Author Topic: (Skyseas of Gensokyo) Nazrin Quest (Part 11) (Read 47573 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #900 on:** January 30, 2013, 11:45:24 AM »

It's a shame Kyouko's getting smashed - otherwise I'd suggest getting to work on developing this skill. (mild nws)

Oldmansour · « **Reply #901 on:** January 30, 2013, 11:48:27 AM »

Quote from: Purvosan on January 30, 2013, 11:44:38 AM

>"Well, it worked out except for the people whose house was destroyed."

>That would probably make Kyouko sad. So let's put it this way.
>"It worked out once everything was all fixed up. Which is how Marisa's missions usually end."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #902 on:** January 30, 2013, 11:58:34 AM »

Quote from: Purvosan on January 30, 2013, 11:44:38 AM

>Was it a nice house?

>You actually don't know what kind of house it was, but given that it was ostensibly abandoned a while before Marisa performed spontaneous demolition on it, it might already have been in lousy shape.

Quote from: Purvosan on January 30, 2013, 11:44:38 AM

>"Well, it worked out except for the people whose house was destroyed."

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on January 30, 2013, 11:48:27 AM

>That would probably make Kyouko sad. So let's put it this way.
>"It worked out once everything was all fixed up. Which is how Marisa's missions usually end."

>You consider being blunt, but decide not to risk bringing a frown to the girl's face and instead opt for an equally accurate, yet somewhat more positive spin on things.
>"I don't know if this would make someone want to hire her or run the other away." Kyouko giggles, then frowns again. "You never answered my question."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #903 on:** January 30, 2013, 12:01:01 PM »

>"Oh, right, sorry. I think it had actually been abandoned, and abandoned for a while, to boot. Probably wasn't in the best of shape."
>Pause. "Which I suppose means that a nicer house got built there after Mari's job was done."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #904 on:** January 30, 2013, 12:02:06 PM »

>"And no one was around for it to fall on, which was nice."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #905 on:** January 30, 2013, 12:08:28 PM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on January 30, 2013, 12:01:01 PM

>"Oh, right, sorry. I think it had actually been abandoned, and abandoned for a while, to boot. Probably wasn't in the best of shape."
>Pause. "Which I suppose means that a nicer house got built there after Mari's job was done."

>"That would be good!" she says cheerfully, as if the building of a new house was some wonderful event.

Quote from: Purvosan on January 30, 2013, 12:02:06 PM

>"And no one was around for it to fall on, which was nice."

>Kyouko nods her agreement, then cheerfully slurps up the last of her ramen, polishing off the second helping not so very many minutes after you finished your one. She examines the bowl critically for a moment, the corner of her lips curling into a thoughtful frown.
>"Do I want another, I wonder....?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #906 on:** January 30, 2013, 12:12:41 PM »

>"Would you have room for it? I'm having trouble with just one..."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #907 on:** January 30, 2013, 12:15:56 PM »

Quote from: Purvosan on January 30, 2013, 12:12:41 PM

>"Would you have room for it? I'm having trouble with just one..."

>"I might!" she chirps, then stares into the empty bowl again. "Hmmm... or maybe not..." Yup, there's no mistaking the reddish tinge to her cheeks now, though it doesn't seem to be curbing her coherence too much just the same.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #908 on:** January 30, 2013, 12:17:10 PM »

>"You pack away ramen like a pro."
>"How 'bout a different flavor, maybe... garlic pork?"
>"If you think you can finish it, of course."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #909 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:28:18 PM »

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on January 30, 2013, 12:17:10 PM

>"You pack away ramen like a pro."
>"How 'bout a different flavor, maybe... garlic pork?"
>"If you think you can finish it, of course."

>"Hehe, like a pro!" She playfully thrusts her fist into the air.
>"Garlic pork? Do they have garlic pork here? That might be nice..." Kyouko considers this thoughtfully for a moment. "But maybe I should just leave more room for desert..."
>And with that, she tosses back the remaining contents of her sake cup and goes to pour herself another refill, but only a tiny dribble spills out from the bottle. She gives the vessel a quick shake, as if to be certain it's really empty, then smiles ruefully. "Well, I guess that's gone. It was pretty good!"

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #910 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:33:33 PM »

>"Yeah, I'll have to make a note to find out how much it costs to keep a bottle of that stuff stocked up back home. I'm not one for drinking, but it never hurts to have something for a special occasion."
>What do we know about how much different varieties of sake go for on the markets? Or would we have to consult an Oni for that knowhow?

DracoOmega · « **Reply #911 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:53:34 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on January 30, 2013, 10:33:33 PM

>"Yeah, I'll have to make a note to find out how much it costs to keep a bottle of that stuff stocked up back home. I'm not one for drinking, but it never hurts to have something for a special occasion."
>What do we know about how much different varieties of sake go for on the markets? Or would we have to consult an Oni for that knowhow?

