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I'm not one for superstition, but ... this year's Tanabata festival seems to have gone much more favorably than the last I participated in. I wished for a way to stop her, to end this, permanently. And I very well might have it. This isn't the way I would have preferred to deal with her, but given the way Allen and Junior have reacted ... and what she's done ... and what she's made others do ...

I can't leave any more room for forgiveness.

And it isn't just about redeeming my own mistakes, or fixing what's been done wrong. About smoothing over the past, soothing old wounds, or rectifying any outstanding inequities.

It's about doing what's right. Even if it limits me. I'll do what I can, and pass it on to those who'll be able to actually do the deed and make a difference.

And then, perhaps, I'll go and look for Lente.

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I've been examining the pieces of flesh found out in the forest. And I have some disturbing news...

Yes, they're distinctively supernatural. They don't react to temperature changes - I've taken some of the samples and both heated and frozen them. The only place where they've been damaged has been in the places where it had begun to decay ... and even then, it seems more like the tarnishing of metal than physical rotting. I had to use a small laser mounted on one of my work-tables to cut the samples I used for the control experiments - nothing else would cut them effectively, without extreme force or perseverance. Some of the larger sample pieces would even regenerate after being cut with a scalpel... not enough to completely repair themselves, but noticeably. After several attempts to cut the flesh, it did give way - it seems as though its innate resistant qualities can be worn down. Upon closer cellular inspection, it's not actually metal, as much as it may appear so and behave so, to an extent. It truly is a form of flesh, but it's been hardened by some process other than calcification.

I hear we have a few forensic specialists in the castle ... I would welcome your input, if at all possible. I'm down in the Peace Patrol headquarters. Just let me know that you're coming, and I will come and let you in.

.... I'd also like to request that anyone who has seen Riful of the West in her inhuman form please come and take a look at this. It looks much like the descriptions I have read from others of what she is capable of forming herself into ... but I'd rather not jump to any conclusions until I have absolute confirmation.

If this truly did come from her body ... we may finally have a key to defending ourselves.

Thank you for your time. I'm sorry to bring up such squeamish subjects so close to the dinner hour... but it needed to be said.

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[guidance.livejournal.com]

They're definitely from her.

[cricketycricket.livejournal.com]

[he all but JUMPS on this]

They are?! I -- can you come and confirm that in person, for me? Please? How do you know?

[he catches himself, and calms down] That is, I ... we need to know for certain.

[guidance.livejournal.com]

I'm one of the two who found them. Riful is from my world, and there are still traces of her yoki in those sections.

[cricketycricket.livejournal.com]

I see...! Thank you, very much... Though, what's a yoki? If you don't mind my asking. The more information we can have, the better.

... I'm the Doctor, by the way.

[guidance.livejournal.com]

In our world, yoki is demonic energy released by Yoma, warriors and Awakened Beings. It's one's energy signature, able to be sensed by others with yoki.

Miria.

[cricketycricket.livejournal.com]

So it's almost like a psychic signature. [he makes a thoughtful sort of noise] Thank you, Miria.

... There really won't be a humane way to take her down, will there. It's going to have to be all or nothing.

[guidance.livejournal.com]

It's the least I can do.

[She makes an almost amused noise.] Humane? You're being far too kind to even consider that option in regards to her.

[cricketycricket.livejournal.com]

[he almost sounds ... relieved]

That's what I thought.

[guidance.livejournal.com]

Brute force won't be enough, her hide is incredibly thick. I know a while back she took interest in one resident before he left. He described his power to me as electricity based. While I wasn't familiar with that at first, I've done some research, and it might be something to consider.

[cricketycricket.livejournal.com]

I know we've at least one person who can fit that description, presently. Do you happen to remember his name? I could look into that, and do a bit of research ...

[guidance.livejournal.com]

Akihiko Sanada.

However, when it comes to taking her down, our world's normal execution of such problems would be pointless here. Peace for two weeks, then we'd be at it again. Incapacitating her would be ideal. As with all who possess yoki, we do have limits, but unfortunately, hers are much greater than most. Depleting her energy levels may not be the wisest course of action.

[cricketycricket.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes. I knew him vaguely, we went on several of the expeditions together... he was a good young man. [a respectful pause, and then:] Do you have any thoughts on how we might restrain or contain her yoki, then?

[guidance.livejournal.com]

I'll get back to you on that. I'll need to speak with someone first.

[cricketycricket.livejournal.com]

Alright. Just filter to "Lakare", should you need me. I'll either be at the Peace Patrol headquarters, or in my room, 1102.