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Title: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 12:20:36 AM
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>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 the two of you eventually came to an understanding. You then met with a kappa in Kanako's service, who agreed to provide rapid transit to the other cities on the goddess' orders.
>You then returned to the site of Scarlet Devil Mansion, where you encountered a hostile agent of The Warlord, a local troublemaker, trying to excavate any lost items of power that may have been left behind. You defeated her after a brief but nasty fight, and took it upon yourself to explore. You found a wooden guardian monstrosity, and past it a hidden underground lair, where Alice has been hiding for heaven knows how long, attempting to perfect vessels for Patchouli and Marisa, both of whom had passed on. She has agreed to aid you in exchange for bringing her research back to her past self.
>After visiting the dojo that Meiling had established and was buried at, you visited the Hakurei Shrine once more for some ideas, then returned to the old human village to visit a museum in hopes of finding the last component you need to return home. Meeting with the staff gave you some hope, they have some old coins they are willing to part with for a high price or a equivalent trade. Using the vehicle that Kanako loaned you, you went to the netherworld in an effort kind of patch things up with Yuyuko. It is unclear if you really succeeded or not, but you didn't come away feeling sated at all. Afterward you picked up Nue, and had a rather awkward sort of date with the kappa driving the vehicle and crushed her heart. From there, you took Nue to meet with Sir Kay, who are apparently old acquaintances.
>From there you went to gather some digging supplies, and prepared to go hunting for the last piece you needed the old fashioned way! Along the way you met one Shuuei Spectre, who offered to take the tools off your hands when you were done. Returning to the ruins of Scarlet Devil Mansion, you worked you way up to the old stone bridge that used to be reasonably close to it, and found that faeries still liked to gather there. In particular, you found one of your previous maids, and quickly got drawn into dealing with a monster that has been terrorizing them. This monster, the Wumpus, turned out to be a savage and primative brute of a youkai who attacked you directly, and barely let up until you finally took her down in a drawn out battle.
>Afterward the maid, Dreamy Sky, showed you on old cache of toys and junk that a faerie kept in the mansion ruins, not long after you vanished from history. Securing it, and taking care not to damage the aged and delicate thing, you reunited with Mitsu and had a brief flight back to her home in Old Hometown. Dreamy did not take well to the flight, and is slow to leave, sitting on your lap as you sit in the vehicle's passenger seat. You've traded some of the objects in the trove for for an old coin at the museum, which completes your necessities for returning home. Since then, you have been coming and going to the Hijiri Temple, preparing for the evening. You visited Aya, and learned a bit around the world, but nothing about what happened to Remilia. You've arranged to let Dreamy Sky stay with Flandre and help with temple duties, and you had lunch and parted ways with Alice.
>The next morning came all too soon, despite your sleeping in. Still, you met with Flandre, who was determined to accompany you until you returned home, and Alice once more. You gathered a little information about the buddhists you have yet to meet, then went to visit Mitsu once more to use her flying chariot to find them. You visit visted Enkyo, a city with a large number of religious institutions, and eventually found Nazrin, as well as Meira, after bouncing around between a few such institutions. The former signed your statement, while the latter obligated to try to help out Youmu in a nonspecific manner in your era.
>Next you went to the Haihan region to begun searching for Kyouko. This lead toward the supposedly cursed Funsai Mountain. You have a quick tangle with the residents of the lower reaches of the mountain, you found Kyouko and a couple of tengu reporters. You gathered some information on the area's leadership, as well as Kyouko's signature. Afterward you returned to the chariot to find a small military deployment waiting for you. After being unable to ease their suspicions, things broke down into violence, which Flandre helpfully dealt with.
>Afterward, you flew back to Apex and informed Kanako of the event. Then you went to find Seiga. After some asking around at the branch temple there, then hiring a local kobold to be passable guide, you located her at a bakery and managed to convince her to sign the statement. Afterward, you and flandre decided to sample some of the fare, and are now trying to figure out how to pay for it.

> "Oh. Well, I have 7☼, 50 Shillings, and 5 Mon."

>"Okay, there isn't anything for the old currency," says Flandre, "But I think either three shillings or four mon should handle it."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 12:23:29 AM
> "I will cover it, then, since I have no real use for mon."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 12:42:02 AM
> "I will cover it, then, since I have no real use for mon."

>Flandre nods. "Alright."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 01:34:39 AM
> Look back over to the woman running the show.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 02:17:29 AM
> Look back over to the woman running the show.

>You glance toward her, and she makes her way back over, her face still rapidly changing as she moves and seems to focus on different things. She quickly grabbing your empty plates and says "How was everything?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 02:30:25 AM
> "Absolutely wonderful, thank you."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 02:57:29 AM
> "Absolutely wonderful, thank you."

>"Glad to hear it," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 02:58:03 AM
> Pull out 4 mon and put them on the table.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 04:16:36 AM
> Pull out 4 mon and put them on the table.

>You do so, and the huge, multi-armed woman sweeps them up with practiced ease. "Have a nice day, you two!" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 04:21:02 AM
> "You as well!"
> Look back to Flan.
> "Are you ready, Young Mistress?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 04:23:06 AM
> "You as well!"
> Look back to Flan.
> "Are you ready, Young Mistress?"

>"Yeah, let's go," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 04:30:21 AM
> Nod and stand up.
> Wave to the baker.
> "Farewell."
> Head back outside.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 05:57:34 AM
> Nod and stand up.
> Wave to the baker.
> "Farewell."
> Head back outside.

>She waves back with a free hand, and the two of you depart back to the street. The traffic has picked up since you arrived, enough that you have to watch where you are going again.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 05:59:40 AM
> Do we recall which way is 'out' to Gensokyo from here?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 06:16:57 AM
> Do we recall which way is 'out' to Gensokyo from here?

>It is westward, and probably a bit southward.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 06:19:15 AM
> "Let us return to Gensokyo."
> Begin heading in the 'out' direction, watching our step as necessary.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 06:46:36 AM
> "Let us return to Gensokyo."
> Begin heading in the 'out' direction, watching our step as necessary.

>You begin to make your way toward that direction, but the going is slow. Moreso because none of the streets seem to directly go that way. You get as far as a significant intersection before Flandre says, "Maybe we should fly back?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 06:47:35 AM
> "Certainly, if that would not be considered improper."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 07:12:01 AM
> "Certainly, if that would not be considered improper."

>"We're not the only ones, and I'm pretty sure no one's claimed the sky," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 07:15:54 AM
> "Very well."
> Take flight and head back to the Gensokyo entrance.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 07:59:36 AM
> "Very well."
> Take flight and head back to the Gensokyo entrance.


>You take to the air, and find things are markedly less crowded. Still, there is a surprising amount of air traffic, enough that you can't just fly directly toward your destination at full speed like you are used to. You have to slow and stops times to let someone, or the odd kappa flying device, go past. In the latter case, you find it is often quicker to go around them. The view from above is just as chaotic as ground level, below you lies a riot of lights and motion, the streets a chaotic tangle despite obvious efforts to impose order upon them with larger boulevards. Some of the buildings are tall enough to be obstacles to flight, as well! Above you is simply darkness; even from here the lights are so prevalent they drown out the stars. Or perhaps there simply aren't any? Perhaps the ceiling is a giant dome of some kind? It's not impossible, you suppose. In a way, it is quieter in the air, the noise from street level has a little distance to make it less oppressive.
>Soon you locate the Diet Building from the air, and from there it is easy enough to find the Gensokyo influenced parts of Apex, and then the large thoroughfare leading back to Youkai Mountain.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 10:53:42 AM
> "I wonder what would happen if we kept flying straight upward."
> Continue onward through the air to the Youkai Mountain entrance.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 04:30:19 PM
> "I wonder what would happen if we kept flying straight upward."
> Continue onward through the air to the Youkai Mountain entrance.

>"Probably about the same as if you did it back home," says Flandre.
>As you close in on Gensokyo gateway, you see there is a fair amount of traffic coming and going through it. The gate itself probably isn't large enough to fly through without severely inconveniencing people on the ground.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 15, 2017, 04:34:21 PM
> Is there an obvious and convenient place for us to get in the line of people leaving Apex for Gensokyo?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 04:53:37 PM
> Is there an obvious and convenient place for us to get in the line of people leaving Apex for Gensokyo?

>Not really. But thankfully there is less of a line and more of a crowd coming and going, so it should be find to just find a place to land and join in.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 15, 2017, 04:58:18 PM
> Land and join in the exodus out of Apex.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 15, 2017, 05:15:02 PM
>Keep an eye on our inventory to avoid more pickpocketing.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 10:16:36 PM
> Land and join in the exodus out of Apex.

>You make your way outside, where the road leads along a line of stands, and the Moriya Shrine. The sudden quiet is almost a roar in your ears, the space around and overhead almost enough to give a sense of agoraphobia for a moment. You feel like you're letting out a long-held breath.

>Keep an eye on our inventory to avoid more pickpocketing.

>You don't think anything has been taken.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 10:19:40 PM
> Have a look over at the Moriya Shrine. Is there an obvious shrine maiden there?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 10:40:57 PM
> Have a look over at the Moriya Shrine. Is there an obvious shrine maiden there?

>You look around, and note someone crawling around on the rear roof with the proper garb.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 11:11:10 PM
> Look at Flan and point to the shrine maiden.
> "There. Shall we let her know about Haihan?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 11:21:02 PM
> Look at Flan and point to the shrine maiden.
> "There. Shall we let her know about Haihan?"

>Flandre nods. "We ought to."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 15, 2017, 11:30:17 PM
> Take flight again and fly toward the shrine maiden.
> Once we are within a reasonably non-disruptive distance, call out.
> "Pardon me, Miss Kochiya?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 15, 2017, 11:50:56 PM
> Take flight again and fly toward the shrine maiden.
> Once we are within a reasonably non-disruptive distance, call out.
> "Pardon me, Miss Kochiya?"

>You take to the air, soaring over the booths and toward the rear of the shrine.
>"Yeah?" calls out the shrine maiden kneeling on the roof with a hammer and some nails, her long braided hair carefully moved out of the way.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 12:10:09 AM
> How much does Sachiko look like Sanae?
> Stop flying and curtsey in midair.
> "Greeting. I am Sakuya Izayoi, chief maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. I have spent the last day or so riding in what I understand is your flying chariot. With Lady Yasaka's permisison, of course."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 12:31:27 AM
> How much does Sachiko look like Sanae?
> Stop flying and curtsey in midair.
> "Greeting. I am Sakuya Izayoi, chief maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. I have spent the last day or so riding in what I understand is your flying chariot. With Lady Yasaka's permisison, of course."

>It's hard to say, you are terribly familiar with Sanae. You wouldn't immediately mistake the two. Their hair has kind of a similar length?
>"Oh yeah, the maid from yesterday," says Sachiko, glancing over after she drives a nail.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 12:41:20 AM
> "Yes. We wanted to let you know that there was a bit of a dust-up in Haihan. It would seem their general was expecting you."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 01:16:13 AM
> "Yes. We wanted to let you know that there was a bit of a dust-up in Haihan. It would seem their general was expecting you."

>"Oh reeeeeally?" says the shrine maiden. "And just what was she expecting?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 01:17:57 AM
> "If I had to guess, I would guess they were expecting you to go there and put a stop to their ambitions."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 01:22:54 AM
> "If I had to guess, I would guess they were expecting you to go there and put a stop to their ambitions."

>"And I wonder why they expected that?" says Sachiko. "Perhaps I should pop in tomorrow and ask?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 01:26:27 AM
> Give a small smile.
> "Perhaps."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 16, 2017, 01:44:08 AM
>What do we know of the Haihan Army's current state ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 01:50:55 AM
> Give a small smile.
> "Perhaps."

>"Tell Mitsu to keep her calendar open, would you?" says Sachiko.

>What do we know of the Haihan Army's current state ?

>Not much. You never really investigated at all. You know some things about a few key figures.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 01:54:26 AM
> "I will certainly do this."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 02:17:50 AM
> "I will certainly do this."

>"I'd appreciate that," says Sachiko. "Anything I can get you?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 02:31:43 AM
> Look around for a donation box.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 02:39:39 AM
> Look around for a donation box.

>There is no donation box in the back of the shrine. Particularly not near the roof.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 02:45:49 AM
> "I don't believe so. Is your donation box back out front?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 02:48:36 AM
> "I don't believe so. Is your donation box back out front?"

>"It sure is," says Sachiko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 02:54:52 AM
> "Then I will take my business there next. Have a pleasant day."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 02:57:13 AM
> "Then I will take my business there next. Have a pleasant day."

>"That's very kind of you," says Sachiko.

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 03:01:42 AM
> "It is the least I can do for use of your chariot. Farewell!"
> Head back to the front of the shrine in search of a donation box.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 03:15:15 AM
> "It is the least I can do for use of your chariot. Farewell!"
> Head back to the front of the shrine in search of a donation box.

>Heading to the front of the shrine, you see a few humans and some tengu lingering about; the latter seem to be gathered around the fortunes and chuckling. The donation box has just a pair of humans offering prayers in front of it.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 03:23:59 AM
> Is it customary to wait one's turn at the donation box?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 03:27:51 AM
> Is it customary to wait one's turn at the donation box?

>It's polite, at least.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 03:29:16 AM
> Make our way close to the donation box, then, but giving the current patrons a respectable distance and wait.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 03:31:50 AM
> Make our way close to the donation box, then, but giving the current patrons a respectable distance and wait.

>You line up behind them. It takes them a few moments to finish, then they ring the bell and are on their way.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 03:32:39 AM
> Step up and offer 5 shillings.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 03:39:04 AM
> Step up and offer 5 shillings.

>You drop five shillings into the box. After a moment, Flandre tosses in a couple mon as well.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 03:41:04 AM
> Step away from the donation box so we are not taking up space.
> "I believe that will do, Young Mistress. Shall we be off?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 04:20:21 AM
> Step away from the donation box so we are not taking up space.
> "I believe that will do, Young Mistress. Shall we be off?"

>"Sure, if you don't have anything left to do," says Flandre.
>"You're that maid, right?" comes a voice in front of you.  Looking back toward the donation box, you see a short, blonde woman in a purple dress with white sleeves, wearing a broad-brimmed hat with eyes attached to the top. She is squinting at you as if you were some kind of puzzle. "The crazy one?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 16, 2017, 04:28:32 AM
>"Hm ? Who are you ? I don't believe we have met."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 11:00:43 AM
> "That is what Suika calls me, though I would disagree, personally."

>"Hm ? Who are you ? I don't believe we have met."

> Before saying this: Do we recognize this person, like we immediately recognized Minoriko and Kanako despite having never met them?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
>"Hm ? Who are you ? I don't believe we have met."

> "That is what Suika calls me, though I would disagree, personally."
> Before saying this: Do we recognize this person, like we immediately recognized Minoriko and Kanako despite having never met them?

>You don't immediately recognize this person, but you've heard enough to deduce she must be the other goddess of the Moriya Shrine.
>"So you are, then," she says. "Huh."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 04:50:46 PM
> Give a small grin and a small shrug.
> "Arcane chronological accidents happen, apparently."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 05:16:44 PM
> Give a small grin and a small shrug.
> "Arcane chronological accidents happen, apparently."

>"Kanako mentioned something about that last night, yes," says the small goddess.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 05:18:59 PM
> "I hope things are well with you?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 06:05:57 PM
> "I hope things are well with you?"

>"Oh, we're thriving," says the goddess. "And we have a living fossil, that's interesting."
>You're not quite sure what that is...
>"Really, there's nothing that's going to get in our way," she continues. "Thank you both for the donations, by the way."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 06:10:55 PM
> "You're quite welcome. What do you mean by 'living fossil', though?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 06:12:42 PM
> "You're quite welcome. What do you mean by 'living fossil', though?"

>"You," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 06:14:27 PM
> Do we know what a fossil is, independent of 'living'?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 06:42:27 PM
> Do we know what a fossil is, independent of 'living'?

>Not in particular. You think they're stone shells or something? You never paid attention.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 16, 2017, 06:47:50 PM
>"I apologize, but i mean to say i am unfamiliar with this "fossil" term, i do think it is related to the earth ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 06:54:09 PM
>"I apologize, but i mean to say i am unfamiliar with this "fossil" term, i do think it is related to the earth ?"

>She waves a hand. "Don't worry about it."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 16, 2017, 07:01:14 PM
> "Very well. Anyway, yes, I was somehow propelled a thousand years into the future. I am fortunate to have secured a way back, though."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 07:05:17 PM
> "Very well. Anyway, yes, I was somehow propelled a thousand years into the future. I am fortunate to have secured a way back, though."

>"That'll be interesting," says the goddess. "What are you going to do once you return?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 16, 2017, 07:11:33 PM
>"That will depend on how will i return exactly, if i return right back to the point where i left off from or a bit earlier than that, my immediate focus will go towards saving our hakutaku guest."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 09:07:22 PM
>"That will depend on how will i return exactly, if i return right back to the point where i left off from or a bit earlier than that, my immediate focus will go towards saving our hakutaku guest."

>"Then what?" says the goddess.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 16, 2017, 09:11:59 PM
>"After that issue is dealt with, i have some messages from the people that live in this age directed towards their past selves, most of them are private though."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 16, 2017, 09:18:59 PM
>"After that issue is dealt with, i have some messages from the people that live in this age directed towards their past selves, most of them are private though."

>You're dodging the question," says the goddess. "Why is that, I wonder?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 16, 2017, 09:33:15 PM
>"What exactly do you want to know then ?"
>Look confused.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 01:14:22 AM
>"What exactly do you want to know then ?"
>Look confused.

>"Just as I said. What do you plan to do when you return?" says the goddess, putting emphasis on the second do.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 17, 2017, 01:22:32 AM
> Frown.
> "...Are you suggesting I should act as if this never happened to me?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 01:55:56 AM
> Frown.
> "...Are you suggesting I should act as if this never happened to me?"
]

>"No, I'm asking you a question," says the goddess.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 17, 2017, 02:01:20 AM
> "Then I'm afraid I have no idea what sort of answer you are looking for. Forgive my impertinence, but if there is something I should or should not do, it would be best for you to simply tell me."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 02:03:09 AM
>"Is there something you want me to do for you ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 02:04:55 AM
> "Then I'm afraid I have no idea what sort of answer you are looking for. Forgive my impertinence, but if there is something I should or should not do, it would be best for you to simply tell me."

>"I didn't say anything like that," says the goddess. "I am curious what you are going to do."

>"Is there something you want me to do for you ?"

>"Well, I would like you to answer the question that I asked," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 17, 2017, 02:08:21 AM
> Frown deeper.
> "I have already told you what I am going to do. If what I have said is not sufficient for you, then I apologise, but I do not know what sort of answer is sufficient."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 02:14:23 AM
>"Like i said, i will carry on with my duties, and complete the promises i have made for others on this time, i have nothing else to do other than those affairs."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 17, 2017, 02:18:28 AM
> Don't say the "if you think...you are wrong" half of that sentence.

We need to watch our tongue, it doesn't do to anger or offend a goddess, especially one as crafty and petty as Suwako. Double especially since her partner lent us that jet without asking for anything in return.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 02:24:38 AM
> Don't say the "if you think...you are wrong" half of that sentence.

We need to watch our tongue, it doesn't do to anger or offend a goddess, especially one as crafty and petty as Suwako. Double especially since her partner lent us that jet without asking for anything in return.

>Don't do this, instead, go with the newly edsited quote.

//That one will be better.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 02:55:39 AM
> Frown deeper.
> "I have already told you what I am going to do. If what I have said is not sufficient for you, then I apologise, but I do not know what sort of answer is sufficient."

>"What happens after the first few hours?" says the goddess. "After the first few days? I would like to know what you are going to do." She emphasizes the last word.

>"Like i said, i will carry on with my duties, and complete the promises i have made for others on this time, i have nothing else to do other than those affairs."

>"Ah," she says, grinning a little. "So even though you suggested otherwise, you do indeed mean to carry on as if nothing happened. That's a good enough answer."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 03:12:42 AM
>"Well i have no reason to do something else, with me back on my proper place, the Mansion will not be destroyed, i'll contact the Temple for the Young Mistress' sake, so then she will be able to reach this same state sooner."
>Look mildly confused.
>"Why do you ask if i may know ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 03:14:13 AM
>"Well i have no reason to do something else, with me back on my proper place, the Mansion will not be destroyed, i'll contact the Temple for the Young Mistress' sake, so then she will be able to reach this same state sooner."
>Look mildly confused.
>"Why do you ask if i may know ?"

>"You did just donate to me," says the goddess.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 03:17:20 AM
>"Well... yes... did you think i was going to become an new follower of your back on that time ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 03:21:03 AM
>"Well... yes... did you think i was going to become an new follower of your back on that time ?"

>"Just curious, really," she says. "One doesn't find a living fossil everyday, let alone one about to return to their era."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 03:29:45 AM
>"...is that some way of calling me an old lady ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on May 17, 2017, 03:32:37 AM
>Don't say that
>"Ah, satisfying an curiosity, i see.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 03:34:32 AM
>Don't say that
>"Ah, satisfying an curiosity, i see.

>Don't do this either, instead.

>"...is that supposed to mean i am an ancient relic ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 03:49:27 AM
>"...is that supposed to mean i am an ancient relic ?"

>"Aren't you?" says the goddess.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 03:53:58 AM
>"Not exactly... it's not like i have experienced the years like you and the Young Mistress did."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 04:15:19 AM
>"Not exactly... it's not like i have experienced the years like you and the Young Mistress did."

>"Yet, you are so acutely out of place you would return home rather than that start anew here," says the goddess. "Your thinking and perceptions are antiquated in this epoch, in what way are you not a relic, exactly?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 17, 2017, 04:57:17 AM
> "Ah, you mean in that sense."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 05:03:42 AM
> "Ah, you mean in that sense."

>"Please, I'm hardly in a position to insult someone's age," says the goddess.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 17, 2017, 05:04:36 AM
> Give a slight grin.
> "I did not mean to imply such things about you. But the sentiment is appreciated regardless."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 05:38:07 AM
> Give a slight grin.
> "I did not mean to imply such things about you. But the sentiment is appreciated regardless."

>She snorts. "Well, whatever you do, good luck."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 17, 2017, 10:17:01 AM
> "Thank you. Do you have anything else you need of me?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 04:53:23 PM
> "Thank you. Do you have anything else you need of me?"

>"No, just that question," says the goddess.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 17, 2017, 04:55:25 PM
> "Well, now that it has seemingly been answered to your satisfaction, is there actually something you wish I do or not do?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 04:57:53 PM
>"Maybe an message to your past self like the others ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 05:44:43 PM
> "Well, now that it has seemingly been answered to your satisfaction, is there actually something you wish I do or not do?"

>"Oh, it's no concern of mine," says the goddess.

>"Maybe an message to your past self like the others ?"

>"What did Kanako ask you to carry back?" says the goddess.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 05:51:13 PM
>Did Kanako ask us anything of the sort ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 05:56:52 PM
>Did Kanako ask us anything of the sort ?

>What did she say with regards to that, exactly?

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 05:57:30 PM
>"To carry back ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 06:05:50 PM
>"To carry back ?"

>"To the past," says the goddess.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 06:26:15 PM
>Did Kanako ask for us to do anything for her back in our time ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 07:10:33 PM
>Did Kanako ask for us to do anything for her back in our time ?

>You don't think so...?

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 17, 2017, 07:13:33 PM
Might want to go back and double-check to be sure before committing to an answer. (I can't right now due to being at work.)
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 17, 2017, 07:28:35 PM
>Inventory.

//Neither can i.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 17, 2017, 07:53:00 PM
>Inventory.


>Your Inventory contains
>Maid Headband:
>A statement of your career, pleasantly frilly.
>Uniform
>It reveals a daring amount of leg, but sometimes one must be daring.
>Silver Knife x18
>Kept in your skirt pockets, and a few hidden in comfortable spots in and under your clothing. These are the basis of your danmaku. When adventuring, you tend to keep quite a few more.
>7☼
>This is 7☼
>Pearl Locket
>A small golden locket with a perfectly average pearl in the middle. It will supposedly changed color when it absorbs the echoes of whatever threw you through time.
>Bag of Rainbow Sand
>This colorful powder is vital to your efforts to getting home.
>Picture of Future Flandre
>A picture of Flandre in Gensokyo?s future.
>Sworn Statement
>A testament of future peaceful relations, signed by Shou, Tojiko, and others.
>Writing Supplies
>A brush and an ink stone, ready for all of your calligraphic needs.
>Kanako's Message.
>To be presented to a kappa named Mitsu, in order to aid your travels.
>Yuuka?s Missive
>A signed statement by the Flower Youkai, it may prove your authenticity to her. May.
>Bronze Bell
>A keepsake from Kari, the silent shingami of the future.
>You obtain: Volume of Alice's Research
>Thick and smartly bound, this is probably worth a fortune to the right people.
>You obtain: Silk Bag.
>A large bag of silk, it should help you carry things when you run out of pocket space.
>45 Shillings
>Currency of True Glorian, and presumably Avalon
>Spectre's Missive
>A message from a person you cannot look at.
>Stuffed Bear
>An ordinary-looking stuffed animal. Shuuei claims there is something odd about it, but isn?t sure what.
>Wound Salve w/ Rag
>Effective at treating cuts and scrapes.
>1 Mon
>The currency of Gensokyo?s future.
>Old Coin
>It belonged to a museum. This currency is key to returning to your era.
>Faerie Pass (Expired) x1
>A temporary permit allowing you to bring a faerie into the tengu village. It seems this is a generalized permit with specifics written in.
>Aya?s Message
>"I've put some thought into it, and this is what I want to tell myself. When summer of 154 comes around, on the third week of June, I need to take as many pictures as I can, of everything. Even completely normal ordinary things. It'll make sense later. -Aya"


>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 18, 2017, 10:47:11 AM
> "I don't recall her asking me to deliver any sort of message."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 18, 2017, 04:36:42 PM
> "I don't recall her asking me to deliver any sort of message."

