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

[Neovereign]

>"Who knows? I'm curious to see just how large you'll let yourself become over the next few weeks."
>Smile
>"And there's no need for thanks, it is enough to have you here with me."

> "I don't need to be inside the mansion to guard it, so I might have some freedom there~" Meiling smiles.
> The server return with another person, carrying an empty table over towards the two of you...
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Smile back. "Oh my."
>Observe as the table is set up, thank the servers once they are done.

[Neovereign]

>Smile back. "Oh my."
>Observe as the table is set up, thank the servers once they are done.

> You watch as the duo sets the table down near the edge, heading back and beginning the place down your meal.
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>We can't really do a bow in return while sitting, but hopefully folded hands and a lowered head will convey the message.
>Once they are done, dig in!

[Neovereign]

>We can't really do a bow in return while sitting, but hopefully folded hands and a lowered head will convey the message.
>Once they are done, dig in!

> You show your appreciation and start once everything's here.
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>How is it? Does it feel like there's going to be enough?
>Once Meiling's had some time to sample hers: "What do you think?"

[Neovereign]

>How is it? Does it feel like there's going to be enough?
>Once Meiling's had some time to sample hers: "What do you think?"

> Yes.
> "It's good. I probably should've gotten more though." Meiling says.
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"A second course is fine."

[Neovereign]

>"A second course is fine."

> "Hm?"
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"I won't complain if you get a little more, I mean."

[Neovereign]

>"I won't complain if you get a little more, I mean."

> "Well, I'm saying I should've. Not that I need to..."
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Chuckle
>"It's fine either way, as long as you enjoy it."

[Neovereign]

>Chuckle
>"It's fine either way, as long as you enjoy it."

> "Alright. What will you do?"
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"I think I have enough. personally. But perhaps there will be room for desert."

[Neovereign]

>"I think I have enough. personally. But perhaps there will be room for desert."

> "Nothing else planned for the night?"
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, I think we can take a walk through the market, and see what the other youkai are up to. After that, we'll play it by ear?"

[Neovereign]

>"Well, I think we can take a walk through the market, and see what the other youkai are up to. After that, we'll play it by ear?"

> Meiling nods.
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Let's finish up our dinner. Make light conversation about the meal quality and our surroundings.

[Neovereign]

>Let's finish up our dinner. Make light conversation about the meal quality and our surroundings.

> You resume eating. People seem fascinated by your size, but there aren't any problems with it right now. Your seat and view are both fine, and the food is filling enough. Meiling's enjoying her time as a giant as well.
> The two of you finish up.
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Make general polite gestures toward fascinated people, eye contact, nods, little waves, and so on.
>"What do you think, Meiling? Desert?"

[Neovereign]

>Make general polite gestures toward fascinated people, eye contact, nods, little waves, and so on.
>"What do you think, Meiling? Desert?"

> "I'll pass."
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"Alright, wouldn't want to stuff you too much and slow you down."
>Grin.
>Pay the bill, leave a tip if they are customary, do not if Gensokyo has the good sense not to require tipping. Afterward, proceed toward the market at a leisurely pace with Meiling.

[Neovereign]

>"Alright, wouldn't want to stuff you too much and slow you down."
>Grin.
>Pay the bill, leave a tip if they are customary, do not if Gensokyo has the good sense not to require tipping. Afterward, proceed toward the market at a leisurely pace with Meiling.

> "The night's still young!"
> You pay the expected amount, thanking them for their service, before heading for a more market-heavy area,
> You now have $204, still all loaned to you by Marisa.
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Take Meiling by the hand if she's good with that, and stroll through the market, let's see what's going on right now. Note the kinds of shops, the how many youkai are active compared to humans, note any events that are going on. Keep an easy and slow pace, we're in no hurries.
>Also keep an eye open for money-making opportunities.

[Neovereign]

>Take Meiling by the hand if she's good with that, and stroll through the market, let's see what's going on right now. Note the kinds of shops, the how many youkai are active compared to humans, note any events that are going on. Keep an easy and slow pace, we're in no hurries.
>Also keep an eye open for money-making opportunities.

> You gently take Meiling's hand again.
> There's a few shops with foods and ingredients, but you've already eaten. Few others seem to claim charms and wards, possibly for humans out late... There's ones selling cosmetic items, such as flowers and toys, but they seem to be packing up.
> There are some focused on entertainment, such as a sleight of hand game, a fortune teller, others...
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>"Oh, that fortune teller looks fun! And I bet you'd be good at that sleight of hand game."

[Neovereign]

>"Oh, that fortune teller looks fun! And I bet you'd be good at that sleight of hand game."

> "Oh. More games?"
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Nod. "Yeah!"

[Neovereign]

>Nod. "Yeah!"

> "Let's check out that sleight of hand then."
>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Check out the sleight of hand. Kneel down if there is room.