Author Topic: (Skyseas of Gensokyo) Nazrin Quest (Part 11) (Read 47215 times)

Oldmansour · « **Reply #960 on:** January 31, 2013, 10:01:14 AM »

>Let's, uh... Let's just give her another moment or two.
>If after approximately ten or fifteen seconds, her stare and body language is unchanged, reach under the table with our tail and tickle her leg.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #961 on:** January 31, 2013, 10:25:15 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on January 31, 2013, 10:01:14 AM

>Let's, uh... Let's just give her another moment or two.
>If after approximately ten or fifteen seconds, her stare and body language is unchanged, reach under the table with our tail and tickle her leg.

>Somewhat at a loss for words, you do your best not to look awkward under the unexpected scrutiny and wait to see if Kyouko does anything else.
>"Would it really help you if I did?" she finally asks after another four or five seconds of this.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #962 on:** January 31, 2013, 10:28:55 AM »

>Nod once. "Really."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #963 on:** January 31, 2013, 10:34:52 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on January 31, 2013, 10:28:55 AM

>Nod once. "Really."

>"You're not really supposed to take people you just met home with you, you know," she says in a somber tone.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #964 on:** January 31, 2013, 10:57:27 AM »

>"Even if they're your friend?"

DracoOmega · « **Reply #965 on:** January 31, 2013, 11:12:35 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on January 31, 2013, 10:57:27 AM

>"Even if they're your friend?"

>There is a pause, then Kyouko's face slowly spreads into a grin. "Friends are different!"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #966 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:16:52 PM »

>That was.. sort of relieving.
>~~Hey, wait, that means she's taking US home! Hoisted by my own petard!~~

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #967 on:** January 31, 2013, 02:21:33 PM »

>"I really appreciate this, Kyouko, thank you!"

DracoOmega · « **Reply #968 on:** February 01, 2013, 05:01:00 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on January 31, 2013, 12:16:52 PM

>That was.. sort of relieving.
>~~Hey, wait, that means she's taking US home! Hoisted by my own petard!~~

>You feel like an odd weight has been lifted from your shoulders, even if it's a... different experience to have a pretty girl invite you back to sleep at her place. In fact, you find yourself feeling slightly self-conscious as the rosy-cheeked yamabiko smiles contentedly at you.

Quote from: Purvosan on January 31, 2013, 02:21:33 PM

>"I really appreciate this, Kyouko, thank you!"

>"What kinda good's a friend if they can't help you out in a pinch?" she ask, then empties the last of your sake bottle into her cup then tosses it back in one go, grimacing just a little as the sharp liquid trickles down her throat. She lets out a breath, then practically springs up from her seat. "C'mon, let's get you someplace to sleep."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #969 on:** February 01, 2013, 05:14:40 AM »

>Stand a bit more casually than she, and point to the empty cup with our fuzzy tail. "You gonna be okay?"

DracoOmega · « **Reply #970 on:** February 01, 2013, 05:17:29 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on February 01, 2013, 05:14:40 AM

>Stand a bit more casually than she, and point to the empty cup with our fuzzy tail. "You gonna be okay?"

>You stand up in a less exuberant fashion than your companion, then point your tail at the cup through which many refills have passed this evening.
>"I'm great!" Kyouko declares with a rosy smile.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #971 on:** February 01, 2013, 05:26:38 AM »

>"Well, allrighty, then."
>Offer her our arm. Just in case. Don't want her falling over now.
>But ONLY if it won't show off our disease!

DracoOmega · « **Reply #972 on:** February 01, 2013, 05:52:36 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on February 01, 2013, 05:26:38 AM

>"Well, allrighty, then."
>Offer her our arm. Just in case. Don't want her falling over now.
>But ONLY if it won't show off our disease!

>"Alrightly, then!" she chirps.
>You extend your arm to Kyouko in case she could use a little help keeping her balance, but she just regards the gesture curiously, as if she isn't quite sure what you mean by it.
>The sleeves of your outfit are long, so there's no risk of her seeing anything untoward that might be on your arms.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #973 on:** February 01, 2013, 05:58:42 AM »

>"Lotta folks I know would be.. unsteadied by knocking back that much sake. Little extra support goes a long ways."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #974 on:** February 01, 2013, 06:07:16 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on February 01, 2013, 05:58:42 AM

>"Lotta folks I know would be.. unsteadied by knocking back that much sake. Little extra support goes a long ways."

>"I'm fine!" she says cheerfully, waving her hands in the air and then doing a tiny - and mostly steady - twirl on her foot. She marches off merrily towards the door.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #975 on:** February 01, 2013, 06:27:46 AM »

>Shrug slightly, then tuck in behind-
>Door? Don't we still have to pay?