>The goddess nods. "No need then, if the old snake's not going to do it."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 18, 2017, 04:44:36 PM
> Adopt a slight frown of uncertainty, then lightly shrug.
> "As you wish."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 18, 2017, 05:49:42 PM
> Adopt a slight frown of uncertainty, then lightly shrug.
> "As you wish."

>"No need to beg toward the past if she's not going to," says the goddess. "But the offer is very kind."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 18, 2017, 05:53:01 PM
> "You're quite welcome. Is there anything else you need me for here?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 18, 2017, 06:32:47 PM
> "You're quite welcome. Is there anything else you need me for here?"

>"No, just that question," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 18, 2017, 06:41:55 PM
> "All right. Have a pleasant day."
> Look over to Flan.
> "Are you ready to return, Young Mistress?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 18, 2017, 07:08:10 PM
> "All right. Have a pleasant day."
> Look over to Flan.
> "Are you ready to return, Young Mistress?"

>Flandre nods. "Yeah, I'm ready for the next step."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 18, 2017, 07:16:30 PM
> Nod.
> Wave to Suwako, then make our way back to the cable cars and down the mountain to Mitsu.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 18, 2017, 08:59:46 PM
> Nod.
> Wave to Suwako, then make our way back to the cable cars and down the mountain to Mitsu.

>You make your way over to the cable cars and climb onboard. It is fairly crowded with various other humans and part youkai; some people are quiet while others talk loudly about this or that. In a way, it feels almost like you're back in Apex, but without as much background noise.  It takes a little while for the conveyance to make its way down the mountain. Glancing outside from time to time, you get a glimpse of verdant trees, birds, and the occasional tengu flying past.
>You reach the base of the mountain and leave the cable car behind. You find Mitsu nearby, sitting under the shade of one of the flying chariot's wings and watching the sky. She waves as you approach, sitting up.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 18, 2017, 09:10:13 PM
> Wave back.
> "The appropriate reports have been made. Are you ready to head out again?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 18, 2017, 09:47:30 PM
> Wave back.
> "The appropriate reports have been made. Are you ready to head out again?"

>"Yep. Where're we going next?" says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 18, 2017, 09:58:23 PM
> "Back to the Netherworld. The drop point from yesterday is fine."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 18, 2017, 10:05:22 PM
> "Back to the Netherworld. The drop point from yesterday is fine."

>"Ah, sure, alright," says Mitsu. "I thought that trip didn't go so well?"

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 18, 2017, 10:07:39 PM
> "Something else has come up."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 18, 2017, 10:13:52 PM
> "Something else has come up."

>"Okay, just, um, be ready?" she says. "The landing is going to be really bad with the two of you..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 18, 2017, 10:29:47 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "Why?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 18, 2017, 10:36:11 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "Why?"

>"Because it's rough, and, um, only one of you is going to be secured in. It was bad enough the first time." says MItsu. "I mean, I'm just warning you..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 18, 2017, 11:01:34 PM
> Do we recall that landing being bad?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 18, 2017, 11:17:15 PM
> Do we recall that landing being bad?

>It was definitely very shaky, and left you sore and frazzled. Likely due to having no dedicated landed spot in a wild area, unlike many of the other places you've been.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 18, 2017, 11:27:38 PM
> In our time, how close to the Netherworld entrance is the Human Village?
> In our time, how close is the Netherworld entrance to this mountain?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 12:01:13 AM
> In our time, how close to the Netherworld entrance is the Human Village?
> In our time, how close is the Netherworld entrance to this mountain?

>It's some distance away, but nothing like what you've experienced here.
>You're not sure if it's farther from here or from the village.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 19, 2017, 12:15:21 AM
> "Mmmm..."
> Look to Flan.
> "What do you think, Young Mistress? We could go back to Old Hometown first..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 12:28:51 AM
> "Mmmm..."
> Look to Flan.
> "What do you think, Young Mistress? We could go back to Old Hometown first..."

>"I personally don't mind," says Flandre. "I'm sure it can't be that bad."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 19, 2017, 01:10:50 AM
> "Very well."
> Look back to Mitsu.
> "We will give it a try. Perhaps the aggravation can be alleviated a bit by ducking our heads."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 01:43:52 AM
> "Very well."
> Look back to Mitsu.
> "We will give it a try. Perhaps the aggravation can be alleviated a bit by ducking our heads."

>"Yeah, trying to hunch down will be a good idea..." says Mitsu, as she makes her way toward the front of the vehicle.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 19, 2017, 01:45:48 AM
> Get into the cart in our usual spot.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 01:54:06 AM
> Get into the cart in our usual spot.

>You board the vehicle, and go through the now-familiar ritual of squeezing Flandre in with you and being left feeling more than a bit claustrophobic.
>The vehicle takes to the air, and the trip is  brief and about as quiet as can be.  You feel the flying chariot do several turns before it becomes to descend. "Alright, hold on," Mitsu calls. "Try not to hit your head against the, uh, metal and stuff..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 19, 2017, 01:57:53 AM
> "Right."
> Duck! Try not to faceplant into Flan's wings in the process, though.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 02:55:28 AM
> "Right."
> Duck! Try not to faceplant into Flan's wings in the process, though.

>You manage to avoid face planting into Flandre's wings, and instead bury your face  into her back, Flandre just tenses up, and you can feel her press her hands against the side of the seating area. A tense minute passes as the vehicle descends, then it hits the ground with a jolt that pushes you against your restraints painfully, and sends Flandre up into the air,  which is less than comfortable against your face! You can hear her cry out as her head hits the metal canopy. Then she falls heavily on your lap, before being bounced up again as your body jerks against the restraints. You head her hit again, and she comes down heavily, nearly smacking the back of her head into your face! This repeats several times, Flandre's wings jabbing you painfully a few times, before the vehicle finally comes to to a stop, leaving you feeling like you just fell down a mountainside.
>"Um...are you two okay?" Mitsu says.
>"My head..." Flandre mumbles...

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 19, 2017, 10:20:30 AM
> "...Oof...Apologies, Young Mistress..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 04:17:03 PM
> "...Oof...Apologies, Young Mistress..."

>She just groans. "Just let me get my parasol so we can get out of here..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 19, 2017, 04:28:12 PM
> "Of course."
> Lean back into our seat and semi-collapse into it while Flan gets out.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 04:46:56 PM
> "Of course."
> Lean back into our seat and semi-collapse into it while Flan gets out.

>You lean back as much as you can as Flandre fumbles with her parasol and Mitsu with the canopy, doing their best to keep the sun at bay. Once Flandre has her parasol ready, she all but leaps out of the vehicle, giving you a bit of much needed relief. You extract yourself with no more problem than some aches and pains, which you hope will go away soon and leaves you happy you got the wound from yesterday treated. As you leave the vehicle, you see Flandre has landed nearby and is rubbing the top of her head.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 19, 2017, 04:50:35 PM
> Look at Mitsu with a wry smile and a light shrug.
> "Well, you did warn us."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 05:09:58 PM
> Look at Mitsu with a wry smile and a light shrug.
> "Well, you did warn us."

>"Yeah, um, sorry..." says Mitsu. "But at least leaving won't be so bad?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 19, 2017, 05:13:18 PM
> "There is no need for an apology, we chose this ourselves."
> Look over to Flan.
> "Let me know when you are ready, Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 05:33:06 PM
> "There is no need for an apology, we chose this ourselves."
> Look over to Flan.
> "Let me know when you are ready, Young Mistress."

>"I won't be getting any less ready," says Flandre. "Maybe we can get some soothing tea there... I hear they have good hospitality?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 19, 2017, 05:45:22 PM
> Give a small grin.
> "Certainly, as long as you guard against dirt being thrown up the bottom of your clothes from below by trouble-making children. But yes, if you are ready, we should depart."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 08:04:32 PM
> Give a small grin.
> "Certainly, as long as you guard against dirt being thrown up the bottom of your clothes from below by trouble-making children. But yes, if you are ready, we should depart."

>"What?" says Flandre, as she hovers up to indicate she is ready to go.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 19, 2017, 08:06:02 PM
> "Don't worry about it. Let's go."
> Wave to Mitsu, then head off toward the Netherworld entrance, flying up the stairs once we reach them.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 08:27:16 PM
> "Don't worry about it. Let's go."
> Wave to Mitsu, then head off toward the Netherworld entrance, flying up the stairs once we reach them.

>Mitsu waves back, and you depart.
>You make your way toward the mountains, and quickly find the columns that mark the entrance to the netherworld. Flying between them and the narrow pass lined with stairs below, you soon make your way toward a wider open space bordered by verdant forests, with the immense palace of Hakugyokurou waiting ahead.
>"I've never been here," says Flandre, "But wow, I wasn't ready to see this."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 19, 2017, 08:35:57 PM
> "It's certainly quite something, yes."
> Head toward Hakugyokurou itself.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 08:38:54 PM
> "It's certainly quite something, yes."
> Head toward Hakugyokurou itself.

>You approach the gates. Much like before, there are ghosts swirling about everywhere, no doubt going about their spectral business. The main gates are open, and you can see the rows of cherry trees and smaller gardens between stone paths in the front courtyard.
>"So how do we find anyone around here?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 19, 2017, 08:44:38 PM
> "We travel until they find us, near as I can tell. Perhaps the ghosts have ways of telling Saigyouji when she has visitors?"
> Head through the gates.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 08:52:57 PM
> "We travel until they find us, near as I can tell. Perhaps the ghosts have ways of telling Saigyouji when she has visitors?"
> Head through the gates.

>"I suppose she can talk to them..." says Flandre as the two of you make your way through the gates.
>"Heeeeeeey!" comes a voice from some distance ahead and to the right.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 19, 2017, 08:53:40 PM
> Look in the direction of the voice and wait for it to get closer.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 09:00:45 PM
> Look in the direction of the voice and wait for it to get closer.

>You look up, and see someone in blue with wide sleeves, waving from the balcony of a pagoda some ways away, approximately shouting distance.
>"Ah, that's how," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 19, 2017, 09:04:11 PM
> "Indeed."
> Take flight and head toward the person.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 09:36:32 PM
> "Indeed."
> Take flight and head toward the person.

>You make your way toward the tower in question, and see Yuyuko, not quite sitting on her hip at a table, book in hand.
>"Hello!" she calls as you draw close, "It's nice you came to see us again!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 19, 2017, 09:41:34 PM
> "Greetings. Unfortunately, our visit may not last very long. I am her on behalf of an old friend of Konpaku's."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 10:19:01 PM
> "Greetings. Unfortunately, our visit may not last very long. I am her on behalf of an old friend of Konpaku's."

>"Oh?" says Yuyuko. THen she nods to Flandre. "And welcome to you, as well. I'm Yuyuko Saigyouji, welcome to my home."
>"Flandre Scarlet," says Flandre, bowing in midair. "Thank you for having me."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 19, 2017, 11:31:45 PM
> "Ah, my apologies for not providing a proper introduction."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2017, 11:43:05 PM
> "Ah, my apologies for not providing a proper introduction."

>"Oh pish, we have tongues," says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 19, 2017, 11:52:33 PM
> "Anyway, do you know of a Taoist swordswoman named Meira? Apparently she goes back some time with Konpaku."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 12:20:11 AM
> "Anyway, do you know of a Taoist swordswoman named Meira? Apparently she goes back some time with Konpaku."

>"Ah yes, one of her little sword friends," says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 12:38:07 AM
> "Yes. Meira believes that 'something was eating at Konpaku in the old days'. She did not know more than that, though."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 12:53:45 AM
> "Yes. Meira believes that 'something was eating at Konpaku in the old days'. She did not know more than that, though."

>"Did she elaborate?" says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 01:01:09 AM
> Shake head.
> "Only that there was a lot Konpaku did not tell her, and that you would likely know more."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 01:25:01 AM
> Shake head.
> "Only that there was a lot Konpaku did not tell her, and that you would likely know more."

>"Well, it's a little difficult to pick out what it might be or what your friend was talking about in particular, but I could venture a guess..." says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 01:54:11 AM
> "That is better than nothing."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on May 20, 2017, 01:58:59 AM
It's going to be related to Kotohime, isn't it?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 02:30:30 AM
> "That is better than nothing."

>"Well, she did have a friend who lived here. Things were a bit rocky between them, despite that," says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 02:32:34 AM
> "I did not realize it was more than the two of you living here."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 03:00:51 AM
> "I did not realize it was more than the two of you living here."

>"Oh, she only stayed for a little while," says Yuyuko. "Well, for her I suppose it was the rest of her life."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 03:02:14 AM
> "Who was this person?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 03:05:27 AM
> "Who was this person?"

>"Her name was Kotohime," says Yuyuko. "She was something of a funny odd, but very sweet."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 03:16:01 AM
> Do we know this name?
> "I see. What might have been the problem, then?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 03:18:12 AM
> Do we know this name?
> "I see. What might have been the problem, then?"

>You believe so. The mansion used to get something of a troublesome visitor by that name when Mistress would open the gallery. It has been awhile since she's been around, now that you think of it.
>"Oh, it's the same old thing that always happens," says Yuyuko. "They never could sort out how they felt about each other."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 03:47:43 AM
> Blink.
> "...It was a matter of romance?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 03:53:52 AM
> Blink.
> "...It was a matter of romance?"

>"The same old thing that always happens," Yuyuko says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 03:56:06 AM
> Frown.
> "I cannot imagine I could do anything, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 03:59:49 AM
> Frown.
> "I cannot imagine I could do anything, then."

>"I certainly couldn't," says Yuyuko. "Youmu wouldn't have wanted me to get involved."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 04:02:34 AM
> "It would seem this was a waste of all our times, then. Pity."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 04:08:07 AM
> "It would seem this was a waste of all our times, then. Pity."

>"It may have been," says Yuyuko.
>"Why can't you help, exactly?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 04:17:55 AM
> Glance toward Flan.
> "The inappropriateness of my interfering in the romantic issues of others aside, I have not yet decided if I care to see her face ever again."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 20, 2017, 04:18:29 AM
>Did we ever hit a similar issue with Meiling before ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 04:31:23 AM
> Glance toward Flan.
> "The inappropriateness of my interfering in the romantic issues of others aside, I have not yet decided if I care to see her face ever again."

>"Well, you shouldn't be like that," says Flandre. "But I do understand."

>Did we ever hit a similar issue with Meiling before ?

>More or less before this whole thing started, really.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 04:33:25 AM
> Does Flan know about Youmu trying to kill Remilia?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 04:42:57 AM
> Does Flan know about Youmu trying to kill Remilia?

>You aren't sure.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 05:19:00 AM
> "It is, perhaps, a discussion for another time."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 06:58:05 AM
> "It is, perhaps, a discussion for another time."

>"Oh, good one!" says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 07:04:01 AM
> "Regardless, if that is all we can determine, then we must be on our way."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 07:13:43 AM
> "Regardless, if that is all we can determine, then we must be on our way."

>"If you need to know more, you can ask me then," says Yuyuko. "I can't imagine that I would mind."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 07:34:21 AM
> "I will keep this in mind."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 06:47:25 PM
> "I will keep this in mind."

>"Is there anything else you'd like?" says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 07:19:33 PM
> Shake our head.
> "I believe I am done here."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 07:33:21 PM
> Shake our head.
> "I believe I am done here."

>"Ah, that's a shame," says Yuyuko. "I was hoping you two would join me in the icterine room for tea and snacks. Have a pleasant journey!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 07:49:35 PM
> Look toward Flan.
> "Hmm...perhaps..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 08:46:40 PM
> Look toward Flan.
> "Hmm...perhaps..."

>Flandre shrugs. "I don't mind."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 20, 2017, 09:10:15 PM
> "Very well. I suppose we can stay for that, at least."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 09:26:27 PM
> "Very well. I suppose we can stay for that, at least."

>"Ah, lovely!" says Yuyuko. "Would you like to come in, or would you prefer to just circle down to the third floor, on the west side and pop in through the balcony? I don't know which is fashionable these days."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 20, 2017, 10:05:39 PM
>"Well, neither do i."
>Join Yuyuko normally.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 10:52:25 PM
Oh hey, that filter is still around!

>"Well, neither do i."
>Join Yuyuko normally.

>You land on the balcony as she floats to her feet and gestures for you to follow. "I'm so glad you decided to linger. It's not too often we have live ones around anymore, and one does grow used to the idea. Ah, you three," She looks toward a couple of ghosts floating past. "I'll need three mint teas in the icterine room, please. Oh, make one a peppermint, I think our guest has a bit of a headache, thank you."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 20, 2017, 11:07:58 PM
Wow you consider me a filter ? How mean. :(

>Do we have a headache ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 20, 2017, 11:26:53 PM
>Do we have a headache ?

>You're still a bit achy but not like that.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 21, 2017, 01:19:54 AM
She's referring to Flan.

> Look to the ghosts in question.
> "Ah, thank you."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 21, 2017, 01:40:51 AM
> Look to the ghosts in question.
> "Ah, thank you."

>The ghosts are but wisps. If there is anything to be read from them, it is lost on you.
>Yuyuko glides toward a stairway and leads you downward, past intricately carved banisters and paintings of various animals on the paper wall panels. Then she leaves the stairway and leads you into a room decorated entirely in shades of pale yellow. There are cushioned seats and footstools upholstered in pale yellow, the walls depict scenes of flowers and birds in shades of it. The table is lacquered in a shade of such. Doors open to a large balcony across the room, which Yuyuko glides over and opens. "Please, make yourselves comfortable," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 21, 2017, 01:43:28 AM
> Find the comfiest-looking seat in the room, then walk over to it, look to Flan, and gesture to it.
> "This looks suitable for you, Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 21, 2017, 02:05:22 AM
> Find the comfiest-looking seat in the room, then walk over to it, look to Flan, and gesture to it.
> "This looks suitable for you, Young Mistress."

>"Ah, thank you," she says, taking it.
>Yuyujo takes a seat of similar quality and sets it neat Flandre's. "So you two are travelling together now? It's quiet heartening."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 21, 2017, 02:31:44 AM
>Nod and find an adequate seat for ourselves.
>"Indeed, being able to travel alongside the Young Mistress around Gensokyo like this is very heart-warming, she has grown into a fine lady."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 21, 2017, 02:59:58 AM
>Nod and find an adequate seat for ourselves.
>"Indeed, being able to travel alongside the Young Mistress around Gensokyo like this is very heart-warming, she has grown into a fine lady."

>"Oh stop, Sakuya," says Flandre.
>"Ah, she's one of those Scarlets?" says Yuyuko. "How fascinating!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on May 21, 2017, 03:51:26 AM
>"I'm not entirely surprised you haven't heard of her before. She regrettably had to spent most of her days in the mansion basement because of her powers. Fortunately she has greatly improved in the time since."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 21, 2017, 05:06:52 PM
>"I'm not entirely surprised you haven't heard of her before. She regrettably had to spent most of her days in the mansion basement because of her powers. Fortunately she has greatly improved in the time since."

>"Oh, I do remember that story," says Yuyuko. "I simply thought she was an unrelated person named Scarlet."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 21, 2017, 05:15:59 PM
> Shake our head.
> "Not at all, fortunately."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 21, 2017, 07:19:44 PM
> Shake our head.
> "Not at all, fortunately."

>"Fortunate indeed!" says Yuyuko. "It is good that you found someone precious."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 21, 2017, 07:28:10 PM
> "It would be more accurate to say that Mistress found me."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 21, 2017, 07:32:44 PM
>"The same happened with one of my former fairy maids."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 21, 2017, 09:05:19 PM
> "It would be more accurate to say that Mistress found me."

>"Well, no," says Flandre. "You did come to the temple, and get lead to my room and all."


>"The same happened with one of my former fairy maids."

>"Oh, how lovely!" says Yuyuko, "Are they well?"
>As she spells a tray floats into the room and slowly settles on the table, with three cups of tea and some rice crackers with three saucers of soy sauce on the side.

>_



Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 21, 2017, 09:11:53 PM
>Nod.
>"Indeed, i was honestly surprised that after centuries, she still remembered me and part of my teachings, right now i have arranged so that she will be part of the staff responsible for caring to the Temple the Young Mistress lives at."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 21, 2017, 10:37:20 PM
>Nod.
>"Indeed, i was honestly surprised that after centuries, she still remembered me and part of my teachings, right now i have arranged so that she will be part of the staff responsible for caring to the Temple the Young Mistress lives at."

>"She's very enthusiastic," Flandre says. "I'm sure the initiates will have a lot to learn."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 21, 2017, 10:51:43 PM
>"Yes, although hopefully not on the way we saw before, she will need some reminders about discipline."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 21, 2017, 11:29:18 PM
>"Yes, although hopefully not on the way we saw before, she will need some reminders about discipline."

>"I'm not terribly worried," says Flandre, as she takes the cup of peppermint tea and a couple crackers. "She just needs to learn to calm down with the others."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on May 22, 2017, 12:22:19 AM
>"I hope your right."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 22, 2017, 12:32:55 AM
>"I hope your right."

>"How much harm could a faerie do?" says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 22, 2017, 12:52:35 AM
>"It's not that she will do a lot of harm, i just hope that she will get along on such a new enviroment."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 22, 2017, 01:33:05 AM
>"It's not that she will do a lot of harm, i just hope that she will get along on such a new enviroment."

>"I should hope that a temple full of monks would be the friendliest place to be," says Yuyuko.
>"Well, she is a little aggressive about some things," says Flandre. "But I feel she should adapt."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 22, 2017, 11:00:22 AM
> "Good."
> Sip.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 22, 2017, 05:04:21 PM
> "Good."
> Sip.

>You sample the tea; it is minty, strong enough to be pleasant and mild enough to not lost any delicacy of flavor. Probably some of the best tea you've had all day.
>"I am curious, what wonders have you experienced since yesterday?" says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 22, 2017, 05:06:25 PM
> "Other lands, primarily. The distance to places such as Enkyo and Haihan is astounding."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 22, 2017, 05:35:22 PM
> "Other lands, primarily. The distance to places such as Enkyo and Haihan is astounding."

>"Aren't they?" says Yuyuko, nibbling on a cracker. "I hope you've found some other old friends?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 22, 2017, 05:37:53 PM
> "Well, most of the people I hold that dear have either passed away or disappeared. There have been a reasonable number of people from my time period still around, though."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 22, 2017, 06:45:13 PM
> "Well, most of the people I hold that dear have either passed away or disappeared. There have been a reasonable number of people from my time period still around, though."

>Yuyuko frowns. "Not many friends, then?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 22, 2017, 06:47:51 PM
> Frown in return.
> "I wouldn't say it like that."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 22, 2017, 06:53:55 PM
> Frown in return.
> "I wouldn't say it like that."

>"Ah, do go on," says the ghost princess.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 23, 2017, 02:39:44 AM
> "Oh. I have nothing in particular to elaborate on."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 23, 2017, 02:43:47 AM
> "Oh. I have nothing in particular to elaborate on."

>Yuyuko chuckles. "As you like. Let us set aside the obvious issue with your mistress, is there anything you can say you disapprove of?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 23, 2017, 03:04:00 AM
> "In this time period in general, or in this location and with you specifically?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 23, 2017, 04:53:13 AM
> "In this time period in general, or in this location and with you specifically?"

>"More former, I think," says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on May 23, 2017, 07:08:49 AM
>"Hmm, well, there seems to be more political conflict in today than there was in myself time.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 23, 2017, 05:56:41 PM
>"Hmm, well, there seems to be more political conflict in today than there was in myself time.

>"I suppose that is true," says Yuyuko. "Certainly there are many more people to organize."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 23, 2017, 08:24:08 PM
> "There are many strange and interesting...things, as well. Particularly within Apex. I don't suppose this land borders there somewhere?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 23, 2017, 08:47:03 PM
> "There are many strange and interesting...things, as well. Particularly within Apex. I don't suppose this land borders there somewhere?"

>"Oh, no, we aren't directly connected to Apex," says Yuyuko. "The yama was very firm about that."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 24, 2017, 01:45:10 AM
> "Ah. I did not realize it would be such a sticking point for her."
> Sip.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 24, 2017, 03:35:14 AM
> "Ah. I did not realize it would be such a sticking point for her."
> Sip.

>"It would not do to be too easy to reach," says Yuyuko. "Though there is a small embassy there, so to speak, that offers consultation when they require it."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 24, 2017, 04:08:51 AM
> "Mmm. I don't recall seeing it."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 24, 2017, 04:17:56 AM
> "Mmm. I don't recall seeing it."

>"I wouldn't know where it is," says Yuyuko.
>"I think it's along the edge of the Gensokyo quarter," says Flandre. "I think Shou said something about how they didn't want to be too close to the Diet building, it would be indecorous."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 24, 2017, 01:31:40 PM
> "Ah. Well, we did not explore that area too much."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 24, 2017, 06:09:10 PM
> "Ah. Well, we did not explore that area too much."

