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Title: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2017, 12:56:10 AM
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>You are Sakuya Izayoi, Accidental Chrononaut!
>After having a normal morning, an explosion at the mansion lead to you having some kind of accident while trying to freeze time and blacking out. You awoke in a strange forest, and after exploring and bickering with some faeries, eventually found a river, and then some fisherwomen. From there, you sent to their town, a little farming hamlet called True Glorian, and after a faux paus on your part, met with their leader, one Sir Kay of the Round Table. Sir Kay handled some of your questions, helping you figure out that you were in someplace still called Gensokyo. Following his advice, you went northward, over a sizable forest, and found an equally sizable town, larger than any you had seen before. From there, you went eastward after inquiring with a local youkai and found the Hakurei Shrine, and Reimu.
>You learned that you have awoken centuries into the future. Reimu has become a goddess, Scarlet Devil Mansion is gone, and the world has changed greatly, According to Reimu, there is a surviving member of the Mansion at the Myouren Temple, which seems to have been renamed the Hijiri Temple. After inquiring about things such as who is still around, and what had happened in the world, you decided to try to learn what you could, then find a way home. You have obtained a blessing from your old friend-turned-goddess, and her invitation to return whenever you need to.
>After some false starts, you made your way to the Hijiri Temple, and found Flandre had taken up residence there, as well as the youkai form of her old pet dog. She told you the story of the slow decline of Scarlet Devil Mansion, as as much about the fates of its residents as she could. You then convinced her to join you for a time. With Flandre in tow, you followed Reimu's advice and went to Bhava-Agra. There you encountered Miko, who had ascended to Celestialhood herself, and followed her to the Dragon Palace. You briefly met Tenshi, who seemed to have become the leader in the mean time, and then was taken to meet Ran Yakumo, who had ascended herself as a consequence of being a kitsune. >Ran seemed to have taken over Yukari's role, and after a somewhat rocky start, offered to help try to return you to your proper place in time, giving you a few items to seek out for her to do so: Rainbow Sand, an object that has endured between your era and this one, and echoes of the incident that brought you here.  She gave you a pendant to collect the last one with. Armed with this, you then went on to explore a new place that had sprung up since your departure from history: Apex.
>Apex was a riot of colors, technologies and cultures, almost too much to take in; loud, crowded, and alien. With Flandre's help, you found a tea house that Nue runs, and fulfilled an obligation that you made to Sir Kay. Along the way, you were also robbed by a youkai named Coyote, who helped you find your way to Nue's place. Nue welcomed you, and told you what she knew, suggesting that you seek out someone called the Rainbow Serpent to get the rainbow sand you need, then suggested visiting the central building, the Diet, to learn more.
>Taking this advice, you met Kanako and Sir Ector, father of Sir Kay, in the lobby. Discussing with them, you got a general idea of where the Rainbow Serpent might be found, and something of an idea of what to expect, as well as a little background on Apex itself. You then followed their directions into the Avalonian Quarter. Asking around led you toward a marketplace, where you met the somewhat familiar face of the Hell Raven, who was all too happy to help you find your way while talking about various things.
>With her help, you found the Rainbow Serpent in a public forest, and followed her on a strange journey that lead you through barren landscapes and speaking with a talking nautilus before suddenly awakening on the ground with the Rainbow Sand you needed in hand, and no sign of your benefactor, just a talking nautilus in the nearby creek. The hell raven then took you Hatate's place of business, where you managed to secure a meeting with the tengu, talk for a little bit, and obtain a picture of Flandre. Splitting off from her, you visited Shou at the Myouren branch temple and found Tojiko there as well. Afterward, you finally put Apex behind you and escorted Flandre back home.
>You set out to find Futo, and did so successfully. After a chat with her, however, you encountered a shinigami with orders to take you back to Higan. You complied, and found that Komachi had become the Yama in the intervening time, and convinced her to give you time to sort things out before being tried for apparently exceeding your lifespan. as an aid, she ordered the shinigami to take you to two places with her abilities. While on the way, however, things became complicated as Yuuka managed to reach into whatever distortion the shinigami causes while travelling and yank you out of it. Things were tense for a little bit, but the two of you eventually came to an understanding. You then met with a kappa in Kanako's service, who agreed to provide rapid transit to the other cities on the goddess' orders.
>You then returned to the site of Scarlet Devil Mansion, where you encountered a hostile agent of The Warlord, a local troublemaker, trying to excavate any lost items of power that may have been left behind. You defeated her after a brief but nasty fight, and took it upon yourself to explore. You found a wooden guardian monstrosity, and past it a hidden underground lair, where Alice has been hiding for heaven knows how long, attempting to perfect vessels for Patchouli and Marisa, both of whom had passed on. She has agreed to aid you in exchange for bringing her research back to her past self.
>After visiting the dojo that Meiling had established and was buried at, you visited the Hakurei Shrine once more for some ideas, then returned to the old human village to visit a museum in hopes of finding the last component you need to return home. Meeting with the staff gave you some hope, they have some old coins they are willing to part with for a high price or a equivalent trade. Using the vehicle that Kanako loaned you, you went to the netherworld in an effort kind of patch things up with Yuyuko. It is unclear if you really succeeded or not, but you didn't come away feeling sated at all. Afterward you picked up Nue, and had a rather awkward sort of date with the kappa driving the vehicle and crushed her heart. From there, you took Nue to meet with Sir Kay, who are apparently old acquaintances.
>From there you went to gather some digging supplies, and prepared to go hunting for the last piece you needed the old fashioned way! Along the way you met one Shuuei Spectre, who offered to take the tools off your hands when you were done. Returning to the ruins of Scarlet Devil Mansion, you worked you way up to the old stone bridge that used to be reasonably close to it, and found that faeries still liked to gather there. In particular, you found one of your previous maids, and quickly got drawn into dealing with a monster that has been terrorizing them. This monster, the Wumpus, turned out to be a savage and primative brute of a youkai who attacked you directly, and barely let up until you finally took her down in a drawn out battle.
>Afterward the maid, Dreamy Sky, showed you on old cache of toys and junk that a faerie kept in the mansion ruins, not long after you vanished from history. Securing it, and taking care not to damage the aged and delicate thing, you reunited with Mitsu and had a brief flight back to her home in Old Hometown. Dreamy did not take well to the flight, and is slow to leave, sitting on your lap as you sit in the vehicle's passenger seat. You've traded some of the objects in the trove for for an old coin at the museum, which completes your necessities for returning home. Since then, you have been coming and going to the Hijiri Temple, preparing for the evening. You visited Aya, and learned a bit around the world, but nothing about what happened to Remilia. You've arranged to let Dreamy Sky stay with Flandre and help with temple duties, and you had lunch and parted ways with Alice.
>Currently, you are visiting the Hakurei Shrine, looking for last minute guidance. You have stepped into the main chamber, and encountered Reimu.

> "My apologies for the late arrival. I did not mean to disturb your sleep. ...As much as I was not aware you still needed it."

>"It's nice to have," she says. "So, what brings you?"

>_



Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 25, 2017, 01:24:09 AM
> "Advice. I have what I need to return home, but...I am suddenly not sure if I should do so immediately."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2017, 01:38:12 AM
> "Advice. I have what I need to return home, but...I am suddenly not sure if I should do so immediately."

>"Well, only you can answer that," says Reimu. "What's stopping you?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 25, 2017, 01:47:16 AM
> "Your words, when you called your blessing 'perfect for a returning hero of old'. It makes me wonder if there is some wrong I was brought here to right."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2017, 01:50:04 AM
> "Your words, when you called your blessing 'perfect for a returning hero of old'. It makes me wonder if there is some wrong I was brought here to right."

>"Well, only two people can answer that," says Reimu. "Either yourself or the person that brought you. I'm going to assume they haven't gotten in touch with you, yet?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on March 25, 2017, 02:12:18 AM
>"Unfortunately, they haven't."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2017, 02:15:03 AM
>"Unfortunately, they haven't."

>"I didn't think so," says Reimu. "So, in the end, it's up to you. I suppose the question is, what happens if you go back?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 25, 2017, 02:18:39 AM
>"Honestly, i am not so sure... i have assumed until now that going back would change this time period and make it take a different course, but now i have begun to doubt that idea..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 25, 2017, 02:30:03 AM
>"Honestly, i am not so sure... i have assumed until now that going back would change this time period and make it take a different course, but now i have begun to doubt that idea..."

> Hold up on this.

What evidence do we have to doubt this?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 25, 2017, 02:46:06 AM
//I remember when we commented with Ran that the course of this timeline would have been different had we not be taken here, and she said afterwards "I'm sure the Hakutaku would disagree." Which got me thinking.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 25, 2017, 06:46:26 AM
//Oh. Eh, I'm not sure it really even matters all that much, since we won't be around, theoretically. I'm not entirely sure that's what Reimu is getting at here, though.

> Did we actually tell Reimu we were pulled here by an unknown force/entity?
> "I cannot say for sure. Perhaps it will be smooth travel, and the future will change or not change as it sees fit. Or perhaps the one that brought me here will try to stop my return trip, at which point who knows what would happen?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2017, 08:42:02 AM
> Did we actually tell Reimu we were pulled here by an unknown force/entity?
> "I cannot say for sure. Perhaps it will be smooth travel, and the future will change or not change as it sees fit. Or perhaps the one that brought me here will try to stop my return trip, at which point who knows what would happen?"

>You don't quite remember, you told her some things while you were here with Juza, at least.
>She nods. "I could see either of those things happening."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 25, 2017, 04:15:17 PM
> "I suppose, then, that the question is what you meant with your earlier words. Though it sounds like you did not expect me to resolve any potential incidents."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2017, 08:15:10 PM
> "I suppose, then, that the question is what you meant with your earlier words. Though it sounds like you did not expect me to resolve any potential incidents."

>"Which words did you mean?" says Reimu. "I tend to say a lot of things."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 26, 2017, 12:50:33 AM
> "The 'returning hero' stuff."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 26, 2017, 05:00:52 AM
> "The 'returning hero' stuff."

>"Well, what else am I supposed to say about a noted incident solver who just suddenly up and vanished?" says Reimu. "Even if you are retired again."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 26, 2017, 03:27:48 PM
> "I suppose I do not really know. But, if your intention was not to imply I have a duty to this time, then I suppose my decision is made."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 26, 2017, 07:45:07 PM
> "I suppose I do not really know. But, if your intention was not to imply I have a duty to this time, then I suppose my decision is made."

>"I don't think you have one, at least," says Reimu. "What did you think I was talking about?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 26, 2017, 09:06:24 PM
> Shrug.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 27, 2017, 03:06:25 AM
> Shrug.

>"I'm getting the feeling I've walked in on the middle of something, here," says Reimu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 27, 2017, 11:02:29 AM
> "Forgive me for simply reading too much into your words, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 27, 2017, 11:14:52 AM
> "Forgive me for simply reading too much into your words, then."

>"I guess I should give you some new ones, then," says Reimu. "Do what you think is right."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 27, 2017, 11:24:29 AM
> Give a small grin.
> "Very well. I apologize for disturbing you this late at night."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 27, 2017, 11:59:24 AM
> Give a small grin.
> "Very well. I apologize for disturbing you this late at night."

>She waves a hand. "Don't worry about it, it's not that late. And it's hardly the worst thing to come at night."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 27, 2017, 12:26:14 PM
> "I shall bother you no further, then. Until we meet again, Reimu, some nine hundred eighty-seven years ago."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 27, 2017, 11:45:55 PM
> "I shall bother you no further, then. Until we meet again, Reimu, some nine hundred eighty-seven years ago."

>"I'll be looking backward to it!" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2017, 02:58:36 AM
> Chuckle.
> Exit the shrine.
> Take flight and head back to Juza's camp site.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2017, 03:56:48 AM
> Chuckle.
> Exit the shrine.
> Take flight and head back to Juza's camp site.

>You take to the air, and make your way toward the ruins of Scarlet Devil Mansion. This takes a little bit, and the darkness becomes a problem. The moon provides some light, but you cannot see particularly well. But you can see well enough to note faeries flitting through the air, and you're pretty sure that you the shadows of the odd youkai making their way through the forest canopy.
>Landing at the camp site, it is almost pitch black. You have to take care in the actual landing to avoid hurting yourself. It is quiet, save for the distant laughter of some faeries.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2017, 11:57:40 AM
> Can we actually see any part of Juza or her supplies?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2017, 12:01:02 PM
> Can we actually see any part of Juza or her supplies?

>No. You have a general idea where they ought to be, but you cannot see them. You're likely to trip over one or the other if you are not careful about seeking them out, or something else entirely, like another piece of foundation.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2017, 12:05:12 PM
> Do we have any light sources on hand?
> If so, activate what we have.
> If not, fire some danmaku into the air to illuminate the immediate area.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2017, 12:08:33 PM
> Do we have any light sources on hand?
> If so, activate what we have.
> If not, fire some danmaku into the air to illuminate the immediate area.

>You do not, so you fire out a wave of danmaku. The sudden burst of light helps you get a feeling for the area; you landed a few yards from the campsite, and see no sign of Juza there.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2017, 12:11:21 PM
> Were the remnants of her camp fire still there, at least?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2017, 12:12:21 PM
> Were the remnants of her camp fire still there, at least?

>They do not seem to have been disturbed in any meaningful way.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2017, 12:16:46 PM
> Did we previously notice if Juza had a tent, sleeping bag, or other sleeping shelter?
> If so, is it still here now?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2017, 08:44:49 PM
> Did we previously notice if Juza had a tent, sleeping bag, or other sleeping shelter?
> If so, is it still here now?

>You did not look very closely at the time, but you didn't notice anything like that now.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2017, 08:49:13 PM
> Walk over to the camp fire remains, firing danmaku intermittently to give ourselves light.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2017, 10:48:12 PM
> Walk over to the camp fire remains, firing danmaku intermittently to give ourselves light.

>You make your way to the camp site without any difficulty. At a glance, nothing seems especially different than the last time you examined it.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on March 28, 2017, 10:53:48 PM
> "Miss Takusan?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2017, 11:42:28 PM
> "Miss Takusan?"

>You call out, and receive no reply.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2017, 11:46:32 PM
> Listen closely to the silence for a few seconds, to determine if we can hear anything noteworthy.
> If we cannot hear anything noteworthy, raise our voice volume a little bit, and inquire "Miss Takusan?" into the air once again.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2017, 12:43:53 AM
> Listen closely to the silence for a few seconds, to determine if we can hear anything noteworthy.
> If we cannot hear anything noteworthy, raise our voice volume a little bit, and inquire "Miss Takusan?" into the air once again.

>You hear standard midsummer night noises; insects humming, some kind of owl in the distance, leaves rustling in the breeze. Nothing that suggests a reply or anyone in the area.
>You question again, and don't hear anything.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 29, 2017, 12:44:45 AM
//I guess she already left to meet her Warlord ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2017, 01:51:46 AM
Guess so.

> Fire one last burst of danmaku into the air and look around while the area is illuminated.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2017, 02:27:57 AM
> Fire one last burst of danmaku into the air and look around while the area is illuminated.

>You fire another burst, and see no sign of Juza around, nor anything else that seems much different than earlier.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2017, 02:32:55 AM
> Sigh.
> Take flight and head back to the Hijiri Temple.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2017, 02:38:35 AM
> Sigh.
> Take flight and head back to the Hijiri Temple.

>You make your way back up the darkened canopy, taking some time and care so you don't hurt yourself. Then you make your way over the nighttime forest again, toward the fairly bright beacon of Old Hometown to the north. It takes some time to reach it, and more time after that to reach the Hijiri Temple.
>The area around the temple is fairly quiet, most of the lights are off, there is little foot traffic.  The temple itself is largely dark, though there are a couple lights to be seen here and there. You have no real idea where would correspond to inside.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2017, 03:36:01 AM
> Make our way into the main entrance and head back to our room, presuming we can either see or follow the walls to get there.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2017, 03:43:11 AM
> Make our way into the main entrance and head back to our room, presuming we can either see or follow the walls to get there.

>You do so. The temple is darkened, but not completely pitch black, you are able to pick your way toward your room. The door hangs slightly ajar, and you see no light inside.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2017, 03:46:36 AM
> Quietly enter, listening for the sounds of sleeping fairies.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2017, 04:07:50 AM
> Quietly enter, listening for the sounds of sleeping fairies.

>You do so, and quickly pick out the sound of Dreamy sleeping. Inside, it is nearly completely dark, but your eyes have adjusted well enough to pick out the faerie-sized lump under one of the futon blankets.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2017, 11:33:17 AM
> Is there another futon for us?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2017, 12:17:19 PM
> Is there another futon for us?

>There are two futons in the room; or at least there were when you were brought here. It's hard to be 100% sure, but you think you can still see it.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on March 29, 2017, 12:33:07 PM
> Quietly step over to the unused futon and place our stuff next to it. Keep the Sworn Statement and writing implements separate from everything else, if possible.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2017, 09:08:46 PM
> Quietly step over to the unused futon and place our stuff next to it. Keep the Sworn Statement and writing implements separate from everything else, if possible.

>You make your way toward the futon and divest yourself of your things.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2017, 10:10:12 PM
> Quietly head back out of the room and to the entrance of the Temple, but do not actually leave.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2017, 11:57:02 PM
> Quietly head back out of the room and to the entrance of the Temple, but do not actually leave.

>You make your way back to the front area of the temple. It is empty and quiet.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2017, 01:23:46 AM
> Keep our voice low enough so as to not risk waking anyone in the vicinity.
> "Miss Hijiri? Are you there?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2017, 02:15:48 AM
> Keep our voice low enough so as to not risk waking anyone in the vicinity.
> "Miss Hijiri? Are you there?"

>You don't think there is anyone here to overhear you.
>There is no reply.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2017, 02:19:07 AM
> Can we feel any sort of shift in the atmosphere, either physically or spiritually or any other way?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2017, 02:21:45 AM
> Can we feel any sort of shift in the atmosphere, either physically or spiritually or any other way?

>Nothing seems awry.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2017, 02:26:28 AM
> "I apologize if this is offensive, but I do not know the proper way to contact you, if there even is one."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2017, 02:32:59 AM
> "I apologize if this is offensive, but I do not know the proper way to contact you, if there even is one."

>You receive no reply, nor does anything in the surroundings seem to change meaningfully.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2017, 02:50:50 AM
> Did whoever told us Byakuren had become a Bodhisattva mention where in the temple she tended to dwell? Or was she just kind of everywhere with it?
> "Anyway, I have left a sworn statement in my room that I imagine is of interest to you. Perhaps you already know about it, from when Miss Ichirin signed it? If you could somehow leave a mark upon it that is identifiable as coming from you, it would be much appreciated."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2017, 03:04:16 AM
> Did whoever told us Byakuren had become a Bodhisattva mention where in the temple she tended to dwell? Or was she just kind of everywhere with it?
> "Anyway, I have left a sworn statement in my room that I imagine is of interest to you. Perhaps you already know about it, from when Miss Ichirin signed it? If you could somehow leave a mark upon it that is identifiable as coming from you, it would be much appreciated."

>There was no real mention of a location, but the implication seemed to imply the entire temple.
>You receive no reply, nor does anything in the surroundings seem to change meaningfully.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2017, 03:06:32 AM
> "Thank you for your time, Miss Hijiri."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2017, 03:37:04 AM
> "Thank you for your time, Miss Hijiri."

>You receive no reply, nor does anything in the surroundings seem to change meaningfully.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2017, 03:50:23 AM
> Head back to our room.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2017, 04:45:35 AM
> Head back to our room.

>Heading back, you see DreamY Sky is still dozing away.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2017, 04:55:40 AM
> Climb into our own futon and let ourselves drift off to sleep.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2017, 05:48:35 AM
> Climb into our own futon and let ourselves drift off to sleep.

