Author Topic: Nue Quest Alter Code 6: A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 50471 times)

> Nod.
> "All right, then. I can't put holes in them right now, but I'll give them to Renko, just so you won't think I'm trying to rip you off and run away with them or anything. In the meantime, if you please..."
> Gesture at Rinnosuke with the hand containing the gem and beads.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #98 on:** August 24, 2011, 02:36:12 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on August 24, 2011, 02:26:56 AM

> Nod.
> "All right, then. I can't put holes in them right now, but I'll give them to Renko, just so you won't think I'm trying to rip you off and run away with them or anything. In the meantime, if you please..."
> Gesture at Rinnosuke with the hand containing the gem and beads.

>"Yeah you better," says Cirno, as Renko holds her hand out for the goods.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #99 on:** August 24, 2011, 02:41:37 AM »

> Give Renko the gem and beads.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #100 on:** August 24, 2011, 02:46:12 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on August 24, 2011, 02:41:37 AM

> Give Renko the gem and beads.

>You give Renko the goods. Cirno nods, and plots herself back on the floor.
>"So what's the plan once we freeze him out?" says Mokou softly.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #101 on:** August 24, 2011, 02:48:02 AM »

> Lower our voice.
> "Not sure yet. Most likely find a bunch of faith-type folks who can make sure this doesn't happen again."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #102 on:** August 24, 2011, 03:12:00 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on August 24, 2011, 02:48:02 AM

> Lower our voice.
> "Not sure yet. Most likely find a bunch of faith-type folks who can make sure this doesn't happen again."

>"You think they can do much?" says Mokou.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #103 on:** August 24, 2011, 03:16:41 AM »

> Shrug.
> "The alternative's killing him outright."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #104 on:** August 24, 2011, 03:18:19 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on August 24, 2011, 03:16:41 AM

> Shrug.
> "The alternative's killing him outright."

>"You don't say, huh?" says Mokou.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #105 on:** August 24, 2011, 03:20:26 AM »

> "If you have another idea for how to stop this for good, I'd be happy to hear it."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #106 on:** August 24, 2011, 03:22:55 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on August 24, 2011, 03:20:26 AM

> "If you have another idea for how to stop this for good, I'd be happy to hear it."

>She shrugs. "Well, I'm thinking, 'How would he do this two times?' Not like we wouldn't look at him first thing if this happened again."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #107 on:** August 24, 2011, 03:29:56 AM »

> "I suppose that's true. I guess I just worry about the fact that I don't know what this ritual of his entails, and whether or not he could start it from where he left off if it were interrupted."
> Give a rueful grin.
> "Look at me. Me, of all people, worried about the unknown. I'll pay him back double, triple for all these insults."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #108 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:04:02 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on August 24, 2011, 03:29:56 AM

> "I suppose that's true. I guess I just worry about the fact that I don't know what this ritual of his entails, and whether or not he could start it from where he left off if it were interrupted."
> Give a rueful grin.
> "Look at me. Me, of all people, worried about the unknown. I'll pay him back double, triple for all these insults."

>Mokou nods. "That's a point. But you'd think once we got the money away, he'd have to get it back. Maybe your right, though."
>You are now definitely regretting your choice of clothing.

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #109 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:37:22 PM »

> Comfort is a high price to pay to be the most fashionable (and sexy) youkai around.
> "At any rate I hope this cold starts to affect him, it's certainly working on me."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #110 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:38:42 PM »

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on August 24, 2011, 01:37:22 PM

> Comfort is a high price to pay to be the most fashionable (and sexy) youkai around.
> "At any rate I hope this cold starts to affect him, it's certainly working on me."

>The sacrifices you make to look this good, alas...
>"Probably," says Mokou.
>"I'm pretty sure I saw his breath clouding," Renko adds.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #111 on:** August 24, 2011, 02:00:50 PM »

> "Could either of you hold out for a couple of minutes down here? I need to upstairs for a moment to change but I'd rather not leave her here alone with him."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #112 on:** August 24, 2011, 02:08:57 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on August 24, 2011, 02:00:50 PM

> "Could either of you hold out for a couple of minutes down here? I need to upstairs for a moment to change but I'd rather not leave her here alone with him."

>"No problem," says Renko, while Mokou nods.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #113 on:** August 24, 2011, 03:14:00 PM »

> "Great. Back in a flash."
> Zip back up the stairs.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #114 on:** August 24, 2011, 03:19:19 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on August 24, 2011, 03:14:00 PM

> "Great. Back in a flash."
> Zip back up the stairs.

>You dash back up the stairs, to find Byakuren sitting on the floor in the back room.
>"Is it going well?" she asks.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #115 on:** August 24, 2011, 04:29:27 PM »

> "He refuses to trade right now, but it's getting really damn cold down there. Even though ice isn't actually forming beyond the Arrow Paradox spell, the cold is everywhere. His breath is visible, and near as I can tell, Cirno's just getting started. I also get the feeling you're going to be invaluable as a warm body for those of us that don't control fire."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #116 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:07:36 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on August 24, 2011, 04:29:27 PM

> "He refuses to trade right now, but it's getting really damn cold down there. Even though ice isn't actually forming beyond the Arrow Paradox spell, the cold is everywhere. His breath is visible, and near as I can tell, Cirno's just getting started. I also get the feeling you're going to be invaluable as a warm body for those of us that don't control fire."

>"I see," says Byakuren, frowning just a little at your last statement. "It seems things are partially going well..."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #117 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:20:25 PM »

> "You can probably feel for yourself."
> Balance the 'capelet' on one arm again, and reach out our now-free arm to Byakuren.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #118 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:37:48 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on August 24, 2011, 05:20:25 PM

> "You can probably feel for yourself."
> Balance the 'capelet' on one arm again, and reach out our now-free arm to Byakuren.

>"I did notice a chill from the door," says Byakuren. She reaches out and lightly brushes your arm, and nods. "You're starting to get gooseflesh."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #119 on:** August 24, 2011, 07:00:17 PM »

> Tense up for a moment.
> "I...just thought of something. Patchouli said that an act contrary to his beliefs could disrupt what he's doing. I pointed out to him that he's effectively buying his new economy, and he said it was a necessary evil and that he'd made peace with it. What if him personally making peace with it doesn't matter?"