>"It's quite a dense place, so it would be easy to miss many things," says Yuyuko as she finishes her cracker.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 24, 2017, 06:19:10 PM
> "You have been there yourself, then?"
> Sip.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 24, 2017, 06:40:39 PM
> "You have been there yourself, then?"
> Sip.

>"Only briefly," says Yuyuko. "It's quite far away, and I cannot sneak off too often."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 24, 2017, 06:48:46 PM
> "Of course."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 24, 2017, 08:05:41 PM
> "Of course."

>"Oh," says Yuyuko, "Will you be taking back any souvenirs with you?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 24, 2017, 08:07:06 PM
> "Quite a few, it would seem, judging from my current on-hand possessions."
> Sip.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 24, 2017, 08:17:48 PM
> "Quite a few, it would seem, judging from my current on-hand possessions."
> Sip.

>"Oh, do tell!" says Yuyuko, as she sips her own beverage.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 24, 2017, 08:32:08 PM
> "Among other things, the current shinigami have traded trademarks of sorts; she has been gifted one of my knives, and I have been given one of her bells."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 24, 2017, 08:49:28 PM
>"I have also a photo of myself with the young Mistress here, to prove my experiences and their truth."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 24, 2017, 09:40:15 PM
> "Among other things, the current shinigami have traded trademarks of sorts; she has been gifted one of my knives, and I have been given one of her bells."

>"Oh! You mean Kari? Isn't she just a darling?" says Yuyuko.

>"I have also a photo of myself with the young Mistress here, to prove my experiences and their truth."

>"Clever!" says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 24, 2017, 09:56:36 PM
>"Indeed, although it mostly will be an memento of the nice experiences i had with the Young Mistress around here, which is something that i want to happen to the Young Mistress of my time sooner."
>We still have the lifespan of an regular human right ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 24, 2017, 10:11:39 PM
> "But yes, the shinigami is quite pleasant. She withstood a fairly large amount of complaining when we first encountered each other."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 24, 2017, 10:50:10 PM
>"Indeed, although it mostly will be an memento of the nice experiences i had with the Young Mistress around here, which is something that i want to happen to the Young Mistress of my time sooner."
>We still have the lifespan of an regular human right ?

>Yuyuko nods.
>You think so.

> "But yes, the shinigami is quite pleasant. She withstood a fairly large amount of complaining when we first encountered each other."

>"Oh, I'm sure she's used to that sort of thing from the newly dead," says Yuyuko. "They often have a few things to work out of their systems."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 24, 2017, 10:59:46 PM
> "I suppose. Hmmm...How much clout do you have with the previous Yama?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 24, 2017, 11:25:12 PM
> "I suppose. Hmmm...How much clout do you have with the previous Yama?"

>"Why would you wish to know?" says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 24, 2017, 11:27:47 PM
> "An idle curiosity to see if it would be possible to get an audience with her."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 25, 2017, 12:50:22 AM
> "An idle curiosity to see if it would be possible to get an audience with her."

>"Possible," says Yuyuko, "But it would take time. She's such a busy person, and one must follow proper forms."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 25, 2017, 12:51:52 AM
> "Mmm. Unfortunate."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 25, 2017, 01:09:57 AM
> "Mmm. Unfortunate."

>"I'll be sure to mention your interest, just in case things go poorly," says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 25, 2017, 01:15:24 AM
> "Well, I do not anticipate being in this time period for much longer. I doubt everything will be cleared before I leave."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 25, 2017, 01:22:18 AM
> "Well, I do not anticipate being in this time period for much longer. I doubt everything will be cleared before I leave."

>"That would be why I mentioned things going poorly," says Yuyuko. "Either way, I'm sure she'll be intrigued to hear you were interested."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 25, 2017, 01:32:00 AM
> "Well, it would allow her a unique opportunity to alter the past, if she so desires. I imagine someone in her station would have no personal regrets, but perhaps a message could be delivered to the past to mitigate a premature death?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 25, 2017, 01:56:52 AM
> "Well, it would allow her a unique opportunity to alter the past, if she so desires. I imagine someone in her station would have no personal regrets, but perhaps a message could be delivered to the past to mitigate a premature death?"

>"Oh my, you're doing things like that?" says Yuyko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 25, 2017, 02:11:40 AM
> "Indeed."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 25, 2017, 03:10:20 AM
> "Indeed."

>"My, how adventurous!" says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on May 25, 2017, 03:15:37 AM
>"It will be worth the hard work for a better future."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 25, 2017, 06:29:49 AM
>"It will be worth the hard work for a better future."

>"My, such a sentiment!" says Yuyuko. She looks toward Flandre and says, "See what a good influence you've been!"
>"Oh, it's not got anything to do with me," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 25, 2017, 10:01:24 AM
>"It's nothing too hard really, the payout will benefit all parties, so there is no reason not to do so."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 25, 2017, 07:55:01 PM
>"It's nothing too hard really, the payout will benefit all parties, so there is no reason not to do so."

>"It would be unkind to tease such sentiments," says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 25, 2017, 08:06:58 PM
>"Well, seeing this future also made me think about some things i had never considered before too, i feel like it taught me valuable things."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 25, 2017, 08:43:33 PM
>"Well, seeing this future also made me think about some things i had never considered before too, i feel like it taught me valuable things."

>"Oh such as?" says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 26, 2017, 01:49:15 PM
Uh, you gonna answer that? <_<
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 26, 2017, 01:56:47 PM
Oh right. >.>

>"First off, it showed me that it will be for the better of everyone if i convince the Mistress to allow her sister to visit the Buddhist Temple, i am deeply grateful for their kindness to the Young Mistress and for what they did for her sake."
>Nod and take a sip.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 26, 2017, 06:06:26 PM
>"First off, it showed me that it will be for the better of everyone if i convince the Mistress to allow her sister to visit the Buddhist Temple, i am deeply grateful for their kindness to the Young Mistress and for what they did for her sake."
>Nod and take a sip.

>Yuyuko nods.
>"Maybe," says Flandre. "Really I didn't get in contact with them until sometime after my sister had vanished."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 26, 2017, 06:25:36 PM
>Smile a bit.
>"Another thought that came to me too while i explored this new world was of a heir or successor."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 26, 2017, 06:36:49 PM
>Smile a bit.
>"Another thought that came to me too while i explored this new world was of a heir or successor."

>"Oh, do go on," says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 26, 2017, 06:44:46 PM
>"I considered my own lifespan and compared it to both the Mistress' and Flan here, and it is obvious that even if i do go back, i won't live nearly as long as they will, and without an successor to lead the maid staff, it will likely cause heavy issues."
>Take another sip.
>"Hence, i have begun to dwelve on the thought of training an disciple to take on that task in the future, preferably someone that can live alongside the residents of the Mansion peacefully and for many decades or maybe even centuries."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 26, 2017, 07:19:37 PM
>"I considered my own lifespan and compared it to both the Mistress' and Flan here, and it is obvious that even if i do go back, i won't live nearly as long as they will, and without an successor to lead the maid staff, it will likely cause heavy issues."
>Take another sip.
>"Hence, i have begun to dwelve on the thought of training an disciple to take on that task in the future, preferably someone that can live alongside the residents of the Mansion peacefully and for many decades or maybe even centuries."

>"Ah, I see," says Yuyuko. "Well, most people eventually come to that kind of conclusion, but they do tend to be a bit older than you when they do."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 26, 2017, 07:22:02 PM
>"I suppose that seeing the fate of the Mansion in this world accelerated that process."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 26, 2017, 07:50:19 PM
>"I suppose that seeing the fate of the Mansion in this world accelerated that process."

>Yuyuko nods. "That sort of thing tends to happen when one encounters loss."
>"I mean, we weren't helpless or anything..." says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on May 26, 2017, 07:59:44 PM
> "I understand that you all were and are more than capable, Young Mistress. But I cannot accept that society will advance as far as it has while the Scarlet name dwindles and vanishes. It should be at the forefront of progress, if anything."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 26, 2017, 08:01:44 PM
>"Especially considering how it vanished."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 26, 2017, 08:34:09 PM
> "I understand that you all were and are more than capable, Young Mistress. But I cannot accept that society will advance as far as it has while the Scarlet name dwindles and vanishes. It should be at the forefront of progress, if anything."

>"Oh, sister would have given a lovely cackle at that," says Flandre.

>"Especially considering how it vanished."

>"Fires happen," say Flandre. "I mean, whole neighborhoods in old hometown have gone up in flames from time to time."

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 26, 2017, 08:39:40 PM
> Frown.
> "Still."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 26, 2017, 09:03:37 PM
> Frown.
> "Still."

>"Now now, I'm sure it will all be handled," says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 26, 2017, 09:07:23 PM
> "Regardless, it is those sorts of things to which I refer."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 26, 2017, 09:37:00 PM
> "Regardless, it is those sorts of things to which I refer."

>Yuyuko nods. "Then I'm happy to learn that is was more than just a roadblock for you."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 26, 2017, 10:43:34 PM
>Nod and take another sip.
>"This venturing also gave me a deeper sight on other more personal things."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 26, 2017, 11:05:03 PM
>Nod and take another sip.
>"This venturing also gave me a deeper sight on other more personal things."

>"Oh my," says Yuyuko, sipping her tea as well.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 27, 2017, 12:19:30 AM
>"But that is not something that we should discuss of course, although now that i think of it... it reminded me of how i was in the same situation as Miss Konpaku was before..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 27, 2017, 02:06:59 AM
>"But that is not something that we should discuss of course, although now that i think of it... it reminded me of how i was in the same situation as Miss Konpaku was before..."

>"Oh my," Yuyuko repeats. Flandre stifles a giggle.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on May 27, 2017, 07:40:47 PM
>"Yes, how scandalous of me. But in seriousness, there is someone who I failed to truly confess my feelings to. And I hope by returning to the past I can set things right for the both of us."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 27, 2017, 07:55:16 PM
>"Yes, how scandalous of me. But in seriousness, there is someone who I failed to truly confess my feelings to. And I hope by returning to the past I can set things right for the both of us."

>Nonononono, this is all wrong, don't say this.

//We have no trouble with Meiling on our time, we just were on the same situation as Youmu was with Kotohime, but we managed to get through it.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 27, 2017, 08:26:25 PM
>"That issue however has been long since solved."
>Would that experience be something we would wish to spare even youmu from ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 27, 2017, 09:27:33 PM
>"That issue however has been long since solved."
>Would that experience be something we would wish to spare even youmu from ?

>Yuyuko nods again. "Well, that is heartening to hear. I am sure you will only do good things once you return."
>Would you?

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on May 27, 2017, 10:02:11 PM
>Nonononono, this is all wrong, don't say this.

//We have no trouble with Meiling on our time, we just were on the same situation as Youmu was with Kotohime, but we managed to get through it.

I was referring to how Sakuya seems to have love for Meiling that went unrequited, which seems to be the same for Meiling. I don't understand how you misunderstood that.

Also i'm pretty sure Sakuya would have no problems with leaving Youmu that way, she tried to kill our Mistress, to show her compassion would be insane.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 27, 2017, 10:03:23 PM
Yeah I have no desire to solve that conflict. Swordy McAssassinface can work out her love woes freely in front of her employer on her own.

> "That is the goal, yes."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 27, 2017, 10:20:20 PM
> "That is the goal, yes."

>Yuyuko nods. "You have my every confidence."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 27, 2017, 10:38:17 PM
Why yes, they do have so, but only partially, besides, that was still a bit too much to say.

Also i didn't count on that either, so no sweat.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 27, 2017, 10:52:24 PM
> "Thank you."
> Sip.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 27, 2017, 11:03:32 PM
> "Thank you."
> Sip.

>"But surely you have ambitions beyond the perpetuation of your house, no?" says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 28, 2017, 12:15:11 AM
>"Hm..."
>Would it be possible for us to create an Maid Academy or School without too much issue ? Much like how Meiling created her dojo.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 28, 2017, 12:17:36 AM
>"Hm..."
>Would it be possible for us to create an Maid Academy or School without too much issue ? Much like how Meiling created her dojo.

>In theory? The village has been growing steadily, even before coming here. But you would need to retire first...

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 28, 2017, 12:37:38 AM
>And for that we would need an successor...
>"...yes, but i would need to retire to put them into work, and that just isn't possible until i have an worthy successor."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 28, 2017, 01:37:22 AM
>And for that we would need an successor...
>"...yes, but i would need to retire to put them into work, and that just isn't possible until i have an worthy successor."

>Flandre raises an eyebrow, but says nothing.
>Yuyuko nods. "Intriguing!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 28, 2017, 02:00:05 AM
>"There is also something else that i look forward for quite a bit, but it will depend on the Young Mistress."
>Sip the tea.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 28, 2017, 02:20:47 AM
>"There is also something else that i look forward for quite a bit, but it will depend on the Young Mistress."
>Sip the tea.

>You sip the tea, coming close to finishing it.
>"What's that, 'Kuya?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 28, 2017, 01:55:03 PM
>"You wish to know Young Mistress ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 28, 2017, 05:35:26 PM
>"You wish to know Young Mistress ?"

>"Well, if it depends on me, then I ought to know about it," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 28, 2017, 08:04:50 PM
>Smile.
>"If you say so, well, i look forward to seeing you finally get together with someone and go out on dates."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 28, 2017, 08:08:04 PM
>Smile.
>"If you say so, well, i look forward to seeing you finally get together with someone and go out on dates."

>"'Kuya, I'm a monk!" says Flandre.
>"Well that's hardly a barrier," says Yuyuko. "I've met quite a few monks who've had their share of lovers and spouses."
>"Yes it is!" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 28, 2017, 08:52:28 PM
You do remember back at Nue's place where Flan said she wasn't interested in anyone and wasn't interested in romantic pursuits in general, yes?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 28, 2017, 09:01:23 PM
Sorta, but timelines are a finicky thing, so who knows ? Also, wasn't it elsewhere when we were searching for the taoists and buddhists ?

>Chuckle.
>"That's why i said it depends entirely on you Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 28, 2017, 09:44:36 PM
>Chuckle.
>"That's why i said it depends entirely on you Young Mistress."

>"Well don't depend too hard on it!" says Flandre.
>Yuyuko produces a fan and covers her face with it.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 28, 2017, 10:02:42 PM
>"Well who knows ?"
>Hm... has the Mistress ever had an romantic affair ?

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 28, 2017, 10:56:46 PM
>"Well who knows ?"
>Hm... has the Mistress ever had an romantic affair ?

>"I do!" says Flandre.
>As far as you can tell, Remilia doesn't have a single inclination toward romance or lust. She most certainly loves her household, but you don't think she has any romantic aspirations at all. Frankly, she would probably be terrifyingly relentless if she did.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 28, 2017, 11:05:19 PM
>"I did not know you could foresee the future Young Mistress."
>Take another sip.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 28, 2017, 11:38:16 PM
Okay, subtlety clearly didn't work, so, uh, stop harassing Flan about this. It's rude and inelegant and disrespectful toward someone who is supposedly our Mistress.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 28, 2017, 11:42:46 PM
Oh, sorry.
>"I did not know you could foresee the future Young Mistress."

>Yeah, halt this, hmmm.... try...
>"As you say so Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 29, 2017, 12:37:48 AM
>Yeah, halt this, hmmm.... try...
>"As you say so Young Mistress."

>Yuyuko sets her fan aside. "Oh, you two connected so strongly!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 29, 2017, 12:40:28 AM
>"Hm ?"
>Look at her curiously,
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 29, 2017, 12:49:47 AM
>"Hm ?"
>Look at her curiously,

>"How many centuries have passed?" says Yuyuko. "Yet look at you two, hardly missing a beat."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 29, 2017, 12:55:19 AM
>"Well, for me, it was hardly one day, but you are right, even though the Young Mistress has grown so much while i was gone, i can still see the old Flandre that i am so fond of."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 29, 2017, 01:06:06 AM
>"Well, for me, it was hardly one day, but you are right, even though the Young Mistress has grown so much while i was gone, i can still see the old Flandre that i am so fond of."

>"I doubt that," says Flandre. "I'm a totally different person now."
>Yuyuko covers her face with her fan again and chuckles. "I agree, you probably are. But such a connection!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 29, 2017, 01:14:09 AM
>"You indeed are very different, but not completely different, there are some things in people that just won't change."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 29, 2017, 01:25:24 AM
>"You indeed are very different, but not completely different, there are some things in people that just won't change."

>"Oh, I wouldn't be so sure about that," says Yuyuko. "I've seen all sorts of things change."
>"Well, maybe not totally," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 29, 2017, 01:52:31 AM
>"Yes, but no matter how much they change, there will always be some fragment of their old selves that will remain."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 29, 2017, 02:34:00 AM
>"Yes, but no matter how much they change, there will always be some fragment of their old selves that will remain."

>Yuyko chuckles. "I can see why one may thing that."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 29, 2017, 03:57:39 AM
> How is our snack coming along?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 29, 2017, 04:13:51 AM
> How is our snack coming along?

>You're pretty much done with the tea. The rice cracker could be finished in a couple bites.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 29, 2017, 12:35:37 PM
> Finish it off, then.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 29, 2017, 06:32:48 PM
> Finish it off, then.

>You do so.
>"I hope your head i feeling a little better?" Yuyuko says to Flandre.
>"A bit," Flandre says. "It's still sore, but just on the surface now."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 29, 2017, 07:08:37 PM
>"That makes me glad to hear so Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 29, 2017, 07:48:30 PM
>"That makes me glad to hear so Young Mistress."

>"Jeez, it's not that bad," says Flandre. "Aren't you overreacting a tad?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 29, 2017, 08:02:46 PM
>"I don't see why i shouldn't be glad that your condition is improving, even if it's nothing serious."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 29, 2017, 08:51:50 PM
>"I don't see why i shouldn't be glad that your condition is improving, even if it's nothing serious."

>"Because it's embarrassing and weird when you overreact!" says Flandre.
>Yuyuko has covered her lower face with her fan again.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 29, 2017, 08:57:52 PM
>Bow.
>"I apologize then Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 29, 2017, 09:12:37 PM
>Bow.
>"I apologize then Young Mistress."

>Flandre groans, while Yuyuko giggles behind her fan. "Do you see what I mean, now?" says the latter.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 29, 2017, 09:16:34 PM
>"Uh..."
>Blink.
>"...a bit."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 29, 2017, 10:33:53 PM
>"Uh..."
>Blink.
>"...a bit."

>Yuyuko laughs lightly behind her fan; her tone suggests she isn't laughing at you at least.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 29, 2017, 11:02:20 PM
>Did we ever get the Young Mistress her cookie ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 29, 2017, 11:05:25 PM
>Did we ever get the Young Mistress her cookie ?

>You did not.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 29, 2017, 11:06:58 PM
>"Ah ! Miss Yuyuko, would i please be allowed to go to your kitchen ? There is something i would like to do."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 30, 2017, 10:45:01 PM
>"Ah ! Miss Yuyuko, would i please be allowed to go to your kitchen ? There is something i would like to do."

>"But of course," says Yuyuko. "You should find one on the first floor, just north of the stairs. The pantry is the little door to the side."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 30, 2017, 10:57:10 PM
>"Thank you, if you would please me excuse now..."
>Nod and depart, using her directions to find the kitchen.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 31, 2017, 12:55:44 AM
>"Thank you, if you would please me excuse now..."
>Nod and depart, using her directions to find the kitchen.

>"Uh, sure thing," says Flandre.
>You depart and make your way down to the first floor. Heading north, you find a decent-sized kitchen, enough to provide for everyone in the tower were it full. You note there is more tea resting on the range, whose coals are just smoldering now.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 31, 2017, 01:00:01 AM
>Complain to the parser asking for our pocket watch, it's a memento !

>Look around for any cookies.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 31, 2017, 01:06:35 AM
>Look around for any cookies.

>You do not see any cookies around. Aside from the tea, you do not see any loose food.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 31, 2017, 01:07:41 AM
>Try the pantry then, she said a small door to the side...
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 31, 2017, 01:13:33 AM
>Try the pantry then, she said a small door to the side...

>You check the pantry, and find a small room whose shelves are filled with staples and ingredients. You note a bag of rice crackers, some hard candy in a bowl, but no cookies. Most of the shelf space is taken up by flour, rice, oils, dried vegetables, and the like. There are a couple of ghosts flitting about in here.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 31, 2017, 01:23:00 AM
>How long would it take to make one ourselves ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 31, 2017, 01:57:32 AM
>How long would it take to make one ourselves ?

>Probably half an hour, assuming they have everything you need.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 31, 2017, 02:07:03 AM
So ? Shall we complete our duties ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on May 31, 2017, 03:11:47 AM
I don't see a reason to continue wasting time in a land run by someone we hate instead of working toward the betterment of people we actually care about (Keine) and then returning to our time and then making cookies after that.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 31, 2017, 03:15:20 AM
Thought so, let's return.

>Return to them.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 31, 2017, 08:41:06 AM
>Return to them.

>You make your way back to the Icterine room. Flandre and Yuyuko are chuckling over something as you enter; the latter hides her face behind a fan again.
>"Ah, welcome back," says Yuyuko. "I hope everything was to your satisfaction?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on May 31, 2017, 09:35:44 AM
>"Sadly no. I couldn't find any cookies for the young mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 31, 2017, 11:22:10 AM
>"Sadly no. I couldn't find any cookies for the young mistress."

>Shhhh.

>"Not quite, i was unable to do what i had departed for, have i missed something ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 31, 2017, 06:54:37 PM
>"Not quite, i was unable to do what i had departed for, have i missed something ?"

>"She was just telling me a story about the little girl who forced her way in here," says Flandre.
>"She didn't force her way, she merely wandered in," Yuyuko says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on May 31, 2017, 07:00:15 PM
>"Oh ?"
>We did run into a girl last time we were here right ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 31, 2017, 09:19:46 PM
>"Oh ?"
>We did run into a girl last time we were here right ?

>"I was mentioning the time she managed to climb to the top of the Cerulean Tower," says Yuyuko. "I have no idea how the little monkey managed it."
>You sure did!

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 01, 2017, 06:37:16 PM
> "Ah, I see."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 01, 2017, 07:39:39 PM
> "Ah, I see."

>"Would you care for some more tea?" says Yuyuko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 01, 2017, 07:44:59 PM
> "Unfortunately, I believe we must depart."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 01, 2017, 08:51:20 PM
> "Unfortunately, I believe we must depart."

>"Ah, that is a shame," says Yuyuko. "But perhaps it is best that you slip out before Midge wakes up."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on June 01, 2017, 09:27:03 PM
>"I do believe you need to teach that girl some manners."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 01, 2017, 09:49:12 PM
>"I do believe you need to teach that girl some manners."

> Let's not be quiiiiite this direct and inelegant.
> Instead:
> "Ah, yes, indeed. I would rather not be accosted by dirt a second time."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 01, 2017, 10:12:35 PM
>"I do believe you need to teach that girl some manners."

> Let's not be quiiiiite this direct and inelegant.
> Instead:
> "Ah, yes, indeed. I would rather not be accosted by dirt a second time."

>"Ah yes, she told me about that," says Yuyuko. "She's quite fearless, wouldn't you agree? Certainly not afraid to do something so gauche."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 01, 2017, 10:27:02 PM
> "It would seem not."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on June 01, 2017, 10:35:37 PM
>"That's a polite way of putting it."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 01, 2017, 11:29:20 PM
> "It would seem not."
>"That's a polite way of putting it."

>"I apologize for her zeal. I don't want to speak on her behalf, but I get the feeling that Hakugyokurou is the first time she's had a home. So she tends toward the defensive. I spoke with her about it, but I can't quite guarantee she was ready to listen."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 01, 2017, 11:38:00 PM
>"Understandable, she is but a child still."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 02, 2017, 12:27:59 AM
>"Understandable, she is but a child still."

>"Just so," says Yuyuko. "And quite fearless at that."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 02, 2017, 01:16:47 AM
> Look to Flan.
> "Are you ready to depart, Young Mistress?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 02, 2017, 02:10:02 AM
> Look to Flan.
> "Are you ready to depart, Young Mistress?"

>Flandre nods. "If you are."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 02, 2017, 03:11:36 AM
> "I am."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 02, 2017, 03:27:27 AM
> "I am."

>She nods and stands up. "Thank you for your hospitality, Miss Yuyuko," says Flandre.
>"Oh, think nothing of it," says Yuyuko. "You two have a good time, now."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 02, 2017, 02:53:50 PM
> "Of course."
> Beckon to Flan.
> "Let us depart, Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 02, 2017, 05:51:04 PM
> "Of course."
> Beckon to Flan.
> "Let us depart, Young Mistress."

>She nods, and the two of you depart. Finding your way out of the tower is easy enough, the main doors at the ground floor are wide open and easy to find from the stairs. From there, it is simply a matter of flying toward the gates, then down along the stairway back toward Gensokyo.
>"So, was there a reason you were so chilly in there I wanted to check my wings to see if icicles were dangling off them?" says Flandre as the entrance to Gensokyo looms ahead.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 02, 2017, 06:01:09 PM
> "Saigyouji previously ordered Konpaku to assassinate the Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 02, 2017, 06:42:32 PM
> "Saigyouji previously ordered Konpaku to assassinate the Mistress."

>"Yeah, everyone knows that," says Flandre. Then she frowns. "...You know what I mean."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 02, 2017, 06:51:09 PM
> Shrug.
> "Then there is nothing else for me to say, I suppose."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 02, 2017, 07:06:07 PM
> Shrug.
> "Then there is nothing else for me to say, I suppose."

