

Falah paused for a moment.

"A c-command?" Falah asked, her face confused. "Y-you... don't trust me either...?" There was a hint of sadness in her eyes. "But umm... if you need to do this..."

Asta · April 14, 2019, 06:58:23 PM

"No, I trust you wouldn't lie to me. However not everyone feels that way. Think of it this way, after this they wont have a reason not to." Hanako said, trying to re-assure her. "If that's a yes though, I'm going to do it. Everyone, please uhh... be ready to prevent excessive violence."

Throndir · April 14, 2019, 07:15:18 PM

You notice Falah staring at the valkyrie who's eyes had glazed over and had sat obediently.

Falah seemed to hesitate, but eventually her eyes took yours in.

"I... w-want to be here. No m-matter what, okay? No matter what I say." Falah said her voice barely above a whisper, she glanced down and started to fidget. "... No matter what. B-because y-you're my only friend h-here Hanako..." Raising her eyes again, she stared at you.

"Okay, I'm ready."

The other people in the room began to either exit out, or surround the group. You noticed they all had weapons at an easy reach. Even Akime now had one of the swords of your soldiers with her, having borrowing it from one of the soldiers.

Asta · April 14, 2019, 07:51:11 PM

"Everything will be fine." Hanako said, sincerely hoping it would be. Probably.

She then brought her focus on Falah pushing her will on the girl. "You will answer questions when asked, and you cannot tell lies or half-truths." Hanako commanded.

Throndir · April 14, 2019, 10:18:18 PM

Like with the valkyrie, Falah's eyes glazed over.

QuoteHanako to roll for Initiative

Asta · April 14, 2019, 10:20:59 PM

Initiative:

Rolled 1d20+6 : 19 + 6, total 25

Throndir · April 14, 2019, 10:30:34 PM

Just when you used the ability on Falah. You noticed Kari's eyes go back to normal, at that moment, you heard her starting to whisper words under her breath. You realized it wasn't in the same monotone voice you were used to.

QuoteHanako to take their turn

Turn Order
Hanako: 25, Kari: 22, Akime: 17, Minette: 16, Elyse: 10, Trudy: 7, Other Soldiers: 7

Asta · April 14, 2019, 10:35:59 PM

"Fuck me!" Hanako breathed in exasperation noticing Kari begin to mutter what was surely some kind of incantation.

"STAND DOWN AND KNEEL!" she boomed again at the valkyrie, putting as much force as she could into the command.

Slavemancing on Kari again, using a heroic action point.

Throndir · April 14, 2019, 10:42:00 PM

You expended more of your mana again, but thankfully this stopped Kari's actions completely. She had been in the middle of a chant as lights started to appear in her hands, though, once she stopped the casting, the spell fizzled out and a bright flash of light seemed to momentarily occur. Once it was all over, scorch marks were on Kari's hands.

Kneeling and being quiet, the valkyrie was silent.

Falah, on the other hand, gasped as she stood up and stepped backwards. Akime, who had her sword drawn, placed the pointed tip at her back though, reminding the demon girl where she was. This quieted Falah's whimpers.

"We have the drugs our captors used still, but... I would prefer if we are not to use it on Kari." Akime said. "She and I haven't had much of a chance to talk since they always put her under, but... I believe she will be... useful with the fight against the demons." Akime said, carefully wording what she said.

[include u=2]Hanako MP used: 9[/include]

Asta · April 14, 2019, 11:02:25 PM

Hanako sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose, massaging it slightly as she tilted her head back and closed her eyes. "I'd rather not have to resort to that either." she said, wearily.

So much for the power of fucking friendship. she thought, frustrated. Anime you have let me down.

She opened her eyes again and looked down at Kari, kneeling obediently under Hanako's magical command. "What the fuck is your problem?" she said, barely able to keep the edge off her voice. "Are you incapable of resolving conflicts without resorting to violence first? Clearly she isn't a threat! Obviously I can compel people to do whatever I want, and by that logic her agreeing to answer any question without guile all but proves that she has nothing to hide! If anything, your actions only make me suspicious of you."

Hanako had started to pace, and was tapping her thumb against all the fingers on her right hand. "Speak!" she commanded, probably just a little too harshly.