>You crawl into bed and let yourself drift off. It's a strange night, you are not used to drifting off with anything like a real question about the future; things are always so dependable in at the mansion. You aren't used to pondering greater uncertainties, such as if this ritual that Ran is planning does not work. Perhaps it is not worry, exactly, but it is hard to turn your thoughts away from everything that's happened.
>Still, this doesn't last for long, it has been a busy day, and you quickly black out. Every so often you awake and have to turn from your side being sore; you aren't used to futons anymore. But you hardly remain awake after that. Then you move to turn again and see the room has lit up, and you are not tired enough to fall back asleep.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on March 30, 2017, 05:56:09 AM
>Are there any windows? If so, look outside to see what time it is.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2017, 06:00:19 AM
>Are there any windows? If so, look outside to see what time it is.

>Looking toward the window, the sun seems to have risen at least a little while ago; the sounds of the bustling city can be vaguely heard.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2017, 12:10:55 PM
> Roll over and have a look at the Sworn Statement.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2017, 08:30:42 PM
> Roll over and have a look at the Sworn Statement.

>It is still where you left it. Glancing over it, nothing seems to have changed.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2017, 10:00:34 PM
> Shoot. Oh well.
> Look over to Dreamy's futon.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2017, 10:52:52 PM
> Shoot. Oh well.
> Look over to Dreamy's futon.

>You look over, and see it is empty. And seems to have been made properly.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2017, 11:10:22 PM
> Look around the room. How clean is it?
> Get out of the futon, make it properly, and retrieve our stuff, storing the Sworn Statement as before.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 30, 2017, 11:30:35 PM
>How pleasing and surprising is it to us that Dreamy hasn't forgotten those manners ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2017, 01:27:29 AM
> Look around the room. How clean is it?
> Get out of the futon, make it properly, and retrieve our stuff, storing the Sworn Statement as before.

>The room is noticeably improved over yesterday.
>You make your bed and gather your things.

>_
>How pleasing and surprising is it to us that Dreamy hasn't forgotten those manners ?

>Reasonably, given everything else she's forgotten.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2017, 01:33:40 AM
> Were we given instructions on anywhere to go in the morning?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2017, 02:39:18 AM
> Were we given instructions on anywhere to go in the morning?

>You were not.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2017, 03:46:19 AM
> Check over our stuff to make sure it's all there.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2017, 04:38:11 AM
> Check over our stuff to make sure it's all there.

>You do not notice anything missing.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 31, 2017, 05:00:02 AM
>Tidy up everything else, then leave our room.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2017, 07:08:30 AM
>Tidy up everything else, then leave our room.

>There is little to tidy.
>You step out into the hallway. While it is currently empty, you can hear the sounds of chanting echoing from somewhere, and can just hear people in other halls passing though.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2017, 03:44:51 AM
> Make our way to Flan's room.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2017, 04:37:45 AM
> Make our way to Flan's room.

>You make your way toward Flandre's chambers. You get to almost the first turn before she rounds the corner. "Oh, you did get up," she says, giving you a small bow.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2017, 05:42:49 PM
> Return the gesture.
> "Of course, Young Mistress. How can I be of service to you this morning?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2017, 10:17:20 PM
> Return the gesture.
> "Of course, Young Mistress. How can I be of service to you this morning?"

>"Nothing, I was just coming to check on you," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2017, 10:37:04 PM
> "Ah, I see. Thank you for your consideration."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2017, 10:56:45 PM
> "Ah, I see. Thank you for your consideration."

>"And what were you getting up to?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2017, 02:58:59 AM
> "Attending to your needs, of course."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2017, 05:32:48 AM
> "Attending to your needs, of course."

>"I already told you I don't need a maid anymore!" says Flandre. "And you have your own things to be doing!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2017, 11:34:49 AM
> Does she sound genuinely angry, or just exasperated?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2017, 12:15:49 PM
> Does she sound genuinely angry, or just exasperated?

>Definitely the latter.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2017, 07:03:45 PM
> Chuckle a bit.
> "Old habits die hard, Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2017, 08:36:45 PM
> Chuckle a bit.
> "Old habits die hard, Young Mistress."

>She snorts. "Anyways, what're you planning to do? I'm afraid you missed breakfast."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2017, 10:11:25 PM
> "Actually, I do have a curiosity. I am apparently expecting a delivery this morning. Where would I receive it?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 01:20:35 AM
> "Actually, I do have a curiosity. I am apparently expecting a delivery this morning. Where would I receive it?"

>"I haven't seen any sort of delivery," says Flandre. "But I think Alice might have gotten it for you, she's been waiting outside for you."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2017, 04:19:10 AM
> "Oh, splendid. That works perfectly."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 04:36:51 AM
> "Oh, splendid. That works perfectly."

>"So, ever figure out what you were gonna do?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2017, 05:00:02 AM
> "Yes. I have decided that if I do indeed have some grand purpose for being here, then the entity that brought me here in the first place should have spoken up about it already. As it has not, I shall be returning home."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 05:03:59 AM
> "Yes. I have decided that if I do indeed have some grand purpose for being here, then the entity that brought me here in the first place should have spoken up about it already. As it has not, I shall be returning home."

>Flandre nods. "Alright. Do you think it would be okay if I came to see you off?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 03, 2017, 06:57:48 AM
>"Of course."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 08:03:09 AM
>"Of course."

>"Good, I should have most of the day clear until later this afternoon," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2017, 11:17:28 AM
> "It is my hope that this will not take nearly that long."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 11:48:44 AM
> "It is my hope that this will not take nearly that long."

>She nods. "Still, it means you can go play a little if you wanted to."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2017, 12:02:24 PM
> "True, true. Perhaps I should find more people to sign the statement I wrote..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 12:07:23 PM
> "True, true. Perhaps I should find more people to sign the statement I wrote...+

>"Who're you missing?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2017, 12:14:08 PM
> Show Flan the Sworn Statement
> "Here. I know I am missing Seiga, who is somewhere in Apex. I understand I am also missing Nazrin and Kyouko, who are both in even further foreign lands. After that, I can only hope I meet Lady Toyosatomimi on my way out. Miss Hijiri seems doomed to impossibility, unless she can manifest an ink signature somehow."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 12:16:05 PM
> Show Flan the Sworn Statement
> "Here. I know I am missing Seiga, who is somewhere in Apex. I understand I am also missing Nazrin and Kyouko, who are both in even further foreign lands. After that, I can only hope I meet Lady Toyosatomimi on my way out. Miss Hijiri seems doomed to impossibility, unless she can manifest an ink signature somehow."

>"I'm afraid not," says Flandre, "She's not really a part of this world anymore. And i'm not wholly sure where to find Kyouko or Nazrin; I know Ichirin gets letters from them every so often."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2017, 12:20:17 PM
> Do we remember where Nazrin and Kyouko are supposed to be? One is allegedly in Haihan...
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 12:32:21 PM
> Do we remember where Nazrin and Kyouko are supposed to be? One is allegedly in Haihan...

>You recall that Kyouko is somewhere in Haihan; you think you recall mention of some tengu; and that Nazrin is in Tsunkeido, apparently helping with maintenance work.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2017, 12:37:58 PM
> "It is my understanding that they are in Haihan and Tsunkeido, respectively."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 12:39:51 PM
> "It is my understanding that they are in Haihan and Tsunkeido, respectively."

>She nods. "I can't say for sure, but that sound right-ish."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 03, 2017, 12:50:10 PM
> "I can think of no other pressing needs, then, unless I happen to stumble across that scout from Haihan again."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 12:52:28 PM
> "I can think of no other pressing needs, then, unless I happen to stumble across that scout from Haihan again."

>"Well, playing around isn't just about needs," says Flandre. "But I know what you mean."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 03, 2017, 12:58:46 PM
> "How is your new maid working out this morning, by the way? She was gone when I awoke."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 10:04:06 PM
> "How is your new maid working out this morning, by the way? She was gone when I awoke."

>"So far, so good," says Flandre. "I put her to work cleaning the floors, and she's rather...enthusiastic about it."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 03, 2017, 10:12:57 PM
> Allow ourselves a little grin.
> "Good. She learned well."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 03, 2017, 10:17:21 PM
>Did she always have that enthusiasm ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 10:23:15 PM
> Allow ourselves a little grin.
> "Good. She learned well."

>"She certainly learned well when she berated an acolyte for doing a less than Izayoi perfect job," says Flandre, "I think the words were 'If you leave it dirty like that it'll turn into a pool of disease and awful and you'll get sick and you'll die and then what good are you to anyone!?'" By the end of that her voice as become an imitation of a faerie's voice. "I think she'll do alright."

>Did she always have that enthusiasm ?

>Yes, though you don't recall her upbraiding someone quite like that...

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 03, 2017, 10:28:02 PM
> Lose the grin.
> "I see. I was planning on seeing her before I left, so perhaps I will have a few extra words for her."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 10:33:31 PM
> Lose the grin.
> "I see. I was planning on seeing her before I left, so perhaps I will have a few extra words for her."

>"To her credit, it did work," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 03, 2017, 10:34:15 PM
> "Well. I hope the acolyte in question was not too offended or dispirited."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 11:12:55 PM
> "Well. I hope the acolyte in question was not too offended or dispirited."

>"Shocked, I think," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 03, 2017, 11:22:50 PM
>"I'm guessing hearing such things from a fairy was indeed quite the shock, especially since it was true."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 03, 2017, 11:26:14 PM
especially since it was true."
>Don't say that, it's improper to say rude things like that about people we don't know.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 11:38:02 PM
>"I'm guessing hearing such things from a fairy was indeed quite the shock, especially since it was true."

>Don't say that, it's improper to say rude things like that about people we don't know.

>"I'm sure she'll shake things up," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 03, 2017, 11:47:14 PM
>"Indeed... i wonder where the rest of the Fairy Maids went though..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
>"Indeed... i wonder where the rest of the Fairy Maids went though..."

>"Who knows?" says Flandre. "It's been ages, I just assumed they all went wild again."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 04, 2017, 12:25:32 AM
>"Well so did i, then a certain fairy came and hugged me out of nowhere crying, like a kid that got lost for her mother."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2017, 12:27:23 AM
>"Well so did i, then a certain fairy came and hugged me out of nowhere crying, like a kid that got lost for her mother."

>"Well, that's certainly a tale," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 04, 2017, 12:46:27 AM
>Nod.
>"Now i wonder what exactly am i to them, and if there are others who feel the same."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2017, 01:12:39 AM
>Nod.
>"Now i wonder what exactly am i to them, and if there are others who feel the same."

>"Who knows with faeries?" says Flandre with a shrug.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 04, 2017, 01:14:47 AM
>"The same can be said about people in general."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2017, 01:23:56 AM
>"The same can be said about people in general."

>"Not to nearly the same degree," says Flandre. "So, what're we doing?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 04, 2017, 02:06:58 AM
>"I wouldn't say that Young Mistress, there are some rather intriguing things about them, and about that it should be finding Alice and see if she has the package."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Serela on April 04, 2017, 02:16:03 AM
>Let's just drop the fairy subject for now, but yeah. Let's go find Alice~
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2017, 02:30:47 AM
>Let's just drop the fairy subject for now, but yeah. Let's go find Alice~
>"I wouldn't say that Young Mistress, there are some rather intriguing things about them, and about that it should be finding Alice and see if she has the package."

>You decide to drop the topic of faeries and move on.
>Flandre leads you back toward the front doors. As you step outside into the noisy city, you can see Alice standing by the bottom of the steps, looking at you with a passive expression; her features still managing to look somehow just wrong; and holding a small envelope. "Miss Izayoi," she says. "This came for you."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2017, 02:37:36 AM
> "Ah, thank you."
> Take the envelope.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 04, 2017, 02:39:48 AM
>"And good morning for you."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2017, 02:58:03 AM
> "Ah, thank you."
> Take the envelope.

>"And good morning for you."

>You take the envelope. It seems to be a folded message, now that you take a closer look at that.
>"I am at your service again," says Alice with a nod.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2017, 03:19:06 AM
> "I have a curiosity, actually. Would you be willing to show the Young Mistress your current residence? I would not be offended if you declined."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2017, 03:31:44 AM
> "I have a curiosity, actually. Would you be willing to show the Young Mistress your current residence? I would not be offended if you declined."

>"I would prefer not to," says Alice. "The fewer people that know of it, the better it is for me."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 04, 2017, 05:57:35 AM
>"I'll take that as an no."
>"Do you know who this is from?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2017, 06:11:14 AM
>"I'll take that as an no."
>"Do you know who this is from?"

>"A tengu delivered it," says Alice. "While she did not specify who it was from, my presumption is that it came from Aya."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 04, 2017, 06:45:06 AM
>"Hmmm"
>Open It!
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2017, 07:42:28 AM
>"Hmmm"
>Open It!

>You unfold the message.
>"I've put some thought into it, and this is what I want to tell myself. When summer of 154 comes around, on the third week of June, I need to take as many pictures as I can, of everything. Even completely normal ordinary things. It'll make sense later. -Aya"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2017, 12:07:04 PM
> "Very well."
> Fold the letter back up and store it.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2017, 12:22:56 PM
> "Very well."
> Fold the letter back up and store it.

>You obtained: Aya's Letter
>"Let me go get my parasol if you're about to go somewhere," says Flandre, before she disappears back inside.
>"Where is our next goal?" says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2017, 12:26:41 PM
> "Right now I am thinking Apex, in an effort to find Seiga."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2017, 12:28:41 PM
> "Right now I am thinking Apex, in an effort to find Seiga."

>Alice nods. "I am afraid I can only be an extra set of eyes."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2017, 12:34:26 PM
> "And extra wisdom, which is not unwelcome."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2017, 12:38:10 PM
> "And extra wisdom, which is not unwelcome."

>"Apex is well outside my expertise," says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 04, 2017, 12:48:03 PM
> "I understand, though sometimes even just guidance back onto the proper path is necessary."
> Glance back at the Temple doors, then look back to Alice.
> "Though, unrelated that, I do have one request to be completed after I am gone. When your labors bear fruit and...they return, please bring them to see the Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2017, 09:30:37 PM
> "I understand, though sometimes even just guidance back onto the proper path is necessary."
> Glance back at the Temple doors, then look back to Alice.
> "Though, unrelated that, I do have one request to be completed after I am gone. When your labors bear fruit and...they return, please bring them to see the Young Mistress."

>She nods. "I will be happy to do this."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 04, 2017, 10:04:14 PM
> Smile.
> "Thank you. Ah, would it be poor form to tell her about your project, including how it pertains to those two?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2017, 12:30:08 AM
> Smile.
> "Thank you. Ah, would it be poor form to tell her about your project, including how it pertains to those two?"

>"I would rather that you not," says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2017, 12:34:42 AM
> Nod.
> "That is fine."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2017, 12:44:30 AM
> Nod.
> "That is fine."

>"It is simply better to have fewer witnesses," says Alice, as Flandre emerges from the temple again, parasol in hand.
>"I'm ready when you two are," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2017, 12:51:59 AM
> "Very well. Though, on the matter of where to go first, I am still curious as to whether the Haihan warrior-scout from yesterday could be found again. Alice, you did not happen to see her at any point last night, did you?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2017, 01:18:38 AM
> "Very well. Though, on the matter of where to go first, I am still curious as to whether the Haihan warrior-scout from yesterday could be found again. Alice, you did not happen to see her at any point last night, did you?"

>"I saw no sign of her last night, or this morning," says Alice. "I imagine she made good on her promise to return home."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2017, 04:32:05 AM
> Frown.
> "Wasted potential. Searching for her now would be blind, then, unless someone has the means to locate her."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 05, 2017, 04:36:38 AM
//What did you expect her to do ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2017, 04:38:28 AM
Take her home with us, or at least give her a speedy ride back to Haihan.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 05, 2017, 04:45:17 AM
//No, i mean what did you expect HER to do ? It's not like she would come back to Sakuya, the person that expelled her from the Mansion Grounds.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2017, 06:04:59 AM
> Frown.
> "Wasted potential. Searching for her now would be blind, then, unless someone has the means to locate her."

>Alice frowns. "It isn't impossible, but it would take me some time to gather the necessary components and cast the divination. She would gain considerable distance on us in the meantime."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2017, 10:54:40 AM
She might! It might just be better than the alternative of returning home to report her failure.

> "'Some time'? Would that be several hours, do you think?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2017, 11:39:11 AM
> "'Some time'? Would that be several hours, do you think?"

>Alice nods. "Likely so."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2017, 11:42:38 AM
> Frown in thought.
> "...We do have the flying chariot...But there is no point in pursuing her now if I can't bring her back with me..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2017, 12:06:02 PM
> Frown in thought.
> "...We do have the flying chariot...But there is no point in pursuing her now if I can't bring her back with me..."

>"Bring her back?" says Flandre. "Bring her where? Who is this person?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2017, 12:11:58 PM
> "Ah, my apologies, Young Mistress. She is Juza Takusan, a warrior-scout from Haihan. I wish to bring get back with me to my proper time if possible, as she would be a valuable ally, and I suspect she does not have many attachments to this time period."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2017, 12:14:52 PM
> "Ah, my apologies, Young Mistress. She is Juza Takusan, a warrior-scout from Haihan. I wish to bring get back with me to my proper time if possible, as she would be a valuable ally, and I suspect she does not have many attachments to this time period."

>"I suppose," says Flandre. "I dunno, I can't imagine people would be any more interested in going back than you would be in staying here."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 05, 2017, 12:31:52 PM
> "I believe I have far more attachment to my time than she has to hers. But it is certainly possible she has more than I think she does."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2017, 12:36:48 PM
> "I believe I have far more attachment to my time than she has to hers. But it is certainly possible she has more than I think she does."

>"Most people have families and stuff," says Flandre. "And even youkai who just happened to come to be have friends they treasure."
>"Her loyalty certainly seemed to be firm," says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 05, 2017, 12:54:13 PM
> "I am not sure how much of her stated loyalty is true loyalty and how much is bravado designed to hide the fear of betraying a tyrant without having a reliable escape plan. I wonder if her answer would have been different if I had been able to guarantee the process would work."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2017, 01:00:58 PM
> "I am not sure how much of her stated loyalty is true loyalty and how much is bravado designed to hide the fear of betraying a tyrant without having a reliable escape plan. I wonder if her answer would have been different if I had been able to guarantee the process would work."

>"I do not think that Aya painted the portrait of such a tyrant for us last night," says Alice. "Do you?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 05, 2017, 01:03:37 PM
//She speaks true, the warlord didn't seem like an horrible person.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 05, 2017, 01:11:12 PM
> "...Perhaps not outright tyrannical, but it is hard to imagine that someone who applies military force to rule is pleasant to serve under."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2017, 01:14:19 PM
> "...Perhaps not outright tyrannical, but it is hard to imagine that someone who applies military force to rule is pleasant to serve under."

>"I dunno, Miko's followers seemed to like her," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 05, 2017, 01:17:43 PM
> Do we know how high up on Miko's totem pole her entourage was in her original time?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2017, 09:30:14 PM
> Do we know how high up on Miko's totem pole her entourage was in her original time?

>You don't know the details, but you know the generalities.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2017, 09:34:39 PM
> What do we know of what Miko thought of her entourage, in terms of friend versus servant?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2017, 05:50:45 AM
Boy I shore do love power outages.

> What do we know of what Miko thought of her entourage, in terms of friend versus servant?

