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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 26, 2013 21:56:38 GMT -5
You scan, and think. It would appear the memory loss was a result of regular post-hypnotic suggestion rather than supernaturally, or technologically induced.
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Post by Manah on Jul 30, 2013 22:53:45 GMT -5
The Doctor
The inquisitive redhead nodded, muttering a couple of "Hm-hmm..." as she inspected the girls, before seemingly coming to a conclusion.
-I believe you were hyptnotized somehow, leading you to forget what happened during those times. I... happen to have a fair skill with things of the mind, as you know, so I could use my own ability to try and find out what happened to you all, if you'll let me, of course. I am talking about reading your minds to find out what is missing. It is absolutely necessary in order to solve this little mystery. Well?
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 30, 2013 23:03:13 GMT -5
The girls all nod. "Of course." They see the seriousness of the situation.
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Post by Manah on Aug 7, 2013 22:29:36 GMT -5
The Doctor
-Very well. In that case, please close your eyes, and try to empty your minds. Focus only on your breathing, and let me do the rest.
The Gallifreyan proceeded to use her abilities to read the girls' memories, and try and see what had been altered, and what had been erased. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 stones into Telepathy (Read minds, Repair minds) plus 3 from Genius; split into 6/5/5 stones to read the three girls' minds and find out what was changed/erased. I figure I shouldn't need much more than that, since they are willingly letting me do this. ^_^
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 7, 2013 22:52:11 GMT -5
You manage to unlock their memories, and what you see is horrid.
Mamoru Chiba, Usagi's lover... One by one, he gets alone with each girl. Using hypnotism and psychology to brainwash them into... serving him in ways no woman ever wants to be forced into. That was bad enough, but he actually taught the same techniques to them, and had them enslave the others. First Ami, then Ami enslaved Minako, than Makoto was enslaved by Mamoru, and he planned to use them to enslave Haruka, and Michiru soon.
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Post by Manah on Aug 9, 2013 21:43:30 GMT -5
The Doctor
-.....Oh. Lord.
The Doctor's eyes widened as she discovered what had happened. She could hardly believe her ey... well, mind. Oh, she knew such villainy existed, but she remembered a decent young man in Chiba Mamoru, who seemed to truly love Usagi and like the others when she last saw him. Well, he liked the others, indeed, but she didn't remember him 'liking' them THAT way.
-...It's... Mamoru. Mamoru is behind it all... The memory losses. He essentially brainwashed you, and then taught you to do the same. Ami, Minako and Makoto... all three of you fell victim to his... He made you... Well, serve him. He also planned to do the same with Michiru and Haruka.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 9, 2013 21:47:26 GMT -5
"WHAT!!!? The girls all spring up... Mixes of shock, outrage, and (Particularly with Usagi.) outright denial on their faces. None of them can believe what you're telling them.
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Post by Manah on Aug 17, 2013 0:58:43 GMT -5
The Doctor
Considering the severity of the revelations being made, the Doctor was certainly not surprised that some of them, especially Usagi, didn't believe a word of it. She seemed a bit sad, yet resolute.
-It's only natural to not believe me, considering the charges, Princess Serenity, she said. However... can you ignore the sincerity of your own friends on the matter?
Turning over to Ami, Makoto and Minako, she stated apologetically:
-I am sorry to bring those memories back to your minds... but I need you all to see the truth. Usagi needs to hear it from your lips.
Using her own telepathic ability, the Doctor restored the girl's memories, while also supporting them mentally so that the shock wasn't too great. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 stones into Telepathy (Repair minds) plus 3 from Genius; 6/6/5 into restoring the girl's loss of memories; if they are the ones to tell Usagi, she will believe them (and they will believe me) over my own words.
3 stones into Concentration plus 3 from Genius; split into 2/2/2 to help mentally each girl to deal with the shock with more ease.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 19, 2013 7:58:30 GMT -5
All three girls are horrified as their memories are restored.
"How could he..." Minako asks in shock. "He made us... To him... To each other... He turned us into..."
Usagi just starts crying.
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Post by Manah on Aug 30, 2013 22:10:56 GMT -5
The Doctor
The Doctor frowned, distraught by the turn of events her reading the girls' minds had brought upon them. Her resolve to put an end to this mess was only strengthened, though.
-It is... possible... that Mamoru Chiba wasn't truly himself at the time. Mind control is, as you know, possible, including to control someone and implant a suggestion into mind controlling others. I have personally witnessed several aliens capable of assuming other lifeforms' appearance, and several of those are also capable of the aforementioned mind control. Certain types of technology could also produce a similar result... and there are many mysteries in the Multiverse no living being has ever encountered yet. My point is... perhaps Mamoru was being controlled, and can be saved.
Or perhaps not. Maybe he was truly evil, and had been planning this all this time. But she didn't suggest this out loud. Besides, at this point, she guessed the Senshi already suspected this much... although part of her was hoping she was wrong.
-At any rate... this is too big a coincidence to be unrelated. I must confront Mamoru Chiba about this... and his possible involvement with attempting to use the Silver Crystal for nefarious purposes.
She stood up.
-I'm sorry you had to see this. I never suspected... recovering one's lost memories could be this painful. I swear upon myself to get to the bottom of this, and ensure that the one responsible answers for his crimes... and that the Silver Crystal, and you all, be safe from any further harm.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 30, 2013 22:20:00 GMT -5
"Wait? You're going to confront him directly? Alone? Are you sure that's a good idea? What if you end up being brainwashed too?" Rei asks. "We should go with you. Just in case."
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Post by Manah on Sept 5, 2013 10:51:30 GMT -5
The Doctor
The Doctor smiled gratefully, having clearly hoped for one of the girls to say that.
-Honestly, on one hand, I didn't want to put any of you in further danger, or to face directly the man... possibly... responsible for the terrible things your friends went through. At the very least indirectly responsible, anyway. Also, I am fairly resistant to mind control, being rather experienced in the potential of the mind myself. However...
Her eyes moved from one to the other, displaying the concern of one who wasn't quite sure of the path to take.
-...I also realize that the risk exists. If we go together, maybe he will hypnotize one or more of us, but the rest of us can defeat him before he succeeds at controlling us all. Besides... Mamoru also holds great power as the reincarnation of the Prince of Earth, doesn't he? ...I suppose I would need your help if he used that against me, too, else I'd get most likely killed. And you are familiar with danger, after all, so whether or not I drag you in it, your Sailor Scouts duties will eventually lead you to it anyway.
She sighed, apparently making the choice she had to.
-...Very well. Those of you who wish to help me through this, feel free to accompany me. But if at all possible... I wish to try and reach through to him, first. I abhor unnecessary violence... and I'm hoping that whatever has happened to Mamoru, be it mind control, madness or corruption, can be undone by my words. I understand what he has done, but... I beg you to only attack in self-defense, or defense of the others. Fight if necessary, but let's try out other options first, shall we, yes?
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Sept 8, 2013 13:45:14 GMT -5
All 5 girls agree to follow you.
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Post by Manah on Sept 22, 2013 23:32:55 GMT -5
The Doctor
-Very well, the Doctor said, feeling a bit better now that the five Sailor Scouts were backing her up. Not only for their help (which was welcome) but also because she was fairly sure it would do them a lot of good, emotionally and mentally, to help deal with this crisis. Let's go then.
She paused as she was about to exit:
-...Oh, um... where would he be at the moment?
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Sept 22, 2013 23:41:43 GMT -5
"Probably hanging out at the college." Usagi says sniffling.
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