>"So, what?" says Flandre. "You made a special trip out here just to disdain her or something?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 02, 2017, 07:32:40 PM
> "I foolishly held out hope one or both of them would be remorseful about it, particularly after what Meira said about Konpaku."
> Frown a bit.
> "A shame my time was wasted."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 02, 2017, 07:48:08 PM
> "I foolishly held out hope one or both of them would be remorseful about it, particularly after what Meira said about Konpaku."
> Frown a bit.
> "A shame my time was wasted."

>"'Kuya, it's been centuries," says Flandre. "No one even remembers it."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 02, 2017, 07:51:31 PM
> Have we been walking this entire time.
> "Not for me, it hasn't."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 02, 2017, 08:22:32 PM
>"The memories are very fresh on my mind still."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 02, 2017, 08:43:51 PM
> Have we been walking this entire time.
> "Not for me, it hasn't."

>Yes.
>"And?" says Flandre.

>"The memories are very fresh on my mind still."

>"'Kuya, it was years ago even then."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 02, 2017, 08:54:47 PM
> "With all due respect, Young Mistress, the amount of time that has lapsed since it happened does not change that it happened at all."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 02, 2017, 09:08:27 PM
> "With all due respect, Young Mistress, the amount of time that has lapsed since it happened does not change that it happened at all."

>"It emphasize that you're the only one still dragging that weight," says Flandre. "Even my sister stopped caring."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 02, 2017, 09:09:33 PM
> Is our grudge personal, or strictly because Remilia held the same grudge?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 02, 2017, 09:20:26 PM
>"...the Mistress stopped caring ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 02, 2017, 09:22:04 PM
> Is our grudge personal, or strictly because Remilia held the same grudge?

>That's a good question.

>"...the Mistress stopped caring ?"

>"At least, if she did still care, she never said a word," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 02, 2017, 09:27:31 PM
>"..."
>A "Living Relic"...
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 02, 2017, 09:29:20 PM
> "...I will have to discuss this with her when I return, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 02, 2017, 11:15:26 PM
>"..."
>A "Living Relic"...

>"I don't know about that," says Flandre.

> "...I will have to discuss this with her when I return, then."

>Flandre nods. "Yeah, I'll admit, I never really asked about it. There wasn't any reason to."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 02, 2017, 11:16:52 PM
> "Of course."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 03, 2017, 12:11:22 AM
> "Of course."

>"Just, it doesn't do anyone any good to be dragging that kind of weight around. What if I got all upset about that?" She says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 03, 2017, 02:50:55 AM
> "I will consider it, Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 03, 2017, 03:47:36 AM
> "I will consider it, Young Mistress."

>Flandre nods, and seems to consider the matter finished as the two of you make your way through the mountain valley that leads toward the Netherworld.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 03, 2017, 09:08:42 PM
> Head back to the jet.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 03, 2017, 10:50:52 PM
> Head back to the jet.

>You make your way back.  It's easy enough to find the flying chariot, but Mitsu is a bit harder; you have to look around for a few moments before you spot her amoing some tall grass quite a distance away. Once she notices you, she comes jogging back.
>"Sorry, sorry!" she calls, "I was try to smooth things out!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 03, 2017, 10:58:25 PM
> "It's alright. Who were you trying to smooth things out with?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 03, 2017, 11:10:48 PM
> "It's alright. Who were you trying to smooth things out with?"

>"Mostly a hammer," she says. "Are you ready to go?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 03, 2017, 11:58:22 PM
> "Yes. Ah, by the way, I did not mention this earlier, but Sachiko has requested you keep your schedule open tomorrow."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 04, 2017, 12:27:20 AM
> "Yes. Ah, by the way, I did not mention this earlier, but Sachiko has requested you keep your schedule open tomorrow."

>"Oh, right, sure," says Mitsu. "So, where to now?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2017, 12:30:17 AM
> "Your home."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 04, 2017, 12:48:16 AM
> "Your home."

>"Oh, sure, okay," says Mitsu. "That's easy enough."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2017, 01:25:06 AM
> "Excellent."
> Get into the chariot.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 04, 2017, 01:38:39 AM
> "Excellent."
> Get into the chariot.

>You and Flandre board the vehicle, strapping yourself as per usual. Mitsu closes the canopy, and soon coaxes the machine into motion. The way is bumpy, but but not quite so severely as before. Soon you are back in the air, and everything smooths out. The trip is a quiet one, perhaps Mitsu senses you aren't particularly happy with how things went? Within a few minutes you feel the vehicle angling downward again, and prepare for another rough landing. The two of you are bounced around by it, but much less severely and not quite so painfully as last time. As the chariot comes to a stop, Mitsu carefully opens the canopy and gives Flandre time to open her parasol before they both disembark and you can see you've returned to old Hometown.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2017, 01:41:47 AM
> Disembark.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 04, 2017, 01:57:15 AM
> Disembark.

>You do so!
>"So, what now?" says Flandre.
>"Are you, um, done for the day?" says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2017, 02:00:34 AM
> "Almost. We will need one last ride back to Apex later, if such is possible. But first, we should retrieve Alice, and find the hakutaku."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 04, 2017, 02:07:14 AM
> "Almost. We will need one last ride back to Apex later, if such is possible. But first, we should retrieve Alice, and find the hakutaku."

>Flandre nods. Mitsu just glances toward her barn. "I hope she's not doing anything weird."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2017, 02:10:14 AM
> "Shall we find out?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 04, 2017, 02:52:45 AM
> "Shall we find out?"

>"I guess we have to," says Mitsu.
>She makes her way toward the bay doors and throws them open. Inside, you see Alice sitting in the middle of the vast empty chamber where the flying chariot usually rests, the floor covered in arcane sigils shaped roughly into a heptagon. Candles burn at each point of the shape, each one's flame a different color of the rainbow. The magician herself has her eyes closed, her arms crossed across her chest with her hands splayed out past her body.
>"Um..." says Mitsu, glancing toward you.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2017, 01:07:37 PM
> "...Alice?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 04, 2017, 06:49:36 PM
> "...Alice?"

>The magician does not respond.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2017, 09:37:29 PM
> Look sheepishly at Mitsu.
> "My apologies. I did not anticipate this..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 04, 2017, 10:08:34 PM
> Look sheepishly at Mitsu.
> "My apologies. I did not anticipate this..."

>"Yeah, me either," says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 05, 2017, 03:47:28 AM
> Look back to Alice.
> "Alice, are you awake?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 05, 2017, 04:06:28 AM
> Look back to Alice.
> "Alice, are you awake?"

>"I have some idea where she is," says Alice, otherwise not moving.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 05, 2017, 11:03:59 AM
> "Ah. That is good."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 05, 2017, 08:01:14 PM
> "Ah. That is good."

>"She lives below the Forest of Magic," says Alice. "This all I've been able to ascertain."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 05, 2017, 08:03:41 PM
> "...Below? You mean underground?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 05, 2017, 08:52:57 PM
> "...Below? You mean underground?"

>"That would seem likely," says Alice. "Which is curious, there shouldn't be much in the way of caverns and the like under the Forest of Magic."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 05, 2017, 08:55:33 PM
>"An underground artificially built shelter..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 05, 2017, 08:56:46 PM
>"An underground artificially built shelter..."

>"That is my conclusion," says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 05, 2017, 08:59:19 PM
>"Well there must be some sign of it on the surface then, even if minuscule, it needs a way to  let the air flow through."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 05, 2017, 09:20:38 PM
>"Well there must be some sign of it on the surface then, even if minuscule, it needs a way to  let the air flow through."

>"That may not be hard," says Alice. "There are any number of animal holes already."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 05, 2017, 10:00:35 PM
> "Hmm. Well, I suppose there is one person I know of in that area I could ask. If that is unsuccessful, though, I suppose we will have to abandon the search, barring the lucky discovery of any caves."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 05, 2017, 10:09:04 PM
> "Hmm. Well, I suppose there is one person I know of in that area I could ask. If that is unsuccessful, though, I suppose we will have to abandon the search, barring the lucky discovery of any caves."

>"Who are you going to ask?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 05, 2017, 10:14:10 PM
> "Kourindou's current proprietor."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 05, 2017, 10:18:22 PM
> "Kourindou's current proprietor."

>"Oh, her?" says Flandre. "Why?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 05, 2017, 10:45:20 PM
> "Why what?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 05, 2017, 10:49:44 PM
> "Why what?"

>"I was wondering if you had some reasoning aside from living there," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 05, 2017, 10:52:15 PM
> "Not particularly."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 05, 2017, 11:09:48 PM
> "Not particularly."

>Flandre nods.
>"Oh, you mean the phantom merchant?" says Mitsu. "She's, uh, not a bad person to ask?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 05, 2017, 11:41:16 PM
> "That would be her, yes."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 01:25:23 AM
> "That would be her, yes."

>"She's...real good," says Mitsu. "She delivers stuff and you never even know she was there."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 06, 2017, 01:36:23 AM
> "That is good to know. Perhaps she will have the information I need."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 01:55:38 AM
> "That is good to know. Perhaps she will have the information I need."

>"She's kind of a jerk, though," says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 06, 2017, 01:56:20 AM
> "Mmm. Perhaps she simply took a shine to me, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 02:18:14 AM
> "Mmm. Perhaps she simply took a shine to me, then."

>"I dunno," says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 06, 2017, 02:22:02 AM
> How far is it from here to the Forest of Magic, based on our recent experiences?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 02:52:31 AM
> How far is it from here to the Forest of Magic, based on our recent experiences?

>About twenty minutes, maybe half an hour at worst.

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 06, 2017, 03:00:02 AM
> "Regardless, I believe we should head there next."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 03:44:03 AM
> "Regardless, I believe we should head there next."

>"Then you consider my work sufficient?" says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 06, 2017, 08:04:34 AM
> "Yes. Thank you, Alice."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 08:13:32 AM
> "Yes. Thank you, Alice."

>"Good, then I can finish," she says. The last word barely escapes her lips before the seven candles suddenly flare up, consumed in colorful fire! The flames spread along the shape on the floor over the course of the next few seconds, as Mitsu shrieks with alarm. Alice, unperturbed by this, stands and stretches as the flames gutter out as soon as they appeared, leaving only a few random little scorches on the floor to suggest there was anything there at all.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 06, 2017, 11:13:25 AM
> Look over to Mitsu.
> "...Sorry."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 06:32:29 PM
> Look over to Mitsu.
> "...Sorry."

>Mitsu is just grimacing. If Alice notices, she does not comment as she rejoins you.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 06, 2017, 06:54:29 PM
> "Would you like help cleaning that up?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 07:23:52 PM
> "Would you like help cleaning that up?"

>Mitsu just nods, her face relaxing a little, but not completely.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 06, 2017, 07:25:26 PM
> How might cleaning this sort of thing go about?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 08:01:56 PM
> How might cleaning this sort of thing go about?

>You're going to need some powerful soaps, and probably some strong alcohol as well. And a good brush with strong bristles; maybe even some metal bristles. But you can do this.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 06, 2017, 08:09:30 PM
> "What do you have for cleaning supplies?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 08:32:41 PM
> "What do you have for cleaning supplies?"

>"Soap, I guess?" says the kappa.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 06, 2017, 08:36:44 PM
> "Any cleaning alcohol or brushes with strong bristles?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 08:37:29 PM
> "Any cleaning alcohol or brushes with strong bristles?"

>"Oh! Uh, yes, actually?" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 06, 2017, 08:38:01 PM
> "Would you mind gathering all those things for me? Include the soap, please."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 09:05:32 PM
> "Would you mind gathering all those things for me? Include the soap, please."

>She nods and runs off to do so.
>"Anything I can do to help?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 06, 2017, 09:11:52 PM
> How long do we expect this task to take?
> Would assistance be helpful at all?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 09:51:02 PM
> How long do we expect this task to take?
> Would assistance be helpful at all?

>Hard to say, probably a couple tens of minutes.
>Nominally. If there's enough tools to go around.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 06, 2017, 10:43:47 PM
> "I would not mind extra pairs of hands if there are enough supplies to go around, I suppose."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 06, 2017, 11:43:25 PM
> "I would not mind extra pairs of hands if there are enough supplies to go around, I suppose."

>Mitsu returns with buckets and brushes.
>"Alright, I can at least put a dent in it," says Flandre.
>"Do you need my assistance?" Alice says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 07, 2017, 12:01:17 AM
> "It would be appreciated if you are able."
> Look over what Mitsu brought.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 07, 2017, 12:07:36 AM
> "It would be appreciated if you are able."
> Look over what Mitsu brought.

>The kappa hurries over, with a bucket of water, and another filled with several pots and brushes.  The brushes themselves have seen a fair amount of wear, you wonder what exactly they were used for. The pots likely contain soap flakes of some kind...though you notice one looks like a liquor vessel. Still, this should at least put a dent in it.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 07, 2017, 12:25:12 AM
> "All right. What we're going to do is..."
> Describe to everyone our plan of action, and then get to cleaning!
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 07, 2017, 12:55:29 AM
> "All right. What we're going to do is..."
> Describe to everyone our plan of action, and then get to cleaning!

>The plan is a simple one, apply soap to water and then get to work, then use alcohol to get whatever is left.
>You then set to it. Flandre is an enthusiastic helper, but it's clear that she is not used to dealing with this degree of difficulty. She does what she can. Alice is much slower and more methodical, but also quite thorough in her work. You don't feel the need to oversee her at all. Mitsu, for her part, is content to let the three of you work, bringing rags and such as necessary. The scorches are difficult, but they also haven't had the time to really weather in. It helps that Mitsu has some particularly powerful soap on-hand, stuff that you hope she doesn't use in day to day washing simply because it is powerful enough to do more damage than good in the long term.
>It takes a little bit, but you are slowly and surely able to score the floor clean.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 07, 2017, 01:04:36 AM
> "There, that will do it. Well done, everyone."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 07, 2017, 01:46:52 AM
> "There, that will do it. Well done, everyone."

>"Yeah, thank you all," says Mitsu.
>"Shall we be off, then?" says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 07, 2017, 01:50:07 AM
> "Indeed."
> Look to Mitsu.
> "I hope you do not mind putting these away?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 07, 2017, 01:54:24 AM
> "Indeed."
> Look to Mitsu.
> "I hope you do not mind putting these away?"

>"No, it's okay," she says. "I'll get to it."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 07, 2017, 01:59:46 AM
> "All right. Alice, Young Mistress, let us depart."
> Exit the barn, then take flight and head to Kourindou.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 07, 2017, 03:16:55 AM
> "All right. Alice, Young Mistress, let us depart."
> Exit the barn, then take flight and head to Kourindou.

>The three of you depart, Flandre pausing only for a moment to open her parasol again, and you make your way toward the Forest of Magic again. The flight is a long and quiet one; it seems Alice is as quiet as ever, and Flandre doesn't seem to have much to chat about. The morning wears on closer to noon as you make your way to the forest, then along the road that leads toward what was once Misty Lake.
>Soon you catch just a glimpse of the building through the trees, and descend. Alice regards the building curious as the three of you land, before eventually saying "Hm."
>"They're open, at least," Flandre says as she gestures toward the sign on the door declaring it so.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 07, 2017, 03:25:14 AM
> "Ah, that is good."
> Enter!
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 07, 2017, 04:07:44 AM
> "Ah, that is good."
> Enter!

>You make your way into the shop.
>Inside, you find there are a few customers; unfamiliar youkai browsing the shelves. One is a fox with two tails, the others you cannot immediately identify. The shopkeeper is at her place behind the counter, reading a news paper. You can just see the top of her head over it, and it is just as hard to see as ever.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 07, 2017, 10:28:54 AM
> Is anyone attempting conversation with the shopkeeper?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 07, 2017, 10:34:28 AM
> Is anyone attempting conversation with the shopkeeper?

>She only occupied by her paper.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 07, 2017, 10:37:25 AM
This is me hoping Ellen is the hakutaku somehow.

> Walk up to the counter.
> "Pardon me, but when you are less occupied, may I speak to you in private, please?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 07, 2017, 10:48:48 AM
> Walk up to the counter.
> "Pardon me, but when you are less occupied, may I speak to you in private, please?"

>"What do you need?" she says. You assume she looked up from her paper, but it's very hard to tell when your eyes just don't focus on her.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 07, 2017, 11:02:58 AM
> "Hmm..."
> Look around the shop at the other patrons, then back at the shopkeep.
> "...Would you happen to know about any caves, or other open underground areas, beneath this forest?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 07, 2017, 11:10:20 AM
> "Hmm..."
> Look around the shop at the other patrons, then back at the shopkeep.
> "...Would you happen to know about any caves, or other open underground areas, beneath this forest?"

>"Are you implying something?" says the shopkeeper.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 07, 2017, 11:23:05 AM
> "I'd rather not elaborate in public. The question is already strange enough, you understand."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 07, 2017, 08:06:34 PM
> "I'd rather not elaborate in public. The question is already strange enough, you understand."

>"You understand I'm not exactly eager to leave my storefront, right?" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 07, 2017, 08:11:34 PM
> "Of course. I would be willing to write my elaboration down, I suppose, if you have any spare paper."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 08, 2017, 12:45:19 AM
> "Of course. I would be willing to write my elaboration down, I suppose, if you have any spare paper."

>She shrugs, then finishes out some cheap paper and puts it onto the counter. There is already a writing bushed and some ink to her side.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 08, 2017, 12:50:40 AM
> Take the paper and writing brush and write:
> "I have learned through a locator spell that a person of interest to me lives 'below the Forest of Magic'. I was wondering if you knew anything about any such person."
> Push the note over to the shopkeeper.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 08, 2017, 01:13:03 AM
> Take the paper and writing brush and write:
> "I have learned through a locator spell that a person of interest to me lives 'below the Forest of Magic'. I was wondering if you knew anything about any such person."
> Push the note over to the shopkeeper.

>You write out your request. The indistinct woman reads it, you think, You can only imagine if she makes any sort of reaction to it. After a moment, she takes another brush and writes, "What are you implying?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 08, 2017, 06:51:37 AM
> Give the shopkeeper a curious look.
> Write "You are simply the only forest resident I am aware of."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 08, 2017, 07:19:50 AM
> Give the shopkeeper a curious look.
> Write "You are simply the only forest resident I am aware of."

>She, you assume, looks at the paper for some moments. Then she writes, "Why do you want to know?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 08, 2017, 11:15:05 AM
> Write "Their ancestor in my time died prematurely some years after I vanished. I would like their help preventing this, if possible."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 08, 2017, 08:33:03 PM
> Write "Their ancestor in my time died prematurely some years after I vanished. I would like their help preventing this, if possible."

>She, regards for a moment, as near as you can tell, then writes: "Who?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 08, 2017, 08:37:27 PM
> Frown in thought for a bit.
> Write "The hakutaku. Keine Kamishirasawa was my time's hakutaku, and she was a good friend and ally to my home."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 08, 2017, 09:01:16 PM
> Frown in thought for a bit.
> Write "The hakutaku. Keine Kamishirasawa was my time's hakutaku, and she was a good friend and ally to my home."

>She studies your answer for some moments. Even if you can't really see her, it's clear that's what she is doing.
>Then, finally, she responds, "You understand the risks of this kind of knowledge?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 08, 2017, 09:04:49 PM
>Write: "Yes, yet it is something that i wish and must do, for the better, i won't allow such knowledge to fall onto the wrong hands."

Any objections ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 08, 2017, 09:09:45 PM
> Don't write anything yet.

> ... What risks are those?
> Glance around the shop to check on the other patrons. Check whether any of them can easily see what we're writing. Use this opportunity to mentally judge whether or not Flan and Alice can see it too, though do not make any sort of show of focusing on them.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 08, 2017, 09:25:15 PM
>Write: "Yes, yet it is something that i wish and must do, for the better, i won't allow such knowledge to fall onto the wrong hands."
> Don't write anything yet.

> ... What risks are those?
> Glance around the shop to check on the other patrons. Check whether any of them can easily see what we're writing. Use this opportunity to mentally judge whether or not Flan and Alice can see it too, though do not make any sort of show of focusing on them.

>You nearly consent. But you pause.
>You do not know what those risks are for certain. But your imagination might fill in a few!
>Flandre is currently browsing through a display of accessories. Alice is simply standing near the door, watching the scene and probably you in particular. You don't imagine she could normally read what you are doing, but who knows? She is different than the Alice you know. None of the other people here are in that position.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 08, 2017, 09:26:37 PM
> Let our imagination do its thing, then. What might the risks be?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 08, 2017, 09:39:26 PM
> Let our imagination do its thing, then. What might the risks be?

>You may be dealing with a being whose ability to affect history is known but unmeasured. And she doesn't want to be found. If she is unhappy with this, who knows what she might be capable of? You know Keine once erased the human village from existence as a protective measure...

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 08, 2017, 09:52:57 PM
> Look resolute a give a nod.
> Write "I will meet her alone, of course, if necessary to minimize revelation."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 08, 2017, 10:25:37 PM
> Look resolute a give a nod.
> Write "I will meet her alone, of course, if necessary to minimize revelation."

>This time, the shopkeeper doesn't hesitate to reply. "What value should I place on your word, stranger?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 08, 2017, 11:25:23 PM
> Inventory.
> Write: "I imagine my house's name carries weight no longer. What do you have in mind? Simple collateral, or something more personal?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 08, 2017, 11:28:34 PM
> Inventory.
> Write: "I imagine my house's name carries weight no longer. What do you have in mind? Simple collateral, or something more personal?"

>She only hesitates for a moment before flipping the now-crowded paper and replying, "I don't have anything in mind. I need you to convince me."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 09, 2017, 12:40:39 PM
> Invenlabour.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Serela on June 09, 2017, 01:42:54 PM
We could leave her a material which is necessary for us to return home. Something like the rainbow dust or the pearl are simply irreplaceable.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 09, 2017, 01:49:13 PM
I was thinking of offering up the bell first, since it's a reasonable value and sentimental item that we'll definitely want back, but I suppose one of those would probably work better, as loathe as I am to part with them for any length of time.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 09, 2017, 08:09:07 PM
> Invenlabour.

>Have you been drinking? Purvis Hobotech condones the drinking of all fluids. We shall assume you wanted your inventory.
>Your Inventory contains
>Maid Headband:
>A statement of your career, pleasantly frilly.
>Uniform
>It reveals a daring amount of leg, but sometimes one must be daring.
>Silver Knife x18
>Kept in your skirt pockets, and a few hidden in comfortable spots in and under your clothing. These are the basis of your danmaku. When adventuring, you tend to keep quite a few more.
>7☼
>This is 7☼
>Pearl Locket
>A small golden locket with a perfectly average pearl in the middle. It will supposedly changed color when it absorbs the echoes of whatever threw you through time.
>Bag of Rainbow Sand
>This colorful powder is vital to your efforts to getting home.
>Picture of Future Flandre
>A picture of Flandre in Gensokyo?s future.
>Sworn Statement
>A testament of future peaceful relations, signed by Shou, Tojiko, and others.
>Writing Supplies
>A brush and an ink stone, ready for all of your calligraphic needs.
>Kanako's Message.
>To be presented to a kappa named Mitsu, in order to aid your travels.
>Yuuka?s Missive
>A signed statement by the Flower Youkai, it may prove your authenticity to her. May.
>Bronze Bell
>A keepsake from Kari, the silent shingami of the future.
>You obtain: Volume of Alice's Research
>Thick and smartly bound, this is probably worth a fortune to the right people.
>You obtain: Silk Bag.
>A large bag of silk, it should help you carry things when you run out of pocket space.
>45 Shillings
>Currency of True Glorian, and presumably Avalon
>Spectre's Missive
>A message from a person you cannot look at.
>Stuffed Bear
>An ordinary-looking stuffed animal. Shuuei claims there is something odd about it, but isn?t sure what.
>Wound Salve w/ Rag
>Effective at treating cuts and scrapes.
>1 Mon
>The currency of Gensokyo?s future.
>Old Coin
>It belonged to a museum. This currency is key to returning to your era.
>Faerie Pass (Expired) x1
>A temporary permit allowing you to bring a faerie into the tengu village. It seems this is a generalized permit with specifics written in.
>Aya?s Message
>"I've put some thought into it, and this is what I want to tell myself. When summer of 154 comes around, on the third week of June, I need to take as many pictures as I can, of everything. Even completely normal ordinary things. It'll make sense later. -Aya"
 


>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 09, 2017, 08:10:44 PM
Right, she trusted us with her missive...
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 09, 2017, 10:12:19 PM
> Frown deeper in thought for several silent moment.
> Slowly inhale and exhale audibly through our nose.
> Write "I will leave the items necessary for me to return to my time in your possession until my business with the hakutaku is concluded."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 09, 2017, 10:45:45 PM
> Frown deeper in thought for several silent moment.
> Slowly inhale and exhale audibly through our nose.
> Write "I will leave the items necessary for me to return to my time in your possession until my business with the hakutaku is concluded."

>"And after that?" she writes back. "Why should you be trusted after you get your things back?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 02:42:08 AM
> Give the shopkeeper a curious look.
> Write: "I have no reason or desire to expose her location."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 04:13:46 AM
> Give the shopkeeper a curious look.
> Write: "I have no reason or desire to expose her location."