>Not much, really. You suspect they are not lackeys or the like, at least, but they certainly defer to her a lot from what you've witnessed.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2017, 10:49:47 AM
> "Mmm. I always got the impression she valued them more than one would value the average follower. At the very least, I recall her having the highest personal praises for Miss Soga and Miss Mononobe when she first met with the Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2017, 11:05:26 AM
> "Mmm. I always got the impression she valued them more than one would value the average follower. At the very least, I recall her having the highest personal praises for Miss Soga and Miss Mononobe when she first met with the Mistress."

>"That is true," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2017, 11:25:10 AM
> "But, in the end, I suppose it may be true that pursuing her is not worth the effort, given I do not know if she will want to come with me, or if such is even possible."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2017, 11:28:09 AM
> "But, in the end, I suppose it may be true that pursuing her is not worth the effort, given I do not know if she will want to come with me, or if such is even possible."

>"She seemed adamant, yesterday," says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 06, 2017, 01:10:19 PM
> "I suppose I will simply have to forget her."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2017, 03:06:46 PM
> "I suppose I will simply have to forget her."

>"As you wish," says Alice.
>"I'm sure Remilia will appreciate the thought, at least," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 06, 2017, 03:09:13 PM
> "While that is true, that was not my only motivation. But it is a moot point now."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2017, 03:43:04 PM
> "While that is true, that was not my only motivation. But it is a moot point now."

>Flandre nods.
>"What is our next step, then?" says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 06, 2017, 03:45:35 PM
> How large is Alice's original (present-relative-to-us time) body compared to ours?
> How large is Alice's current (future-relative-to-us time) body compared to ours?
> "Hmm...It would be good to travel to Haihan and Tsunkeido to see if we can find Kyouko and Nazrin repsectively, but unless Mitsu is willing and able to sit on someone's lap, I doubt all of us will be able to enter the chariot."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2017, 04:02:02 PM
> How large is Alice's original (present-relative-to-us time) body compared to ours?
> How large is Alice's current (future-relative-to-us time) body compared to ours?
> "Hmm...It would be good to travel to Haihan and Tsunkeido to see if we can find Kyouko and Nazrin repsectively, but unless Mitsu is willing and able to sit on someone's lap, I doubt all of us will be able to enter the chariot."

>Parser Error: The last Tsunkeido was supposed to be Enkyo. Please accept our apologies, we'll assume you meant that.
>Alice is about your height back home; she's a bit taller now, you think?
>"I am fine with remaining," says Alice.
>"Is there room for my Parasol?" says Flandre. "Oh, and you should ask Ichirin for more details about them."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 06, 2017, 04:05:38 PM
> No biggie, we all have our stresses.
> Would Flan's parasol fit inside the chariot?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2017, 09:43:11 PM
> No biggie, we all have our stresses.
> Would Flan's parasol fit inside the chariot?

>It would be very unpleasant to keep open, at least.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2017, 10:28:58 PM
> "I think there is no harm in remaining together now and assessing what we can and cannot do once it is time to ride in the chariot. Let us go seee Ichirin first, then. Where would she normally be right now?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2017, 03:33:10 AM
> "I think there is no harm in remaining together now and assessing what we can and cannot do once it is time to ride in the chariot. Let us go seee Ichirin first, then. Where would she normally be right now?"

>"Probably in her chambers right now," says Flandre. "I can take you."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2017, 03:40:05 AM
> Nod.
> "Please."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2017, 06:53:53 AM
> Nod.
> "Please."

>She motions for you to follow,and heads into the Temple once more.
>She leads you through the halls than echo with chanting, then stops outside a particular door. "Just a second," Flandre says, as she taps gently on the door. Then she slides it open and pokes her head inside; you can hear a brief exchange of words. Then she pulls back into the hall and says, "Alright, come on in."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2017, 10:54:58 AM
> Enter!
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2017, 02:24:28 PM
> Enter!

>You enter into a small room that looks fairly identical to Flandre's, sparsely furnished and decorated. Ichirin sits on a mat in the middle of the room, her legs crossed. "You wanted to speak with me?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 07, 2017, 02:38:26 PM
> "Yes. I intended to visit Haihan and Enkyo with the statement you read yesterday. I understand there are other members of this temple there."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2017, 03:03:31 PM
> "Yes. I intended to visit Haihan and Enkyo with the statement you read yesterday. I understand there are other members of this temple there."

>She nods. "I thought you might be planning to ask details about that, so I went over their last letters before going to bed. IThe last thing I've heard from Nazrin, she was working on the plumbing at the Eternal Calm temple in emkyo, but I imagine she's had time to finish and move on. Kyouko should still be living with some tengu on Funsai Mountain, near Haihan."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 07, 2017, 03:04:52 PM
> "Excellent. Thank you very much. Do you wish me to bring anything to them?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2017, 03:10:39 PM
> "Excellent. Thank you very much. Do you wish me to bring anything to them?"

>"Hm, well, my replies have already been sent," says Ichirin, pursing her lips. "Hmmm..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 07, 2017, 03:19:02 PM
> Wait patiently for a continuation.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2017, 10:06:27 PM
> Wait patiently for a continuation.

>"Just give them our regards," she says after a moment.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2017, 10:07:20 PM
> "Simple enough. I will do this."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 08, 2017, 01:04:52 AM
> "Simple enough. I will do this."

>"That would be most appreciated," says Ichirin. "Is there anything else you need?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 08, 2017, 01:21:43 AM
> Did Ichirin give us a message to deliver to the past?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 08, 2017, 03:43:15 AM
> Did Ichirin give us a message to deliver to the past?

>She had said she was going to think about it, yesterday.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 08, 2017, 01:15:21 PM
> "I do not believe so, unless you have decided on a message you wish to give to your past self."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 08, 2017, 03:24:50 PM
> "I do not believe so, unless you have decided on a message you wish to give to your past self."

>"It's not easy to come up with one," says Ichirin, frowning a little.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 08, 2017, 03:36:26 PM
> Smile a little.
> "I understand. It is certainly no trouble to not send a message back, if you are unable to think of anything."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 09, 2017, 08:41:59 AM
> Smile a little.
> "I understand. It is certainly no trouble to not send a message back, if you are unable to think of anything."

>"The only thing I can think of is that we really shouldn't have put off fixing the roof," says Ichirin.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 09, 2017, 12:15:48 PM
> "I can relay that, if you wish."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 09, 2017, 12:34:41 PM
> "I can relay that, if you wish."

>"Well, I suppose," says Ichirin, frowning. "It feels a bit petty..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 09, 2017, 12:35:46 PM
> Shrug.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 09, 2017, 12:38:38 PM
> Shrug.

>"It's fine, it's fine," says Flandre. "It's very simple and practical, I'm sure you'll think it is a koan of some kind."
>"I'm not sure what to think of that," says Ichirin.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 09, 2017, 01:19:02 PM
Sorry for going unresponsive on IRC, I had to leave.

> "There has been a very wide range of requests. Do not worry about how yours may compare to others."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 09, 2017, 01:23:03 PM
> "There has been a very wide range of requests. Do not worry about how yours may compare to others."

>"Yeah, it's not the worst one," says Flandre.
>Alice nods.
>"I suppose so," says Ichirin. "Well, don't feel too obligated to deliver it, but it you could, it would save us a lot of trouble."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 09, 2017, 01:26:03 PM
> "Consider it done."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 09, 2017, 01:29:10 PM
> "Consider it done."

>"Well, alright, thank you," says Ichirin. "Is there anything else I can to in return?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 09, 2017, 01:43:37 PM
> "I do not believe so, unless you happen to know of where within Apex I may find Seiga Kaku."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 09, 2017, 01:53:19 PM
> "I do not believe so, unless you happen to know of where within Apex I may find Seiga Kaku."

>She shakes her head. "I can't remember Shou mentioning her in any letters, recently."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 09, 2017, 02:46:34 PM
> "Unfortunate. I will just ask around there, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 09, 2017, 02:49:30 PM
> "Unfortunate. I will just ask around there, then."

>"I wish you luck," says Ichirin. "You'll need it."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 09, 2017, 02:50:56 PM
> "Thank you. It certainly seems like it, from what little of Apex I have experienced."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 09, 2017, 03:44:07 PM
> "Thank you. It certainly seems like it, from what little of Apex I have experienced."

>She nods. "Might I help with anything else?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 09, 2017, 04:25:48 PM
> "I don't believe so, but thank you. And thank you for your hospitality."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 09, 2017, 11:48:51 PM
> "I don't believe so, but thank you. And thank you for your hospitality."

>"Think nothing of it," says Ichirin. "We would have woken you for breakfast, but Flandre told us it is best to just let you sleep."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 10, 2017, 01:26:20 AM
> "That is fine. I was out rather late last night."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 01:45:23 AM
> "That is fine. I was out rather late last night."

>"I hope you had a good rest," says Ichirin. "I realize we aren't quite as luxurious as what you are used to."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 10, 2017, 03:09:37 AM
> Smile.
> "Do not worry about that, please."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 03:36:20 AM
> Smile.
> "Do not worry about that, please."

>She nods. "Alright. Please feel free to visit again."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 10, 2017, 11:30:17 AM
> "Thank you."
> Look to Alice and Flan.
> "Shall we head out?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 11:41:33 AM
> "Thank you."
> Look to Alice and Flan.
> "Shall we head out?"

>Alice nods.
>"Yeah, I'm ready to go," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 10, 2017, 12:17:19 PM
> "Very well."
> Curtsey to Ichirin.
> "Until we meet again, one thousand years ago."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 01:28:06 PM
> "Very well."
> Curtsey to Ichirin.
> "Until we meet again, one thousand years ago."

>"Until then," she says, bowing as well as she can from her current position.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 10, 2017, 01:30:32 PM
> Beckon to Alice and Flan.
> "Let us depart."
> Head back out of the Temple.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 01:33:15 PM
> Beckon to Alice and Flan.
> "Let us depart."
> Head back out of the Temple.

>The three of you make your outside. The early morning sun has already warmed the damp night air, while the city thrives around you; even the road in front of the temple has a fair amount of traffic.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 10, 2017, 02:03:49 PM
> "All right, let us see what can be done with the chariot. Apex and Seiga can be addressed after Enkyo and Haihan."
> Take flight and head toward Mitsu's place.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 02:17:11 PM
> "All right, let us see what can be done with the chariot. Apex and Seiga can be addressed after Enkyo and Haihan."
> Take flight and head toward Mitsu's place.

>It doesn't take too long to reach Mitsu's barn. Approaching it from the air, you can see the barn doors are open, and the chariot outside. Mitsu seems to be messing with something underneath one of the wings; you don't think she has seen your group approach yet.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 10, 2017, 02:20:26 PM
> "Ah, there she is."
> Head directly toward Mitsu, landing a few yards away if she continues to not notice us.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 02:51:38 PM
> "Ah, there she is."
> Head directly toward Mitsu, landing a few yards away if she continues to not notice us.

>You land a few yards away. She has opened one of the strange barrel-like attachments to the wings, and seem to be tinkering around with it. She hasn't noticed you yet, having her back turned to you.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 10, 2017, 02:52:07 PM
> "Hello again, Mitsu."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 02:56:22 PM
> "Hello again, Mitsu."

>The little kappa jumps noticeably as you speak up, then glances back with wide eyes. "Geez! Don't do that!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 10, 2017, 02:59:12 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "My apologies. I did not want to distract from what looks to be important."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 03:02:35 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "My apologies. I did not want to distract from what looks to be important."

>"Maybe," she says. "I mean, yeah it's important, but...it's...you know what I mean! So, you want me to take you someplace else, huh?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 10, 2017, 03:12:11 PM
> "If possible. There may be some space concerns this time, though."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 03:32:12 PM
> "If possible. There may be some space concerns this time, though."

>She nods, looking at your companions. "Uh, I don't think they will fit."
>"I am content to wait once again, if you prefer," says Alice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 10, 2017, 03:32:55 PM
> Look to Alice.
> "Perhaps."
> Look back to Mitsu. What's her body shape like?
> "Can I assume it is impossible to put two people in your seat, as was done yesterday with mine?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 03:44:07 PM
> Look to Alice.
> "Perhaps."
> Look back to Mitsu. What's her body shape like?
> "Can I assume it is impossible to put two people in your seat, as was done yesterday with mine?"

>Mitsu is not particularly large or particularly chubby; maybe a tad at most.
>"Oh yeah, completely impossible," says the kappa. "I need to be able to see and get to all the instruments!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 10, 2017, 03:45:25 PM
> "Well, presumably, you would be sitting on someone else, so you could still see and reach whatever you need to. But if it is still impossible given that, then I suppose it is what it is."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 03:46:16 PM
> "Well, presumably, you would be sitting on someone else, so you could still see and reach whatever you need to. But if it is still impossible given that, then I suppose it is what it is."

>"That wouldn't work at all, I'd be all cramped and smushed up," says Mitsu, shaking her head.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 10, 2017, 03:53:04 PM
> "Mmm, unfortunate."
> Gesture to Flan.
> "In that case, do you suppose there is at least enough room for the Young Mistress's parasol if it is left open?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 10, 2017, 03:59:27 PM
//That's more like it.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 04:08:41 PM
> "Mmm, unfortunate."
> Gesture to Flan.
> "In that case, do you suppose there is at least enough room for the Young Mistress's parasol if it is left open?"

>"Why would you want the parasol open, though?" says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 10, 2017, 04:10:08 PM
>"To shelter her from the sun."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 10, 2017, 04:11:52 PM
>"To shelter her from the sun."

>She frowns. "Well...I could get a blanket?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 10, 2017, 04:15:19 PM
> Look to Flan with an unsure expression.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 12:38:19 AM
> Look to Flan with an unsure expression.

>"Wait, that's not a joke?" says Flandre.
>"Er, nope?" says Mitsu, frowning.
>"Geez, you're really going to throw a sheet over me like some old furniture?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 11, 2017, 12:54:49 AM
>"Can't you put some cover on top of our part of the canopy ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 02:43:13 AM
>"Can't you put some cover on top of our part of the canopy ?

>"Not at the speeds we're going," says Mitsu, shaking her head. "It would have to be inside. ...Hm, maybe...just a minute!"
>She dashes off toward the barn.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 11, 2017, 11:49:41 AM
> Exchange glances with Flan.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 12:22:19 PM
> Exchange glances with Flan.

>"What the heck is she doing?" says Flandre, as you start to hear the sound of metal banging inside the barn.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 11, 2017, 12:23:40 PM
>"A Metal Cover ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 11, 2017, 12:33:28 PM
> "Ah!"
> Clap our hands together once and light up in realization.
> Look to Alice.
> "Alice, if you are indeed going to stay here, would it be possible to gather the materials for your divination spell so we may locate the hakutaku?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 12:36:25 PM
>"A Metal Cover ?"

>"Maybe," says Flandre with a shrug.

> "Ah!"
> Clap our hands together once and light up in realization.
> Look to Alice.
> "Alice, if you are indeed going to stay here, would it be possible to gather the materials for your divination spell so we may locate the hakutaku?"

>"I can do this," says Alice. "But, I warn that I cannot guarantee any kind of success. She has remained hidden for a long time."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 11, 2017, 12:38:40 PM
>"A Metal Cover ?"

This appears to have been missed. (A response could be reasonably edited in above the response to my commands.

> "At this point, I think it is still time better spent than chasing Miss Takusan any further."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 12:49:13 PM
> "At this point, I think it is still time better spent than chasing Miss Takusan any further."

Doggonit.

>Alice nods. "I will not promise any results, but I will do my best. Allow me to make arrangements to use her home, so I will not be disturbed."
>With that, Alice walks toward the open doors. She is then nearly bowled over as the smaller kappa bursts out, holding a thin sheet of curved metal over her head. "This ought to do it!" Mitsu says as Alice dodges around her.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 11, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
> "Ah, that could work."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 12:57:21 PM
> "Ah, that could work."

>"It'll look really ugly and heat up in the sun if we leave it out, but it should keep most of the sunlight out!" Mitsu says as she reaches you. "Oh, and you'll have to hold it in place and stuff, but it's not too heavy!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 11, 2017, 12:59:34 PM
> Hold our hands out as if to take the sheet.
> If Mitsu gives it to us, try holding it above our head.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 01:23:46 PM
> Hold our hands out as if to take the sheet.
> If Mitsu gives it to us, try holding it above our head.

>She hands you the sheet, and you hold it over your head. The metal is surprisingly light for a big metal sheet, but it's still heavy enough that you can tell it will be burdensome to hold after awhile.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 11, 2017, 01:33:02 PM
> Lower the sheet.
> "That should do, though my arms may get tired after a while."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 01:45:47 PM
> Lower the sheet.
> "That should do, though my arms may get tired after a while."

>"It'll be better when you're sitting," says Mitsu, as Alice makes her way back over to rejoin you.
>"I can try to help hold it," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 11, 2017, 01:57:50 PM
> "That would be appreciated, Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 02:10:47 PM
> "That would be appreciated, Young Mistress."

>"Okay, just let me finish putting this jet back together, and we'll be ready to go," says Mitsu.
>"I need to use your house while you are away," Alice says, as she rejoins the three of you.
>"Uh, what?" says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 11, 2017, 02:12:33 PM
> "I promise she will not be intrusive. She simply needs somewhere where she can work on a side project in seclusion."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 02:28:04 PM
> "I promise she will not be intrusive. She simply needs somewhere where she can work on a side project in seclusion."

>"Uh...I dunno," says Mitsu, looking toward her feet. "I mean, it's just leaving someone there..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 11, 2017, 02:38:44 PM
> "Alice can be trusted to not cause problems or disrespect your privacy."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 02:42:56 PM
> "Alice can be trusted to not cause problems or disrespect your privacy."

>Mitsu frowns. "Well, maybe..."
>"I have no interest in your things," Alice says.
>The kappa looks toward you, clearly conflicted.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 11, 2017, 02:50:15 PM
> "Perhaps you would appreciate a possession or two of mine as collateral?"
> Adopt a thinking face.
> "Or, since we are not pursuing Miss Takusan any longer...if it is possible to do, perhaps you would like travel back with me to my own time?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 02:55:54 PM
> "Perhaps you would appreciate a possession or two of mine as collateral?"
> Adopt a thinking face.
> "Or, since we are not pursuing Miss Takusan any longer...if it is possible to do, perhaps you would like travel back with me to my own time?"

>"Well, maybe it'll be okay," Mitsu says at first. Then her eyes widen as you continue on. "No! I still have a job here, just like the last time you asked!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 11, 2017, 03:00:23 PM
> Blink.
> "...Did I ask you once before? My apologies for forgetting."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 11, 2017, 03:12:33 PM
//Did you actually forget ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 04:15:54 PM
> Blink.
> "...Did I ask you once before? My apologies for forgetting."

>"Hmph. Well. I still don't know, what is she even going to do there?"
>"I intend to perform a divination," says Alice.
>"That sounds messy, and stinky," says Mitsu.
>"I assure you, it will not overwhelm whatever natural odors are in there," Alice says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 11, 2017, 04:36:17 PM
> "I do not know how the process works, but if Alice says that, I am inclined to believe her."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 04:39:04 PM
> "I do not know how the process works, but if Alice says that, I am inclined to believe her."

>"But why here?" says Mitsu.
>"I cannot be disturbed," says Alice.
>"Okay, I guess..." Says the Kappa. Alice turns away without reply and begins to walk back toward the city.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 11, 2017, 04:54:47 PM
> Look back to Mitsu.
> "My apologies for that as well. It is important for helping to better the events of the past."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 11, 2017, 04:58:28 PM
> Look back to Mitsu.
> "My apologies for that as well. It is important for helping to better the events of the past."

>"I guess," she says, as she makes her way back toward the dismantled part of the wing.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 11, 2017, 09:05:54 PM
>"Is something wrong with it ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 01:38:27 AM
>"Is something wrong with it ?"

