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IP looked over to where LOTUS was, and finished putting up the tent it was working on. Walking up to the tablet-turned-fairy, it asked, "LOTUS, I'm afraid I have no database modules on setting up base camps or similar locations, and I am uncertain on how to best utilize the current supplies we have. Please advise."

IP began taking out the camping supplies - which mostly consisted of tents, with some cookware and other goods - and setting them up where it decided they would best go. Since it possessed no modules related to base development of any kind, this was difficult, yet it tried to do the most it could on its own.

"I've found a set of camping supplies that could be useful to us, in addition to what appears to be the inventory of an old shop! I'm sorting the items out now..." IP tried to sort out the contents of the shop inventory to the best of its ability, regardless of whether it could even identify what they were... Once it was done with that, it then tried to unpack the set of camping supplies to see exactly what it had to work with.

IP simply nodded, leaving the gap and entering the train Rory was in, searching its storage compartments for anything of use.

Looking over the rest of the group, IP asked them, "Does anyone have any supplies with which to begin setting up at this location? Anything from construction materials to a tarp would be helpful here..." If none of them had any supplies with which to begin setup, IP moved over to the portal to make a request of its own. "Miss Yukari? Would it be possible for us to receive some supplies with which to begin setting up a base at this location? I am afraid I have no currency with which to pay for the supplies, I'm afraid..."

IP retrieved the piece of paperwork, giving it a quick read before holding it out for the others to see. "It seems Yukari has given us the deed to this piece of land. While it is undeveloped at the moment, I'm certain we can make this a place to rest, recover, and prepare between missions... provided we get the proper materials and tools."

Upon seeing the crashed passenger train did not appear to have any hostiles within, IP holstered her weapon, and filpped her own coin. After its transformation, it slowly approached the crashed train, looking around inside. "What do you believe she meant when she said this place was ours? That is not the most precise use of language."

IP nodded and stood up from her seat, leaving most of her food untouched (not by her, at any rate), also heading through the portal. "Thank you for assisting us in our mission."

Spray was still trying to process the information he'd been given when he was sent falling from the ceiling of an unfamiliar building. Looking over at the crowd, the rookie mercenary weakly raised his hand in greeting. "Um... hello, there. I'm Maxwell Schiff, I was sent here by a Guardian Spirit named Sakuya. Are you the people I'm going to be working with?"

Lyra stared at the crater where Mira was kneeling, Looked over at the results of Bridgett's own power, and looked at Iowa's... sickly coloration? Shit. As if they didn't have enough to worry about already. Lyra rushed over to the ship-turned-human, calling out, "Perlita! Come over here! Iowa's not looking so good!" The contractor felt worse than she already did, having to rely on Perlita so much, but she couldn't think about that now. Right now, a member of the team was barely able to stand. Lyra got ready to catch Iowa in case she fell...

Before he'd gone to bed, Spray had reminded himself of the things he'd need to do the next morning. Make sure the car had a full tank and was ready for the trip to M.E.R.C.'s office, that he had what he'd needed to bring (Weapon, flares, smoke grenades, and the medical supplies - he'd been told he'd be reimbursed for his purchases once someone hired him out), and that he'd sent the payment from his last job over to his folks back home. Looked like his plans were gonna be delayed. "Uh, h-hey there, ma'am. I'm Maxwell Schiff, but you can call me 'Spray' if you like..." He trailed off as he noticed that, not only was most of her skin exposed, but that an old habit of his had reared its head. He'd gotten some spit on Sakuya's shoulder. He reached forward with a handkerchief in hand (thankfully, he was somehow wearing his work outfit and not the undershirt and boxers he'd gone to bed in) to try to wipe some of it off, but hesitated, before simply offering the handkerchief to her. "Sorry about that."

IP raised her head and nodded at Youmu's offer. "Very well. I'm afraid my current priorities mean I cannot immediately assist you, and I have no knowledge or experience in gardening besides... but once I become available, I will return here to assist in any way I can."

"I have not explained myself entirely. In response to Youmu's words, I... threatened to use lethal force." IP let the words hang in the air as Youmu arrived. "Ah. Miss Konpaku. I have an apology to make for the way I behaved when we first met. I drew my weapon and threatened to use lethal force, if you recall. I did so because I believed you were preparing to do the same... and it seems that my threat was in fact an unwarranted escalation of the situation." IP bowed her head nearly to the point of touching the table. "If there is anything I can do to show my good will and atone for my... reactionary attitude, please let me know."

