Loading User Commands:
[X] Double-check and make sure nobody's near the workshed.
[X] Wake her up, gently.
[X] Undo the gag, but only after extracting a promise that she won't scream if you do (have her nod yes).
[X] Start your questioning with why she thinks her idea of "help" is STABBING SOMEONE IN THE FOREHEAD.

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Vincent steps out of the workshed and surveys the area. There is no sign of anyone else around the workshed.

He heads back inside and examines the unconscious Youmu. He sighs as he realizes what he needs to do next.

"Hey, wake up," he says, gently nudging her shoulders.

No response.

"Wake up, we need to talk," he says, shaking her roughly.

No response.

He looks at the white wisp behind her thoughtfully, and gets an idea. He begins tracing a finger along its edge, from the round portion towards its tail. Youmu shuffles a bit. He strokes the wisp slowly, as if petting a cat. Youmu starts moaning incoherently. He smiles.

Stroke. Stroke. Stroke.

"Uuuugggh..."

Stroke. Stroke. Stroke.

"M-m-mop mit..."

Stroke. Stroke. Stroke.

"M-dy M-muko... m-n't..."

Stroke. Stroke. Stroke.

"MMMPH!" Youmu says as she jerks her head up.

"Welcome back," Vincent says with a smile. "We both have questions. I'm going to remove the gag now, but if you scream or resist..."

Vincent looks at her seriously, then takes his crossbow and loads it with a bolt. He points it directly at the wisp.

"I don't know what you are, but I do know that if I shoot that thing behind you, it's going to hurt."

Youmu's expression immediately darkens.

"So, are we going to have a civilized conversation?"

Youmu looks angry enough to bite his fingers off, but she nods slowly.

"I'll start. So we were talking during breakfast, and suddenly you take a sword and try to stab me in the head. May I ask why?" Vincent asks as he loosens the gag.

"I was trying to help," Youmu whispers through her teeth.

Vincent nods thoughtfully.

"I'm sure that a blade between my eyes would surely end my troubles, but doesn't that seem a little bit overboard?"

"It would clear your confusion."

"Yes, I'm sure that it would. And you're going to say that the sword is some sort of magic blade?" Vincent asks mockingly.

"Yes, it is. I used that technique a few times before. I didn't expect a human to be able to dodge it."

"Hmph," Vincent says, frowning. "Stop with the bullshit - why are you trying to kill me?"

"..."

"Sticking to your story? Fine then, if you like stories so much, then why don't you ask me a question. Maybe I'll give you a story of my own."

Youmu looks furious, but she bites her tongue.

"How did you hurt me? Who are you, really?" she mutters.

"Didn't I tell you earlier - I hunt undead. That gun can send back zombies, ghosts, and any other unholy scum back to the void. My other toys here can do something similar," Vincent says. "So what does that make you? I'm surprised you recovered so quickly from that shot."

"..."

Suddenly, they hear something from the main building. Sounds like someone is calling out for Youmu. Vincent quickly turns to face Youmu. She stares back defiantly, but she doesn't scream.

[ ] Replace the gag and head to the shrine alone.
[ ] Replace the gag and carry her with you somewhere else.
[ ] Ask her to cooperate with you, holding your crossbow subtlely towards her wisp at all times.
[ ] Ask her to cooperate with you, keep her swords with you at all times.
[ ] Custom