>"Why wouldn't there be something wrong with some weird person being in your house while you're gone?" says Mitsu. Then she pauses. "Oh. Wait. You mean this. Not really, it just needed a tune up. Don't worry, I'm done with that! I just need to get it all back together now!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 12, 2017, 01:44:00 AM
> "Ah, all right. For reference, we would like to visit Enkyo and Haihan today."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 02:52:26 AM
> "Ah, all right. For reference, we would like to visit Enkyo and Haihan today."

>"Which do you want to go to first?" Mitsu says, as she tinkers with something using a tool you do not recognize.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 12, 2017, 04:29:18 AM
> "Which would be easier?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 04:36:52 AM
> "Which would be easier?"

>"It doesn't matter, actually," says Mitsu, as she starts to close the cover. "We'd have to make a triangle either way. Enkyo's closer, I guess."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 12, 2017, 05:29:39 AM
> "That seems as good a reason as any to go there first."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 05:35:32 AM
> "That seems as good a reason as any to go there first."

>"Good enough for me," says Mitsu as she fastens the cover shut. "Okay, I guess we can go now."
>She frowns at Flandre. "Hey, um, you can fold those wings, right?"
>"...Kind of?" says Flandre.
>"That might be difficult." says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 12, 2017, 11:50:02 AM
> "Let us try setting ourselves and then work out the kinks from there."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 01:28:14 PM
> "Let us try setting ourselves and then work out the kinks from there."

>"Okay," says Flandre.
>"Maybe you should get in first?" says Mitsu. "You'd squish her."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 12, 2017, 01:33:25 PM
> "That was my thinking, yes."
> Hold the metal sheet out to Flan. (Don't bonk her!)
> "Young Mistress, would you please hold this for me for a moment?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 01:57:54 PM
> "That was my thinking, yes."
> Hold the metal sheet out to Flan. (Don't bonk her!)
> "Young Mistress, would you please hold this for me for a moment?"

>"Sure," she says, carefully taking the sheet in her free hand and resting it on the ground.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 12, 2017, 02:01:50 PM
> Float up and sit in our regular seat in the chariot.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 02:06:39 PM
> Float up and sit in our regular seat in the chariot.

>You settle into your seat easily enough. Then Flandre floats up after you; it seems she has convinced Mitsu to take hold of her parasol and shield her from the sun while she holds the metal sheet over her head.  The vampire examines the inside of the chariot, then says, "I have to sit on you lap?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 12, 2017, 02:23:27 PM
> Nod.
> "I hope that is not a problem."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 02:45:57 PM
> Nod.
> "I hope that is not a problem."

>"I didn't think that's what you meant by tight fit," says Flandre. "Let's see what we can do, though."
>She gently lowers herself down, her wings folding (twisting?) under her arms.  She has to maneuver a bit to get the crystals to go around the seat and not stab into your legs before she is finally able to settle down into your lap, while holding the sheet in place. Between her head blocking off yours and the sheet itself, it is cramped and you can't really see anything. The crystals that make up her wings brush against your legs, cool to the touch.
>"That should do," says Mitsu, as you hear her climbing into the front seat. "You two ready?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 12, 2017, 02:49:36 PM
> Where's the parasol?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 03:16:10 PM
> Where's the parasol?

>You hope it's somewhere, because you can't see it or much of anything right now. Aside from the back of Flandre's head, which is hardly well light, most of what you see is the back of Mitsu's seat.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 12, 2017, 03:22:30 PM
> "Young Mistress, do you have your parasol with you, or was it left outside the chariot?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 03:29:00 PM
> "Young Mistress, do you have your parasol with you, or was it left outside the chariot?"

>"I got it up here," says Mitsu. "It shouldn't be in the way."
>"Hey, can you help mehold this thing, 'Kuya?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 12, 2017, 03:33:42 PM
> "Of course."
> Help hold the metal sheet in place.
> "In that case, I believe we are as ready as we will ever be."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 04:24:36 PM
> "Of course."
> Help hold the metal sheet in place.
> "In that case, I believe we are as ready as we will ever be."

>You help hold the sheet up. This causes some small issues as Mitsu tries to close the canopy and bangs it against the sheet, forcing it further down and making things even more cramped. It does not help that Flandre weights a bit more than she seems to, likely due to her wings, but you can endure it.
>Still, the canopy is closed, and Mitsu starts up the chariot. Soon she is moving it into position, and moments later it accelerates into the air. In the meantime, you get a faceful of Flandre's hair, and nearly get your nose bashed from the force of the takeoff. You feel the chariot level off; though you can't see anything but some light and a few details ahead of you. "It'll be a few minutes until we get to Enkyo," Mitsu calls back over the noise, which has taken on a strange kind of tinny echo under the metal sheet. "It won't take long to land, we have an airstrip set up there, so it'll be nice and smooth."
>"This is the thing you guys to get Sachiko around, right?" Flandre says, speaking a bit louder than needs be.
>"It sure is!" Mitsu says back. "It's the only way we can really keep up with the Hakurei Shrine anymore."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 12, 2017, 04:31:08 PM
> "How quickly could the Hakurei Shrine Maiden get to these places without this chariot?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 04:34:41 PM
> "How quickly could the Hakurei Shrine Maiden get to these places without this chariot?"

>"A lot faster than Sachiko," says Mitsu. "She can barely fly on her own. And it's even worse because they have branch shrines all over the place. We're just concentrated around Old Hometown, Youkai Mountain, and Apex. Well, there's the shrine in Apex, but Kyrie is kind of retired from dealing with big incidents now."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 12, 2017, 04:39:00 PM
>How hard was it for ourselves to learn proper flight ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 12, 2017, 04:43:30 PM
> "Is the Hakurei Shrine Maiden capable of instant travel between shrines, then? It was my understanding that Haihan was over a days' worth of travel away from Gens- ah, the area we just left, when traveling without assistance."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 05:05:33 PM
> "Is the Hakurei Shrine Maiden capable of instant travel between shrines, then? It was my understanding that Haihan was over a days' worth of travel away from Gens- ah, the area we just left, when traveling without assistance."

>"Not at all," says Mitsu, "It's just that people at the Hakurei shrines tend to be, kinda formidable."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 12, 2017, 05:07:12 PM
> "Ah, yes. I imagine that truth will last for well over a thousand years. Does this mean there is more than one Hakurei Shrine Maiden, though?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 12, 2017, 05:16:53 PM
//Purvis do you have a thing against me ? :(

>How hard was it for ourselves to learn proper flight ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 05:19:03 PM
>How hard was it for ourselves to learn proper flight ?

How does this keep happening =[
>You picked it up fairly easily.

> "Ah, yes. I imagine that truth will last for well over a thousand years. Does this mean there is more than one Hakurei Shrine Maiden, though?"

>"Well, yes and no," says Mitsu. "I mean, there's The Hakurei Maiden, Kaori, but there's a bunch of other little ones too. We're the same way, Sachiko is the our main priestess, but we have some little ones like Kyrie."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 12, 2017, 05:28:40 PM
>"Hm... so an sort of hierachy."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 12, 2017, 05:31:58 PM
> "Ah, I see. Are they all of the Usami/Hearn clan?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 05:38:20 PM
>"Hm... so an sort of hierachy."

>"Pretty much," says Mitsu.

> "Ah, I see. Are they all of the Usami/Hearn clan?"

>"I don't think so," says Mitsu. "I don't know them very well. There's definitely some youkai ones, so probably not."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 12, 2017, 05:43:59 PM
//I'm not really sure, but i thought that those two lived together ? Why are there two separate clans for them ? Did i miss something ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 12, 2017, 05:46:02 PM
The Usami/Hearn clan is a single clan.

> "Mmm, interesting."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 12, 2017, 05:56:31 PM
> "Mmm, interesting."

>"But the point is, this is how we get Sachiko where she needs to go," says Mitsu. "Otherwise we'd have to know about things way faster than the Hakurei Shrine to have a chance to get to problems first."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 12, 2017, 05:59:20 PM
//Oh, the bar kinda confused me, so they couldn't think of a single name huh. :V

>Nod.
>"And what are the common issues she has to deal with ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 12, 2017, 06:02:17 PM
The current Hakurei Shrine Maiden is an Usami, but apparently there do exist some Hearns.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 12, 2017, 06:07:15 PM
Wonder how the naming goes for them.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 12, 2017, 09:14:10 PM
>"I'm quite surprised to hear that about Sachiko, actually. I was under the impression that the Hakurei were struggling to get by. Guess the Moriyas have their problems too."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 12, 2017, 09:18:13 PM
>What do we know of the Relationship between Reimu Hakurei and Sanae Kochiya at our time ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 01:47:10 AM
>Nod.
>"And what are the common issues she has to deal with ?"

>You nod, although no one will see it.
>"Oh, the usual things," says Mitsu. "This youkai's causing a ruckus too big for the locals to easily deal with, that human's up to no good, this merchant's pulling some shady business, that authority figure is getting too hard on her people. Those sorts of things."

>"I'm quite surprised to hear that about Sachiko, actually. I was under the impression that the Hakurei were struggling to get by. Guess the Moriyas have their problems too."

>"Oh they'll tell you that," says Mitsu, "But they're one of the bigger players in Gensokyo. It's just that the Hakurei goddess isn't interested in, uh, influencing political things?"

>What do we know of the Relationship between Reimu Hakurei and Sanae Kochiya at our time ?

>They are friends, from what you gather, but they often end up working at cross purposes. Maybe they don't like each other as much as they seem? You know Reimu is often annoyed that Sanae is a lot more proactive than she is.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 02:04:07 AM
>"Hmm... and yeah that does sound like Reimu alright... she and Sanae were friends back in the day, although Reimu did not like how much proactive Sanae was and they often had conflicting purposes, for reasons that i don't know."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 02:24:53 AM
>"Hmm... and yeah that does sound like Reimu alright... she and Sanae were friends back in the day, although Reimu did not like how much proactive Sanae was and they often had conflicting purposes, for reasons that i don't know."

>"I guess it was the same thing as always, competing for, er, a bigger piece of the pie?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 02:30:20 AM
>"Not exactly... Reimu back in the day just wanted to solve things so she could go back to her peace of mind on my view, and even though she was the main incident solver, her living conditions were... tough compared to the Moriya Shrine, to say the least."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 02:57:52 AM
>"Not exactly... Reimu back in the day just wanted to solve things so she could go back to her peace of mind on my view, and even though she was the main incident solver, her living conditions were... tough compared to the Moriya Shrine, to say the least."

>"Huh," says Mitsu. "I've been around her shrines before, they don't seem that bad."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 03:02:41 AM
>"Well because at your time they have been vastly improved, during the times where she was still a human shrine maiden, things were hard for her..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 03:15:21 AM
>"Well because at your time they have been vastly improved, during the times where she was still a human shrine maiden, things were hard for her..."

>"Huh, I guess you'd know best," says Mitsu.
>"I don't remember her being particularly bad off," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 03:17:36 AM
>"She wasn't REALLY bad off, but definitely not nearly as well as we were."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 03:44:20 AM
>"She wasn't REALLY bad off, but definitely not nearly as well as we were."

>"Well, who really was? Maybe Eientei?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 03:45:13 AM
>"Yeah maybe they were..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 13, 2017, 04:14:49 AM
>"...Thinking on it, living in such a grand place can color ones perception of living."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 04:22:39 AM
>"Yeah maybe they were..."

>"I' sure sister would have said otherwise, of course," says Flandre.

>"...Thinking on it, living in such a grand place can color ones perception of living."

>"I will admit, moving the temple was something of a culture shock for a little while," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 04:25:33 AM
>"I do not doubt that, oh, do you still practice your danmaku once in a while Young Mistress ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 13, 2017, 04:29:29 AM
>"Now I wonder, how well do the two shrine maidens of each shrine get along?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 04:34:18 AM
>"I do not doubt that, oh, do you still practice your danmaku once in a while Young Mistress ?"

>"Not as much as I used to," says Flandre. "But I'm still a dab hand at it, I think."

>"Now I wonder, how well do the two shrine maidens of each shrine get along?"

>"Well..." says Mitsu. "Actually, pretty well, from what Sachiko has told me. They don't really cross paths all that often, which I think, um, Sachiko would rather more?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 10:20:57 AM
>"Oh, then why don't both Shrines cooperate then ?"
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 01:39:53 PM
>"Oh, then why don't both Shrines cooperate then ?"

>"Because they don't really follow the, um,  same ideas," says Mitsu. "And they sort of need to get the faith?"

>_
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Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 02:18:13 PM
>"Well even then, they could split up that faith simply."
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 02:19:17 PM
>"Well even then, they could split up that faith simply."

>"I don't think it works like that?" says Mitsu. "I mean, we're not really enemies or stuff...."

>_
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Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 02:28:13 PM
>"Well... if the population saw both of them working together to solve an issue, wouldn't that make them have faith in both of them too ?"
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 02:32:54 PM
>"Well... if the population saw both of them working together to solve an issue, wouldn't that make them have faith in both of them too ?"

>"I don't think it works like that, probably," says Mitsu. "I dunno, they know a lot more than I do about it..."

>_
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Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 02:40:55 PM
>Nod.
>"Because from my point of view, both of the Shrines are essential for this world."
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 02:50:58 PM
>Nod.
>"Because from my point of view, both of the Shrines are essential for this world."

>"Honestly? We could do it better on the whole," says Mitsu. "But it's not like we're trying to push them out or anything..."

>_
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Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 03:30:23 PM
>"Well... can you also maintain the Hakurei Barrier ? Because that is one of the lynchpins of this place."
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 03:50:42 PM
>"Well... can you also maintain the Hakurei Barrier ? Because that is one of the lynchpins of this place."

>"What're you talking about?" says Mitsu.
>"It's ancient history, now," Flandre says, you're not sure if she meant this more to you or to her.

>_
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 13, 2017, 03:55:43 PM
> Blink.
> "...The barrier is gone?"
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 04:31:31 PM
> Blink.
> "...The barrier is gone?"

>"No, but it's been strengthened and stuff, a long time ago," says Flandre. "It was one of the last things Yukari did, as far as I know. We really haven't had to worry about it since, I'm not sure if it really needs to be maintained anymore?"

>_
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 13, 2017, 04:39:17 PM
> "Huh."
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 04:42:23 PM
> "Huh."

>"I'm surprised Reimu or Ran didn't tell you that," says Flandre.

>_
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Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 04:46:10 PM
>"Maybe they did but it got lost in my mind, the days have been quite an experience..."
>Ponder.
>"Although i do wonder...."
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 05:12:04 PM
>"Maybe they did but it got lost in my mind, the days have been quite an experience..."
>Ponder.
>"Although i do wonder...."

>"I suppose it is a lot to take in," says Flandre.
>You can feel the chariot starting to descend.

>_
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 13, 2017, 05:21:21 PM
> "Ah, have we arrived?"
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 05:38:45 PM
> "Ah, have we arrived?"

>"Just about," says Mitsu. "Another minute or so."
>It takes about that long, the vehicle steadily descending the whole way. You hit the ground with a bump, which sends Flandre bouncing up into the air; you can distinctively hear her bang her head against the metal and the canopy just before she lands heavily and painfully on your lap again. By the time the chariot comes to a stop and the canopy opens some moments later, you have to resist the urge to just pitch the thing aside in irritation.
>"Geez, you guys alright?" says the kappa. "That sounded nasty..."

>_
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Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 05:45:17 PM
>"W-We could have been better..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 06:03:45 PM
>"W-We could have been better..."

>"Yeah..." says Flandre.
>"Well, I got your parasol here, so you can get out whenever you want," says Mitsu.
>"Okay, give me a minute, 'Kuya," says Flandre as she slowly stands up, almost but not quite whacking your with her wings, and floats out of the seat.
>With the sheet gone, you can see you are on the outskirts of a city. At a glance, it seems smaller than Old Hometown, but the buildings seem to be larger and more elaborate on average.

>_
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Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 06:08:42 PM
>Recover from the remaining pain in the meanwhile.
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 06:16:47 PM
>Recover from the remaining pain in the meanwhile.

>You give yourself a moment as you let your eyes adjust to the light, and Flandre swaps out the sheet for her parasol. You seem to have landed on a long stone path near a small shrine. Looking around, it seems to be on the outskirts of the city, at the edge of a residential area. You note a small, older woman dressed in shrine maiden garments of white and wine approaching, leaning heavily on a cane.

>_
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Post by: the old guy on April 13, 2017, 06:43:06 PM
>Does she look like anyone we know?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 06:46:16 PM
>Carefully get out.
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 09:16:23 PM
>Does she look like anyone we know?

>Not that you can tell.

>Carefully get out.

>You carefully get out of the plane, happy to have room to breathe, stretch, and see again. Flandre lands beside you. "You know, I've honestly never been here," she says.
>Mitsu waves to the approaching woman.

>_
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Post by: Kilgamayan on April 13, 2017, 09:25:07 PM
> Allow the slightest of grins.
> "Nor have I."
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 09:34:04 PM
> Allow the slightest of grins.
> "Nor have I."

>Flandre snorts, as the old woman makes her way over. She seems to be human, with hair the color of a stormcloud. Her face is deeply lined and her back stooped with the years. Still, she seems to be quietly lively as she approached; you get the feeling her cane may not be as necessary as it seems. Her clothing is free of decoration, accessorized with a simple sunhat.
>"I didn't expect you today, Mitsu dear," says the old woman. Then she glances toward you and Flandre. "Ah, I see you're testing a new flying device, Sachiko. It looks lovely."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 13, 2017, 09:55:22 PM
> Look a tad uncertain.
> "Ah...I beg your pardon, but I am afraid you may have mistaken me for someone else."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 09:59:44 PM
> Look a tad uncertain.
> "Ah...I beg your pardon, but I am afraid you may have mistaken me for someone else."

>"Well clearly I'm not talking to you, sweetie," says the old woman, as she steps forward, and taps one of Flandre's wing crystals with her walking stick. You tense for a moment; Flandre as you remember never liked it when someone messed with those. And she does pull away as the old lady continues. "I just saw these and wondered the kappa were plotting to get poor Sachiko into the air this time; pardon me dear."
>Flandre just kind of nods in return.
>"Still, I didn't think Mitsu got into giving just anyone rides these days, I do hope we're not having money problems."

>_
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Post by: Kilgamayan on April 13, 2017, 10:13:02 PM
> "Ah, not at all. I am merely in a very unique situation right now, one where Lady Yasaka authorized my use of this flying chariot."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2017, 10:22:04 PM
> "Ah, not at all. I am merely in a very unique situation right now, one where Lady Yasaka authorized my use of this flying chariot."

>"It's true," says Mitsu. "She had a letter and everything."
>"My, my," says the old woman, as she turns and gestures for you to follow her. "Colluding with maids and Buddhists, what has the world come to? I'm Kyrie, by the by. Let me get you both some tea."

>_
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Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 10:24:28 PM
>"Buddhists you say ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 13, 2017, 10:35:02 PM
>"Buddhists you say ?"

> Don't say this, she means Flan.

> "Thank you."
> Follow!
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Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2017, 10:45:48 PM
//Then why was she treating Flandre as Sachiko ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 13, 2017, 10:52:32 PM
Perhaps she was previously mistaken but now knows, or perhaps she knew all along and was messing with the both of us. Or perhaps Flan is wearing something signifying her allegiance. I don't know for sure. What I do know, however, is that old women in the Purvis Touhouverse tend to be frighteningly perceptive, and as such it isn't worth questioning their observations unless we know them to be objectively incorrect.
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 06:32:08 AM
>"Buddhists you say ?"

> Don't say this, she means Flan.

> "Thank you."
> Follow!