"So, I don't really know how I got here... but I gotta say, if all of this is true, I can't just stand by and let these Trespasser beasts or whatever they are destroy all of reality. I do have one question before I begin, though: How much is the pay? Promised my folks I'd keep sending money back to 'em. If y'all can drag me here you oughta be able to get an envelope or two back home, right?"

IP nodded at the explanation, then flinched as she realized something. “Miss Konpaku... when we first met, when she said that she would ‘cut it out of us’ if we didn’t say how to help you...” IP turned to Yuyuko, the gynoid's mouth twisted into a painful smile. "It seems I have... several failings in judgement I need to atone for..."

Burning, all over. Couldn't let that stop her. Couldn't let that break her momentum. Two swings, hard as she could. Lyra uses Fiasco to hit CFW Brave with Crush twice, dealing 4d4+8 damage twice and reducing Brave's damage output by 5 for 2 turns! Adrenaline Dodging: Ready! Blur: Ready! Fiasco: Ready! Concussion: Ready! Taunt: Ready! Swapper: 1/1 Charges left.

IP looked around for a moment, before asking, "I noticed during my fight with Reimu that my weapons appear to have been modified in some fashion. What exactly is the nature of the modification, and why was it made? Is it somehow related to 'danmaku'?"

IP nodded, glancing over at Rory's fumble (and taking note of where the coin landed) before putting the coin in one of her storage compartments. The gynoid then looked up at Yukari. "Thank you, but... I don't believe we've met. Kaida Corporation Prototype Training Series Model 00-27C, Serial Number F7DXOQ29604509X, also known as 'Instructor Prototype' or "IP". Manufactured September 18th, 1927. Placed into storage February 8th, 1943. Reactivated March 15th, 1985. At your service, Miss...?"

IP examined the coin she'd received for several seconds, before giving it a quick flip.

The gynoid nodded at the miko. "Please, Miss Hakurei. I wish to at least know more about who you are before you left."

The gynoid returned Remiu's gohei and everything else it had taken from her. "My apologies. It's standard operating procedure to remove the weapons and equipment of defeated foes. I am Instructor Prototype. It's nice to meet you."

As soon as Reimu started to stir, IP moved away, not commenting on her actions. After a brief pause where IP nearly reached for her weapon (again), the robot(?)-turned-human relaxed a little. "I take it you are... no longer interested in attacking us?"

As soon as Masako spoke, IP dove into the best cover she could find, but as soon as the Tengu finished her attack sequence, IP was rushing towards the fallen miko. Ignoring Walmond's sealing of the mask, IP instead picked up Reimu's gohei before beginning to search her for anything useful - weapons, equipment, healing items, anything.

IP said nothing, and merely fired another burst at Reimu. IP attacks Reimu with her Auto 9/45, dealing (6d4+6)*1.8 damage! HP: 61/65 ???/20 HARM - DUALITY ACTIVE - All healing performed is boosted by 30% for the next two turns 14/20 HEAL Methadone: READY DISABLED DUE TO SILENCE Emergency Response: READY DISABLED DUE TO SILENCE Weapon Guidance: READY DISABLED DUE TO SILENCE Aim Assist: READY DISABLED DUE TO SILENCE Auto 9/45: READY 2/4 Bursts Left Tomahawk: ON COOLDOWN - 2/3 Turns Left

Lyra gave herself a brief self-diagnosis before she proceeded. She still felt a little groggy from all the poison - she'd have to thank Perlita later, not to mention ask how she even did what she did - but her heart pumped strong. For the entire fight she'd done nothing besides yell at a few bots and get poisoned - she needed to at least score a few hits. After all, that was all she was good for. Rushing in towards the distracted robotic figure, Lyra performed a quick combo of strikes with her wrench. Maybe they wouldn't do much against Brave's armor, but that wasn't the point - the point was to prepare him for her next move. Lyra attacks CFW Brave with Rush, attacking him twice for 1d8+4 damage each! If Lyra then attacks CFW Brave with a different move next turn, she will add 1 damage die to that move! Adrenaline Dodging: Ready! Blur: 1/3 attacks left! Fiasco: Ready! Concussion: Ready! Taunt: Ready! Swapper: 1/1 Charges left.