Author Topic: Sakuya Quest 4 - A Z-Machine Adventure  (Read 64330 times)

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Sakuya Quest 4 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« on: June 13, 2016, 05:04:18 AM »

>You are Sakuya Izayoi, Accidental Chrononaut!
>After having a normal morning, an explosion at the mansion lead to you having some kind of accident while trying to freeze time and blacking out. You awoke in a strange forest, and after exploring and bickering with some faeries, eventually found a river, and then some fisherwomen. From there, you sent to their town, a little farming hamlet called True Glorian, and after a faux paus on your part, met with their leader, one Sir Kay of the Round Table. Sir Kay handled some of your questions, helping you figure out that you were in someplace still called Gensokyo. Following his advice, you went northward, over a sizable forest, and found an equally sizable town, larger than any you had seen before. From there, you went eastward after inquiring with a local youkai and found the Hakurei Shrine, and Reimu.
>You learned that you have awoken centuries into the future. Reimu has become a goddess, Scarlet Devil Mansion is gone, and the world has changed greatly, According to Reimu, there is a surviving member of the Mansion at the Myouren Temple, which seems to have been renamed the Hijiri Temple. After inquiring about things such as who is still around, and what had happened in the world, you decided to try to learn what you could, then find a way home. You have obtained a blessing from your old friend-turned-goddess, and her invitation to return whenever you need to.
>After some false starts, you made your way to the Hijiri Temple, and found Flandre had taken up residence there, as well as the youkai form of her old pet dog. She told you the story of the slow decline of Scarlet Devil Mansion, as as much about the fates of its residents as she could. You then convinced her to join you for a time. With Flandre in tow, you followed Reimu's advice and went to Bhava-Agra. There you encountered Miko, who had ascended to Celestialhood herself, and followed her to the Dragon Palace. You briefly met Tenshi, who seemed to have become the leader in the mean time, and then was taken to meet Ran Yakumo, who had ascended herself as a consequence of being a kitsune. >Ran seemed to have taken over Yukari's role, and after a somewhat rocky start, offered to help try to return you to your proper place in time, giving you a few items to seek out for her to do so: Rainbow Sand, an object that has endured between your era and this one, and echoes of the incident that brought you here.  She gave you a pendant to collect the last one with. Armed with this, you then went on to explore a new place that had sprung up since your departure from history: Apex.
>Apex was a riot of colors, technologies and cultures, almost too much to take in; loud, crowded, and alien. With Flandre's help, you found a tea house that Nue runs, and fulfilled an obligation that you made to Sir Kay. Along the way, you were also robbed by a youkai named Coyote, who helped you find your way to Nue's place. Nue welcomed you, and told you what she knew, suggesting that you seek out someone called the Rainbow Serpent to get the rainbow sand you need, then suggested visiting the central building, the Diet, to learn more.
>Taking this advice, you met Kanako and Sir Ector, father of Sir Kay, in the lobby. Discussing with them, you got a general idea of where the Rainbow Serpent might be found, and something of an idea of what to expect, as well as a little background on Apex itself. You then followed their directions into the Avalonian Quarter. Asking around led you toward a marketplace, where you met the somewhat familiar face of the Hell Raven, who was all too happy to help you find your way while talking about various things.
>With her help, you found the Rainbow Serpent in a public forest, and followed her on a strange journey that lead you through barren landscapes and speaking with a talking nautilus before suddenly awakening on the ground with the Rainbow Sand you needed in hand, and no sign of your benefactor, just a talking nautilus in the nearby creek. The hell raven then took you Hatate's place of business, where you managed to secure a meeting with the tengu, talk for a little bit, and obtain a picture of Flandre. Splitting off from her, you visited Shou at the Myouren branch temple and found Tojiko there as well. Afterward, you finally put Apex behind you and escorted Flandre back home.
>You set out to find Futo, and did so successfully. After a chat with her, however, you encountered a shinigami with orders to take you back to Higan. You complied, and found that Komachi had become the Yama in the intervening time, and convinced her to give you time to sort things out before being tried for apparently exceeding your lifespan. as an aid, she ordered the shinigami to take you to two places with her abilities.
>While on the way, however, things became complicated as Yuuka managed to reach into whatever distortion the shinigami causes while travelling and yank you out of it. Things were tense for a little bit, but you think you have mollified the flower youkai enough to be out of immediate danger. Currently you have gotten her to write her past self a message.