>You had almost forgotten Flandre is actually a monk now. The robes she wears do seem natural, you suppose.
>"I'm surprised Lady Yasaka was willing to do that," says Kyrie as she makes her way back toward the shrine. "Normally she guards that thing quite jealously, in part because she doesn't want people to get ideas, and in part because she doesn't want to seem like she's trying to extend Apex's influence too much. You two must be very special."
>You reach the shrine as she speaks. It is fairly well maintained, larger than the Hakurei Shrine of your time, but smaller than the one of this era. You suspect it is probably modeled after the Moriya Shrine from your limited experience with that. It seems to be in good condition, you can pick out where a few of the roof beams have been replaced within the past year. The old woman slides open the front door for you, "Do come in."

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 14, 2017, 06:45:47 AM
> "Thank you."
> Enter!
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 08:00:39 AM
> "Thank you."
> Enter!

>You step inside and find yourself in a small T-section hallway formed from paper wall panels. Kyrie leads you down the left hallway, and into a comfortably-sized kitchen with a dining table off to the side. She waves you toward the table as she picks up a kettle from the cooking brazier and fetches a small box of tea. "Now I didn't quite catch your names, but any friend of Lady Yasaka is welcome here."

>_
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Post by: Kilgamayan on April 14, 2017, 11:17:45 AM
> Have a seat at the table.
> "My apologies. I am Sakuya Izayoi, chief maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion."
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 11:26:42 AM
> Have a seat at the table.
> "My apologies. I am Sakuya Izayoi, chief maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion."

>"I'm Flandre Scarlet," says Flandre as she settles down beside you.
>"Ah, some up can coming merchant house?" Kyrie says as she fiddles with cups.
>"Kind of the opposite," says Flandre.

>_
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Post by: Kilgamayan on April 14, 2017, 11:33:35 AM
> "She is the Young Mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Or was, I suppose, as it apparently has not stood for several hundred years."
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 11:45:33 AM
> "She is the Young Mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Or was, I suppose, as it apparently has not stood for several hundred years."

>"Ah, clinging to old titles," says Kyrie as she pours water. "That can be fun, as long as you don't let it go to your head. The Empress sets a good example there, I think."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 14, 2017, 12:16:24 PM
> "The Empress? Do you mean Lady Toyosatomimi, or someone else?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 12:37:14 PM
> "The Empress? Do you mean Lady Toyosatomimi, or someone else?"

>"Of course not," says Kyrie. "I'm talking about Miss Canis at the Golden Truth Temple. But you wouldn't know about her, I imagine. Well, perhaps Miss Scarlet might? Are you with the Golden Truth sect, dear?"
>"No, I'm with the Hijiri Temple," says Flandre.
>"Ah, I see."
>As the two talk, you note a fuzzy ear poking just past the edge of the doorway, a couple feet up from the floor.

>_
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 12:45:40 PM
> Focus our visual attention on the ear with a curious expression.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 12:48:10 PM
>What kind of ear ? An dog or cat or any we know ?
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 01:10:25 PM
>What kind of ear ? An dog or cat or any we know ?

>It seems more vulpine.

> Focus our visual attention on the ear with a curious expression.

>You watch as a small fox youkai peeks her green eye around the edge of the door. She couldn't be more than five years old in terms of physical appearance; though you are vell aware how deceptive that can be. She notices you watching and pulls back immediately.

>_
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Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 01:13:49 PM
>"Huh..."
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 01:15:45 PM
>"Huh..."

> Don't do this. No need to draw attention to the little one.
> Instead, give a bit of a small grin and look back to Kyrie, keeping the corner of our eye within range of seeing that doorway again.
> "Indeed. We are actually in this land searching for one of her fellow monks. We were last aware she was at the Eternal Calm Temple, though it is likely she has moved on from there."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 01:41:05 PM
>"Huh..."

> Don't do this. No need to draw attention to the little one.
> Instead, give a bit of a small grin and look back to Kyrie, keeping the corner of our eye within range of seeing that doorway again.
> "Indeed. We are actually in this land searching for one of her fellow monks. We were last aware she was at the Eternal Calm Temple, though it is likely she has moved on from there."

>You consider commenting, but instead decide to leave it be while watching again.
>"Ah, it's been awhile since I've been there," says Kyrie. "I think it was the last time they had a festival?"
>"We're looking for a mouse youkai, named Nazrin," says Flandre. "She's not actually a monk, but she does a lot of work with temples and stuff."
>"Oh, Nazrin, is it?" says Kyrie. "She was here a few months ago to help with the rafters. Lovely girl, just lovely."
>As Kyrie talks, you note the little fox youkai peeking around the door again.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 01:48:46 PM
>"Do you havs any clues as to where she went next ?"
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 01:51:10 PM
> Make the grin just a bit wider in the hopes Kyrie notices.
> "Good, good. Animal youkai and religious buildings tend to be an unexpectedly good mix, in my experience."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 02:00:18 PM
>"Do you havs any clues as to where she went next ?"

> Make the grin just a bit wider in the hopes Kyrie notices.
> "Good, good. Animal youkai and religious buildings tend to be an unexpectedly good mix, in my experience."

>"She's said she was on tour, so to speak," says Kyrie.
>She her eyes flash toward the door, and she grins back for a second. "Well, I suppose so."

>_
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 02:05:22 PM
> Put on a mock serious look.
> "It is unfortunate Nazrin left you by yourself in that regard. Truly a tragedy."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 02:29:00 PM
> Put on a mock serious look.
> "It is unfortunate Nazrin left you by yourself in that regard. Truly a tragedy."

>"Such a tragedy," Kyrie agrees, as she sets out the tea cups. You note she places a fourth one close to her.
>Flandre looks toward you in askance; you note the fox youkai disappears again when she does.

>_
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 02:42:38 PM
> Wink at Flan with a small grin, then return our attention to Kyrie with a neutral expression.
> "Ah, thank you."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 02:47:06 PM
> Wink at Flan with a small grin, then return our attention to Kyrie with a neutral expression.
> "Ah, thank you."

>Flandre seems no less bemused.
>"Have either of you visited here before?" says Kyrie.
>You note the ear tip at the door again.

>_
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Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 02:53:00 PM
>"I do not know if the Young Mistress did in the past, but i can assure you i haven't."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 03:13:16 PM
>"I do not know if the Young Mistress did in the past, but i can assure you i haven't."

>The fox peeks in once more, as Flandre says, "No, I haven't. I thought I mentioned that when we landed, 'Kuya?"

>_
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 03:15:17 PM
> "Ah, you did, yes. My apologies."
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Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 03:23:06 PM
>When did Flandre begin calling us "Kuya" ?
>"Hm... would you know if there are any events going on around these parts ? "
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 03:26:19 PM
> "Anything that Nazrin may have gone to to lend her skills as needed."

Don't forget that we have priorities back home. We don't really have time for sight-seeing.
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 03:30:15 PM
> "Ah, you did, yes. My apologies."

>"I'm a little surprised," Kyrie says as she looks to Flandre.
>"I usually don't travel very far," says Flandre. "I have kind of a sunrise problem. So I usually just stay around Old Hometown."

>When did Flandre begin calling us "Kuya" ?
>"Hm... would you know if there are any events going on around these parts ? "

>For quite a while, really. She tended to nickname people.
>"I'm sure there's something going on," says Kyrie. "I haven't checked around for fliers lately."

> "Anything that Nazrin may have gone to to lend her skills as needed."

>"Oh, there's work for her all over the place," says Kyrie. "But I don't think she's much of an event organizer."
>"She likely could if she wanted," says Flandre. "But I don't think she'd want to do it for anyone but us. She's pretty adamant about not letting herself get roped into more than repairs."
>As Flandre elaborates, you hear soft footsteps as the fox youkai enters and makes a beeline for the fourth tea cup. She is dressed in shrine maiden clothing similar to Kyrie's, though hers are green instead of white. Her face is round, and her blonde hair clipped short. Two little tails peek out from her hakama pants. "There you are," Kyrie says. "Say hello to our guests before you drink your tea, Tsuneko."
>"Hi," says the little youkai, glancing toward the two of you before turning her full attention toward the cup.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 03:40:33 PM
> Smile.
> "Hello."
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 03:45:13 PM
> Smile.
> "Hello."

>Tsuneko stares at you over the rim of her cup. Flandre waves to her.
>"She's very quiet," says Kyrie.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 03:46:27 PM
>"I see, is she an sort of relative of yours or a friend ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 03:52:32 PM
>"I see, is she an sort of relative of yours or a friend ?"

>"A foundling, I suppose," says the old woman. "I found her wandering around the market, and brought her in." she chuckles. "Perhaps she'll be my successor?"
>"Frogs are nice," says Tsuneko.
>"See, she's learning already," says Kyrie.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 03:58:10 PM
>"Huh..."
>Did we ever ponder having an successor of our own ?
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 04:02:47 PM
> Sip (unless tea hasn't actually been poured yet).
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 04:13:34 PM
>"Huh..."
>Did we ever ponder having an successor of our own ?

>It's not really crossed your mind. Until yesterday, there was hardly a worry.

> Sip (unless tea hasn't actually been poured yet).

>The tea is prepared. You sip and find it is serviceable black tea. Not bad, but not exceptional. You'd serve it to the faeries or perhaps Patchouli and Koakuma.
>"So you don't really know where Nazrin got off to, then?" says Flandre.
>"I might hazard a few guesses, if she's here to work..."

>_

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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 04:14:23 PM
> "Not to inconvenience you, but it would be appreciated."
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Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 04:27:05 PM
> "Not to inconvenience you, but it would be appreciated."

>"Well, the Hakurei Branch Shrine has its problems, but we all know that," says Kyrie. "Let's see, the pure land people over at the Floating Lotus temple would probably want her. Hm, does she work on things like markets?"
>"Not that I know," says Flandre. "She's pretty aggressive about about not getting roped into other things like that."
>"Shame, the trading house could definitely do with a touch up, but you can't trust them to do anything until it's already broken."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 04:32:20 PM
>"Hm... what about places that someone would stop and rest at ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 04:40:24 PM
>"Hm... what about places that someone would stop and rest at ?"

>"There's a whole bunch of inns and hostels around Enkyo," says Kyrie. "We probably get more travelers than anywhere else in Gensokyo."

>_
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 04:44:59 PM
> "How far is the Floating Lotus Temple from here?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 04:56:15 PM
>Think about possible candidates to be our successor.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 04:59:52 PM
> "How far is the Floating Lotus Temple from here?"

>"It's off east from the center of town," says Kyrie.
>"Near the fountain," adds Tsuneko.

>Think about possible candidates to be our successor.

>The only people you know with notable talent for faeries would be Renko or Reisen. The latter is clearly taken, and the former isn't really maid material.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 05:08:40 PM
> Nod.
> "And which direction is the center of town?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 05:13:35 PM
> Nod.
> "And which direction is the center of town?"

>"Well, you're on the edge of town now, so I'm certain it won't be too hard to find," says Kyrie.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 05:26:46 PM
> In which direction did we travel to get here?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 05:33:35 PM
>Recall Renko Usami and our encounters with her, and also the manner she takes care of the fairies.
>Ponder if we could train an newly created fairy to succeed us if we can even pull that off.
>What do we know of our now-lost watch and it's history ? Is it an heritage ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 05:55:27 PM
>Recall Renko Usami and our encounters with her, and also the manner she takes care of the fairies.
>Ponder if we could train an newly created fairy to succeed us if we can even pull that off.
>What do we know of our now-lost watch and it's history ? Is it an heritage ?

>Your main encounter with her was when she tried to overrun and loot the manor with faeries. Shamefully, she almost succeeded, the army she gathered was impressive and had more than a few of the less loyal maids in it. Since then, your encounters have mostly been when she visits for Patchouli's little social club with the rest of the magicians.
>You imagine so, age doesn't seem to mean much for faeries, they seem to be born with a fair deal of knowledge. You imagine you'd have to spend more time familiarizing her with modern concepts, but you're sure you can do it.
>You don't know much about its history.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 06:16:30 PM
>What became of those less loyal maids ?
>Ponder if we could work with Patchouli to give birth to an fairy for that cause.

> In which direction did we travel to get here?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 06:20:57 PM
>What became of those less loyal maids ?
>Ponder if we could work with Patchouli to give birth to an fairy for that cause.

>Most of them came back. You and Mistress decided it would be easier to overlook the affair in exchange for getting a full staff again.
>You don't think so, faeries result from natural phenomena, rather than anything that people do. You'd probably just end up with some kind of weird familiar at best.

> In which direction did we travel to get here?

>You aren't wholly sure, due to the canopy being blocked, but you think you went northwest.  Or at least you think you came northwest from the chariot to the shrine.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 06:32:12 PM
>Hm... fairies are the result of a physical manifestation of a part of nature correct ? Maybe if we made it so that the conditions for that were near-perfect it would happen ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 06:36:01 PM
>Hm... fairies are the result of a physical manifestation of a part of nature correct ? Maybe if we made it so that the conditions for that were near-perfect it would happen ?

>From what you can gather, cultivation tends to keep them from appearing, which is why rice fields and gardens aren't lousy with faeries.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 06:36:18 PM
> Look to Flan.
> "Young Mistress, did we travel northwest to arrive here? I could not see very much from my seat."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 06:41:25 PM
> Look to Flan.
> "Young Mistress, did we travel northwest to arrive here? I could not see very much from my seat."

>Flandre shrugs. "I had a face full of seat, and was trying to keep out of the sun."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 06:45:15 PM
>So the best bet would be an area with undisturbed natural resources...
>Ponder anyone that would have the resources to help with this plan.
>What time is it from what we can tell ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2017, 06:46:37 PM
>So the best bet would be an area with undisturbed natural resources...
>Ponder anyone that would have the resources to help with this plan.
>What time is it from what we can tell ?

>You honestly have no idea. Perhaps Yuuka?
>It is still reasonably early in the morning. You've only been up for a little bit.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 14, 2017, 06:46:56 PM
> "That sounds like a question for Mitsu, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 14, 2017, 06:53:54 PM
>Do we recall the sun's position when we got out of the canopy ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 15, 2017, 05:21:39 AM
> "That sounds like a question for Mitsu, then."

>"I'd hope she knows," says Flandre.

>Do we recall the sun's position when we got out of the canopy ?

>It was somewhat behind you, you think? You weren't paying much attention.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 15, 2017, 10:01:04 AM
>So that would mean we were heading... west-ish ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 15, 2017, 10:04:43 AM
>So that would mean we were heading... west-ish ?

>West was probably a component, yes.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 15, 2017, 01:01:04 PM
>"Speaking of Mitsu, where is she ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 15, 2017, 01:05:25 PM
>"Speaking of Mitsu, where is she ?"

>"Oh, probably outside fiddling with that thing," says Kyrie. "It takes no end of maintenance, from what I've seen."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 15, 2017, 01:14:06 PM
>Smile.
>"Just like the Mansion... quite the dedication from her."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 15, 2017, 04:52:11 PM
>Smile.
>"Just like the Mansion... quite the dedication from her."

>"I think she doesn't want to be blamed if it breaks," says Kyrie with a chuckle. "But no, you're right. It is clearly a labor of love for her. Frankly, I bet she's thrilled to be carrying you both around."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 15, 2017, 04:59:06 PM
>"And indeed she is."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 15, 2017, 05:01:26 PM
>"And indeed she is."

>"Not overstating it there, are you, 'Kuya?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 15, 2017, 05:10:48 PM
>Shake our head.
>"Unless i misinterpreted the earlier voyages we had."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 15, 2017, 06:32:09 PM
>Shake our head.
>"Unless i misinterpreted the earlier voyages we had."

>Flandre chuckles. "Well, she did run to get that metal sheet awfully fast."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 15, 2017, 06:52:11 PM
>"It was rather amusing to tell her about the tales of the past too, way back when Reimu and Sanae were still human Shrine Maidens."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 15, 2017, 06:54:01 PM
>"It was rather amusing to tell her about the tales of the past too, way back when Reimu and Sanae were still human Shrine Maidens."

>"Oh, you're a historian, then?" says Kyrie. "That's a good discipline to follow."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 15, 2017, 06:59:38 PM
>Grin.
>"Not exactly, but i suppose ancient history does live within me in a way."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 15, 2017, 07:17:43 PM
>Grin.
>"Not exactly, but i suppose ancient history does live within me in a way."

>"That's an odd way of phrasing things," says Kyrie.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 15, 2017, 08:09:49 PM
>"It's an very long and hard to believe story."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 16, 2017, 12:49:22 AM
>"It's an very long and hard to believe story."

>"It's best to just accept she knows some things and go with it," says Flandre.
>"I suppose you would know best," Kyrie says with a nod.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 16, 2017, 01:29:19 AM
>Nod.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 16, 2017, 06:50:49 AM
> Sip.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 16, 2017, 06:52:53 AM
>Nod.
> Sip.

>This isn't too bad, but it is making you kind of wish for breakfast.
>"Oh, thinking on it, I think the Hakurei Branch Shrine might be preparing some kind of fete' soon, they always do one around this season." Kyrie says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 16, 2017, 06:53:54 AM
> What is a fete'?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 16, 2017, 07:01:04 AM
> What is a fete'?

>It's a word you know Remilia likes to use which means celebration or party.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 16, 2017, 09:59:31 AM
>"Oh, for what reason may i ask ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 16, 2017, 11:05:20 AM
>"Oh, for what reason may i ask ?"

>"JUst a social gathering, I think," says Kyrie.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 16, 2017, 12:16:56 PM
>How often would the Hakurei Shrine from our time do that ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 16, 2017, 12:44:41 PM
> "Perhaps that is worth our investigating, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 16, 2017, 01:09:21 PM
>How often would the Hakurei Shrine from our time do that ?

>There were flower viewings and such, and once in awhile a random party would happen; especially when Suika was at large, But in terms of planned things, it didn't really happen. Reimu favored festivals, they tended to pay better from the booth fees.

> "Perhaps that is worth our investigating, then."

>"I wouldn't tell you go bother with those bums," says Kyrie with a chuckle, "But maybe you'll find your mouse."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 16, 2017, 01:23:23 PM
>"Well my experience with the Hakurei Shrine has been positive overall, save for one or two occasions."

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 16, 2017, 01:50:58 PM
>"Well my experience with the Hakurei Shrine has been positive overall, save for one or two occasions."

>She just chuckles politely. "Would you like some more tea?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 16, 2017, 02:21:06 PM
> Smile.
> "Your offer is greatly appreciated, but I am afraid we are in something of a time crunch."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 16, 2017, 02:27:54 PM
> Smile.
> "Your offer is greatly appreciated, but I am afraid we are in something of a time crunch."

>"Oh, that's too bad," says Kyrie. "I but I understand."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 16, 2017, 03:06:06 PM
> Get up.
> "If there was more room in the chariot, I would offer a seat to you. Or Tsuneko."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 16, 2017, 07:41:15 PM
> Get up.
> "If there was more room in the chariot, I would offer a seat to you. Or Tsuneko."

>"Hahaha, I couldn't possibly leave," says Kyrie.
>"Too loud," says the small fox.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 16, 2017, 07:51:05 PM
>"What is too loud ? The chariot ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 16, 2017, 08:00:39 PM
>"What is too loud ? The chariot ?"

>Tsuneko gives a quick nod.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 16, 2017, 08:01:21 PM
>How loud is it from the inside ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 16, 2017, 08:02:36 PM
>How loud is it from the inside ?

>Noticeably.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 16, 2017, 08:09:32 PM
>How hard was it for us to get used to it ? Or did we get used to it at all ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 16, 2017, 08:25:36 PM
>How hard was it for us to get used to it ? Or did we get used to it at all ?