>You have no idea how she took your look. She looks over what you said, then replies, "That puts me in a difficult position. It would be nice to believe you, but I really don't know you enough to offer you more faith than any other random person."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 10, 2017, 05:32:15 PM
>Write back: "What if i was well acquainted with someone you trusted, would that make things easier for you ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 07:48:39 PM
>Write back: "What if i was well acquainted with someone you trusted, would that make things easier for you ?"

>She writes back, "Are you?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 07:51:28 PM
> Write: "Depends on who you know. I know Aya Shameimaru knows where the hakutaku is, at least, though she claimed to be honor-bound not to tell anyone."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 08:04:04 PM
> Write: "Depends on who you know. I know Aya Shameimaru knows where the hakutaku is, at least, though she claimed to be honor-bound not to tell anyone."

>There is a long pause. Then she writes, "So she told you, then?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 08:07:06 PM
> Write: "She only told me she knew where the hakutaku was. She did not tell me anything about that where. We learned as much as we have entirely on our own."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 08:10:58 PM
> Write: "She only told me she knew where the hakutaku was. She did not tell me anything about that where. We learned as much as we have entirely on our own."

>You can't see Shuuei's reaction, but you can definitely hear her exhale. Then she writes. "Fine, I'll tell you and you only. You'll listen to everything I say, or no deal. First, clean out all of your stuff. Those knives, the things in your pockets, all of it."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 08:18:43 PM
> Empty our non-clothing inventory onto the counter. Make sure to set the Pearl Locket, Rainbow Sand, and Old Coin safely to the side. Gesture to them once we're done.
> Write: "Please keep special care of these. I cannot return home without them."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 08:45:50 PM
> Empty our non-clothing inventory onto the counter. Make sure to set the Pearl Locket, Rainbow Sand, and Old Coin safely to the side. Gesture to them once we're done.
> Write: "Please keep special care of these. I cannot return home without them."

>She accepts your items as you hand them over, taking your loose things and placing them in your bag.
>Then she speaks, saying, "Hey, monk, come over here?"
>"Huh?" says Flandre, approaching the counter.
>"Mind the store," says Shuuei.
>Flandre's eyes widen. "Huh, what?"
>"Mind the store," the indistinct merchant repeats. "I'm going to assume you're a good enough monk not to rob me blind while I'm busy."
>"It's, I mean, I've never done this before!" says Flandre, grimacing.
>"It's simple, when people come to buy things, you sell them and write it down."
>"Well I...that is...okay, fine. I suppose."
>"Come with me," Shuuei says, gesturing for you to follow her around the counter.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 08:58:17 PM
> Shoot Flan an apologetic look.
> "Sorry, Young Mistress."
> Follow the shopkeeper.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 09:21:58 PM
> Shoot Flan an apologetic look.
> "Sorry, Young Mistress."
> Follow the shopkeeper.

>"It's alright," says Flandre.
>Shuuei leads you through the back door, and into a well-appointed living suite, Not that you can see much of it, there are paper screens everywhere, but the glimpse you get of the furniture suggests she is doing well for herself. She pauses by the door to take and light a candle, then leads you toward a door to the side. Opening it reveals darkness and a stairway down.
>Following her down the stairs, you find that they curve around and take you down some yards before opening to a basement. The basement doesn't seem very impressive, there's some old furniture, a wooden floor and walls, and the smell of old dirt in the air. You note some unsold bags of stuff sitting in one corner, unidentifiable at a glance.
>"Before I took over the store," Shuuei says as she leads you toward a spot in the wall, "There was a customer who worked with the old management. I decided to continue the relationship, it was an easy enough reliable customer to keep." As she speaks, she presses against the wall, revealing a small panel that you couldn't see before. She fiddles with something, then pulls on the side of the wall, sliding it open to reveal a tunnel burrowed into the dirt.
>She offers you the candle. "From this point on, I can't guarantee anything. If you don't return within half an hour, I'm going to assume you won't be coming back."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 09:31:11 PM
> Take the candle.
> "Thank you. Was the old management you refer to Rinnosuke Morichika, or the Myouren Temple?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 09:36:16 PM
> Take the candle.
> "Thank you. Was the old management you refer to Rinnosuke Morichika, or the Myouren Temple?"

>You obtain: Candle x1
>"Morichika," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 10:04:45 PM
> "Interesting. Well, here goes."
> Head down the tunnel, candle leading.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 10:28:38 PM
> "Interesting. Well, here goes."
> Head down the tunnel, candle leading.

>You enter the tunnel. Taking a closer look, it doesn't appear to be dirt so much as compacted clay and gravel. You note that the floor has a path made of rough stones, which provide some helpful traction. Every so often you pass by wooden supports. The tunnel descends downward, then suddenly ends at a rather-quaint-looking wooden door in frame, set into the wall.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 10:39:35 PM
> Knock.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 10:44:13 PM
> Knock.
\

>You knock, and hear a startled cry in response.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 10:45:53 PM
> Does the voice sound familiar at all?
> Take on a nonthreatening and slightly quiet tone.
> "Ah, apologies."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 10:51:17 PM
> Does the voice sound familiar at all?
> Take on a nonthreatening and slightly quiet tone.
> "Ah, apologies."

>You have no idea who it is. Definitely feminine, though.
>"What're you doing out there?" she cries, her voice getting louder. You head the sound of approaching footsteps. "How'd you even get out there? You're not supposed to be there!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 10:53:34 PM
> "I was given permission. Your secret is safe with me."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 10:57:25 PM
> "I was given permission. Your secret is safe with me."

>"Wait, who has permission to give you permission?" says the voice, now on the other side of the door.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 10:59:21 PM
> "Ah...The shopkeeper, I hope."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 11:03:24 PM
> "Ah...The shopkeeper, I hope."

>"Oh..." says the speaker. "Well, alright then. Um, okay. So, this is going to have to be the biggest secret you ever keep, alright?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 11:06:05 PM
> "I understand."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 11:13:31 PM
> "I understand."

>"Okay. Well..."
>The door opens, and a woman with poofy blonde hair, tied in place with an orange bow, peeks out. "So, um...who are you, anyways?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 11:14:44 PM
yessssssssssss

> Curtsy.
> "Sakuya Izayoi, chief maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. May I presume you are the hakutaku of this era?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 11:19:40 PM
> Curtsy.
> "Sakuya Izayoi, chief maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. May I presume you are the hakutaku of this era?"

>"I'm Ellen," she says. "Why are you here?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 11:23:03 PM
> "I am actually from nearly one thousand years in the past. An arcane accident doing me forward in time to yesterday morning. I have secured a way home to my era, but I have learned that the hakutaku of my era, Keine Kamishirasawa, met a premature demise. I am here for any help or information you can provide to prevent her early passing."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 11:26:31 PM
> "I am actually from nearly one thousand years in the past. An arcane accident doing me forward in time to yesterday morning. I have secured a way home to my era, but I have learned that the hakutaku of my era, Keine Kamishirasawa, met a premature demise. I am here for any help or information you can provide to prevent her early passing."

>"Oh, Effie was mentioning something weird was happening," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
> "Effie?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 11:33:58 PM
> "Effie?"

>"You're here to see her, right?" says Ellen.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 11:43:10 PM
> "Is she the hakutaku?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 11:47:50 PM
> "Is she the hakutaku?"

>"Yeah...and you need to keep that a secret."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 10, 2017, 11:51:23 PM
> "Of course. Then yes, she is who I am here to see."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 10, 2017, 11:54:21 PM
> "Of course. Then yes, she is who I am here to see."

>"You should come in, then," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 11, 2017, 12:00:40 AM
> "All right. Thank you."
> Enter!
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 11, 2017, 01:00:29 AM
> "All right. Thank you."
> Enter!

>You enter. Past the door is a tiled room, light by a kind of flameless lamp that makes you think of Apex. A few overstuffed chairs are placed more or less at random. A few tiled corridors curve further inside. The walls are covered with pictures of sheep.
>"Just make yourself comfortable," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 11, 2017, 01:12:56 AM
> Nod.
> Have a seat in the overstuffed chair closest to the door we just came through.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 11, 2017, 01:15:11 AM
>"Thank you."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 11, 2017, 01:35:33 AM
> Nod.
> Have a seat in the overstuffed chair closest to the door we just came through.

>"Thank you."

>Ellen closes the door and sets a bar into place. "I'll need to go find her," she says. "Would you mind waiting here?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 11, 2017, 01:41:01 AM
> "Certainly."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 11, 2017, 01:43:46 AM
> "Certainly."

>"Okay, because if you're not here when we get back, Effie will be really mad and I won't try and stop her," says Ellen, as she disappears down one of the corridors, leaving you alone.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 11, 2017, 02:00:03 AM
> Sit and wait for someone to come see us.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 11, 2017, 02:09:41 AM
I just noticed, nice Banana-style hair Purvis.

>Await, checking on our current condition in the meanwhile, how are our clothes ? Any injuries ? How tired are we ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 11, 2017, 02:28:20 AM
> Sit and wait for someone to come see us.

>You wait.

>Await, checking on our current condition in the meanwhile, how are our clothes ? Any injuries ? How tired are we ?

>Your clothes are going to need a wash when you get home. You are happy to sit down, but you're not really tired. It isn't even noon yet. You have only one injury, the one you got yesterday from the wumpus. The salve you've applied to it has healed it quite a bit, it's just a scabbed-over scratch across your stomach now.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 11, 2017, 02:30:31 AM
> Keep waiting for...about twenty minutes for someone to appear.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 11, 2017, 03:17:47 AM
> Keep waiting for...about twenty minutes for someone to appear.

>You settle in to wait. Your eyes are drawn to the pictures of sheep, who are depicted with exceptional detail and who all look to be ripe for the sheering.  You can't find any source of fire for the lights, and the give off no heat. Perhaps they are magical things? The clay tiles on the ground are very nice, you wonder if they were made here, or if they were imported by the merchant above, or perhaps Rinnosuke himself? It was interesting to find that he eventually came back to the shop...
>It's hard not to get a little antsy waiting for someone to come. Part of you wants to pace, but you feel that would be a poor showing on your part and stay put.
>Eventually, as you start to reach your breaking point, you hear footsteps down one of the halls, the one opposite of the one Ellen disappeared down! They draw steadily closer, until a tall woman in green robes steps out. A pair of impressive horns extend from her temple, reaching up nearly a foot and a half and making the tall woman seem even larger. You find yourself comparing her to Iratsume, but aside from her horns and being on the tall side, they have little in common. This woman is slender, with long grass-colored hair that follows behind her. There is something about the way that she carries herself that reminds you of a deer, a sort of feeling that she might run at any moment.
>The woman regards you with red eyes, then says, almost too quiet to hear, "How did you find me?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 11, 2017, 03:41:35 AM
>"I requested the aid of the shopkeeper, do not worry, your secret will be safe with me, i will not inform anyone else about your location."
>Nod.
>"I assume you are the current hakutaku, Miss Effie ? The name is Sakuya Izayoi, former Chief Maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, i was an acquaintance of your ancestor."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 11, 2017, 04:09:06 AM
>"I requested the aid of the shopkeeper, do not worry, your secret will be safe with me, i will not inform anyone else about your location."
>Nod.
>"I assume you are the current hakutaku, Miss Effie ? The name is Sakuya Izayoi, former Chief Maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, i was an acquaintance of your ancestor."

>There is a long, painful silence as she makes her way toward toward a chair and sits. Even then, she doesn't seem to relax, you have the feeling she could be on her feet and running in an eyeblink.
>"...I am more disappointed in her than reassured," she says. "But for now, we'll leave it at that."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 11, 2017, 09:13:12 AM
>"Indeed."
>Nod.
>"Anyways, i was told that the hakutaku of my era, Keine Kamishirasawa, had a premature death, through illness if i recall correctly, and that her full recovery wasn't possible at the time because of the lack of the right medicine, is that correct ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 11, 2017, 09:14:56 AM
>"Indeed."
>Nod.
>"Anyways, i was told that the hakutaku of my era, Keine Kamishirasawa, had a premature death, through illness if i recall correctly, and that her full recovery wasn't possible at the time because of the lack of the right medicine, is that correct ?"

>"There was nothing for it, no," says the hakutaku.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 11, 2017, 09:30:19 AM
>"Well you see, i am from a time period before her illness, but i was driven forwards in time by an unknown force during an attempt to rescue her from a fire that happened on the now defunct Scarlet Mansion and taken to this time period, hundreds of years later."
>Wait a bit for her to assimilate it all.
>"Now that i heard all about what happened to her, i wish to change that and help her have an full recovery."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 11, 2017, 10:01:44 AM
>"Well you see, i am from a time period before her illness, but i was driven forwards in time by an unknown force during an attempt to rescue her from a fire that happened on the now defunct Scarlet Mansion and taken to this time period, hundreds of years later."
>Wait a bit for her to assimilate it all.
>"Now that i heard all about what happened to her, i wish to change that and help her have an full recovery."

>She takes a moment to absorb all of that, then says, "What's written is written."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 11, 2017, 10:53:32 AM
> Frown a bit.
> "I'm sorry?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 11, 2017, 07:40:08 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "I'm sorry?"

>She shakes her head. "There's no point in trying to save her. What was written is written."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Yaersulf on June 11, 2017, 09:11:16 PM
>"Ah, I forgot to mention. I am going to be returning to my time, most likely today. Part of why the shopkeeper trusted me I'm sure, seeing as I'm not going to be around to tell your secret even if I had wanted to."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 11, 2017, 09:19:11 PM
Just like Ran said.

>"Since i can go back to that time, i can deliver the right medicine for her recovery, what is written can still be erased and rewritten."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 11, 2017, 09:21:04 PM
Ugh, no elegance whatsoever.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 11, 2017, 09:25:12 PM
Uhm... i may halt it and redo it if you wish so.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 11, 2017, 09:36:47 PM
>"Ah, I forgot to mention. I am going to be returning to my time, most likely today. Part of why the shopkeeper trusted me I'm sure, seeing as I'm not going to be around to tell your secret even if I had wanted to."

>"Still, keep it to yourself," she says. "I would much prefer it not linger through the ages. No one needs know we ever met."
>"Since i can go back to that time, i can deliver the right medicine for her recovery, what is written can still be erased and rewritten."

>"Are you saying you have something that the great sage of the moon did not?" says the hakutaku. "Not that it would matter."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 11, 2017, 09:43:15 PM
>"One can always try, it has been so long ever since those events after all."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 11, 2017, 10:37:36 PM
> "But I was more saying that it was presumably written that I vanished from my era, as that is established fact in this current era, and yet I have secured a way to return to my era regardless. So it would seem that what was written can indeed be changed."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 11, 2017, 11:03:15 PM
>"One can always try, it has been so long ever since those events after all."

>"It wouldn't matter," she says.

> "But I was more saying that it was presumably written that I vanished from my era, as that is established fact in this current era, and yet I have secured a way to return to my era regardless. So it would seem that what was written can indeed be changed."

>"Even if you could save her, it would simply happen again," she says. "I wish not to speak ill of her, but she was very careless for one of her position."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 11, 2017, 11:17:18 PM
>Frown.
>"How so ?"
>Do we recall any events that portrayed this supposed carelessness ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 11, 2017, 11:55:44 PM
>Frown.
>"How so ?"
>Do we recall any events that portrayed this supposed carelessness ?

>You can't recall anything...other than perhaps the time she tried to keep people from going after Mokou?
>"She lived out in the open, heedless to the danger to herself. She walked among the dangerous and the hostile with little concern. And then she died before her time, and there was no one to set the passage of history," says the hakutaku. "She had barely seen a handful of decades by that point, even if she were saved, it is doomed to happen again."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 12, 2017, 12:11:56 AM
>"And you consider that carelessness of her part ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 12:17:50 AM
>"And you consider that carelessness of her part ?"

>She nods. "I won't stop you from trying, but I don't think it will change anything in the long run. I know I must sound awful, but please understand I benefit from hindsight."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 12, 2017, 12:32:58 AM
>...what do we know about her work at the Human Village ? Of Keine's.
>"I see... but what will you stay here doing then ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 12:47:15 AM
>...what do we know about her work at the Human Village ? Of Keine's.
>"I see... but what will you stay here doing then ?"

>You know that she teaches children there; and tutors Flandre when time permits. She also serves as a kind of first line defense against troublemakers, at the least holding the line until someone more experienced than come.
>"As I always do," says the Hakutaku. "I shall set history into its place. And, when I'm not, I'm happy to stay spend time with my wife."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 12, 2017, 12:55:33 AM
>"I see..."
>Nod.
>Do we remember what was the name of the disease that Keine contracted ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 01:03:27 AM
>"I see..."
>Nod.
>Do we remember what was the name of the disease that Keine contracted ?

>Pneumonia, if Aya was correct.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 12, 2017, 01:13:55 AM
>"From what i was told, she had contracted Pneumonia correct ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 02:04:56 AM
>"From what i was told, she had contracted Pneumonia correct ?"

>"I believe so," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Serela on June 12, 2017, 02:14:56 AM
Honestly, what they say about medicine is likely correct; if Eirin could not cure it, what could we do? (Not that we should necessarily give up on that, but.) The main thing to take away is that they said Keine's health was never the same after she got -crushed by a bookcase-, so hopefully we'll be able to stop that instead.

I have a different interest here, though.

>"Ah, and before I forget, I had another curiosity... I thought that, being the hakutaku, you may have some idea of the reason or force that caused me to be flung through history to this point in time."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 02:18:44 AM
>"Ah, and before I forget, I had another curiosity... I thought that, being the hakutaku, you may have some idea of the reason or force that caused me to be flung through history to this point in time."

>"I'm not sure why," she says. "Something happened, something that brought you here. I can see the force as clearly as I can see you, but I can't see what is causing it or why." she frowns. "I can feel it distorting the flow of history."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 12, 2017, 02:26:40 AM
>"Do you have no idea about who or where is the source ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Serela on June 12, 2017, 02:31:02 AM
>"I do possess the power of stopping time, if that helps your understanding of the situation at all; I was sent through history after I passed out from overexertion whilst using this power."

>"As well, there's one who said they could lift the force keeping me here, theoretically returning me to my proper time. I collected their required ingredients and plan to return soon, but given that I'm meeting with you already, I would like to ask if you have any advice about the matter. I would prefer no unpleasant surprises when they attempt removing the force, after all."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 02:32:52 AM
>"Do you have no idea about who or where is the source ?"

>She shakes her head. "I am not sure if there is a source, to be honest."

>"I do possess the power of stopping time, if that helps your understanding of the situation at all; I was sent through history after I passed out from overexertion whilst using this power."

>"As well, there's one who said they could lift the force keeping me here, theoretically returning me to my proper time. I collected their required ingredients and plan to return soon, but given that I'm meeting with you already, I would like to ask if you have any advice about the matter. I would prefer no unpleasant surprises when they attempt removing the force, after all."

>She shakes her head. "I'm sorry, I have no more idea what to expect than you do. One isn't supposed to just traverse history like that."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 02:37:25 AM
> "Hmm. What do you know of the Rainbow Serpent?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 02:38:33 AM
> "Hmm. What do you know of the Rainbow Serpent?"

>"I've...heard the name, I think?" says the hakutaku. "Who is she, exactly?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 02:41:45 AM
> "An enigma wrapped in a mystery wrapped in a riddle, I'm afraid. She helped me acquire one of the materials I need to return home, but the entire experience was quite a metaphorical trip, and she never spoke once. It seems even the Apex Diet has little clue what to make of her, and she is nominally one of their members."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 02:44:57 AM
> "An enigma wrapped in a mystery wrapped in a riddle, I'm afraid. She helped me acquire one of the materials I need to return home, but the entire experience was quite a metaphorical trip, and she never spoke once. It seems even the Apex Diet has little clue what to make of her, and she is nominally one of their members."

>"How curious," she says. "So she baffles even deities? What a strange person indeed."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 12, 2017, 02:51:18 AM
Have you thought about the possibility of the Rainbow Serpent being the one that brought us here ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 03:05:14 AM
Unlikely.

> "Indeed. It was posited that she might have an idea as to the nature of the force that brought me here, but she vanished before I had the chance to ask."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 03:22:55 AM
> "Indeed. It was posited that she might have an idea as to the nature of the force that brought me here, but she vanished before I had the chance to ask."

>"I wouldn't be able to confirm either way," says the hakutaku. "But I don't think anyone in particular has interfered with it before now. Except, well, now it has been interfered with for a nearly a thousand years."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 03:43:38 AM
> "Unfortunate. It would appear my trip here was unnecessary, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 03:50:08 AM
> "Unfortunate. It would appear my trip here was unnecessary, then."

>"All that I can say for sure is that whatever holds you here, it extends both here and in the past. I cannot tell where it starts."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 03:57:03 AM
> "Can you tell if others are affected?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 04:01:09 AM
> "Can you tell if others are affected?"

>"There is one other, but...it's not affecting a person," she says. "Rather, it's affecting some kind of object? I'm not sure what it is."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 04:06:14 AM
> Raise an eyebrow.
> "My pocketwatch."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 04:09:48 AM
> Raise an eyebrow.
> "My pocketwatch."

>"Perhaps so," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 04:10:36 AM
> "Of all my possessions at the time of the accident, it is the only one I did not have with me when I woke up. Can you tell what has happened to that object?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 04:44:50 AM
> "Of all my possessions at the time of the accident, it is the only one I did not have with me when I woke up. Can you tell what has happened to that object?"

>"I have no idea," she says. "I can tell you that it is somewhere in the present, but I cannot tell you where in the present."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 10:56:57 AM
> "Well, that's something, I suppose."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 10:59:32 AM
> "Well, that's something, I suppose."

>"Perhaps I can tell you something about the object," she says. "I imagine it would have to be intact. Unless this force is simply connected to one part of the watch, which would suggest that part is intact..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 11:05:53 AM
> "Would it have appeared near where I appeared?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 08:10:21 PM
> "Would it have appeared near where I appeared?"

>She frowns slightly. "I can't say that it would. I have no idea why or how this happened."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 12, 2017, 08:13:07 PM
> "That is unfortunate. I suppose blind searching is all I have available to me, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 08:47:29 PM
> "That is unfortunate. I suppose blind searching is all I have available to me, then."

>"It is possible that if you were to return, it would be drawn along with you," she says. "I am not sure if the method that the great sage proposes would cause this or not."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 08:59:20 PM
> "I will have to ask her, then. Assuming she is as well-versed as you are on what has happened."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 09:50:46 PM
> "I will have to ask her, then. Assuming she is as well-versed as you are on what has happened."

>"I could not say," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 10:03:45 PM
> "I do not suppose there is anything else you can tell me about, well, anything I have asked about?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 10:12:05 PM
> "I do not suppose there is anything else you can tell me about, well, anything I have asked about?"

>She shakes her head. "I'm afraid you've asked me things that are largely outside of my range of knowledge."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 10:16:13 PM
> "Very well. In that case, I will take my leave. Apologies for disturbing you so."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 10:41:47 PM
> "Very well. In that case, I will take my leave. Apologies for disturbing you so."

>She nods. "I'm...sorry I didn't have more to tell you. I don't know what in history has caused the problem you have."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 12, 2017, 11:24:16 PM
> Shrug.
> "It is fine. Frankly, I feel I should be thankful you humored me, rather than tossing me out your front door, or something even worse."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 12, 2017, 11:31:53 PM
> Shrug.
> "It is fine. Frankly, I feel I should be thankful you humored me, rather than tossing me out your front door, or something even worse."

>"I speak harshly, I admit," she says, "But I am not that ruthless. There is too much danger involved, even if Ellen were hear to help me."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 13, 2017, 01:01:26 AM
> "In that case, if I may ask, what is your full name? Are you a Kamishirasawa, or is that line no more?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 13, 2017, 01:27:43 AM
> "In that case, if I may ask, what is your full name? Are you a Kamishirasawa, or is that line no more?"

>"I am Euphemia Hirukazu. I am afraid the Kamishirasawa line as you know it ended with Keine. Some of the branch lines have survived, but most have different family names now."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 13, 2017, 01:59:12 AM
> "Thank you, Miss Hirukazu. Is there anything you wish for me to tell Keine when I return?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 13, 2017, 02:11:43 AM
> "Thank you, Miss Hirukazu. Is there anything you wish for me to tell Keine when I return?"

>"I would say to scold her for her carelessness," she says, "But there's no point in scolding for what is written."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 13, 2017, 03:04:54 AM
>"Hmm... i am not sure if to call it carelessness, more towards duties, but i shall keep so in mind."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 13, 2017, 03:10:16 AM
>"Hmm... i am not sure if to call it carelessness, more towards duties, but i shall keep so in mind."

>Hmm... hold up on that.
>First, do we think it would have been possible for Keine to have lived the same was the current Hakutaku lives now without causing major issues to the village ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 13, 2017, 04:17:00 AM
>"Hmm... i am not sure if to call it carelessness, more towards duties, but i shall keep so in mind."

>"Were she inclined toward her duties, she wouldn't have been there," says the hakutaku.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 13, 2017, 01:51:42 PM
>"I am sure that all of her actions were for the sake of the village, and that is something i respect her for."
>Get ready to leave.
>What time do we think it is ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 13, 2017, 08:56:20 PM
>"I am sure that all of her actions were for the sake of the village, and that is something i respect her for."
>Get ready to leave.
>What time do we think it is ?

