objectification
Update #21: Kaleidoscope Eyes
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YouTube Link: Riding on the Dragon
With 
Belphegor out of the picture, our work here in Arbor is officially done.
Of course, the world is still ruled by demons , and we still have to do something about that, so…
Hello, Liberte! Saving the world and seaside vacation at the same time, baby!
YouTube Link: Liberte
…or maybe not so much at the same time, place looks like it’s seen better days.
Although the locals are apparently none too concerned about it. Getting here just in time for a fair? That’s how you plan a vacation, people.
…leave it to you to be a downer just before a party, I guess.
Not just any party, a decennial party.
At least one of us is having a good time.
To the west, you say? Well, I’m sure nothing important will ever come of it, be it in the immediate future or ten years from now.
Sure, as long as you just don’t look up.
Which seems how everyone is approaching the situation anyway, so I consider it a win!
…well, crap. I guess there are a few reasons for some of us to be unhappy here after all, eh?
And some of us are actually paying attention to the sky! Liberte’s just nonstop making a fibber out of me today!
That doesn’t even begin to make sense but I suppose a lead is a lead.
He also know his legendary weapons, apparently.
…I mean, I’m pretty sure that’s the single least interesting thing going on hereabouts right now, but whatever floats your boat, kid.
And now, after ten trillion years, this door no longer taunts us!
And provides us with goodies! (Also a free remedy.)
The fancy looking house, if you recall, was where we stayed when we first came to Liberte at the beginning of the game.
I know, right? What kind of bastard just up and ruins a perfectly good fair like that?
As if to deliberately contrast the treasure house from before, this tower still stonewalls us. Mysterious!
Inland sea to the east, eh? Oh, I’m sure you have nothing to worry about there.
So, information gathering brings us two bits of information: Fairies live out to the west, and there’s this big important artist in town by the name Pione.
Alright, enough procrastinating, it’s high time we paid a visit to the famous and fabulous Pione. No doubt we’re going to be floored by the stunning display of-
…of art block.
Happens to the best of us, I suppose.
: I’m embarrassed to admit that my own entry isn’t ready yet. It still lacks a certain “je ne sais quoi”…
: I’m looking for something unique and beautiful to set it apart. If you see anything, do let me know!
Well, Pione was a dud. Let’s go do that other thing!
…but not without making some preparations.
A smart thing to do here is get ourselves ready to deal with water-elemental enemies, doubly so since this very town sells water-damage-negating ice shields. Not necessarily something to deal with right away, but since we’re setting out now it’s good to keep in mind.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w3tjIlqxXc&index=5&list=PL7259723079A70316]YouTube Link: Walking the Ground[/url]
Westward, ho!
If you remember our first trip here, this place was only accessible while in animal form.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igwc2eShB1c&list=PL7259723079A70316&index=8]YouTube Link: Cave of Wraiths[/url]
We won’t be spending much time here…
…because it’s pretty much a straight shot to what appears to be a fairy caught in a spider’s web.
I mean, those fairies back at Arbor were kind of dicks before we helped them. Why should we bother with you?
…oh, right, “before we helped them.” Sorry!
Well will you look at that, an old (new? old-new?) friend.
: I’m sorry, do I know you? How do you come to know my name?
: …Ah, but never mind that. I owe you my thanks! If you happen to visit Liberte, look me up and I will repay your kindness.
At any rate, we accomplished more than we did talking to Pione.
I… suppose Lilibelle is close to what Pione had asked us for? I guess, maybe? I’d kind of assumed he was looking for, you know, an object and not a person (or even a critter, really).
I dunno, maybe she could be a model for a sculpture or they could do some sort of performance art or something.
Well, let’s hope George’s sensible idea and Ringo’s questionable one synergize reasonably well..
ahead, BTW.
By the power of plot convenience!
: Will you let me rest here a bit? My wings are all dirty and it’s very hard to fly.
: Look how she sparkles! Gorgeous!
: Ahhh, that’s better. Thank you.
: Let me have that fairy! It’s just what I was looking for to make my work complete.
…I’m sorry, what?
Yeah, you tell him!
: But why not?
Because that’s fucked up is why, dang!
: It’s like the Liberte Vase was MADE for her. Together they will be so beautiful.
: Oh, well. If you put it that way. But I don’t have to stay inside it forever, do I?
Maybe lead with that part next time, goddamn!
At this point we get control back.
Whatever makes you happy, I guess.
I’d really rather not at this point really.
over
Well, that was needlessly creepy times seventeen. It’s a good time for a rest, I think.
Maybe Pione will be less fucked up today.
…aw, crap.
Welp, looks like we have a situation.