>It kind of fades to a background noise.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 16, 2017, 08:27:07 PM
> Nod.
> "I suppose it is easier for me to tune it out."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 16, 2017, 08:47:17 PM
> Nod.
> "I suppose it is easier for me to tune it out."

>She looks at you impassively for a moment, then takes a big drink from her cup.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 17, 2017, 12:26:41 PM
> Look back to Kyrie.
> "I suppose I am not as entertaining as I had hoped myself to be."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 12:31:18 PM
> Look back to Kyrie.
> "I suppose I am not as entertaining as I had hoped myself to be."

>"Tsuneko is a quiet girl, that's all," says Kyrie, as she pats the little fox youkai's head.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 12:35:02 PM
> Give a little smile.
> "Of course. No offense was taken, certainly."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 12:45:21 PM
> Give a little smile.
> "Of course. No offense was taken, certainly."

>"Don't worry, if Tsuneko didn't like you in particular, she'd say it plainly," says Kyrie. "There's never been a more honest fox."
>The little youkai seems pleased with this assessment.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 12:56:16 PM
> Nod.
> "Regardless, is the Floating Lotus Temple or the Hakurei Branch Shrine closer to this location?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 12:59:38 PM
> Nod.
> "Regardless, is the Floating Lotus Temple or the Hakurei Branch Shrine closer to this location?"

>"The Hakurei Branch is further away, but it's easier to get to if you know the way," says Kyrie.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 01:09:23 PM
> "I assumed Mitsu would be taking us as close as possible to each location, to save time and aggravation."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 01:17:11 PM
> "I assumed Mitsu would be taking us as close as possible to each location, to save time and aggravation."

>"Well she can't land in the middle of the city," says Kyrie. "And since we have an easy place here..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 01:20:44 PM
> "Oh, that's right, landing locations are limited."
> Frown a bit.
> "Unfortunate, but I suppose it is still vastly superior to the alternative."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 01:44:45 PM
> "Oh, that's right, landing locations are limited."
> Frown a bit.
> "Unfortunate, but I suppose it is still vastly superior to the alternative."

>"I'm pretty sure your own two feet are up for the task," says Kyrie. "So if you want to get to the branch shrine, what you do is follow the road outside to the bathhouse, make a right, then another by house block a little ways later, then take the side street around the market. When you see Jikokuten statue, make a left and you'll see it soon enough."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 01:46:34 PM
> Nod.
> "Thank you. It certainly does not sound like any trouble."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 02:31:38 PM
> Nod.
> "Thank you. It certainly does not sound like any trouble."

>"You won't have so many wagons to worry about," she says. "And the market can get tangled up."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 02:32:19 PM
> "Ah. Yes, after experiencing Apex once and expecting to experience it again, I have little desire for such a clutter of foot traffic if I can avoid it."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 02:34:03 PM
> "Ah. Yes, after experiencing Apex once and expecting to experience it again, I have little desire for such a clutter of foot traffic if I can avoid it."

>She chuckles. "It's usually not that bad."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 03:05:30 PM
> "Splendid."
> Gesture to the table.
> "Would you like some help cleaning up?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 03:30:51 PM
> "Splendid."
> Gesture to the table.
> "Would you like some help cleaning up?"

>"Oh, you're too kind, ms. maid," says Kyrie.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 03:31:58 PM
> "This sort of thing is my calling, after all."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 17, 2017, 03:32:52 PM
>"And it is the least i can do for someone that received us this well."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 03:46:40 PM
> "This sort of thing is my calling, after all."

>"And it is the least i can do for someone that received us this well."

>"Then knock yourself out, honey. You can dust the rafters if you take a fancy to that, too!" She chuckles.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 17, 2017, 03:54:15 PM
>Nod.
>"May i know where are the cleaning utensils ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 03:57:06 PM
>Nod.
>"May i know where are the cleaning utensils ?"

>"Over by the basin," she says, gesturing to a simple sink.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 17, 2017, 03:58:54 PM
>How messy is the table ?
>Approach, examine and gather whatever we may need from the basin.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 04:06:54 PM
> "I'm afraid I may not have the time for the rafters, however."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 04:19:56 PM
>How messy is the table ?
>Approach, examine and gather whatever we may need from the basin.

>The table just has some dishes on it.
>You gather up the dirty cups, and are pleased to see the basin is full of clean water; there is some soap and a washcloth to the side; this won't take but a minute.

> "I'm afraid I may not have the time for the rafters, however."

>"We'll be here later, too," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 04:25:37 PM
> "That is true, but I may not be here later, or ever again. Ah, this is not a commentary on your hospitality, but rather where my immediate life path is hopefully taking me."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 05:55:24 PM
> "That is true, but I may not be here later, or ever again. Ah, this is not a commentary on your hospitality, but rather where my immediate life path is hopefully taking me."

>"I'll just hold out some hope, then," says Kyrie, as you deftly washed off the tea cups and dispose of the leftover leaves.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 05:58:46 PM
> Anything else need cleaning?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 06:03:08 PM
> Anything else need cleaning?

>There's nothing immediate, but the table and countertop could do with a wipe.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 06:07:52 PM
> Are supplies available for such?
> If so, get on that.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 07:12:14 PM
> Are supplies available for such?
> If so, get on that.

>You have a wash cloth, which is really all you need, so you get on it.
>"Thank you so much, dear," says Kyrie. "Is there anything else I could tell you?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 07:13:16 PM
> "I'm not sure, unless the fates have somehow aligned themselves in my favor and you happen to know what happened to Mistress Remilia Scarlet."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 07:32:40 PM
> "I'm not sure, unless the fates have somehow aligned themselves in my favor and you happen to know what happened to Mistress Remilia Scarlet."

>"I've never even heard the name, I'm afraid," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 09:18:57 PM
> "Unfortunate, but not unexpected. It has been many a century since she was last in Gensokyo, I understand."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 17, 2017, 09:48:02 PM
> "Unfortunate, but not unexpected. It has been many a century since she was last in Gensokyo, I understand."

>"I'm afraid I haven't been around for quite that long," says Kyrie with a chuckle.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2017, 10:09:26 PM
> "It seems just about everyone who has been around that long has no more information to offer than you, sadly."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 03:17:16 AM
> "It seems just about everyone who has been around that long has no more information to offer than you, sadly."

>"Hmm, I'm sorry," says Kyrie. "I suppose she must be very evasive."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 18, 2017, 03:20:21 AM
>Nod.
>"Nobody that i contacted has an accurate info as to where she might be, which is ironic, since she was quite attention-grabbing back in the days."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 06:36:49 AM
>Nod.
>"Nobody that i contacted has an accurate info as to where she might be, which is ironic, since she was quite attention-grabbing back in the days."

>"Definitely," says Flandre.
>"That's all the more unusual," says Kyrie. "Perhaps she's slipped off to some different world?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 12:48:43 PM
> "That is the current theory."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 12:54:55 PM
> "That is the current theory."

>She nods. "That can be difficult, yes"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 01:00:35 PM
> "Regardless, as stated before, your hospitality was much appreciated."
> Curtsy.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 01:10:33 PM
> "Regardless, as stated before, your hospitality was much appreciated."
> Curtsy.

>"It's nothing, just a little tea for a friend of Lady Yasaka." she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 01:19:27 PM
> Smile a bit.
> "It is still more than what was necessary to offer to a complete stranger speaking in riddles about her past."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 01:44:04 PM
> Smile a bit.
> "It is still more than what was necessary to offer to a complete stranger speaking in riddles about her past."

>"It got my counter cleaned for free, so why not?" says Kyrie.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 05:46:19 PM
> Chuckle.
> "I suppose. It was quite pleasant meeting you, Miss Kyrie, Little Miss Tsuneko."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 05:57:34 PM
> Chuckle.
> "I suppose. It was quite pleasant meeting you, Miss Kyrie, Little Miss Tsuneko."

>"The pleasure's all mine," says Kyrie, smiling.
>"Was nice," says Tsuneko, as Kyrie pats her head.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 06:00:20 PM
> "I wish both of you a very pleasant day."
> Depart from the shrine interior.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 06:15:34 PM
> "I wish both of you a very pleasant day."
> Depart from the shrine interior.

>You make your way out, Flandre following behind you.
>"So, where next?" she says. "Are we gonna look into the Pure Land people, or the Hakurei Shrine?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 07:05:20 PM
> "The Hakurei Branch Shrine, since there will be theoretically less traffic along the way."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 07:33:07 PM
> "The Hakurei Branch Shrine, since there will be theoretically less traffic along the way."

>She nods. "I won't complain about less traffic," says Flandre, "Since you want to go to Apex later."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 07:35:29 PM
> "Indeed. Let us depart, then."
> Follow Kyrie's directions to get to the Hakurei Branch Shrine.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 07:45:17 PM
> "Indeed. Let us depart, then."
> Follow Kyrie's directions to get to the Hakurei Branch Shrine.

>You follow the wind priestess' instructions, making your way into the city. The crowds are no better than Old Hometown's, but they are a bit less raucous and more organized; people tend to stay to one side of the street or the other more frequently. You also see different kinds of faces; fewer youkai and more people in monks robes or shrine maidens' garb; you pick out a half dozen of each before you reach your destination. As well, you see a multitude of small shrines to various deities, a couple of little Buddhist temples that Flandre informs you belong to various sects, and what seems to be some kind of gymnasium that seems to bear some kind of Taoist markings. Here and there you pass a food stand, whose delight odors remind you of your missed breakfast.
>Soon enough, and without too much trouble, you find yourself at a shrine across the road from another shrine. One is clean and well-maintained, about the size of a decent housing block. The other is smaller and seems to have some fairly considerable garden patches on its grounds.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 07:49:07 PM
Taoist

> You taunt and torment me, parser.
> Does either shrine bear any obvious markings that indicate their allegiances? If so, head toward the one more likely to be Hakurei (or less likely to be not-Hakurei). If not, head for the smaller, less-kept one.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 08:04:54 PM
> You taunt and torment me, parser.
> Does either shrine bear any obvious markings that indicate their allegiances? If so, head toward the one more likely to be Hakurei (or less likely to be not-Hakurei). If not, head for the smaller, less-kept one.

>Kyahahahahah
>You aren't certain, neither are named.
>Angling for the smaller one, you see a woman in shrine maiden garb is busy weeding one of the gardens, while several people are offering prayers near the offering box.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 08:11:40 PM
> Does the shrine maiden garb look like Reimu's, Sanae's, or neither?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 08:19:38 PM
> Does the shrine maiden garb look like Reimu's, Sanae's, or neither?

>Neither, really, If anything, they look more like a farmer's shirt with some rolled up hakama pants; white and orange respectively. The shrine maiden herself is tanned and fairly toned from what you can see, with black hair tied into a tight ponytail; you can't see her face very well.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 08:28:00 PM
> Approach the shrine.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 09:06:31 PM
> Approach the shrine.

>You approach the shrine. The people gathered are definitely dressed in earth tones and farmer's garb, offering their prayers quietly.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 09:07:30 PM
> Make our way over to the woman in shrine maiden garb.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 09:25:03 PM
> Make our way over to the woman in shrine maiden garb.

>You approach the shrine maiden. She looks up as you approach the garden, it seems she is weeding some eggplants, and says, "Welcome to the Aki Shrine! What can I get you?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 09:27:04 PM
> "Greetings. Would you happen to know the whereabouts of Nazrin the mouse youkai? I have heard she is here in Enkyo and tends to do freelance handiwork for religious institutions, but I do not really have more specifics than that."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 09:34:24 PM
> "Greetings. Would you happen to know the whereabouts of Nazrin the mouse youkai? I have heard she is here in Enkyo and tends to do freelance handiwork for religious institutions, but I do not really have more specifics than that."

>"Oh yes," says the shrine maiden. "She was helping out Ruby across the way with some foundation stuff."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 09:36:38 PM
> Light up.
> "Ah, excellent. Is she still there, or has she moved on?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 09:49:38 PM
> Light up.
> "Ah, excellent. Is she still there, or has she moved on?"

>"I'm not sure, actually," says the shrine maiden. "Ruby would know for sure."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 09:55:35 PM
> "I will have to ask her, then. Though you mentioned this was the Aki Shrine, correct? Does that mean this is a branch of the Hakurei Shrine?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 09:59:18 PM
> "I will have to ask her, then. Though you mentioned this was the Aki Shrine, correct? Does that mean this is a branch of the Hakurei Shrine?"

>"No, but we're very closely related for obvious reasons," says the shrine maiden. "They specialize in one, we specialize in the others."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 10:13:37 PM
> "Ah. Well, I will be returning to that part of the region later, if you have any messages you wish for me to deliver."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2017, 10:27:40 PM
> "Ah. Well, I will be returning to that part of the region later, if you have any messages you wish for me to deliver."

>"Huh?" says the priestess.
>"I think she means the main Hakurei Shrine," says Flandre.
>"Oh, nothing necessary. They hear me everyday."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 18, 2017, 10:29:49 PM
> Nod.
> "Very well. My apologies for interrupting your work."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 08:21:03 AM
> Nod.
> "Very well. My apologies for interrupting your work."

>"It's okay," she says. "Good luck finding your friend."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2017, 11:58:35 AM
> "Thank you. Have a pleasant day."
> Head over to the building across the road.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 12:48:45 PM
> "Thank you. Have a pleasant day."
> Head over to the building across the road.

>You cross the road to the other shrine, which you presume is the Hakurei Branch Shrine. This shrine is a bit larger than its neighbor, with smaller grounds that are fairly well maintained. A few people are gathered here; some offering prayers, a couple drawing their fortunes. It takes you a moment to find the shrine maiden, a small youkai woman with bright red hair that reaches down to her knees. Her clothing similiar to Reimu's and an old-looking gohei with vertical paper strips dangling from her waist. She is currently sweeping the shrine's porch, and doesn't seem to be paying much attention to anyone.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 12:57:05 PM
> Make our way to the shrine maiden.
> "Pardon me, Miss?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 01:38:28 PM
> Make our way to the shrine maiden.
> "Pardon me, Miss?"

>You approach her. She looks up as you do and says, "Yeah?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 01:40:47 PM
> "Greetings. I have heard Nazrin the mouse youkai was here recently. Is she still around, or has she moved on?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 01:52:06 PM
> "Greetings. I have heard Nazrin the mouse youkai was here recently. Is she still around, or has she moved on?"

>"Who's asking?" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 01:55:23 PM
> "Sakuya Izayoi, chief maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion."
> Look back at Flan.
> "Though your 'credentials' are likely much more valuable than mine in this case, Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 02:04:16 PM
> "Sakuya Izayoi, chief maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion."
> Look back at Flan.
> "Though your 'credentials' are likely much more valuable than mine in this case, Young Mistress."

>"Flandre Scarlet, of the Hijiri Temple," says Flandre with a bow.
>The shrine maiden nods. "I'm Ruby Unusa, then. Sorry, just when people come out of nowhere asking about someone else, I expect the worst."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 02:07:09 PM
> "It is no trouble or worry at all."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 02:15:55 PM
> "It is no trouble or worry at all."

>"So what do you need her for?" says the youkai, as she sets her broom aside and takes her old gohei in hand.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 02:19:47 PM
> "I would like to deliver a message from her to her colleagues."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 02:22:06 PM
> "I would like to deliver a message from her to her colleagues."

>The youkai nods and twirls the gohei in her hands. You're starting to feel it may be more than just a tool. "What sort of message?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 02:24:00 PM
> "One of peace with members of another religion, people that the Hijiri Temple have not always had the highest opinion of."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 02:35:16 PM
> "One of peace with members of another religion, people that the Hijiri Temple have not always had the highest opinion of."

>"Go on," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 02:47:13 PM
> Give a slight frown.
> "...Very well. I very much doubt you are actually going to believe my story, but I do at least have proof that I have interacted with a number of Nazrin's colleagues."
> Pull out the Sworn Statement, though not in a manner that easily allows Ruby to read its contents.
> "I have somehow been pulled forward through time to now, which is nearly one thousand years in my time's future. In my time, Byakuren Hijiri and her disciples were frequently at odds with a small group of Taoists lead by Toyosatomimi no Miko. The Scarlet Devil Mansion viewed both groups favorably, and it appears the two groups have reached an amicable, if not friendly, status with each other."
> Wiggle the Sworn Statement a tiny bit for emphasis.
> "My intention is to bring a message back to my time from their future selves, in the hopes of expediting the peace-making process, and I wish for Nazrin's signature to join those I have already collected."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 02:56:15 PM
> Give a slight frown.
> "...Very well. I very much doubt you are actually going to believe my story, but I do at least have proof that I have interacted with a number of Nazrin's colleagues."
> Pull out the Sworn Statement, though not in a manner that easily allows Ruby to read its contents.
> "I have somehow been pulled forward through time to now, which is nearly one thousand years in my time's future. In my time, Byakuren Hijiri and her disciples were frequently at odds with a small group of Taoists lead by Toyosatomimi no Miko. The Scarlet Devil Mansion viewed both groups favorably, and it appears the two groups have reached an amicable, if not friendly, status with each other."
> Wiggle the Sworn Statement a tiny bit for emphasis.
> "My intention is to bring a message back to my time from their future selves, in the hopes of expediting the peace-making process, and I wish for Nazrin's signature to join those I have already collected."

>"That sounds about as made up as you can get," Ruby says flatly. "Anyways, she finished up here yesterday. I think she's going to the dojo next."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 03:00:55 PM
> "I see. Where can I find the dojo?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 03:03:24 PM
> "I see. Where can I find the dojo?"

>She points down the way that you came.  "The large building with the taoist markings. Look down the way near the Jikokuten statue."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 03:08:01 PM
> Curtsy.
> "Thank you for your assistance. My apologies for using your time with such a bizarre story."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 19, 2017, 03:09:28 PM
Well look at that, looks like you were rewarded.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 03:12:04 PM
Successful dialogue is one part tact, two parts timing, and three parts self-awareness.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 03:15:27 PM
> Curtsy.
> "Thank you for your assistance. My apologies for using your time with such a bizarre story."

>"Just don't cause any trouble, okay?" says Ruby.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 03:18:59 PM
> "Of course. Have a pleasant day, Miss Unusa."
> Head back toward the Taoist structure we saw on our way here.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 19, 2017, 03:24:33 PM
I meant about being able to go to the Taoist Building without straying from the objective. :v
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 03:27:01 PM
> "Of course. Have a pleasant day, Miss Unusa."
> Head back toward the Taoist structure we saw on our way here.

>"You too," she says.
>You make your way from the shrine and start to retrace your steps. "Not very trusting, is she?" says Flandre. "Or wordy."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 03:29:43 PM
> "Not particularly, no. I can understand her suspicion, though. At least to a degree."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 03:35:42 PM
> "Not particularly, no. I can understand her suspicion, though. At least to a degree."

>"I think she was just about ready to whack you with that gohei, though," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 03:38:29 PM
> "Most likely. I would rather not have told my time-traveling story, but she forced my hand."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 04:40:34 PM
> "Most likely. I would rather not have told my time-traveling story, but she forced my hand."

>"I don't think she even believed it," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 04:45:07 PM
> "Probably not, no. But it got us the information we needed, at least."
> Frown a bit.
> "Unless she lied to us in order to chase us away. Though I would be surprised if she would be willing to lie in the presence of a Buddhist monk."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 04:49:48 PM
> "Probably not, no. But it got us the information we needed, at least."
> Frown a bit.
> "Unless she lied to us in order to chase us away. Though I would be surprised if she would be willing to lie in the presence of a Buddhist monk."

>"I don't see why," says Flandre. "I mean, we're not that special."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 04:58:46 PM
> "It still seems a decided uncouth thing to do."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 05:15:44 PM
> "It still seems a decided uncouth thing to do."