>"Her responsibilities extended much further than a single village," the hakutaku answers.
>It should be late morning now, not too long before noon.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 13, 2017, 09:23:19 PM
>"Yet she wasn't going to abandon the village duties either, i believe in her potential to rewrite her own fate for a better future, but i digress, i suppose it is time for my departure."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 13, 2017, 10:17:40 PM
>"Yet she wasn't going to abandon the village duties either, i believe in her potential to rewrite her own fate for a better future, but i digress, i suppose it is time for my departure."

>"Perhaps it is," says the hakutaku.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 13, 2017, 11:44:09 PM
Don't pick a fight with the hakutaku, please. <_<

> "Very well."
> Curtsy.
> "A pleasure to meet you. And please do not think too harshly of the shopkeeper, it took a lot to convince her to allow this."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 14, 2017, 12:03:47 AM
As if i would, please, she looks like she would run away at any signs of danger. >_>

>"Now i must honor the secret."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 12:06:34 AM
> "Very well."
> Curtsy.
> "A pleasure to meet you. And please do not think too harshly of the shopkeeper, it took a lot to convince her to allow this."

>"It was not as bad as I feared. I shall try not to think too poorly of her."

>"Now i must honor the secret."

>The hakutaku nods.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 14, 2017, 12:33:27 AM
>"I wish for the best of fortunes to you, now i must resume on the affairs i must do."
>Get up if we haven't and look for the door out of here and into the crawling space.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 14, 2017, 12:39:05 AM
> Make sure to grab our candle on our way out.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 12:44:08 AM
>"I wish for the best of fortunes to you, now i must resume on the affairs i must do."
>Get up if we haven't and look for the door out of here and into the crawling space.
> Make sure to grab our candle on our way out.


>You make your way out, candle in hand. The hakutaku doesn't move, watching you leave. You return to the tunnel, and ascend. Soon,  you see the doorway, and the light falls on the indistinct form of Shuuei.
>"You done?" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 14, 2017, 12:48:10 AM
> "Yes."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 12:54:08 AM
> "Yes."

>She nods, you think, then gestures for you to come out of the tunnel.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 14, 2017, 01:08:11 AM
> Follow!
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 01:20:10 AM
> Follow!

>Once you are out, she starts to close the hidden door, which seems to take some fiddling. "Is there anything else you're going to want?" she says as she does.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 14, 2017, 01:30:31 AM
> Shake our head.
> "Not beyond reclaiming my possessions."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 02:10:41 AM
> Shake our head.
> "Not beyond reclaiming my possessions."

>She nods, and starts toward the stairs. "Just blow out the candle and leave it somewhere in the back once we get up top again," she says. "So, did she get mad?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 14, 2017, 02:17:59 AM
> "Perhaps a bit, but not substantially so. I imagine she somewhat expected my arrival, as she noticed whatever force brought me to this time."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 14, 2017, 02:36:57 AM
>"She couldn't however completely understand said force either."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 03:38:17 AM
> "Perhaps a bit, but not substantially so. I imagine she somewhat expected my arrival, as she noticed whatever force brought me to this time."

>"Mm, I guess that's not a surprise," says the shopkeeper as you make your way up the stairs.

>"She couldn't however completely understand said force either."

>"Odd, you would have thought it would have been exactly in her area of expertise."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 14, 2017, 11:54:07 AM
> "I believe it is exactly because this is her area of expertise that she noticed anything at all."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 08:07:57 PM
> "I believe it is exactly because this is her area of expertise that she noticed anything at all."

>"I guess that's a way to look at it," she says, as the two of you return to back room.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 14, 2017, 08:18:41 PM
> Blow out the candle and gently lay it down at the top of the stairs.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 08:56:13 PM
> Blow out the candle and gently lay it down at the top of the stairs.

>You blow out the candle and set it aside.
>Following Shuuei back into the store problem, you see that Flandre is furiously rooting through the papers on the desk, while the fox youkai from before stands with her arms crossed a basket-load of groceries spread on the counter in front of her. Alice has not moved from her spot.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 14, 2017, 09:44:30 PM
> Look to the shopkeeper.
> "Ah, would you be willing to assist the Young Mistress?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 10:07:02 PM
> Look to the shopkeeper.
> "Ah, would you be willing to assist the Young Mistress?"

>Shuuei is already making her way to do just that. "What's wrong?"
>"I can't find the all the prices!" says Flandre. "You have them all over the place!"
>"They're listed by category, it's easy," Shuuei says, "just move over."
>Flandre stands, and the merchant practically pushes her away from the seat, saying, "Don't worry, miss, everything will be taken care of."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 14, 2017, 10:24:49 PM
> Look to the fox youkai.
> "Apologies for the delay, Miss. There was an urgency in the back, for which I am responsible."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 10:29:40 PM
> Look to the fox youkai.
> "Apologies for the delay, Miss. There was an urgency in the back, for which I am responsible."

>The fox youkai seems to be significantly more interested in getting her things paid for, and doesn't seem to notice your apology.
>"Are you done here?" says Flandre as she rejoins you.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 14, 2017, 10:30:00 PM
> Look to Flan.
> "Yes, we can depart."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 10:32:50 PM
> Look to Flan.
> "Yes, we can depart."

>"Good, I wanna get out of here before she's done," Flandre says softly, then briskly starts toward the door.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 14, 2017, 10:46:44 PM
> Look back to the shopkeeper.
> "Thank you again for your assistance. Have a pleasant day."
> Follow Flan to and out the door.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 11:01:10 PM
> Look back to the shopkeeper.
> "Thank you again for your assistance. Have a pleasant day."
> Follow Flan to and out the door.

>Shuuei seems to be too busy totalling things to really response.
>You head outside, Alice quietly following you.
>"Her prices are not sorted by categories," Flandre grumbles as she keeps walking away.
>"Did you find her?" Alice says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 14, 2017, 11:38:32 PM
> "Yes, though she had a rather pessimistic view on everything, including Keine's fate."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 14, 2017, 11:45:44 PM
> "Yes, though she had a rather pessimistic view on everything, including Keine's fate."

>"Really?" says Flandre, as she walks briskly down the road.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 14, 2017, 11:51:32 PM
>Nod.
>"She believes that 'What is written is written', and that even if Keine recovers, it will just happen again."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 15, 2017, 12:23:19 AM
>Nod.
>"She believes that 'What is written is written', and that even if Keine recovers, it will just happen again."

>"That is pessimistic," says Flandre.
>"So she was of no value?" Alice says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 15, 2017, 01:02:05 AM
>"She was able to provide some information about whatever is the force that brought me here, unfortunately, such force is so mysterious not even she completely understands it."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Serela on June 15, 2017, 01:04:16 AM
>"The one piece of new information I learned is that the force keeping me here is also affecting my pocketwatch; the one possession that was not with me when I awoke in this era. She confirmed the watch is somewhere in this time, but that's all. Hmmm... seeing as you were able to somewhat locate the hakutaku, Alice, do you think you would be able to locate my watch?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 15, 2017, 01:20:15 AM
>"She was able to provide some information about whatever is the force that brought me here, unfortunately, such force is so mysterious not even she completely understands it."

>"So, it's not natural, at least?" says Flandre. "And I guess that means it wasn't self inflicted?"
>"I wouldn't be so sure," says Alice. "The hakutaku deals in history, Sakuya does not."

>"The one piece of new information I learned is that the force keeping me here is also affecting my pocketwatch; the one possession that was not with me when I awoke in this era. She confirmed the watch is somewhere in this time, but that's all. Hmmm... seeing as you were able to somewhat locate the hakutaku, Alice, do you think you would be able to locate my watch?"

>"...It would be very difficult," Alice says. "I've done one such divination already, and would need time to recover in order to be effective again. And materials."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 15, 2017, 02:31:06 AM
tbh I had intended to just hit up Ran and be done with it
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 15, 2017, 02:34:08 AM
And leave the pocketwatch ? I dunno...
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 15, 2017, 02:50:15 AM
The pocketwatch may come back with us. Ran would know more about this.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Serela on June 15, 2017, 03:21:44 AM
The pocketwatch is a curiosity worth mentioning because it may actually be related to something important. As far as plot goes, Strange Force and Overlord seem to be the main kickers; running around the future is pretty cool and has been enjoyable, but we still don't really know anything truly significant other than our need to return home. The stopwatch being placed somewhere other than on our person seems like it may be significant; the issue is we have literally no idea where to start in locating it.

Alice sounds like a bust in terms of using a locator spell, so if you're not interested we can just drop it and go to Ran. We've spent quite a long time running around after having gathered the materials anyway; at this point trying to get back and run to NPCs to ask about treasure dowsing sounds like a chore, Nazrin will probably say she's already busy with work, etc. There's no guarantee the quest is actually over after we have Ran commence the spell, although such is reasonably likely.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 15, 2017, 12:10:18 PM
I am worried about the possibility of the Daimyo having the pocketwatch.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 15, 2017, 12:51:21 PM
And on what grounds is this a likely possibility, rather than simple unsubstantiated paranoia?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Serela on June 15, 2017, 02:03:36 PM
The thought occurred to me, but it's pretty much just a "well, it'd be dramatic, right?".

At this point we pretty much need to come to a decision whether we're going to Ran or doing something else. Kinda at that point now. I'm leaning towards just going to Ran and seeing what happens.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 15, 2017, 02:17:54 PM
Yeah, I'm all for getting to Ran and getting it over with.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 15, 2017, 04:02:58 PM
Well, i have no objections with either, so let's just go back, if anything we can drop off the essentials with her.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 15, 2017, 11:44:50 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "Perhaps we better not, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 16, 2017, 12:34:33 AM
> Frown a bit.
> "Perhaps we better not, then."

>Alice nods. "Very well."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 16, 2017, 12:42:11 AM
> "Let us simply return to Mitsu."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 16, 2017, 01:05:49 AM
> "Let us simply return to Mitsu."

>"Hey," says Flandre. "We're going back to Youkai Mountain, right? It'll take about as long to get there from here as it would to got back to the other side of Old Hometown, and we wouldn't have to leave someone behind."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 16, 2017, 02:22:06 AM
> Did we give Mitsu a full and proper good-bye?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 16, 2017, 02:24:47 AM
> Did we give Mitsu a full and proper good-bye?

>You have not.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 16, 2017, 02:31:56 AM
> "We do not need to take the flying chariot to the mountain. But I feel it would not do to at least say my goodbyes to the kappa."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 16, 2017, 02:42:37 AM
> "We do not need to take the flying chariot to the mountain. But I feel it would not do to at least say my goodbyes to the kappa."

>"Maybe we should meet up, there?" says Flandre.
>"I'll go to the mountain directly," Alice says. "I'm sure it will be preferable for her."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 16, 2017, 02:57:54 AM
> "That would be fine."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 16, 2017, 03:10:47 AM
> "That would be fine."

>Alice nods and takes to the air without preamble.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on June 16, 2017, 05:20:49 AM
///Oh jesus christ, i just realized that there's a good chance that if we don't find out about our watch, we might lose it here in the future forever.

Not forcing anybody into anything, its just a thought.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 16, 2017, 02:13:42 PM
> Beckon to Flan.
> "Let us depart, Young Mistress."
> Take to the air ourselves and head back to Mitsu's.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 16, 2017, 08:10:21 PM
> Beckon to Flan.
> "Let us depart, Young Mistress."
> Take to the air ourselves and head back to Mitsu's.

>"Right!" says Flandre.
>The two of you take to the air and head northward. It takes awhile to get there, but nothing particularly unusual happens along the way. The skies over Old Hometown are fairly busy, perhaps a lunch rush? Flandre simply flies higher to avoid it, prompting you to do the same.
>It isn't difficult to find Mitsu's home now, you've come and gone enough times. Landing, you find the chariot is still where you landed it, but Mitsu is nowhere to be seen. at least not at first. You quickly find her sitting on a stool and leaning against the side of a building, busily devouring a plate of what appears to be sushi. "Oh, you're back!" she says through a full mouth.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 16, 2017, 08:56:11 PM
> "We are. We need to return one last time to the mountain."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 16, 2017, 08:56:58 PM
> "We are. We need to return one last time to the mountain."

>"Can I have a minute?" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 16, 2017, 09:11:34 PM
> "Sure."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 16, 2017, 09:30:03 PM
> "Sure."

>She nods. "Sorry. It's just, you know, there was a line and..."
>The kappa lets her sentence trail off and stuffs another piece in her mouth. It takes her a couple minutes to finish the rest of it off, then she hops to her feet and sets the platter on her stool. "Okay, so you wanna go to Youkai Mountain, right?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 16, 2017, 11:04:38 PM
> Nod.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 16, 2017, 11:18:43 PM
> Nod.

>"Okay, well, I'm ready to go if you are," she says. "Hop on board, you two know what to do now."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 16, 2017, 11:28:45 PM
> "Okay."
> Hop into the chariot and buckle in.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 16, 2017, 11:42:50 PM
> "Okay."
> Hop into the chariot and buckle in.

>You do so, Flandre settling onto your lap like before. The process has gotten very smooth now, Flandre and Mitsu have gotten used to tucking her parasol away just properly to keep the sun off her her with minimal fuss. Soon you are safely tucked in, Flandre's wings only lightly poking you on the hips, and take to the air. The flight is brief, just long enough to really serve as a decent sit-down. The vehicle touches down smooth, there is only a little jostling and bouncing around for Flandre.
>Mitsu opens the canopy and helps Flandre keep in the shade as she disembarks. Peering out, it seems you have settled down near the cable cars again.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 16, 2017, 11:48:45 PM
> Disembark as well.
> "It is mildly frightening how quickly I have grown accustomed to this mode of travel. I hope I have not spoiled myself forever."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 16, 2017, 11:54:34 PM
> Disembark as well.
> "It is mildly frightening how quickly I have grown accustomed to this mode of travel. I hope I have not spoiled myself forever."

>Mitsu chuckles. "Yeah, it's great isn't it? Kind of...uh, ironic we really can't make one here due to the whole Apex deal, while you could in Apex but no one needs it."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 17, 2017, 12:00:08 AM
>"Can't you buy and import the parts from Apex and then assemble it here ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 17, 2017, 12:00:21 AM
> "Apex is loud and fast enough without these flying around, frankly."
> Give a small grin.
> "But I am an ancient fossil, so I suppose my opinion will be biased."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 17, 2017, 12:02:38 AM
> "Apex is loud and fast enough without these flying around, frankly."
> Give a small grin.
> "But I am an ancient fossil, so I suppose my opinion will be biased."

>Mitsu chuckles. "Well, you're not out of place here."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 17, 2017, 10:07:36 AM
> "I suppose. Though...I will not be here for very much longer anyway."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 17, 2017, 10:09:53 AM
> "I suppose. Though...I will not be here for very much longer anyway."

>"Yeah, well..."
>She doesn't seem to let that train of thought go much further.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 17, 2017, 09:13:24 PM
> "This time was bound to come sooner or later. But my time here was made more enjoyable with you around."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 17, 2017, 09:22:19 PM
> "This time was bound to come sooner or later. But my time here was made more enjoyable with you around."

>"I guess it wasn't all bad..." she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 18, 2017, 02:36:42 PM
> Give a small grin.
> "You sound so reluctant."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 18, 2017, 09:15:41 PM
> Give a small grin.
> "You sound so reluctant."

>"I still haven't...forgotten yesterday," she says, frowning.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 18, 2017, 10:45:52 PM
> Lose the grin.
> "I understand."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 18, 2017, 10:47:29 PM
> Lose the grin.
> "I understand."

>She doesn't say anything, just shifting around nervously.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 18, 2017, 11:10:28 PM
> "...Anyway, it was still a pleasure."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 18, 2017, 11:11:41 PM
> "...Anyway, it was still a pleasure."

>She nods. "Yeah, it wasn't all bad..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 19, 2017, 11:22:32 AM
> "Best of luck to you in the future."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 19, 2017, 12:12:01 PM
> "Best of luck to you in the future."

>"You too," she says, then frowns. "...but in the past, I guess?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 19, 2017, 12:32:12 PM
> Chuckle a bit.
> "Of course."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 19, 2017, 08:47:09 PM
> Chuckle a bit.
> "Of course."

>"Okay, that then," she says.
>"I think that's Alice coming," Flandre says, pointing toward the western sky.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 19, 2017, 08:59:21 PM
> Have a look-see where Flan's pointing.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 19, 2017, 09:07:35 PM
> Have a look-see where Flan's pointing.

>She seems to be pointing toward a barely visible speck in the sky.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 19, 2017, 09:08:20 PM
> Squint a bit.
> "...Quite possibly."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 19, 2017, 09:15:56 PM
> Squint a bit.
> "...Quite possibly."

>"I think so," says Flandre. "Almost all of the traffic comes from Old Hometown."
>As the oncomer closes in bit by bit,  you become more sure that Flandre is right.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 19, 2017, 09:17:06 PM
> "Ah, excellent."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 19, 2017, 09:20:54 PM
> "Ah, excellent."

>It takes a couple minutes for the magician to catch up with you. She lands without a word, and looks toward you expectantly.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 19, 2017, 11:15:47 PM
> Look back to Mitsu.
> "Well...farewell, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 19, 2017, 11:32:50 PM
> Look back to Mitsu.
> "Well...farewell, then."

>She waves in response. "Good luck!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 19, 2017, 11:39:43 PM
> Wave back.
> "You as well."
> Turn back to Flan and Alice.
> "Let's go."
> Head to the cable car thingy.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 20, 2017, 12:40:41 AM
> Wave back.
> "You as well."
> Turn back to Flan and Alice.
> "Let's go."
> Head to the cable car thingy.

>"Right," says Flandre. Alice nods.
>The three of you board the cable car and let it slowly take you up the mountainside. The car is reasonably crowded with a dozen other people, some humans (or close enough to), a pair of nekomata, and a few dark-skinned women in colorful clothing that somewhat remind of you of Hatate's secretary. The car is fairly noisy, but the trip is still reasonably refreshing after all the flying and such you've done. Thus relaxed, the Moriya looms ahead before you know it.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 20, 2017, 01:05:10 AM
> Where did we fly straight up from to get to Bhavagra the first time around?
> Exit the cable car thingy once we reach the top.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 20, 2017, 01:39:27 AM
> Where did we fly straight up from to get to Bhavagra the first time around?
> Exit the cable car thingy once we reach the top.

>Just about from here. You don't think it's so picky that it matters once you are on the mountaintop.
>The crowd makes it a little difficult to exit easily, but you step out and find yourself in front of the Moriya Shrine once more. The rest of the crowd makes its way toward the Apex gates; or at least toward the food and souvenir stands near it.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 20, 2017, 01:58:46 AM
> Step away from the main crowd to a less-immediately-crowded location.
> Point upward and look at our companions.
> "Ready?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 20, 2017, 02:14:33 AM
> Step away from the main crowd to a less-immediately-crowded location.
> Point upward and look at our companions.
> "Ready?"

>"Yeah," says Flandre. "Just don't go too fast so I can adjust my parasol."
>Alice nods.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 20, 2017, 10:57:03 AM
> "Very well."
> Head straight upward toward Bhavagra, but not too fast as to inconvenience Flan.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 20, 2017, 11:00:02 AM
> "Very well."
> Head straight upward toward Bhavagra, but not too fast as to inconvenience Flan.

>You ascend, the vampire and the magician following closely behind you. The ascend is slow, leisurely, and enough to make you not really want to look down as it proceeds onward. But soon enough, you can see an island floating overhead, its shape quite familiar from yesterday.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 20, 2017, 11:09:49 AM
> Head to the island and land on it once we are able.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 20, 2017, 11:16:22 AM
> Head to the island and land on it once we are able.

>You do so, finding yourself on the outskirts of a peach orchard near a pictureseque mountain peak.
>Alice glances it around. "It has been a very long time since I have been here. Nothing notable has changed; I expected no less."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 20, 2017, 11:26:27 AM
> Is anyone else visible?
> "One notable thing has changed, at least. Nagae has passed on, and Hinanawi is now the Messenger."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 20, 2017, 11:34:02 AM
> Is anyone else visible?
> "One notable thing has changed, at least. Nagae has passed on, and Hinanawi is now the Messenger."

>"So the heavens have gone to hell," says Alice.
>Looking around, you don't see anyone. It seems this grove has been harvested.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 20, 2017, 11:56:12 AM
> Chuckle.
> Are there any other visible islands?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 20, 2017, 09:07:45 PM
> Chuckle.
> Are there any other visible islands?

>Looking around, you don't quite see any.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 20, 2017, 09:33:39 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "Hmm. I wonder how we are to get anywhere else reliably."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 20, 2017, 09:39:12 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "Hmm. I wonder how we are to get anywhere else reliably."

>"The same way as we did yesterday, I think," says Flandre. "We'll just have to find someone and ask."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 20, 2017, 10:41:54 PM
> Are there any signs of habitation visible on the island?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 20, 2017, 10:54:18 PM
> Are there any signs of habitation visible on the island?

>Not in this particular area, but it's only a part of the island.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 21, 2017, 02:06:57 AM
> "I suppose so. Shall we begin wandering?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 21, 2017, 02:41:26 AM
> "I suppose so. Shall we begin wandering?"

>"Keep an eye open for paths, if you are hoping to find someone," says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 21, 2017, 04:21:07 AM
> "A wise decision."
> Begin wandering in search of signs of people on the island, keeping to paths in particular as suggested.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 21, 2017, 05:42:50 AM
> "A wise decision."
> Begin wandering in search of signs of people on the island, keeping to paths in particular as suggested.

>You make your way through the placid grove. You can see signs that people were here; grass slightly bent from ladders and indentations from heavy baskets. Toward the other side of the orchard, you see a little stream. A footpath follows it. You can see a barn near the orchard, presently closed. Upstream appears to be a small lake; you aren't sure what lies downstream as it quickly wends out of sight.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 21, 2017, 10:56:22 AM
> Are there any footprints?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 21, 2017, 10:58:37 AM
> Are there any footprints?

>There are some, coming and going. You really have no idea how old any of them are, but you're pretty sure they aren't all from the same person, or from the same trips.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 21, 2017, 11:09:49 AM
> Head toward the barn.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 21, 2017, 11:30:23 AM
> Head toward the barn.

>You make your way toward the barn. It is a humble thing without paint, but as you draw closer you see its timbers have been treated with oils hand have aged well. Its roof is fairly low, and the doors are closed. You don't see anyone around here.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 21, 2017, 11:59:10 AM
> Knock on the door.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 21, 2017, 12:00:38 PM
> Knock on the door.

>You knock on the door.
>There seems to be no answer.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 21, 2017, 12:11:48 PM
> Grunt in irritation.
> Does the path continue onward?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 21, 2017, 10:10:16 PM
> Grunt in irritation.
> Does the path continue onward?

>"Guess it's too much to expect to find someone just hiding in a barn," says Flandre.
>"I can't blame her for trying," says Alice, "She found me hiding in a cave."
>It does not, but there is another following the stream in both directions.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 22, 2017, 10:13:52 AM
> Head back to the path following the stream and continue following it in, nominally, the direction we went to get to the barn from where we landed.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 22, 2017, 10:58:39 AM
> Head back to the path following the stream and continue following it in, nominally, the direction we went to get to the barn from where we landed.

>You continue onward, and upstream. Soon it widens into a small lake, ringed with more trees. You can see someone lingering by the far shore, laying against a tree.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 22, 2017, 11:28:47 AM
> "Ah."
> Make our way over to said person.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 22, 2017, 12:48:17 PM
> "Ah."
> Make our way over to said person.

>You make your way around the lake. Her long reddish-blonde hair and sizable horns give away her identity easily enough as you approach. Suika gives a lazy wave as you draw near, her other hand just barely holding onto a  crude bamboo fishing pole trailing into the lake.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 22, 2017, 01:06:28 PM
> How does her forehead look?
> "Hello again. Would you happen to know where Lady Toyosatomimi has gone?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 22, 2017, 09:39:44 PM
> How does her forehead look?
> "Hello again. Would you happen to know where Lady Toyosatomimi has gone?"

>Free of peach stains today.
>"Fancy she's back where she belongs," Suika says, as she looks at you and Alice, squinting a little.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 22, 2017, 09:40:38 PM
> Gesture all around the sky.
> "Which, I presume, is somewhere out there on some other island?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 22, 2017, 09:42:56 PM
> Gesture all around the sky.
> "Which, I presume, is somewhere out there on some other island?"

>"Yeah, that's right," says Suika.
>She frowns, squinting at Alice. "Oy, I remember you. You're that one puppet lady what's out of her gourd, ain't you?"
>"What?" says Alice, frowning. "I am not!"
>"Yeah, it's definitely you."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 22, 2017, 09:46:44 PM
> Look to Alice and shrug lightly.
> "Don't take it personally. It would seem all of us are off-kilter."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 22, 2017, 10:19:48 PM
> Look to Alice and shrug lightly.
> "Don't take it personally. It would seem all of us are off-kilter."

>"Hmph," says Alice.
>"Nice of you to say, innit," says Suika. "So you're looking for Miko, is it? Might as well try to Dragon Palace."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 22, 2017, 10:22:07 PM
> "Very well. In which direction is that?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 22, 2017, 10:31:08 PM
> "Very well. In which direction is that?"

>She frowns, then looks up toward the sky. "...S'good question, that."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 22, 2017, 10:37:29 PM
> Frown ourselves.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 22, 2017, 10:41:10 PM
> Frown ourselves.

>"Don't give me that!" Suika says. "It's only that the thing moves, innit?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 22, 2017, 11:09:00 PM
> "My apologies, I had assumed you would know."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 22, 2017, 11:17:16 PM
> "My apologies, I had assumed you would know."