>Retrieve the items
>"All right Miss Kazami.  Thank you for your consideration regarding my travels through your garden."
>Give a small bow...

>You obtain: Yuuka's Missive
>"Leaving?" says Yuuka. "Do mind your step."

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Re: Sakuya Quest 4 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2016, 10:50:08 AM »
>Nod
>"I shall, Miss Kazami."
>Would it be rude to take flight to depart, so as to not upset the flowers?


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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2016, 11:12:31 AM »
>Nod
>"I shall, Miss Kazami."
>Would it be rude to take flight to depart, so as to not upset the flowers?

>You don't think so.

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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2016, 11:20:34 AM »
>Then take to hovering height, high enough to not interfere with the flowers in any way, as we head towards Kari


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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2016, 11:37:17 AM »
>Then take to hovering height, high enough to not interfere with the flowers in any way, as we head towards Kari

>You stand, as does Yuuka, the flower youkai looming over you despite giving you acceptable space. You depart, hovering over the flowers and making your way toward Kari, who waits at the edge of the field.
>The shinigami regards you with wide, frightened eyes, then bows her head with her hands clasped before her. The yak simply stands off to the side, grazing.

>_

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« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2016, 02:09:15 PM »
>Return the bow.
>"I'm sorry for this interruption, we may resume with our schedule."

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« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2016, 02:59:19 PM »
>Return the bow.
>"I'm sorry for this interruption, we may resume with our schedule."

>You bow back. Kari looks at you curiously, and looks you over, frowning. Then she gives a small, hesitant nod.

>_

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« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2016, 04:09:01 PM »
>Examine ourselves.
>Look back to Yuuka, then move towards the yak.
>"Shall we ?"

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« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2016, 12:08:21 AM »
>Examine ourselves.
>Look back to Yuuka, then move towards the yak.
>"Shall we ?"

>Your clothing is ruffled a bit, but otherwise it seems to be fine.
>Kari frowns some more, then nods and makes her way back toward her mount, hopping on and offering you a hand again.

>_

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« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2016, 02:05:16 AM »
>Take her hand and hop on.
>"Thank you."
>Nod towards her with a smile.

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« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2016, 02:13:32 AM »
>Take her hand and hop on.
>"Thank you."
>Nod towards her with a smile.

>She helps you board the animal again, then nods as it begins to plod forward. The mists rise once more.
>Previously, Kari had simply looked ahead while travelling, but now her head turns this way and that, sometimes erratically. Nothing seems to particularly different to you, but her wariness is palpable. After a couple minutes, the mists recede again, and you find yourself at the edge of a town; you assume it must be Old Hometown, but you are not quite familiar enough with it to be really sure.

>_

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« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2016, 03:00:47 AM »
>"Miss Kazami has permitted the two trips the Yama has offered me with your aid, incidentally.  You don't have to fear traveling that route."
>Why were we going here again?


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« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2016, 03:03:14 AM »
>"Miss Kazami has permitted the two trips the Yama has offered me with your aid, incidentally.  You don't have to fear traveling that route."
>Why were we going here again?

>She nods, but her poise does not suggest she is reassured.
>You had a letter from Kanako stating there was a kappa here who would help you with other transit issues.

>_

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« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2016, 03:22:27 AM »
>Adopt a softer expression
>"I'm sorry that that happened."
>Put a hand on Kari's shoulder


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« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2016, 03:29:34 AM »
>Adopt a softer expression
>"I'm sorry that that happened."
>Put a hand on Kari's shoulder

>She nods and smiles back. You think she relaxes a little.

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« Reply #15 on: June 14, 2016, 03:31:43 AM »
>So do we know where we're going in order to find this kappa?