>"Well, so is lying in general," says Flandre, as you note the statue of Jikokuten in the middle of a small plaza ahead.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 05:27:06 PM
> How close is the Taoist building?
> Grin just a bit.
> "True. Perhaps I give religious establishments too much credit?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 05:29:31 PM
> How close is the Taoist building?
> Grin just a bit.
> "True. Perhaps I give religious establishments too much credit?"

>If you recall correctly, it shouldn't be too far away.
>"And what's that supposed to mean?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 05:30:39 PM
> Chuckle.
> "I am not being serious, Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 05:41:52 PM
> Chuckle.
> "I am not being serious, Young Mistress."

>"You better not be, or I'll whack you with that gohei myself," she says, chuckling.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 05:44:36 PM
> "Deservedly so."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 05:49:21 PM
> "Deservedly so."

>"That joke's no better!" Flandre says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 05:58:28 PM
> ...What joke is she referring to?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 05:59:45 PM
> ...What joke is she referring to?

>Presumably your acceptance of a beating.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 06:13:25 PM
> Chuckle again.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 06:22:22 PM
> Chuckle again.

>"Is that it, over there?" says Flandre, as she points down the side street that you took to come here.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 06:26:21 PM
> Check it out. Do we see the building we saw earlier?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 06:27:48 PM
> Check it out. Do we see the building we saw earlier?

>You just can from here.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 06:30:13 PM
> Nod.
> "Indeed, there it is. Let us finish this journey."
> Head toward the building in question.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 06:40:05 PM
> Nod.
> "Indeed, there it is. Let us finish this journey."
> Head toward the building in question.

>"Bet you she went over to the Pure Land peoples already," says Flandre as you approach the building.
>This particular structure is a bit more plane than the others, just a broad one-floor structure with a low, simple roof. A few windows dot the sides, and a pair of paper-paneled doors allow entry, only slightly shaded by the roof's overhang.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 19, 2017, 06:45:54 PM
> Enter the building through the paper-paneled doors (like a normal person, not by punching our way through the paper).
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 08:37:42 PM
> Enter the building through the paper-paneled doors (like a normal person, not by punching our way through the paper).

>You enter like a normal person, and find yourself in a wide room with bare floors and randomly placed tatami mats. The floor is marked with a number of esoteric sigils that you do not recognize, though you are certain they are distinct from the kind that Patchouli favors. There seems to be no one here. A few doors lead to other parts of the building.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2017, 08:43:38 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "Excuse me?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 08:45:19 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "Excuse me?"

>You call out, and receive no reply. ...No wait, there's some banging in the distance.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2017, 08:49:28 PM
> Can we tell which door the banging is coming from?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 09:05:31 PM
> Can we tell which door the banging is coming from?

>It seems like the one to the rear left.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2017, 09:07:01 PM
> Head toward that door and have a listen at it.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 09:12:12 PM
> Head toward that door and have a listen at it.

>You do so, and can vaguely hear some distance voices.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2017, 09:16:41 PM
> If the door is solid, knock.
> If the door is paper, open it slowly and quietly, peeking inside as we do.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 09:24:41 PM
> If the door is solid, knock.
> If the door is paper, open it slowly and quietly, peeking inside as we do.

>You slide the door open, Flandre closing in to peek in as well, and find that it opens to a hall that runs toward your right toward the back of the building. You can hear the voices further down the hall, and more banging of metal on metal.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2017, 09:28:27 PM
> Open the door fully and make our way down the hall.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 09:49:50 PM
> Open the door fully and make our way down the hall.

>You make your way down the hall, and see two figures ahead. One is kneeling by missing wall panel, leaving half in. However, her gray skirt and mousy tail makes it obvious that she is a youkai. The other is a tall woman with long purple hair, dressed in a red sleeveless kataginu jacket and white hakama pants bordered with red slashes, wearing a sword at her side. She is looking into the hole, with her arms crossed. Then she glances over toward you.
>"Who are you?" says the purple-haired woman.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2017, 10:00:51 PM
> "Please pardon our trespassing. I am searching for Nazrin the mouse youkai, and I had heard she may be at this dojo."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 10:40:18 PM
> "Please pardon our trespassing. I am searching for Nazrin the mouse youkai, and I had heard she may be at this dojo."

>"Who's that?" comes the voice inside the wall.
>"Hm," says the Purple-haired woman. "Well, you've found her."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2017, 10:44:02 PM
> Brighten up.
> "Ah, excellent. Miss Nazrin, I am Sakuya Izayoi, chief maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. You may or may not be aware of my disappearance following an arcane accident in my home, nearly one thousand years ago."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 11:04:43 PM
> Brighten up.
> "Ah, excellent. Miss Nazrin, I am Sakuya Izayoi, chief maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. You may or may not be aware of my disappearance following an arcane accident in my home, nearly one thousand years ago."

>"Maybe," comes Nazrin's muffled voice.
>"Hello, Nazrin," says Flandre.
>"Ah, it's Flan out there with you! Hi, Flan."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2017, 11:18:15 PM
> "Ah, yes. My apologies for not saying so sooner."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 11:36:40 PM
> "Ah, yes. My apologies for not saying so sooner."

>"Don't worry, I heard her walking with you," Nazrin says. There is another bang. "There we go! So, what've you two chased me all the the way down here for?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2017, 11:43:21 PM
> Pull out the Sworn Statement.
> "It would be easiest to show you, if that would not be too much trouble."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 11:47:05 PM
> Pull out the Sworn Statement.
> "It would be easiest to show you, if that would not be too much trouble."

>"Kinda busy, give me the good parts version?" says Nazrin.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2017, 11:54:45 PM
> Chuckle.
> "As you wish. That arcane accident I mentioned flung me forward in time, to yesterday morning. I intend to return to my time, bringing, among other things, a statement of camaraderie between Lady Hijiri's faction and Lady Toyosatomimi's faction. I would like your signature to join the others I have already gathered."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 19, 2017, 11:58:50 PM
> Chuckle.
> "As you wish. That arcane accident I mentioned flung me forward in time, to yesterday morning. I intend to return to my time, bringing, among other things, a statement of camaraderie between Lady Hijiri's faction and Lady Toyosatomimi's faction. I would like your signature to join the others I have already gathered."

>"Flan, what's the crazy lady talking about?" says Nazrin.
>"She's not making it up, she was around when Hijiri got released. And she's going back there."
>"Crazy," says Nazrin.
>The purple-haired woman stands there, looking somewhere between serene and mildly irate. You think that's probably just an unfortunate resting face. Regardless, you imagine she is probably just lost.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 20, 2017, 12:00:51 AM
>"Crazy," says Flandre.

Talk about betrayal.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 20, 2017, 12:48:23 AM
>"I apologize for bringing this up at a unfortunate time, this is no doubt quite confusing Ms..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 12:50:54 AM
> "I do not believe you and I are familiar in my time. But I did watch your Lady Hijiri and Miss Kumoi battle Lady Toyosatomimi and Miss Mononobe in some sort of religious war involving a menreiki."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 12:51:32 AM
>"Ms..."

> Don't include this, we already know her name.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 20, 2017, 01:01:07 AM
I was addressing the purple haired woman. Not Nazrin.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 01:59:11 AM
Oh, whoops, sorry. Redact my countermand, then.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 08:46:05 AM
>"I apologize for bringing this up at a unfortunate time, this is no doubt quite confusing Ms..."

>"Meira," says the purple-haired woman. "I'm just going on as if this is none of my business."

> "I do not believe you and I are familiar in my time. But I did watch your Lady Hijiri and Miss Kumoi battle Lady Toyosatomimi and Miss Mononobe in some sort of religious war involving a menreiki."

>"You know," says Nazrin, "I had completely forgot about that."
>"She used to come visit Rinnosuke, too," says Flandre.
>"...That I have completely forgotten about," says Nazrin. after another metallic clang.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 10:37:46 AM
> We still have writing utensils, yes?
> "Anyway, when you are next available to do so, I would appreciate it if you could read over this statement and sign it if you so choose. Yours is one of the few remaining I have not gathered."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 10:52:06 AM
> We still have writing utensils, yes?
> "Anyway, when you are next available to do so, I would appreciate it if you could read over this statement and sign it if you so choose. Yours is one of the few remaining I have not gathered."

>"Sure, just give me a minute here..." says Nazrin. There are a couple more sounds of metal hitting against metal, light noises this time, then she crawls out of the hole and stands up, stretching. You've never really had contact with Nazrin, but you have glimpsed her while visiting Rinnosuke. She looks more or less as you remember; short with mouse ears and gray hair, favoring earth tones. She has let her hair grow out, though, which is nearly back length now.
>"Oh, you did say you were a maid," She says, looking you over. "You getting the mansion back together again, Flan? I thought we squeezed all the aristocraticness out of you ages ago!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 10:58:16 AM
> Grin.
> "Try as I might, the Young Mistress has shown no interest whatsoever in such things. Though seeing you properly does remind me that I believe we have briefly passed each other on occasion. I like what you have done with your hair."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 11:04:55 AM
> Grin.
> "Try as I might, the Young Mistress has shown no interest whatsoever in such things. Though seeing you properly does remind me that I believe we have briefly passed each other on occasion. I like what you have done with your hair."

>"Thanks?" she says. "I haven't really done much with it. So what's this thing you wanted me to read?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 11:15:13 AM
> "It is substantially longer than it was a thousand years ago. It looks good on you."
> Hand over the Sworn Statement.
> "Here is the statement I mentioned."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 11:24:47 AM
> "It is substantially longer than it was a thousand years ago. It looks good on you."
> Hand over the Sworn Statement.
> "Here is the statement I mentioned."

>Nazrin glances over it. "...This is some weird language for a treaty," says Nazrin. "And I thought those guys let it go ages ago?" She glances toward Meira. "Right?"
>"Hm?" says Meira.
>"The whole rivalry thing, it petered out ages ago, right?"
>"I believe so?" says Meira. "I was never really invested in it to start with."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 11:28:01 AM
> "That seems quite possible. It is still going strong in my time, however, whether or not anyone actively involved would admit it."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 11:56:10 AM
> "That seems quite possible. It is still going strong in my time, however, whether or not anyone actively involved would admit it."

>"Okay, I'm going to admit I was only half listening before since I was doing something," says Nazrin, "and just assumed you were okay since you were with Flandre. The heck's going on here?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 12:01:19 PM
> "I am going to bring that statement back with me to my time, in an effort to expedite the path of non-aggression. Aside from you, the only signatures I have left are Kyouko and Seiga, and then Lady Toyosatomimi herself, if I can find her again "
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Serela on April 20, 2017, 12:07:38 PM
Specifically, based on what she's been saying, I'm pretty sure she missed the most important part.
>"...to be specific, in case you missed that part of the story, I've been flung forward in time from about a thousand years ago, to yesterday morning. I've managed to secure a method of return, if all goes well, and plan to go back today."
>Turn to Flan. "It might be good that I have you with me to help verify to people that I'm not spouting nonsense... I can't expect anyone who doesn't recognize me to trust this story in the slightest."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 12:26:32 PM
> "I am going to bring that statement back with me to my time, in an effort to expedite the path of non-aggression. Aside from you, the only signatures I have left are Kyouko and Seiga, and then Lady Toyosatomimi herself, if I can find her again "

>"I still don't get it, but it's for a good cause, right?" says Nazrin.

Specifically, based on what she's been saying, I'm pretty sure she missed the most important part.
>"...to be specific, in case you missed that part of the story, I've been flung forward in time from about a thousand years ago, to yesterday morning. I've managed to secure a method of return, if all goes well, and plan to go back today."
>Turn to Flan. "It might be good that I have you with me to help verify to people that I'm not spouting nonsense... I can't expect anyone who doesn't recognize me to trust this story in the slightest."

>"Oh," says Nazrin. "That sounds like a real load, you know."
>"It's true, though," says Flandre. "I knew her, and this is the real thing."
>"I mean, it's not like I wouldn't have signed if it was for a good cause..." says Nazrin.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 12:32:13 PM
> "Sadly, I cannot offer any real immediate proof that my story is true. I can say I have met with both Ran Yakumo and the Rainbow Serpent in my efforts to return home, for whatever weight their names carry, but I have no real proof of either of those encounters either."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 03:41:36 PM
> "Sadly, I cannot offer any real immediate proof that my story is true. I can say I have met with both Ran Yakumo and the Rainbow Serpent in my efforts to return home, for whatever weight their names carry, but I have no real proof of either of those encounters either."

>"Eh, you have Flan's word, that's good enough for me to sign your thing," says Nazrin.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 03:42:19 PM
> Smile.
> "Thank you."
> Retrieve our writing tools.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 04:08:16 PM
> Smile.
> "Thank you."
> Retrieve our writing tools.

>You pull out your writing things. Nazrin takes them and quickly signs. "That'll do it, right?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 04:12:35 PM
> "It should."
> Retrieve the writing tools and store them away.
> Retrieve the Sworn Statement and have a look at the signature.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 04:20:00 PM
> "It should."
> Retrieve the writing tools and store them away.
> Retrieve the Sworn Statement and have a look at the signature.

>You put your things away and note that Nazrin's signature is there, rather than some of graffiti.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 04:21:07 PM
> Put the Sworn Statement away.
> "In addition to this, is there any sort of message you wish for me to deliver to your past self?"
> Look to Meira.
> "Or perhaps selves, if you were around in that time as well."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 04:30:59 PM
> Put the Sworn Statement away.
> "In addition to this, is there any sort of message you wish for me to deliver to your past self?"
> Look to Meira.
> "Or perhaps selves, if you were around in that time as well."

>"I'd like to tell past me not to skip out on breakfast," says Nazrin.
>Meira frowns. "I'm not sure. You're really from all that time ago?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 04:41:14 PM
> Nod.
> "I admit I do not believe our paths ever crossed either. If they did, then I apologize for not remembering you now."
> Tilt our head a bit toward Meira's sword.
> "As a point of reference that may be of interest to you, I do not recall too many swordswomen in my time. Other than Lady Toyosatomimi, who may or may not have used hers very much, the only notable one I can think of was the Netherworld's gardener."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 04:44:21 PM
> Nod.
> "I admit I do not believe our paths ever crossed either. If they did, then I apologize for not remembering you now."
> Tilt our head a bit toward Meira's sword.
> "As a point of reference that may be of interest to you, I do not recall too many swordswomen in my time. Other than Lady Toyosatomimi, who may or may not have used hers very much, the only notable one I can think of was the Netherworld's gardener."

>Meira nods. "I knew them both well. Miss Konpaku used to host meetings for those who held an interest in the blade."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 04:48:32 PM
> Were we aware of such meetings?
> "Then perhaps you would like to share something with those in those meetings?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 04:50:44 PM
> Were we aware of such meetings?
> "Then perhaps you would like to share something with those in those meetings?"

>You were not.
>"It was some time ago..." says Meira. "Really, they began as just a kind of social club to talk and drink, however much Miss Konpaku wanted them to be a serious meeting of peers to compare and match techniques. But as time went on and more people took an interest, it became quite popular for awhile."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 04:56:07 PM
> "Really? I did not realize there were so many swordswomen in Gensokyo."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 05:34:14 PM
> "Really? I did not realize there were so many swordswomen in Gensokyo."

>"There really was only a few of us when we started," says Meira. "It took some decades for things to really take off."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 05:38:09 PM
> "Ah, that would explain it."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 05:50:30 PM
> "Ah, that would explain it."

>"Swordplay became popular for awhile, after New Hometown was established," says Meira.
>"Ugh, I remember that," Nazrin says. "Wannabe bandits everywhere."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 05:55:00 PM
> Grin a little bit.
> "I suppose it is good for the sake of my craft that they preferred swords to knives."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 06:00:07 PM
> Grin a little bit.
> "I suppose it is good for the sake of my craft that they preferred swords to knives."

>"It was more blades in general," says Meira. "But swords were the most popular."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 06:01:19 PM
> "Ah, I see. Well, I trust the craze has long since died down."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 06:10:42 PM
> "Ah, I see. Well, I trust the craze has long since died down."

>"Ages ago," says Meira.
>"There's still a few true believers, though," says Nazrin. "Not the troublemaking kind, so it's fine."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 06:11:01 PM
> Nod.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 20, 2017, 06:12:25 PM
>Did we ever think of having our own social club similar to Patchouli's and this one that Meira talked about ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 06:15:04 PM
> Nod.

>"Guess I must've missed all that nonsense due to keeping the mansion running," says Flandre.

>Did we ever think of having our own social club similar to Patchouli's and this one that Meira talked about ?

>Not really.

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 20, 2017, 06:17:07 PM
>"Again, i apologize for being gone for so long and leaving you all when the Mansion needed me the most."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 06:20:28 PM
>"Again, i apologize for being gone for so long and leaving you all when the Mansion needed me the most."

>"Enough of that, geez," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 06:24:06 PM
Yeah, there's really no need to say that anymore, especially when it wasn't even something we did.

> Look back to Meira.
> "Anyway, back to the message-delivery matter at hand..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 06:25:32 PM
> Look back to Meira.
> "Anyway, back to the message-delivery matter at hand..."

>"Well, now you have me thinking about Miss Konpaku..." says Meira. She rubs her chin, looking toward the ceiling. "Mmm..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 20, 2017, 06:27:33 PM
>"Something troubling you about her ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 06:48:01 PM
>"Something troubling you about her ?"

>Meira gives a vague nod. Nazrin just shrugs and leans back into the hole in the wall.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 07:04:04 PM
> "I cannot really blame you. Her history with my house is not exactly rose-colored."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 07:16:12 PM
> "I cannot really blame you. Her history with my house is not exactly rose-colored."

>"Ah, no, nothing like that," says Meira. "I was thinking of other things."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 07:21:46 PM
> "Oh. My apologies."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 07:30:58 PM
> "Oh. My apologies."

>"Instead of carrying any kind of message for me, maybe you could help her out, instead?" says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 20, 2017, 07:33:09 PM
>Raise an eyebrow.
>"How so ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 07:38:28 PM
>Raise an eyebrow.
>"How so ?"

>"That's hard to say," says Meira. "There was a lot she didn't tell me. But I remember that something was eating at her in the old days."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 07:39:23 PM
For everyone else: Please do not blindly agree to just anything. I would say that Sakuya's experiences in the future have led her to cool her temper a little bit, but this (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,19461.msg1246011.html#msg1246011) assessment is still fairly prominent.

It may be that what Meira requests is perfectly fine and Sakuya is perfectly willing to do it! But I want to be sure people don't just agree to stuff because they (the player) like or feel bad for Youmu while completely disregarding Sakuya's history with her.

EDIT: Oh good, this is probably exactly what I was hoping for when I grilled Komachi about her.

> "Hmm. Perhaps another visit with Saigyouji is in order."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 07:53:47 PM
> "Hmm. Perhaps another visit with Saigyouji is in order."

>"She would likely know more," says Meira. "I hardly had the opportunity to ask."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 07:54:04 PM
> "Very well, I can investigate this."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 08:26:59 PM
> "Very well, I can investigate this."

>She nods. "I'd appreciate it."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 08:27:45 PM
> "Understood. In that case, unless either of you have any additional requests, or if Nazrin and the Young Mistress wish to converse further, we will intrude upon your dojo no longer."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 08:33:01 PM
> "Understood. In that case, unless either of you have any additional requests, or if Nazrin and the Young Mistress wish to converse further, we will intrude upon your dojo no longer."

>"I'm fine," says Nazrin.
>"We'll catch up later, don't worry," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 08:35:43 PM
> "Very well. A pleasant day to you both."
> Head back out of the dojo, making sure to close doors behind us as appropriate.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 08:41:57 PM
> "Very well. A pleasant day to you both."
> Head back out of the dojo, making sure to close doors behind us as appropriate.