>"It's complicated," says Suika. "Let me think..."
>She frowns, then sits up, tucks her fishing pole under her arm, and grabs a few nearby rocks, as well as one of the prisms dangling from her chains, and sets then on the ground, then starts to move them around, brow furrowed.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 22, 2017, 11:19:49 PM
> Wait patiently.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 22, 2017, 11:39:09 PM
> Wait patiently.

>The oni mumbles to herself, moving rocks here and there. A couple of times you catch a muttered, "That's not right..." and you think she undoes a move she made previously.
>After about a minute of this, she says, "Alright then, it oughta be over that way." and points toward the northeast.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 22, 2017, 11:44:25 PM
> Nod.
> "Thank you."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 22, 2017, 11:47:28 PM
> Nod.
> "Thank you."

>"Yeah, no problem," says Suika, as she takes her rod in hand.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 22, 2017, 11:54:19 PM
> "Have a pleasant day."
> Take flight and head northeast.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 23, 2017, 01:56:48 AM
> "Have a pleasant day."
> Take flight and head northeast.

>"Are you sure we should trust her?" says Alice, as she follows and takes position by your side.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 23, 2017, 01:58:07 AM
> "Not entirely. But we have nothing better to go on."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 23, 2017, 02:08:41 AM
> "Not entirely. But we have nothing better to go on."

>"If nothing else, I imagine she more than anyone would know how to handle her drunkedness," says Flandre.
>"We hope," says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 23, 2017, 02:30:43 AM
> Continue onward.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 23, 2017, 02:54:27 AM
> Continue onward.

>You soon see the sizable island ahead, but it takes some minutes more before you can reach it. The many-hundred foot high walls of the Dragon Palace loom over you, as do the arches making up the central arcade. The terraces glitter in the sunlight, while many hundreds of celestial fly and mill about, easily identified by their flying raiments. Having recently seen it, you are sure the vastness of the palace easily outstrips that of Hakugyokurou, and this is before you consider its height.
>"...I have no idea where we're gonna start," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 23, 2017, 03:34:22 AM
> Do we remember anything about where we were before when we were here?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 23, 2017, 06:37:44 AM
> Do we remember anything about where we were before when we were here?

>You recall that Ran lives is atop the arcade, toward the rear where the huge jade doors lay.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on June 23, 2017, 08:41:06 AM
>Fly there.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 23, 2017, 08:42:16 AM
>Fly there.

>There's a lot of there there. Please specify.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 23, 2017, 08:44:36 AM
We're not going there yet anyway. I just asked about Miko (because we need to see her before this is all over). I have no idea how you missed that.

> Are there any celestials nearby?
> Is there an obvious front entrance?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 23, 2017, 09:06:09 AM
> Are there any celestials nearby?
> Is there an obvious front entrance?

>There are celestials everywhere. Those that are closest seem to be going somewhere.
>It seems the terraces and the arcade are lined with numerous entrances at regular elevations, suggesting floors inside. As you look around, you also notice a small town gathered around the foot of the arcade; easily overlooked when compared to the Dragon Palace itself.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 23, 2017, 12:07:25 PM
> Gesture to the town.
> "Let us try there. It seems as good a place as any."
> Head toward the town.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 23, 2017, 01:25:54 PM
> Gesture to the town.
> "Let us try there. It seems as good a place as any."
> Head toward the town.

>You descend toward the town, the others following behind you.
>The town itself is a simple thing, almost reminiscent of the human village you knew in tiny homes set at seemingly random intervals. However, this place is a bit more clean and notably less noisy. The buildings are all small things, made of simple stone and local wood, barely fitting to be farmer's dwellings. There is a fair deal of foot traffic, much of it flowing to and from the Dragon Palace.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 23, 2017, 01:33:16 PM
> Find someone (or a group of someones) that do not appear to be particularly busy or active and make our way over to them.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 23, 2017, 01:59:02 PM
> Find someone (or a group of someones) that do not appear to be particularly busy or active and make our way over to them.

>You quickly find a tall, stout celestial woman with long, strawberry-red hair, who seems to simply sitting at her porch and staring at the ground in front of her. She doesn't notice your approach, or at least does not react to it in any way.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 23, 2017, 02:18:53 PM
> ...She wouldn't happen to have a green hat, would she?
> "Erm, pardon me..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 23, 2017, 09:51:17 PM
> ...She wouldn't happen to have a green hat, would she?
> "Erm, pardon me..."

>She doesn't seem to have anything more than a hair clip.
>"Yes?" says the celestial, not bothering to look up from her spot.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 23, 2017, 09:55:47 PM
> "Would you happen to know where I can find Lady Toyosatomimi?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 23, 2017, 10:01:09 PM
> "Would you happen to know where I can find Lady Toyosatomimi?"

>"She should be at home," says the celestial.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 23, 2017, 10:20:59 PM
> "My apologies, but I do not know where that is."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 24, 2017, 01:17:29 AM
> "My apologies, but I do not know where that is."

>"Would she want she want you to know?" says the Celestial.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 24, 2017, 01:29:07 AM
> "We are amicably acquainted, and none of us plan on visiting her in her home again after this."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 24, 2017, 02:55:58 AM
> "We are amicably acquainted, and none of us plan on visiting her in her home again after this."

>"Then surely she would have already told you?" says the Celestial.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 24, 2017, 03:03:27 AM
> "I imagine she did not think I would return so quickly at all, never mind with something that requires her attention."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 24, 2017, 03:11:25 AM
> "I imagine she did not think I would return so quickly at all, never mind with something that requires her attention."

>"Perhaps you are not so close as you implied?" says the celestial.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 24, 2017, 03:42:26 AM
> "Well, even I did not think I would be back to see her specifically this quickly."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 24, 2017, 05:07:54 AM
> "Well, even I did not think I would be back to see her specifically this quickly."

>"It sounds as if your business was nothing more than business," says the Celestial, not looking away from her bit of dirt.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 24, 2017, 10:05:22 AM
> "If invasion of privacy is a concern, I would be glad to meet her somewhere other than her home."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 24, 2017, 02:07:31 PM
> "If invasion of privacy is a concern, I would be glad to meet her somewhere other than her home."

>"How would she learn of it?" says the celestial.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 24, 2017, 05:12:45 PM
> "...I suppose that could be a problem."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 24, 2017, 10:00:45 PM
> "...I suppose that could be a problem."

>"I suppose I could tell you, just this once. She lives toward the southern side of town, between three other houses on an S-shaped road."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 24, 2017, 10:25:14 PM
> "Oh. Ah, thank you very much."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 25, 2017, 01:38:44 AM
> "Oh. Ah, thank you very much."

>"You are most welcome," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 25, 2017, 02:57:52 AM
> Can we tell which way is south of town from here?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 25, 2017, 03:37:47 AM
> Can we tell which way is south of town from here?

>You imagine that it is southward. Given you came here from the southwest, it shouldn't be difficult to find your way back there.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 25, 2017, 11:46:50 AM
> "Have a pleasant day, Miss."
> Head southward by foot.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 25, 2017, 12:07:42 PM
> "Have a pleasant day, Miss."
> Head southward by foot.

>You make your way southward. Frankly, the Celestial's directions are not very good, and you often have to pause and wonder if this trail or that is S-shaped, if it a particular home can be considered to be between two or three others. It's not until you get close to the edge of town after some minutes that you find a house that you're confident meets all the criteria.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 25, 2017, 12:12:48 PM
> Knock on the door.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 25, 2017, 01:37:44 PM
> Knock on the door.

>You knock on the door. It takes nearly a minute for it to open, far too long given this is about the size of a one-room farmhouse at best, and for Miko to peer outside.
>"Ah, hello," she says. "I did not expect to see you again."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 25, 2017, 01:44:20 PM
> "Pardon the intrusion, Lady Toyosatomimi. It turns out there is one last thing I wish to do before returning to my time."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 25, 2017, 02:01:34 PM
> "Pardon the intrusion, Lady Toyosatomimi. It turns out there is one last thing I wish to do before returning to my time."

>She steps outside and closes the door behind her.
>"I would invite you in," she says, "But I simply do not have the facilities to entertain any guests. What is this one last thing?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 25, 2017, 02:20:22 PM
> "It is no problem, we will not be here long. Anyway, since I am returning to my time, I thought it a good idea to deliver messages to various people from their future selves."
> Pull out and show the Sworn Statement.
> "Here is one such thing I plan on returning with."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 25, 2017, 09:34:40 PM
> "It is no problem, we will not be here long. Anyway, since I am returning to my time, I thought it a good idea to deliver messages to various people from their future selves."
> Pull out and show the Sworn Statement.
> "Here is one such thing I plan on returning with."

>Miko takes the sworn statement, and looks it over. "Just what are you planning?" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 25, 2017, 10:14:56 PM
> "To show that to the past selves of everyone that has signed it."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 25, 2017, 10:24:46 PM
> "To show that to the past selves of everyone that has signed it."

>She nods for you to continue.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 25, 2017, 11:00:28 PM
> "You and your companions are valued acquaintances of our house in my present, and the Temple are valued acquaintances of our house in my future. It is my duty to help relations between the two of you, however slightly."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 25, 2017, 11:13:22 PM
> "You and your companions are valued acquaintances of our house in my present, and the Temple are valued acquaintances of our house in my future. It is my duty to help relations between the two of you, however slightly."

>"So you think this is wise?" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 25, 2017, 11:16:14 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "Do you believe it would cause problems?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 25, 2017, 11:18:33 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "Do you believe it would cause problems?"

>"I cannot predict what it would do," says Miko. "That is why I ask."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 25, 2017, 11:26:09 PM
> "Mmm...well, no one that has signed it so far has questioned the potential ramifications, at least."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 25, 2017, 11:27:05 PM
> "Mmm...well, no one that has signed it so far has questioned the potential ramifications, at least."

>Miko nods. "Hmmm. I suppose I am at an impasse."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 25, 2017, 11:33:00 PM
> "You do not need to sign if you do not wish to."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 25, 2017, 11:34:55 PM
> "You do not need to sign if you do not wish to."

>"It is an implication I have not considered," says Miko. "I am not sure if there is an easy answer for whether or not is acceptable to alter the past, or what the ramifications of that might be. Would we be where we are today if this happened?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 26, 2017, 02:44:48 AM
> Smile just a bit.
> "I had the same concerns, before I even had the idea for this statement. Miss Soga allayed them, making mention of ripples in a lake and how 'the universal tao is stronger than any one person's reach'."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 26, 2017, 03:44:59 AM
> Smile just a bit.
> "I had the same concerns, before I even had the idea for this statement. Miss Soga allayed them, making mention of ripples in a lake and how 'the universal tao is stronger than any one person's reach'."

>"I suppose I can see her reasoning," says Miko. "But I ponder on a more personal scale."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 26, 2017, 04:05:39 AM
> "Ah. Well, that, I cannot say for sure. Do you think advice to your past self would help you reach this point even sooner? Or would that risk delaying your ascension?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 26, 2017, 07:27:13 AM
> "Ah. Well, that, I cannot say for sure. Do you think advice to your past self would help you reach this point even sooner? Or would that risk delaying your ascension?"

>"That is a question to consider," says Miko.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 26, 2017, 11:10:48 AM
> "Mmm. I am afraid I cannot really offer any advice in that regard. I will say that you are the first of those I have asked to dwell on it this much, though, if that means anything."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 26, 2017, 11:19:53 AM
> "Mmm. I am afraid I cannot really offer any advice in that regard. I will say that you are the first of those I have asked to dwell on it this much, though, if that means anything."

>She chuckles. "Is that true? How disappointing. well, perhaps not. In truth, it wouldn't matter if I withheld my signature, you have enough as it is. So I imagine it would be best to endorse this message from a practical standpoint. Might you have a pen?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 26, 2017, 11:23:41 AM
> Pull out and offer our writing utensils.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 26, 2017, 12:00:37 PM
> Pull out and offer our writing utensils.

>You do so, and Miko deftly signs your sworn statement.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 26, 2017, 02:15:03 PM
> Retrieve our things.
> "Thank you, Lady Toyosatomimi."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 26, 2017, 10:45:49 PM
> Retrieve our things.
> "Thank you, Lady Toyosatomimi."

>She nods. "You are most welcome. Is there anything more that you need?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 26, 2017, 11:01:41 PM
> "I do not believe so, unless you have any advice you wish to give to your past self specifically."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 26, 2017, 11:12:20 PM
> "I do not believe so, unless you have any advice you wish to give to your past self specifically."

>"I think I have done enough in that regard," she says, "But I am happy that you offered."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 26, 2017, 11:14:18 PM
> "Very well. And you are most welcome."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 01:12:49 AM
> "Very well. And you are most welcome."

>She nods, and then returns inside.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 27, 2017, 01:14:10 AM
> "Have a pleasant day."
> Head back toward the main building of this island.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 02:13:00 AM
> "Have a pleasant day."
> Head back toward the main building of this island.

>You make your way back toward the Dragon Palace.
>"So, Ran is hiding in there, somewhere?" says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 27, 2017, 05:13:15 AM
> "Yes."
> Head toward the arcade where we remember Ran being.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 06:03:58 AM
> "Yes."
> Head toward the arcade where we remember Ran being.

>You make your way through the arcade, and toward the immense jade doors at the end of it. Near the last arch, you fly up along the wall and find the collection of homes that have been built into the foundations. From there, it's simple enough to find a lone home, larger than the others and built near a publically maintained garden near the wall of what you presume is the Dragon God's chamber. There doesn't seem to be much activity here.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on June 27, 2017, 08:27:10 AM
>Knock on the door.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 09:35:42 AM
>Knock on the door.

>You approach the door and knock. "Come in," comes Ran's muffled voice from the other side.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 27, 2017, 10:16:40 AM
> Enter!
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 10:21:23 AM
> Enter!

>You do so! The room is as cramped and filled with random knickknacks as you recall, none of them are any more clear in their purpose than before. Ran is at her table, resting upon the same giant cushion as before. She regards you calmly as you enter, then her eyes shift over to Alice and Flandre. "Why is she here?" Ran says, looking at Alice for a moment, then toward you.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 27, 2017, 10:25:19 AM
> "We made a deal wherein she has assisted in my journey in exchange for delivering something to her past self. You needn't worry about her visiting you up here or revealing your location to the general public, she takes hiding herself away as seriously as yourself and Miss Hirukazu."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 10:54:59 AM
> "We made a deal wherein she has assisted in my journey in exchange for delivering something to her past self. You needn't worry about her visiting you up here or revealing your location to the general public, she takes hiding herself away as seriously as yourself and Miss Hirukazu."

>"Miss who?" says Ran.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 27, 2017, 10:56:51 AM
> "The hakutaku."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 11:20:50 AM
> "The hakutaku."

>"You found her?" says Ran. "Where is she?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 27, 2017, 11:30:26 AM
> Frown just a bit (in an uncertain fashion rather than an upset fashion).
> "...Forgive my asking, as I imagine I already know the answer, but it is necessary to check regardless. I assume you do not intend to pursue her?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 11:37:33 AM
> Frown just a bit (in an uncertain fashion rather than an upset fashion).
> "...Forgive my asking, as I imagine I already know the answer, but it is necessary to check regardless. I assume you do not intend to pursue her?"

>"Not as of now," says Ran. "Should it be necessary in the future, then I would like to be prepared."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 27, 2017, 11:51:37 AM
> Sigh.
> "You put me in a very difficult position in asking this, you understand."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 11:52:18 AM
> Sigh.
> "You put me in a very difficult position in asking this, you understand."

>"You didn't seem to mind exposing my secrets," says Ran.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 27, 2017, 12:22:10 PM
> "That has been considered, yes."
> Close our eyes and (lightly) pinch the bridge of our nose.
> "She is in an underground dwelling beneath the Forest of Magic."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 12:36:22 PM
> "That has been considered, yes."
> Close our eyes and (lightly) pinch the bridge of our nose.
> "She is in an underground dwelling beneath the Forest of Magic."

>"Really?" says Ran, trying and failing to keep surprise from her voice. "I'll have to investigate that one of these years. Very well, I presume you are ready to leave? Did you bring everything I asked for?"

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 27, 2017, 12:42:13 PM
> "I do have everything you asked for, but whether or not I am ready to leave depends on how exactly this will work. According to the hakutaku, whatever force brought me here is also affecting 'some kind of object'. I presume this to be my pocketwatch, as I did not have it in my possession when I woke up in this era yesterday morning. Would your efforts to return me to my time return that object to my time as well?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 12:52:06 PM
> "I do have everything you asked for, but whether or not I am ready to leave depends on how exactly this will work. According to the hakutaku, whatever force brought me here is also affecting 'some kind of object'. I presume this to be my pocketwatch, as I did not have it in my possession when I woke up in this era yesterday morning. Would your efforts to return me to my time return that object to my time as well?"

>"I cannot say for certain," says Ran. "I intend to sever every last vestige of the force displacing you into this era, but I cannot say for sure that this will affect your watch. I feel it is likely, but I would need to see the watch to be sure."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 27, 2017, 12:59:19 PM
> "Unfortunately, I do not have the first idea where it is."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 01:08:37 PM
> "Unfortunately, I do not have the first idea where it is."

>"Nor do I," says Ran. "If you are prepared, I'll take the reagents now."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 27, 2017, 01:17:48 PM
> "That's unfortunate. I suppose I will simply have to hope for the best."
> Pull out and offer the Pearl Locket, the Bag of Rainbow Sand, and the Old Coin.
> "Here."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 01:31:28 PM
> "That's unfortunate. I suppose I will simply have to hope for the best."
> Pull out and offer the Pearl Locket, the Bag of Rainbow Sand, and the Old Coin.
> "Here."

>She takes them. "Thank you. Kindly step outside for a few minutes so I have space to prepare? You should have time to say your goodbyes."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 27, 2017, 02:18:01 PM
> "All right."
> Head back out through the door.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 27, 2017, 04:09:18 PM
Are you sure you want to risk leaving the Watch here ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Serela on June 27, 2017, 04:13:37 PM
We -should- have been keeping in mind trying to find it from the start, but since we didn't, we still haven't the slightest idea where to begin. So yeah, I'm with Kilga on having Ran just do her thing.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 27, 2017, 04:33:13 PM
I am just worried about doing this and in the end having to come back here yet again to retrieve the Watch, we can't trust this unknown force, maybe this was it's goal after all.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 27, 2017, 05:10:12 PM
And how do you propose we find it?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 27, 2017, 06:04:07 PM
Well we could simply supply Alice with what would be needed, yes it would take time, but if i recall correctly we still have a bit less than a month to use around here in terms of time, i do not see the need to rush with this, so why not do so ?

Of course, i could be completely wrong and/or i could be disregarded, for this is only my voice, i am open to any arguments.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Serela on June 27, 2017, 06:43:45 PM
If we really do need to go get the watch (for a purpose beyond just "we'll lose it otherwise", but rather that we actually need to go get it), then we have to get it regardless of whether we have Ran do her thing right now or not, so as far as I can tell we may as well let her go ahead.

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on June 27, 2017, 08:22:23 PM
Come on, do you really think that it's just going to be back in the present without any form of dramatic build up or anything like that? That would be too easy. There has to be more to it than that.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 27, 2017, 08:57:09 PM
I just feel like if that is the case, that it would end up making things more troublesome than finding the Watch first and then doing it later.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on June 27, 2017, 09:22:42 PM
Oops. Forgot to put in my actual point.

I'm honestly worried that Purvis will have us end up returning to the present without the watch with no way to get it back. It seems like there's a pretty high chance of that happening IMO, considering how we went out of our way to ignore the warlord (and possibly an entire storyline).
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 27, 2017, 11:22:27 PM
I am more worried about that happening AND our watch being there acting as an catalyst to an chain of events that will severely harm the future.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 27, 2017, 11:25:30 PM
>You head back out, along with Flandre and Alice.
>"So, this is it, huh?" says Flandre.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on June 28, 2017, 12:02:33 AM
>"Perhaps...the matter of my watch is still bothering me."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 12:09:19 AM
I am not too concerned for a variety of reasons, but I believe I may have a solution regardless.

> "Ah."
> Light up our eyes and looked to Alice.
> "Alice, I have one final request for you. Once I am gone and you are able to do so, I would appreciate it if you could attempt to magically locate my watch.  If it still exists in this era, please bring it back here to Ran and see if she can send it back to its proper era as well."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 12:17:39 AM
>"Perhaps...the matter of my watch is still bothering me."

>"I suppose it would," says Flandre, frowning.

> "Ah."
> Light up our eyes and looked to Alice.
> "Alice, I have one final request for you. Once I am gone and you are able to do so, I would appreciate it if you could attempt to magically locate my watch.  If it still exists in this era, please bring it back here to Ran and see if she can send it back to its proper era as well."

>Alice nods. "I will, if you reaffirm you will honor your half of the agreement with reasonable haste."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 12:20:03 AM
> Give our copy of Alice's book notes a pat.
> "Of course. Honestly, in the interest of expedience, your past self will likely be the first person I visit outside of my home, given your proximity to the lake."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 12:28:23 AM
> Give our copy of Alice's book notes a pat.
> "Of course. Honestly, in the interest of expedience, your past self will likely be the first person I visit outside of my home, given your proximity to the lake."

>Alice smiles, a rare thing since the two of you have met. It does not make her face look any less disturbing in a way that you cannot quite vocalize. "I shall do my best, then."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 12:38:56 AM
> Smile in return.
> "Thank you. It is greatly appreciated."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 01:09:10 AM
> Smile in return.
> "Thank you. It is greatly appreciated."

>"Honor our agreement and you may defer it all," says Alice.
>"I guess that's a kind of goodbye," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 02:09:44 AM
> Look to Flan.
> "Right. Thank you as well, Young Mistress, for everything you have done."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 02:25:37 AM
> Look to Flan.
> "Right. Thank you as well, Young Mistress, for everything you have done."

>"It was a pleasure, 'Kuya," she says. "I'm just glad that I know now. And that once you're back, it won't have even been a problem to start with."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 03:19:00 AM
> "Indeed. But still."
> Give Flan a hug.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 03:26:22 AM
> "Indeed. But still."
> Give Flan a hug.

>You give Flandre a hug, which she returns with enough gusto to leave you slightly sore once she finally lets go. "Now get back where you belong and don't worry about a thing, it'll all be fine!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 03:27:07 AM
> "Of course."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 03:53:15 AM
> "Of course."

>The door opens as you speak.
>"It seems to be time," says Alice. "Good luck."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 10:38:01 AM
> "Indeed. Thank you both. See you a thousand years ago."
> Head back inside the room.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 10:52:23 AM
> "Indeed. Thank you both. See you a thousand years ago."
> Head back inside the room.

>Heading inside, you find that the table has been moved aside. The floor is taken up by a colorful design that resembles two triangles joined at the tip, looking like arrows pointing at each other. Where the triangles meet, a small bowl filled with rainbow-colored liquid rests. You can just see the Old Coin resting at the bottom of it. Ran stand near the door.
>"Please step into the the middle of the sigil," says Ran, as she closes the door. "Your feet need to be on either side of the vessel. After that, I recommend you close your eyes. I have no idea what this shall look or feel like, but it is best to brace yourself."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 11:19:38 AM
> "One last thing before this begins. Have you thought any about any message you may wish me to deliver to your past self and family?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 11:23:50 AM
> "One last thing before this begins. Have you thought any about any message you may wish me to deliver to your past self and family?"

>She shakes her head. "I have thought long and hard about what would be most useful to send back, and I haven't been able to narrow it down to my liking. Perhaps if I had a week to dwell upon it. So, if you should cross their paths and the topic come up, just let them both know that I love them."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 11:27:15 AM
> Smile.
> "No better message has been requested of me, frankly."
> Step into the instructed location, making sure to not kick over the bowl, and close our eyes.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 11:36:04 AM
> Smile.
> "No better message has been requested of me, frankly."
> Step into the instructed location, making sure to not kick over the bowl, and close our eyes.

>You take position.
>"You will have to use your own judgment as to when it is best to open your eyes," says Ran. She then falls silent, though you can hear...you aren't sure what it is. Something that isn't normal, to say the least. Like a whispered thunderclap or a deafening raindrop. Then your ears suddenly start ringing, you don't hear so much as feel something like a tearing, or perhaps a shattering! Then you feel weightless, you can't feel your feet touching anything. It is like you have been thrown through the air, but you cannot feel any motion. The sound continues, too loud to hear, too quiet to miss.
>Then suddenly you are on your hands and knees; the floor is wooden. the air is dry as a bone.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 28, 2017, 11:41:39 AM
>Open our eyes and quickly look around to confirm where we are.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 11:52:04 AM
>Open our eyes and quickly look around to confirm where we are.

>Open your eyes and look around.
>Without a doubt, this is the library of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. And it is a mess. Shelves have fallen, books are everywhere. There a faint odor of smoke in the air, now that you've had a moment to notice it. However...you do notice that the books are largely stacked into somewhat neat piles, rather than thrown around like random before. A few are trying to struggle, and are weighed down by other books. The fallen shelves have been set aside so as not to be quite the obstacles they were. None of those standing seem to be in danger of falling, nor do there seem to be any that have fallen into the others and stand at an angle. The floor is reasonably clean, or at least clear of debris. Enough shelves are standing that you can't just look around to see anything, but it seems you are in the western part of the library.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 11:56:01 AM
> Home sweet home!
> Check our items for our watch. If we do not possess it, check the immediate surroundings for it and retrieve it if we find it.
> Take flight over the shelves and silently head toward the center of the library.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 12:06:18 PM
> Home sweet home!
> Check our items for our watch. If we do not possess it, check the immediate surroundings for it and retrieve it if we find it.
> Take flight over the shelves and silently head toward the center of the library.