DracoOmega · « **Reply #976 on:** February 01, 2013, 06:32:27 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on February 01, 2013, 06:27:46 AM

>Shrug slightly, then tuck in behind-
>Door? Don't we still have to pay?

>You shrug, move to follow, then pause.
>Unless you are planning to cut and run, paying does seem advisable.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #977 on:** February 01, 2013, 06:39:55 AM »

>The last thing we need right now is the gestappo breaking down Kyouko's door in the middle of the night to catch a couple dine and dashers.
>If the counter was not in the way of the door, call, "Kyouko-chan?"
>Though leave off the honorific if they are not used.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #978 on:** February 01, 2013, 06:47:32 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on February 01, 2013, 06:39:55 AM

>The last thing we need right now is the gestappo breaking down Kyouko's door in the middle of the night to catch a couple dine and dashers.
>If the counter was not in the way of the door, call, "Kyouko-chan?"
>Though leave off the honorific if they are not used.

>The counter is not really in the same direction as Kyouko is walking, so you call out to her.
>The yamabiko turns around and gives you a curious look. "Hmmm?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #979 on:** February 01, 2013, 06:49:34 AM »

>Rub our forefinger and thumb together in the universal 'money' gesture.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #980 on:** February 01, 2013, 06:59:47 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on February 01, 2013, 06:49:34 AM

>Rub our forefinger and thumb together in the universal 'money' gesture.

>You rub your thumb and forefinger together in the hope of jogging Kyouko's memory, but she simply leans in toward them and stares in mild puzzlement.
>"What'cha doing?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #981 on:** February 01, 2013, 07:21:25 AM »

>Chuckle wryly.
>"Well, my friend, there's still the little matter of the bill."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #982 on:** February 01, 2013, 07:28:22 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on February 01, 2013, 07:21:25 AM

>Chuckle wryly.
>"Well, my friend, there's still the little matter of the bill."

>You chuckle a little, then point out what your poor tipsy friend seems to be overlooking.
>"The little matter of the-" Kyouko's eyes suddenly widen. "Oh! Oh dear!"
>She turns and scoots over towards the counter, reaching into her pocket as she does so.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #983 on:** February 01, 2013, 09:08:42 AM »

>Maybe the extra sake wasn't such a hot idea after all.
>Let us take care of our own bill as well, while ensuring that Kyouko-chan counts out the correct amount of coin.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #984 on:** February 01, 2013, 09:21:08 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on February 01, 2013, 09:08:42 AM

>Maybe the extra sake wasn't such a hot idea after all.
>Let us take care of our own bill as well, while ensuring that Kyouko-chan counts out the correct amount of coin.

>She does seem a little less composed than before you offered her the latter half of your own bottle....
>You follow after Kyouko to pay for your own meal while keeping a subtle eye on how much coin she doles out for her own portion. The bill comes to 9 guilders for you and 13 for Kyouko, the latter of whom does seem to manage the required math correctly, though when you go to pay for yours, she grabs hold of your arm and shakes her head.
>"I had half your sake," she says, "so you should only have to pay for half of it, too!"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #985 on:** February 01, 2013, 09:31:51 AM »

>Well, we have told her that we're hard up for cash. And someone else paying for food is always good, saves us a buch even if we weren't in a city like this.
>So, say, "Thanks, but that's really not necessary."
>... Where'd that come from? Sake must have hit us hard, too.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #986 on:** February 01, 2013, 09:37:40 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on February 01, 2013, 09:31:51 AM

>Well, we have told her that we're hard up for cash. And someone else paying for food is always good, saves us a buch even if we weren't in a city like this.
>So, say, "Thanks, but that's really not necessary."
>... Where'd that come from? Sake must have hit us hard, too.

>Almost before you realize you're doing it, you find yourself politely declining Kyouko's offer. And immediately questioning your own sobriety.
>"Nonononono," she chides, shaking her head some more. "I insist!"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #987 on:** February 01, 2013, 09:39:57 AM »

>Well, if she's gonna be that way about it...
>"Okay, then. Whatever makes you happy."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #988 on:** February 01, 2013, 09:43:00 AM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on February 01, 2013, 09:39:57 AM

>Well, if she's gonna be that way about it...
>"Okay, then. Whatever makes you happy."

>Kyouko nods contentedly then gives the waitress 2 guilders on your behalf while you cough up the remaining 7. Then she turns and starts moving merrily towards the exit again.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #989 on:** February 01, 2013, 10:08:34 AM »

>Okay, NOW we can leave.
>Wait, did she leave a tip? Waitress was pretty promt and friendly enough.
>If Kyouko-chan did not, leave 2 extra guilders and then catch up with the yamabiko.
>Follow her home.