>Kyouko nods decisively. "For a special occasion." She picks up her empty flask and starts to examine it, holding it above her head and squinting in an attempt to read something stamped on the bottom.
>You have some minor knowledge of varieties you've seen on market in Braston, though it hasn't been thus-far relevant to your career to have a more comprehensive one. Certainly any given oni is likely to know their booze, but it's not like you'd need one's help to figure out the going price on various types of alcohol if you cared to.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #912 on:** January 30, 2013, 11:09:29 PM »

>"What are you trying to read for?"
>In terms of beverages, alcoholic and non, what sort of flavors do we lean towards? For example, the sake we just had.

I dunno about you guys, but with the way she's been drinking, we'll probably need to help her home. Don't want a nice girl like her ending up in some yutz's bed after all.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #913 on:** January 30, 2013, 11:16:06 PM »

Naw, she's got a ways to go before she gets that far. Might not hurt to be the friendly escort anyways.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #914 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:16:57 AM »

You never know. If all goes well, we might score a free bed for the night. Or at least a free floor where we won't get hassled by the gestappo.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #915 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:21:24 AM »

Precisely.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #916 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:27:58 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on January 30, 2013, 11:09:29 PM

>"What are you trying to read for?"
>In terms of beverages, alcoholic and non, what sort of flavors do we lean towards? For example, the sake we just had.

>"Didn't know if the price would be on here somewhere," she says. "I think it's just a maker's mark, though. ...maybe." She tilts the flask and peers at the bottom from a different angle.
>You don't really have a great deal of comparative experience with alcohol, though this sake would not number among your favorites - too dry and sharp for your taste, really. Otherwise you're fairly partial to fruit juice, though not really picky on the kind; in fact, the best-tasting alcohol you ever had was probably that sparkling fruit wine they served at the Easthaven harvest festival one year. It might have been Minoriko's work, but you can't remember for sure.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #917 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:34:28 AM »

>"Hmm...It's okay, but it's a bit dry and sharp for my liking. I figured other folks might like if I have something like that on hand though, never hurts after all. Did go okay with the food though."
>And the waitress said it was popular. The folks around here must have some interesting tastes if they like that variety.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #918 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:37:47 AM »

>"What kinda dessert does this place offer?"
>Indicate our bottle. "I still have a bit of mine left, if you want another bit."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #919 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:45:28 AM »

Just as a reminder, we don't quite want her to find out about our little problem. So if we do end up bunkin' with her, we have to be careful.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #920 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:47:41 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on January 31, 2013, 12:34:28 AM

>"Hmm...It's okay, but it's a bit dry and sharp for my liking. I figured other folks might like if I have something like that on hand though, never hurts after all. Did go okay with the food though."
>And the waitress said it was popular. The folks around here must have some interesting tastes if they like that variety.

>"It did go okay with the food," she declares, putting the bottle back down on the table.
>It wouldn't be the first time that something popular made you question the tastes of the general public, though this sake wasn't really that bad.

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on January 31, 2013, 12:37:47 AM

>"What kinda dessert does this place offer?"
>Indicate our bottle. "I still have a bit of mine left, if you want another bit."

>"I dunno," she says. "Never had desert here before."
>Kyouko glances at your sake flask with a surprised look, then smiles at you. "Thanks, Nazrin! But I don't really want to take it from you."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #921 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:50:44 AM »

>"S'okay, I don't mind. Besides, you liked it more than I did."
>Push the bottle towards her anyhow.
>Wasn't there a menu of some kind?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #922 on:** January 31, 2013, 01:03:39 AM »

>But top off our own cup first. We don't want her TOO intoxicated, after all.

Personally, I'd just as soon not share a bed with her myself at this point. And yes, that does pain me to say, greatly. Until we're cured, I'd suggest we opt for the floor, should the option even present itself.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #923 on:** January 31, 2013, 01:26:18 AM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on January 31, 2013, 12:50:44 AM

>"S'okay, I don't mind. Besides, you liked it more than I did."
>Push the bottle towards her anyhow.

Quote from: Sourfang, Seeker of Winter on January 31, 2013, 01:03:39 AM

>But top off our own cup first. We don't want her TOO intoxicated, after all.

>She beams gently at you. "Awww... you're so sweet."
>You fill up your own cup with sake before pushing the remainder of it in Kyouko's direction. The yamabiko accepts the second flask with a grin, then pours some into her cup and takes another swig. She lets out a contented sigh.

Quote from: Hanzo K. on January 31, 2013, 12:50:44 AM