>It worked! You feel a great weight lift from your soul.
>Your Inventory contains
>Maid Headband:
>A statement of your career, pleasantly frilly.
>Uniform
>It reveals a daring amount of leg, but sometimes one must be daring.
>Silver Knife x18
>Kept in your skirt pockets, and a few hidden in comfortable spots in and under your clothing. These are the basis of your danmaku. When adventuring, you tend to keep quite a few more.
>7☼
>This is 7☼
>Pocketwatch
>A focus of your time manipulation. You treasure it greatly, though you don't need it anymore.
>Picture of Future Flandre
>A picture of Flandre in Gensokyo?s future.
>Sworn Statement
>A testament of future peaceful relations, signed by Shou, Tojiko, and others.
>Writing Supplies
>A brush and an ink stone, ready for all of your calligraphic needs.
>Kanako's Message.
>To be presented to a kappa named Mitsu, in order to aid your travels.
>Yuuka?s Missive
>A signed statement by the Flower Youkai, it may prove your authenticity to her. May.
>Bronze Bell
>A keepsake from Kari, the silent shingami of the future.
>You obtain: Volume of Alice's Research
>Thick and smartly bound, this is probably worth a fortune to the right people.
>You obtain: Silk Bag.
>A large bag of silk, it should help you carry things when you run out of pocket space.
>45 Shillings
>Currency of True Glorian, and presumably Avalon
>Spectre's Missive
>A message from a person you cannot look at.
>Stuffed Bear
>An ordinary-looking stuffed animal. Shuuei claims there is something odd about it, but isn?t sure what.
>Wound Salve w/ Rag
>Effective at treating cuts and scrapes.
>1 Mon
>The currency of Gensokyo?s future.
>Faerie Pass (Expired) x1
>A temporary permit allowing you to bring a faerie into the tengu village. It seems this is a generalized permit with specifics written in.
>Aya?s Message
>"I've put some thought into it, and this is what I want to tell myself. When summer of 154 comes around, on the third week of June, I need to take as many pictures as I can, of everything. Even completely normal ordinary things. It'll make sense later. -Aya"
>You take to the air. From above, the library looks like a total wreck; many of the shelves have fallen, the center area is scorched, and much of the furniture there will need to be repaired or replaced. The second and third mezzanine floors have weathered things much better, some books and shelves have fallen, but little significant damage than you can see. In the center of the lirbary, you can see a group of a dozen maids are hard at work trying to clean. One of them looks up toward you, points, and shrieks.
>Oh dear, you're going to have to take charge quickly.

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 12:10:29 PM
> Which would be best for taking charge? Checking to see how they're doing personally, or just straight up giving orders as if we've been here the whole time?
> At a glance, how are the cleaning efforts going?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 12:16:35 PM
> Which would be best for taking charge? Checking to see how they're doing personally, or just straight up giving orders as if we've been here the whole time?
> At a glance, how are the cleaning efforts going?

>The best thing to do right now would probably be to overpower them, so to speak. Rather than letting yourself be drawn into their various panics and faerie nonsense, draw them into what you want. You may be able to answer some things, but if you give them more than an inch, they will take a mile. It is something of a balancing act.
>They seem to be doing alright. You would need to land and inspect things to really tell.

>_


Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 12:28:12 PM
> Are Patchouli or Koakuma around?
> Nod.
> "Looking good, everyone."
> Land in the center of the library, out of the way of any immediate cleaning efforts.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 28, 2017, 12:39:11 PM
....fuck.

>Did we ever ask about the medicine for Pneumonia to someone ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 12:45:21 PM
> Are Patchouli or Koakuma around?
> Nod.
> "Looking good, everyone."
> Land in the center of the library, out of the way of any immediate cleaning efforts.

>Not that you can see.
>"You're back!" one of the maids shouts.
>"Where did you go!?"
>"Everyone's been so worried!"
>Cool confidence is not going to be enough to overcome this on its own.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 28, 2017, 12:53:57 PM
As I recall, it was determined that if Yagokoro was incapable of saving Keine, there was nothing anyone from the future would be able to do about it medically.

> Fix a mildly stern look on everyone.
> "That is a long story. What is important right now is that I have returned, and that this library gets cleaned up."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 01:00:10 PM
>Did we ever ask about the medicine for Pneumonia to someone ?

>Several times. The consensus seems to be that if Eirin couldn't do it, no one could.

> Fix a mildly stern look on everyone.
> "That is a long story. What is important right now is that I have returned, and that this library gets cleaned up."

>A few of the maid snap to attention, a couple others busily return to sweeping with exaggerated motions.
>"But, you were gone, then not gone! It was a real problem!" cries one.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 28, 2017, 01:02:30 PM
> Is Dreamy Sky here?
> Take a better look at the immediate area. How do the cleaning efforts seem to be going?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 01:11:08 PM
> Is Dreamy Sky here?
> Take a better look at the immediate area. How do the cleaning efforts seem to be going?

>She is not here.
>At a glance, you suppose they are adequate. Who knows what's gone on since you've been gone. It says something that faeries are being allowed in here unsupervised.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 28, 2017, 01:13:09 PM
> "That is why I came back. Do not worry, I will be reporting to the Mistress shortly."
> Gesture at the area and give a small smile.
> "It does not seem to have been too much of a problem, however. You all seem to be doing quite well cleaning here already. I would like to see that continue."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 28, 2017, 01:21:08 PM
I recall hearing Hatate? say that the Apex had a medicine for such at the time, pretty sure someone said so.

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 01:24:16 PM
> "That is why I came back. Do not worry, I will be reporting to the Mistress shortly."
> Gesture at the area and give a small smile.
> "It does not seem to have been too much of a problem, however. You all seem to be doing quite well cleaning here already. I would like to see that continue."

>The speaking faerie just nods dumbly.
>The faeries standing in attention seem to take a hint, and get back to cleaning with the vigor you generally expect of them when they get caught slacking. The last stragglers sort of guiltily move toward trying to do something, clearly having lost track of what they were doing before.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 28, 2017, 01:25:58 PM
If you're that positive, you should go back and check, but I feel like that subplot was an important enough Thing that Purvis would have kept careful track in his notes about whether or not we learned such a solution. (Frankly, I imagine that the best/expected course of action is to warn both of them about it up-front, so that Keine can take the necessary precautions and Eirin can do some research if she deems it worth her time.)

> "Very good, everyone. I shall see you all later."
> Head out and exit the library.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 01:41:01 PM
> "Very good, everyone. I shall see you all later."
> Head out and exit the library.

>They get back to work, though somewhat rattled. You suspect, frankly, the faeries are going to be on edge for awhile.
>You exit the library and enter the Front Hall. Immediately your eyes are drawn to some broken, burnt furniture that has been piled near the library doors. The carpets are a frightful mess of footprints, ash stains, and other things you cannot quickly identify. You're certain blood is among them. Some tatty blankets lay near the front doors. There doesn't seem to be anyone else here.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 28, 2017, 01:44:00 PM
> Head to the front doors and open them, peeking outside to see if we can find anyone.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 02:03:01 PM
> Head to the front doors and open them, peeking outside to see if we can find anyone.

>You open the doors and peak outside. You see someone short and red-haired at the gates...Koakuma, you assume, as you pick out her wings. She seems to be carrying the large shield that would normally rest on the wall of the dining room; it is about as large as she is. You aren't sure if she can actually use it.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 02:09:25 PM
> How often does Koa do gate duty?
> Head out to her, speaking along the way.
> "Can you actually use that thing?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on June 28, 2017, 02:13:41 PM
Yeah, although... shouldn't we also discover the cause of the fire too ? Or did i miss that ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Serela on June 28, 2017, 02:17:55 PM
The fairies probably weren't the best person to ask about that. Koakuma should be good for that though, all in due time.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 02:19:22 PM
> How often does Koa do gate duty?
> Head out to her, speaking along the way.
> "Can you actually use that thing?"

>Rarely; it means Meiling isn't available.
>You head toward the front gates.
>She jumps, the little bat wings on her head flaring out, then whirls around with as much grace as one can manage while carrying a heavy person-sized shield. "Holy hell, aren't you supposed to be dead or something?!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 28, 2017, 02:22:54 PM
That's a discussion to be hand once every available important person is rounded up.

> "I got better. How long was I gone?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 02:28:26 PM
> "I got better. How long was I gone?"

>"I'll say! And, um...maybe a day and some change?" says Koa. "Since the whole explosion thing yesterday. What happened?"
>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 28, 2017, 02:31:21 PM
> "Time travel, if you can believe it. I would rather tell the full story with everyone present, though."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 02:32:40 PM
> "Time travel, if you can believe it. I would rather tell the full story with everyone present, though."

>"Might be tricky," says Koa. "Big Red's out hunting for you."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 28, 2017, 02:34:35 PM
> ...Have we heard that nickname for Meiling before?
> Frown.
> "Wonderful. Do you know where she has gone?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 02:48:43 PM
> ...Have we heard that nickname for Meiling before?
> Frown.
> "Wonderful. Do you know where she has gone?"

>Only Koa seems to use it.
>"Not a clue," says the familiar with a shrug. "She's convinced you just ended up somewhere else, though, so she was chomping at the bit to go looking. The Boss finally let her go this morning."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 28, 2017, 02:54:38 PM
> Has anyone, Meiling or otherwise, ever called Koa 'Little Red'?
> "How unfortunate. Very well, I shall let Mistress know that I have returned. Do you know where she is right now?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 10:54:34 PM
> Has anyone, Meiling or otherwise, ever called Koa 'Little Red'?
> "How unfortunate. Very well, I shall let Mistress know that I have returned. Do you know where she is right now?"

>Not to your knowledge.
>"Probably asleep," says Koakuma. "Oh, but she's definitely gonna want to be woken up for this."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 28, 2017, 11:27:10 PM
> Nod.
> "And what of Lady Patchouli? Is she still unconscious?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 28, 2017, 11:54:01 PM
> Nod.
> "And what of Lady Patchouli? Is she still unconscious?"

>"Naw, the Purple Monster woke up last night," says Koakuma. "She'll be stuck in bed for awhile, but she'll be alright."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 12:39:53 AM
> "Understood. Thank you for the info, Little Red. I'll be back at some point."
> Head back inside and toward Remilia's bedroom.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 01:04:54 AM
> "Understood. Thank you for the info, Little Red. I'll be back at some point."
> Head back inside and toward Remilia's bedroom.

>"Oi!" Koakuma says in response to your nickname as you depart.
>You return to the mansion, and make your way up to the top of the clocktower, where both your and Mistress' Quarters lie. You note the door to Remilia's suite hangs ajar, which is unusual.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 01:13:39 AM
> Knock on the door regardless.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 01:15:28 AM
> Knock on the door regardless.

>You knock, and get no response. You can just hear her snoozing inside.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 01:21:40 AM
> Enter (quietly).
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 01:26:29 AM
> Enter (quietly).

>You make your way in.
>The suite is still in good order from yesterday morning; in fact you don't think she has touched either the dining nook or the sitting room. The bedroom is a bit more used, you can see yesterday's clothes have been thrown over the back of a chair, and the wardrobe has a ribbon closed into the door. Remilia rests in her coffin, which lays atop her spacious, four poster bed.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 01:54:03 AM
> How do we normally go about waking Remilia prematurely?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 02:04:22 AM
> How do we normally go about waking Remilia prematurely?

>Usually just saying her name a few times while nearby will suffice. At worst, a slight shoulder shake.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 02:05:38 AM
> Stand nearby Remilia's bed.
> "Mistress Remilia?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 02:50:55 AM
> Stand nearby Remilia's bed.
> "Mistress Remilia?"

>"Mmm..." she says, turning over in her casket. Then after a moment she bolts right up and stares at you through narrowed, sleepy eyes.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 02:54:46 AM
> Smile.
> "I apologize for my absence, Mistress. What can I do for you?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 03:11:33 AM
> Smile.
> "I apologize for my absence, Mistress. What can I do for you?"

>She glares a few moments more, then says, "You are not hurt, we assume?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on June 29, 2017, 03:16:37 AM
/wow remilia is really chill considering the situation


>"Nothing too serious. Your taking this better than i expected."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 03:18:01 AM
>"Nothing too serious. Your taking this better than i hoped."

>"We were worried sick, you know!" Remilia says, as she extracts herself from the coffin. "What happened in there? Where did you go?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 03:19:51 AM
> "It is a long story that I would rather tell everyone at once. The short answer, hard as it may be to believe, is that I was nearly one thousand years in the future."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 03:25:09 AM
> "It is a long story that I would rather tell everyone at once. The short answer, hard as it may be to believe, is that I was nearly one thousand years in the future."

>She raises an eyebrow. "Honestly? How? Did Patchouli's experiment go awry worse than we thought?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 03:29:20 AM
> "I am not sure. Neither was anyone in the future that had the power and knowledge to detect it for themselves. Even the hakutaku of that era did not know."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 03:34:42 AM
> "I am not sure. Neither was anyone in the future that had the power and knowledge to detect it for themselves. Even the hakutaku of that era did not know."

>"You understand that our every instinct is to regard these as cheap lies, we hope?" says Remilia. "It is more than a little difficult to offer the benefit of a doubt, even to one such as you. But we shall try. Are you certain you aren't hurt? Have you eaten?"

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 03:36:51 AM
> "I have eaten regularly, and aside from the gash on my midsection, which has long since been treated, I am uninjured, yes."
> Pull out the Picture of Future Flandre and show it to Remilia.
> "Perhaps this will lend credibility to my story in your eyes?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 03:39:36 AM
> "I have eaten regularly, and aside from the gash on my midsection, which has long since been treated, I am uninjured, yes."
> Pull out the Picture of Future Flandre and show it to Remilia.
> "Perhaps this will lend credibility to my story in your eyes?"

>"It is just that we worry about you," says Remilia. "Especially when you come back with that kind of story!"
>She takes the picture and looks at it. Then she looks back to you, her face unreadable. "This is what we think it is, yes?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 03:43:13 AM
> Nod.
> "The Future Young Mistress in a habit. Miss Komeiji's pet raven there was helping us at the time."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 03:52:59 AM
> Nod.
> "The Future Young Mistress in a habit. Miss Komeiji's pet raven there was helping us at the time."

>"A Scarlet becoming a monk? How shameful," says Remilia. "So...We suppose that this cannot be questioned any further. Hm, have you brought anything else interesting with you, We wonder?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Serela on June 29, 2017, 04:11:58 AM
>"A few mementos of the trip, some money from the future, and enough messages to deliver to people from their future selves to occupy me for the good part of a day." Chuckle. "Along with a new idea or two to try out in the kitchen."
>...how often does Remilia refer to herself as We?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 04:26:17 AM
>"A few mementos of the trip, some money from the future, and enough messages to deliver to people from their future selves to occupy me for the good part of a day." Chuckle. "Along with a new idea or two to try out in the kitchen."
>...how often does Remilia refer to herself as We?

>"We except you will need time to do that, then. Kindly drag back that insouciant gate guard while you are taking care of it."
>Nearly always.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on June 29, 2017, 04:30:40 AM
>"Did she say where she was heading?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 04:32:15 AM
>"Did she say where she was heading?"

>"Not as such," says Remilia. "We would expect her to either consult experts, or perhaps search around places where she would think you would be likely to appear."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on June 29, 2017, 04:38:41 AM
>"Hmm, looks like this will be more complicated than i hoped. But i'll do my best locating her regardless."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 05:54:48 AM
>"Hmm, looks like this will be more complicated than i hoped. But i'll do my best locating her regardless."

>"If worse comes to worst, We are sure she will be back by dark."

>_



Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on June 29, 2017, 06:05:44 AM
>"What i saw in the future makes me not so sure of that. But that's not relevant right now."
>"I would also like to let you that Flandre's induction into the Myouren Temple was actually quite helpful to her, i think it was for the best."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 06:17:51 AM
>"What i saw in the future makes me not so sure of that. But that's not relevant right now."
>"I would also like to let you that Flandre's induction into the Myouren Temple was actually quite helpful to her, i think it was for the best."

>"We won't allow it," says Remilia. "How shameful that a Scarlet should submit to some crusty sutra-groaning saint merely because they made a few pleasant points. Toss aside the thought at once."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 07:19:50 AM
> Frown.
> "Ah...yes. I suppose that would be a major difference between the present and the future."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 09:41:57 AM
> Frown.
> "Ah...yes. I suppose that would be a major difference between the present and the future."

>She nods. "Well, in the meantime, have you visited Our Patchouli? She's been recovering well."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 10:27:56 AM
> Shake our head.
> "Not yet. I thought it most important to verify where and when I was, and then seek you out first."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 10:29:52 AM
> Shake our head.
> "Not yet. I thought it most important to verify where and when I was, and then seek you out first."

>"We shall go together," says Remilia. "If she is awake, you may summarize what has happened to us."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 10:43:11 AM
> "Understood. But there is one matter aI wish to discuss with only you before we do so, one of major importance to our household."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 10:46:27 AM
> "Understood. But there is one matter aI wish to discuss with only you before we do so, one of major importance to our household."

>"Very well," says Remilia. "We will hear of this matter."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on June 29, 2017, 10:54:12 AM
> "I am not entirely clear on the details, but...the Future Young Mistress rolls me that some number of years after I disappeared, you began spending a lot of time brooding. Swirling your drink at dinners and such."
> Mimic a Remilia-drink-swirl motion with our hand.
> "Then, one day, you said that 'They have forgotten us'. At that point, you declared the Young Mistress the new Mistress of our home, departed, and were never seen again. No one could tell me anything about where you had gone, not even Shameimaru or Himekaidou."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 11:03:56 AM
> "I am not entirely clear on the details, but...the Future Young Mistress rolls me that some number of years after I disappeared, you began spending a lot of time brooding. Swirling your drink at dinners and such."
> Mimic a Remilia-drink-swirl motion with our hand.
> "Then, one day, you said that 'They have forgotten us'. At that point, you declared the Young Mistress the new Mistress of our home, departed, and were never seen again. No one could tell me anything about where you had gone, not even Shameimaru or Himekaidou."

>Remilia frowns for a moment. "Firstly," she says, "We object to be described as brooding, and We most certainly do not swirl Our drink!"
>She does.
>"That aside...hm, I am at a loss. To be frank, We suspect they must have been mistaken. Had they nothing else to say on the matter?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 29, 2017, 11:11:25 AM
> Shake our head.
> "Those were all the details you left. It seems the future considered your whereabouts one of Gensokyo's great mysteries. The only concrete information I was able to gain on my own was that you had not passed through Higan. Beyond that, most people were convinced you were no longer in Gensokyo at all. I believe at least one of two theorized that you found your way to the Outside World."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 11:19:49 AM
> Shake our head.
> "Those were all the details you left. It seems the future considered your whereabouts one of Gensokyo's great mysteries. The only concrete information I was able to gain on my own was that you had not passed through Higan. Beyond that, most people were convinced you were no longer in Gensokyo at all. I believe at least one of two theorized that you found your way to the Outside World."

>"Mmm. Perhaps," says Remilia. "Sometimes I do wonder if they proper regret their little revolution in the old country..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 29, 2017, 11:23:14 AM
> "Whatever the case, your disappearance more or less marked the decline and downfall of our household. Lady Patchouli managed as well as she could, but her life did not last much longer, and some number of years after she passed, there was an accident and our home...burned down to the ground."
> Frown a bit.
> "By the time I reappeared, it has already been several hundred years since these happenings."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 11:43:55 AM
> "Whatever the case, your disappearance more or less marked the decline and downfall of our household. Lady Patchouli managed as well as she could, but her life did not last much longer, and some number of years after she passed, there was an accident and our home...burned down to the ground."
> Frown a bit.
> "By the time I reappeared, it has already been several hundred years since these happenings."

>"...Surely you jest," says Remilia.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 29, 2017, 11:44:37 AM
> Shake our head slowly.
> "I wish I were."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 11:55:02 AM
> Shake our head slowly.
> "I wish I were."

>"Mmm," says Remilia.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 29, 2017, 12:10:44 PM
> "The misfortune of the situation is only made worse by how far Gensokyo society had come. The land on the whole has expanded immensely. Other regions with their own names and governments were established. There was even a new neighboring dimension with wonders upon wonders I could only begin to fathom, let alone describe."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 12:25:14 PM
> "The misfortune of the situation is only made worse by how far Gensokyo society had come. The land on the whole has expanded immensely. Other regions with their own names and governments were established. There was even a new neighboring dimension with wonders upon wonders I could only begin to fathom, let alone describe."

>Remilia nods. "Go on."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 29, 2017, 12:46:33 PM
> "Gensokyo itself certainly had seen respectable expansion, which appears to have been Yakumo's behind-the-scenes doing before she passed away. The Human Village had become much larger and much more advanced, with plenty of very tall buidings and various facilities, including a museum where I was able to find one of our garden statues. The rest of the land is now so wide that it apparently takes several days to fly oneself between certain regions. But that neighboring dimension is the noisiest and busiest place I have ever been by a country mile. For all that I can appreciate and respect the advancement of that area, I could barely hear myself think. Flashing lights, strange machines, people from all backgrounds and locations. It appears to have been a major pet project of the Moriya Shrine dieties, Yasaka in particular. She is a part of their local government, which includes a top Avalonian official by the name of Sir Ector, and a mute woman named the Rainbow Serpent, whom I had never heard of, but is apparently infamous enough that you or Lady Patchouli may have."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 12:56:16 PM
> "Gensokyo itself certainly had seen respectable expansion, which appears to have been Yakumo's behind-the-scenes doing before she passed away. The Human Village had become much larger and much more advanced, with plenty of very tall buidings and various facilities, including a museum where I was able to find one of our garden statues. The rest of the land is now so wide that it apparently takes several days to fly oneself between certain regions. But that neighboring dimension is the noisiest and busiest place I have ever been by a country mile. For all that I can appreciate and respect the advancement of that area, I could barely hear myself think. Flashing lights, strange machines, people from all backgrounds and locations. It appears to have been a major pet project of the Moriya Shrine dieties, Yasaka in particular. She is a part of their local government, which includes a top Avalonian official by the name of Sir Ector, and a mute woman named the Rainbow Serpent, whom I had never heard of, but is apparently infamous enough that you or Lady Patchouli may have."

>Remilia shakes her head. "We cannot say we know of any such serpent. Frankly, We can barely even follow what you are saying."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 29, 2017, 01:00:49 PM
> "It is a lot that even I was barely able to keep track of despite experiencing it for myself. The long and short of it is that Gensokyo thrived while our house declined. It seems necessary to me, then, to alter the course of history so that we have a hand in the improvement of the land, so that it can be something even greater than what it is already on track to be."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 01:01:59 PM
> "It is a lot that even I was barely able to keep track of despite experiencing it for myself. The long and short of it is that Gensokyo thrived while our house declined. It seems necessary to me, then, to alter the course of history so that we have a hand in the improvement of the land, so that it can be something even greater than what it is already on track to be."

>Remilia nods. "On that, I think we are in agreement."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 29, 2017, 01:07:06 PM
> "With that in mind, I believe it prudent to take advantage of our newfound knowledge of the course of history. As a simple immediate example,  there was apparently an established and thriving kobito village in the future. I was not able to find it, though that was mostly due to not needing to for any reason. The curator of the Human Village museum I mentioned earlier was also a kobito, and one of their exhibits was Princess Sukuna's needle sword, the description of which implied they held her as something of a hero. As such, I believe it would behoove us to welcome Princess Sukuna onto our list of special guests."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 01:12:00 PM
> "With that in mind, I believe it prudent to take advantage of our newfound knowledge of the course of history. As a simple immediate example,  there was apparently an established and thriving kobito village in the future. I was not able to find it, though that was mostly due to not needing to for any reason. The curator of the Human Village museum I mentioned earlier was also a kobito, and one of their exhibits was Princess Sukuna's needle sword, the description of which implied they held her as something of a hero. As such, I believe it would behoove us to welcome Princess Sukuna onto our list of special guests."

>"Hm,  We suppose it wouldn't hurt to consider inviting a kobito royal," says Remilia. "It would make for a change."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on June 29, 2017, 01:16:45 PM
> Nod.
> "Another simple immediate example, though perhaps more personal than political, is that Miss Kamishirasawa is on track for a premature demise."
> Frown a bit again.
> "She recovered from yesterday's accident, but came out of it more frail than one such as herself should be. She was later taken by a sufficiently nasty bout of pneumonia that not even Miss Yagokoro could address. It seems prudent to try to stave this off as we are able, even if we are not able to prevent it outright."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 10 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on June 29, 2017, 01:52:58 PM
> Nod.
> "Another simple immediate example, though perhaps more personal than political, is that Miss Kamishirasawa is on track for a premature demise."
> Frown a bit again.
> "She recovered from yesterday's accident, but came out of it more frail than one such as herself should be. She was later taken by a sufficiently nasty bout of pneumonia that not even Miss Yagokoro could address. It seems prudent to try to stave this off as we are able, even if we are not able to prevent it outright."

>"Better get a new tutor lined up." says Remilia.