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« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2016, 03:50:06 AM »
>So do we know where we're going in order to find this kappa?

>Apparently in a large barn that has been converted into a home, on the northern edge of town.

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« Reply #17 on: June 14, 2016, 04:20:06 AM »
>Which edge of town are we on?


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« Reply #18 on: June 14, 2016, 04:30:18 AM »
>Which edge of town are we on?

>It does seem to be northern.

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« Reply #19 on: June 14, 2016, 01:04:36 PM »
>Do we have that letter at ready in our pocket ?
>Can we see anything that resembles a barn ?

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« Reply #20 on: June 14, 2016, 01:53:25 PM »
>Do we have that letter at ready in our pocket ?
>Can we see anything that resembles a barn ?

>Yes.
>Looking around, you can see a few small farmhouses and barns, as well as a couple graineries. However, one barn stands out as being covered in creeping vines and bearing an unusual number of windows, all of the covered at the moment.  Interestingly, a chimney seems to have been added to it.

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« Reply #21 on: June 14, 2016, 02:06:53 PM »
>Raise an eyebrow, then move towards that barn with Kari.
>Have a look around, anyone nearby ? Maybe the kappa is outside.

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« Reply #22 on: June 14, 2016, 02:37:00 PM »
>Raise an eyebrow, then move towards that barn with Kari.
>Have a look around, anyone nearby ? Maybe the kappa is outside.

>You dismount and move toward the barn. Kari, however, seems content to stay where she is.
>Examining the barn as you approach, you don't see any kappa. However, you do a pond filled with cattails near the a door set into the side of the barn. The door, you note, has several wind chimes hung near it and small mat in front of it.

>_

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« Reply #23 on: June 14, 2016, 02:46:11 PM »
>Move to the mat and examine the door and doorwall.
>If we don't find anything to call someone, knock on it.
>What was the kappa's name again ?

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« Reply #24 on: June 15, 2016, 12:01:35 AM »
>Move to the mat and examine the door and doorwall.
>If we don't find anything to call someone, knock on it.
>What was the kappa's name again ?

>You approach the front door, dodging around the wind chimes, and find there is a little bell handing near it. You give the bell a ring.
>According to the message, her name is Mitsu.
>The door opens a few moments after ringing and a thin-faced kappa with long hair so dark it is nearly black and barely chest height to you stands up. She looks up at you through wire-rimmed glasses, her expression somewhere between blank and surprised.

>_

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« Reply #25 on: June 15, 2016, 03:06:11 AM »
> "Pardon me. You are Mitsu, yes?"
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« Reply #26 on: June 15, 2016, 03:21:06 AM »
> "Pardon me. You are Mitsu, yes?"

>"Yes!" the kappa says. Then her eyes widen and she slaps her hands over her mouth and blushes. "Sorry! Sorry! Yes, yes I am!" she mumbles, looking away for a moment.

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« Reply #27 on: June 15, 2016, 08:57:49 AM »
>Look a bit confused for a moment then relax.
>"There's nothing to be sorry about Miss Mitsu, the name is Sakuya Izayoi, former head-maid of the now extinct Scarlet Devil Mansion."
>Present the letter.
>"Lady Kanako has directed me towards you saying that you could aid me in my task."

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« Reply #28 on: June 15, 2016, 09:33:45 AM »
>Look a bit confused for a moment then relax.
>"There's nothing to be sorry about Miss Mitsu, the name is Sakuya Izayoi, former head-maid of the now extinct Scarlet Devil Mansion."
>Present the letter.
>"Lady Kanako has directed me towards you saying that you could aid me in my task."

>"Uh, right," says the kappa, fidgeting a bit as she takes the letter and reads it. "Ooooh..." she says, glancing up at you for a moment, then back at the letter. "She wants that! Okay, yeah, I can help you out."

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« Reply #29 on: June 15, 2016, 12:12:38 PM »
>Raise an eyebrow.
>"Huh ? What do you mean by 'that' ? Is it some kind of special thing you worked on ?"