Alice Quest - The Seven-Colored Puppeteer's Week v1.3

[Neovereign]

>Let's take the fastest route we know to get to Human town.
>"Do you get along well with everyone there? You're always so stoic when Marisa and I come to visit Patche."

> You start towards the village.
> "Yea. Well, everyone's inside most of the time."
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Nod. "Patche is certainly a shut in, and Remilia can only come out when it's not too bright out. I suppose it is to be expected a little."
>Grin. "So, anyone impressed with your new skills?"

[Neovereign]

>Nod. "Patche is certainly a shut in, and Remilia can only come out when it's not too bright out. I suppose it is to be expected a little."
>Grin. "So, anyone impressed with your new skills?"

> "No one's seemed very impressed yet..."
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"I suppose Remilia and Sakuya are too elegant to show such things publically. But I know Remilia has to be pleased. Did the faeries really have nothing to say?"

[Neovereign]

>"I suppose Remilia and Sakuya are too elegant to show such things publically. But I know Remilia has to be pleased. Did the faeries really have nothing to say?"

> "I think they were too busy being upset."
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, I'm  impressed."

[Neovereign]

>"Well, I'm  impressed."

> "Thank you."
> It's in sight...
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Continue on toward town.
>"Have anything in mind that you want to do while we're here?"

[Neovereign]

>Continue on toward town.
>"Have anything in mind that you want to do while we're here?"

> "Is it fine to go there the sizes we are now? I'd like to make sure we don't cause any trouble there first."
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, I believe in moving forward, rather than backward. Let's just go, they need to get used to us sooner or later, so now is as good as any time."

[Neovereign]

>"Well, I believe in moving forward, rather than backward. Let's just go, they need to get used to us sooner or later, so now is as good as any time."

> "Okay..."
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"As long as we're polite and avoid being careless, I'm sure it'll all be okay."

[Neovereign]

>"As long as we're polite and avoid being careless, I'm sure it'll all be okay."

> The two of you enter the town.
> It seems pretty lively. However, it'd be a lie to say you're not the odd ones out in here.
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Just act reasonably normal and friendly for now. No frowns or sharp voices.
>Do gauge how people are reacting.
>"Was there somewhere you wanted to go, Meiling?"

[Neovereign]

>Just act reasonably normal and friendly for now. No frowns or sharp voices.
>Do gauge how people are reacting.
>"Was there somewhere you wanted to go, Meiling?"

> They seem to be taking caution in avoiding the two of you. Not outright though. If they're already near, they won't veer out of the way...
> "I'm not here that often... What do you usually do when you're here?"
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>If we make eye contact with anyone, give them a smile and a friendly little wave.
>"Usually, I just beeline right for what I need at the market. Let's just wander, shall we?"

[Neovereign]

>If we make eye contact with anyone, give them a smile and a friendly little wave.
>"Usually, I just beeline right for what I need at the market. Let's just wander, shall we?"

> "Alright. Time to familiarize myself with this place."
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Hold out our hand and grin.
>"Want to give people a show in the process?"
>Regardless of whether she accepts or not, let's wander a bit and see what there is to see. And perhaps keep an eye open for one-off jobs too.

[Neovereign]

>Hold out our hand and grin.
>"Want to give people a show in the process?"
>Regardless of whether she accepts or not, let's wander a bit and see what there is to see. And perhaps keep an eye open for one-off jobs too.

> "A show?" Meiling questions.
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"Oh, I meant leave no questions what we're doing here together at a glance. I mean, you don't have to if you don't wanna..."

[Neovereign]

>"Oh, I meant leave no questions what we're doing here together at a glance. I mean, you don't have to if you don't wanna..."

> "Oh. O-Oh. I-I thought you meant something like a duel, ehehe."
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Chuckle. What a silly!
>And better than a no.
>Hold our hand out still for her to take it if she likes.

[Neovereign]

>Chuckle. What a silly!
>And better than a no.
>Hold our hand out still for her to take it if she likes.

> You hold your hand out, and it takes a moment, but Meiling accepts it.
> It's hard and firm at first, but she loosens her grip to a relaxing one soon after.
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Give a little squeeze in return and stroll off to see the town. Take it slow, give people time to see us coming and adapt, mind for obstacles.
>Along the way, make small talk about little things we find as we wander a bit and see what there is to see. And perhaps keep an eye open for one-off jobs to

[Neovereign]

>Give a little squeeze in return and stroll off to see the town. Take it slow, give people time to see us coming and adapt, mind for obstacles.
>Along the way, make small talk about little things we find as we wander a bit and see what there is to see. And perhaps keep an eye open for one-off jobs to

> You begin to tour the town with Meiling, giving consideration to not frighten the residents and lightly discussing about the various structures and businesses. Some of the younger residents take to your sizes with surprise and amazement. After you've come to warp up to the experience, the two of you happen across brief activities and short competitions...
> The touring and fun slows after a couple of hours and the sun shows it's weariness, beginning to rest partially out of view in anticipation of the night.
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"I think the kids like you, Meiling!"
>"Hm, it's getting close to sunset now. What shall we do?"

[Neovereign]

>"I think the kids like you, Meiling!"
>"Hm, it's getting close to sunset now. What shall we do?"

> "Would it be too soon to get something to eat?"
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"I don't think so."
>What sort of dining places did we see during our wanderings? In particular, any with an open second story?

[Neovereign]

>"I don't think so."
>What sort of dining places did we see during our wanderings? In particular, any with an open second story?

> "Great!"
> You noticed a few familiar ones among unfamiliars as well. Such a place was among them.
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Let's make our way toward there. "Have anything in mind?"