>You head back outside, Flandre in tow.
>"So, is this it for Enkyo?" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 20, 2017, 08:42:20 PM
> "I believe so, unless you wish to do some sight-seeing."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 08:51:40 PM
> "I believe so, unless you wish to do some sight-seeing."

>"Kind of," says Flandre, "But I can come and do that on my own time. I'd want to stay for awhile."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 08:53:34 PM
> "Ah, I see. I do not think I have the time, unfortunately."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 09:06:04 PM
> "Ah, I see. I do not think I have the time, unfortunately."

>"Let's get a move on, then," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 09:07:45 PM
> Nod.
> Head back along the paths we traveled before to return to the chariot.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 09:21:41 PM
> Nod.
> Head back along the paths we traveled before to return to the chariot.

>It's not too hard to make it back to the Moriya Branch Shrine. There you find Kyrie and Mitsu sitting on the front porch of the shrine, conversing and sharing some rice crackers.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 09:28:33 PM
> Make our way over to them.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 09:32:43 PM
> Make our way over to them.

>"Oh, there they are," says Mitsu, as you approach. You also notice that Tsuneko is watching the two of them from around the side of the shrine.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 09:43:53 PM
> "Pardon the interruption. Please, continue."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 09:53:46 PM
> "Pardon the interruption. Please, continue."

>"We weren't talking about, um, anything much?" says Mitsu. "Just catching up."
>"You find your mouse?" says Kyrie.

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 09:55:38 PM
> "We did. It is off to Haihan next, whenever Mitsu is ready."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 09:56:49 PM
> "We did. It is off to Haihan next, whenever Mitsu is ready."

>"Sure, okay," says Mitsu as she stands. "Um, I made the canopy better, you'll probably like that."
>"Well I'll see all of you later," says Kyrie.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 10:38:46 PM
> "If I ever find myself in this time period again, I will be sure to visit."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 10:46:22 PM
> "If I ever find myself in this time period again, I will be sure to visit."

>The old woman chuckles. Mitsu stands up and turns, then visibly startles as Tsuneko vanishes behind the side of the shrine. "The heck was that?!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 10:56:13 PM
> "Nothing to worry about."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 10:59:51 PM
> "Nothing to worry about."

>"I swore I just say a kitsune creeping around," says Mitsu.
>"That's just Tsuneko," says Kyrie. "She keeps me company."
>The kappa looks at the old woman. "Wait, since when?"
>"A little while ago," says Kyrie. "Who knows, maybe she'll take my place?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 11:12:44 PM
> Look to Mitsu.
> "She is very shy and says very little. I imagine she is more frightened of you than vice versa."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 20, 2017, 11:16:04 PM
> Look to Mitsu.
> "She is very shy and says very little. I imagine she is more frightened of you than vice versa."

>"Better not bother her, then," says Mitsu. "Are you ready to, uh, go somewhere?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 20, 2017, 11:36:46 PM
> "Yes, to Haihan, if you are."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 21, 2017, 12:10:54 AM
> "Yes, to Haihan, if you are."

>"Okay, I can do that. I think you'll like the new canopy..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 21, 2017, 12:20:20 AM
> "Will we no longer need the metal sheet?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 21, 2017, 12:47:24 AM
> "Will we no longer need the metal sheet?"

>"Um, yes, but more differently than before," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 21, 2017, 12:48:22 AM
> Blink.
> "...I suppose I will just have to see it for myself."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 21, 2017, 09:45:34 AM
> Blink.
> "...I suppose I will just have to see it for myself."

>She leads you around the shrine and to the long stone path where the chariot lies. As a glance it seems unchanged. Then you notice the sheet is inside the canopy, and seems to be holding itself up.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 21, 2017, 10:45:35 AM
> "Ah, I see now. That does look better, yes."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 21, 2017, 10:47:19 AM
> "Ah, I see now. That does look better, yes."

>"I'll have to fasten it in place once you get int, then unfasten it. But it should be easier?" says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 21, 2017, 10:50:10 AM
> "Definitely, if it means we no longer have to hold it. I must confess my arms were getting tired."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 21, 2017, 11:15:21 AM
> "Definitely, if it means we no longer have to hold it. I must confess my arms were getting tired."

>She nods. "Let me go get it off for you, then."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 21, 2017, 11:23:01 AM
> "All right. Thank you."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 21, 2017, 11:54:15 AM
> "All right. Thank you."

>The boarding process is a bit easier for you this time, without having to juggle the sheet. Mitsu appears to have added some fasteners inside the chariot that the sheet rests upon, and locks it into place. She shows you how to open them, then holds the sheet as you get inside. Flandre has to struggle a bit more, bending her barely flexibly wings and positioning them so that they do not stab you in the legs while juggling her parasol. But Mitsu manages to get the sheet lowered, and you fasten it into place. While still cramped and dark and the back of Flandre's hair is in your face, you can at least relax in place as Mitsu finishes and the chariot takes off.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 21, 2017, 11:58:49 AM
> "This is indeed much better, thank you. How far is Haihan from here?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 21, 2017, 12:25:09 PM
> "This is indeed much better, thank you. How far is Haihan from here?"

>"It'll be a few minutes," says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 21, 2017, 12:27:24 PM
> "Understood. That should be easy enough, I imagine."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 21, 2017, 04:17:07 PM
> "Understood. That should be easy enough, I imagine."

>"Yeah, we have a runway there, too," says Mitsu. "But it's a little ways from the main city. Only a little though, I promise! Just a short flight!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 21, 2017, 04:18:24 PM
> Which building did Ichirin say Kyouko was in?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 21, 2017, 04:28:08 PM
> Which building did Ichirin say Kyouko was in?

>None. Rather, she was on some nearby mountain.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 21, 2017, 04:47:47 PM
> "How close is this 'runway' to Funsai Mountain? That is our ultimate destination."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 21, 2017, 07:47:59 PM
> "How close is this 'runway' to Funsai Mountain? That is our ultimate destination."

>"I'm, um, not actually sure," says Mitsu. "I don't know what anything there is called."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 21, 2017, 07:56:36 PM
> "Hmm. Is this 'runway' close to a building with tenants you are familiar with, like Miss Kyrie?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 21, 2017, 10:12:58 PM
> "Hmm. Is this 'runway' close to a building with tenants you are familiar with, like Miss Kyrie?"

>"Mhm,  A near a little farming hamlet," says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 21, 2017, 10:18:31 PM
> "We can ask them, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 21, 2017, 11:49:25 PM
> "We can ask them, then."

>"I'm sure they would know," says Flandre.
>"Weren't you talking about the Warlord yesterday?" says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 21, 2017, 11:53:45 PM
> "I was, yes."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 22, 2017, 01:33:18 AM
> "I was, yes."

>"Well, that'll be easy to find," says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 22, 2017, 02:33:47 AM
> "Whether or not I still choose to go there is another matter. I have received a good amount of advice that suggests it is not worth the effort pursuing her."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 22, 2017, 10:43:13 AM
> "Whether or not I still choose to go there is another matter. I have received a good amount of advice that suggests it is not worth the effort pursuing her."

>"I guess that's aomething i won't have to worry too much about, then," says Mitsu. "It'd be a real hard call to make if you got captured or something."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 22, 2017, 12:06:16 PM
> "I would much rather not, yes."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 22, 2017, 12:11:16 PM
> "I would much rather not, yes."

>"Don't worry, 'Kuya," says Flandre. "I won't let any of them get you! They're gonna have to get through me, first."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 22, 2017, 12:15:14 PM
> Smile.
> "Thank you, Young Mistress."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 22, 2017, 12:20:53 PM
> Smile.
> "Thank you, Young Mistress."

>"They won't know what hit 'em," says Flandre. "I might be a little out of practice, but I'm still the real line of defense at the Hijiri Temple. ...Not that it's really been necessary to do that, but still! My record is top notch."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 22, 2017, 01:12:38 PM
> "I must admit I had wondered about that."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 22, 2017, 01:20:42 PM
> "I must admit I had wondered about that."

>"Nobody really threatens a temple," says Flandre. "But once in awhile, I'll meet a mugger or burglar or something. Or someone just throwing their weight around. Well, every now and then, someone just wants to play."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 22, 2017, 01:27:23 PM
> "Such is the nature of Gensokyo's residents. It is very good to hear that it is such a casual thing for you, though."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 22, 2017, 01:30:35 PM
>"But where do those troublemakers go once you deal with them ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 22, 2017, 02:20:22 PM
> "Such is the nature of Gensokyo's residents. It is very good to hear that it is such a casual thing for you, though."

>"It's not too often you meet someone who's really skilled, so I usually don't have to worry a whole lot," says Flandre.

>"But where do those troublemakers go once you deal with them ?"

>"Some get arrested, some just run off," Flandre says with a shrug you feel rather than see. "I don't worry about it much."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 22, 2017, 02:51:20 PM
>"I suppose you are glad enough with going at it a little and protecting the Temple."
>Nod.
>"Although i'd say there is a difference between local thieves and the people we might face by going there."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 22, 2017, 05:03:29 PM
>"I suppose you are glad enough with going at it a little and protecting the Temple."
>Nod.
>"Although i'd say there is a difference between local thieves and the people we might face by going there."

>"Not enough of a difference if they try something with you," Flandre says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 22, 2017, 05:08:51 PM
> Chuckle.
> "Indeed."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 22, 2017, 05:38:01 PM
> Chuckle.
> "Indeed."

>You feel the vehicle start to descend.
>"Shouldn't be long now," says Mitsu.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 22, 2017, 05:43:47 PM
> "Ah, excellent."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 22, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
> "Ah, excellent."

>The landing only takes a few more minutes. This time, now that your hands are free, you are able to keep Flandre from hitting the sheet overhead and coming down hard on your lap as the vehicle touches down. Getting out is somewhat easier, though it takes fumbling with the latches holding up the metal sheet, then Mitsu lifting it off while Flandre opens her parasol.
>Able to see once more, you find that you have landed by a tiny village flanked by several mountains. Not far away, you see a larger town, surrounded by walls, built on the lower slopes of one of the mountains. A small, aged shrine rests near the broad, clean stone path that the flying chariot has landed upon.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 22, 2017, 08:37:18 PM
> Is there anyone outside the shrine?
> "I imagine that walled city is where we could find our fair conqueror."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 22, 2017, 08:49:11 PM
> Is there anyone outside the shrine?
> "I imagine that walled city is where we could find our fair conqueror."

>You don't immediately see anyone.
>"Probably," says Mitsu. "That's Haihan."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 22, 2017, 08:54:27 PM
> "Is there anyone at the shrine we can speak with?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 22, 2017, 09:05:22 PM
> "Is there anyone at the shrine we can speak with?"

>"There should be," says Mitsu. "I wonder where she is? Usually they come check when I land..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 22, 2017, 09:24:22 PM
> Frown.
> "The invasion of Tsunkeido was allegedly to happen today...I hope this shrine was not visited by violence."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 23, 2017, 01:49:06 AM
> Frown.
> "The invasion of Tsunkeido was allegedly to happen today...I hope this shrine was not visited by violence."

>"It was?" says Mitsu. "That'd be a problem."
>"The village looks fine," Flandre says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 23, 2017, 05:13:22 AM
> "Mmm. Let us hope for the best, then."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 23, 2017, 10:11:41 AM
> "Mmm. Let us hope for the best, then."

>"So, where to first?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 23, 2017, 12:19:11 PM
> "Let us investigate the shrine first."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 23, 2017, 12:23:42 PM
> "Let us investigate the shrine first."

>"Lead the way," says Flandre.
>"I'll stay here," says Mitsu. "Someone has to, uh, stand guard?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 23, 2017, 12:26:56 PM
> "Of course. Come, Young Mistress."
> Make our way to the shrine.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 23, 2017, 12:58:58 PM
> "Of course. Come, Young Mistress."
> Make our way to the shrine.

>You approach the shrine. It is a small and kind of worn-down looking flanked by a few pine trees. It rather reminds you of the Hakurei Shrine in your era, if a bit more rustic. There doesn't seem to be any activity around it. Though it is a bit aged, nothing strikes you as damaged or particularly out of place. The paper doors are currently closed.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 23, 2017, 01:20:30 PM
> Have a listen at the doors for activity inside.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 23, 2017, 01:42:55 PM
> Have a listen at the doors for activity inside.

>You put your ear to the door, and hear nothing inside.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 23, 2017, 02:00:15 PM
> Slowly open the doors and peek inside.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 23, 2017, 02:09:52 PM
> Slowly open the doors and peek inside.

>You slide the door open and peek inside.
>Past the doors is a small sitting/dining room. A low table takes up a fair amount of floor space, and several cushions are spaced around it. Some dirty plates lay on the table; apparently there were two people having breakfast before.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 23, 2017, 02:29:35 PM
> "Excuse me?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 23, 2017, 02:35:40 PM
> "Excuse me?"

>You call out, and get no reply.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 23, 2017, 02:43:37 PM
> Open the door now and enter the room properly.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 23, 2017, 03:05:59 PM
> Open the door now and enter the room properly.

>You open the door and walk inside. There isn't much more to see of interest; a few cabinets, doors leading to the sides and ahead. The place is certainly lived in and not quite tidy, but nothing strikes you as particularly odd.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 23, 2017, 03:36:09 PM
> Go up to the door ahead and listen at it.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 23, 2017, 05:01:45 PM
> Go up to the door ahead and listen at it.

>You do so and hear nothing.
>As you do, Flandre goes to check the door to your right.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 23, 2017, 06:01:54 PM
> Look at Flan in anticipation of a reaction.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 23, 2017, 06:38:00 PM
> Look at Flan in anticipation of a reaction.

>She looks back, and shakes her head. "It's quiet."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 23, 2017, 07:58:17 PM
> Are there any other doors in this room, ignoring the one we entered?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 23, 2017, 08:07:02 PM
> Are there any other doors in this room, ignoring the one we entered?

>There is one other, Flandre is already moving to listen at it. After a moment, she says, "Nothing that I can hear."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 24, 2017, 02:02:38 AM
> Frown.
> Return our attention to our door and open it.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 11:07:31 AM
> Frown.
> Return our attention to our door and open it.

>You do so, and find the central veneration area of the shrine. A large shimenawa stretches across the rafters, while an upraised dais rests in the back of the room, flanked with statues and depictions of various scenes on a paper screen. Nothing in here seems to have been disturbed.
>"The one's a bedroom," Flandre says. "Nothing weird, except they didn't make their bed or put up their clothes very good."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 24, 2017, 11:14:13 AM
> Are there any more doors in the room we're looking into?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 11:42:17 AM
> Are there any more doors in the room we're looking into?

>Not that you can see.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 24, 2017, 12:10:30 PM
> "How strange. What about the other one?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 12:15:47 PM
> "How strange. What about the other one?"

>"Just a kitchen," says Flandre. "Kinda messy. Uh, 'Kuya? I think maybe they're just somewhere else."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 12:19:27 PM
> Close the door.
> "I suppose. How unfortunate."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 12:28:02 PM
> Close the door.
> "I suppose. How unfortunate."

>"Well it's better than what we were thinking," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 12:32:14 PM
> "True. Let us head back, then."
> Exit the shrine, making sure all doors are closed behind us.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 01:00:02 PM
> "True. Let us head back, then."
> Exit the shrine, making sure all doors are closed behind us.

>You exit the shrine, after making sure all the doors are closed. You don't think you really disturbed anything.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 01:03:03 PM
> Head back to Mitsu.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 01:14:30 PM
> Head back to Mitsu.

>You make your way back to Mitsu, whose guard work seems to involve looking at the underside of the chariot at the moment. "Oh!" she says as you approach, startling visibly. "Did you...find anything?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 01:15:51 PM
> "Sadly, no. Our guess is that whoever lives here is simply not here at the moment. There do not appear to be any signs of struggle or violence, at least."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 01:17:52 PM
> "Sadly, no. Our guess is that whoever lives here is simply not here at the moment. There do not appear to be any signs of struggle or violence, at least."

>"Oh, that's good," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 01:36:05 PM
> Look around. Is there anything else in the vicinity that looks like habitation?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 02:29:52 PM
> Look around. Is there anything else in the vicinity that looks like habitation?

>There's a small village nearby.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 02:33:46 PM
> "Indeed."
> Gesture toward said village.
> "I suppose that village over there is out next-best bet."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 02:39:46 PM
> "Indeed."
> Gesture toward said village.
> "I suppose that village over there is out next-best bet."

>Flandre nods. "Shouldn't be too hard."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 02:48:22 PM
> "Let's go, then. Hopefully we will be back soon with good news."
> Take flight and head toward the village.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 02:53:06 PM
> "Let's go, then. Hopefully we will be back soon with good news."
> Take flight and head toward the village.

>You make your way toward the village from there air. It's not a long flight at all, the first houses are no more than a hundred or so yards away.
>The houses here are small, simple things that remind you of the village outskirts  from your era, single room homes of wood and thatch. Fields of rice and daikon have been set out; you can see people in simple clothing moving among them. There doesn't seem to be much in the way of amenities in the village; if there are any shops or teahouses or the like, they are not very distinguishable from the rest of the buildings from the air.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 03:02:13 PM
> Land at the entrance to the village and head in on foot.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 03:14:34 PM
> Land at the entrance to the village and head in on foot.

>You head into the village. Now that you're on the ground, you can make out a shop and what you assume is either a pub or a teahouse among smattering of houses and gardens here. There are a few people milling about, a few glancing your way curiously. The people seem to be mostly human, but you do make out a youkai or two among them.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 03:16:49 PM
> Heard toward the drinking establishment.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 03:27:39 PM
> Heard toward the drinking establishment.

>You make your way toward the establishment. You still aren't sure what it's purpose in when you enter it, but you get the feeling it probably serves both roles. Inside are a few tables set around the floor, only a couple of them occupied by a few people, as an older woman with a tray makes her way toward one of them. A large dog is rolled onto his side under one of the unoccupied tables, he gives a half-hearted bark as you enter.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 03:30:34 PM
> Smile and wave politely to the dog.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 04:14:31 PM
> Smile and wave politely to the dog.

>The dog gives another half-hearted bark and lazily thumps his tail.
>"Just sit wherever," the woman with the tray says as she serves a tea cup to someone in traveler's garb.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 04:17:04 PM
> "Thank you."
> Have a seat at the empty table closest to the dog. (Do not actually sit at the dog's table so as to not disturb the dog.)
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 04:29:55 PM
> "Thank you."
> Have a seat at the empty table closest to the dog. (Do not actually sit at the dog's table so as to not disturb the dog.)

>You sit at the table closest to the dog's, who continues to lazily thump his tail.
>After a moment, the lady with the tray approaches. "What can I get you two today?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 04:31:47 PM
> Are the options immediately obvious?
> If so, what are they?
> If not, is there a menu handy?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 04:39:01 PM
> Are the options immediately obvious?
> If so, what are they?
> If not, is there a menu handy?

>Glancing around, you see a wall hanging advertising green and herbal teas, sake, and plum wine. It seems they also serve onigiri and meat buns.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 24, 2017, 04:52:55 PM
>Check our funds.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 04:59:45 PM
>Check our funds.

>Your Inventory contains
>7☼
>This is 7☼
>53 Shillings
>Currency of True Glorian, and presumably Avalon
>5 Mon
>The currency of Gensokyo?s future.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 05:03:56 PM
> Are the prices obvious from the list on the wall?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 05:11:04 PM
> Are the prices obvious from the list on the wall?

>It seems the teas are 1 mon, sake and wine are two, as are the foodstuffs.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 05:11:46 PM
> "An order of meat buns and an herbal tea, please."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 05:25:35 PM
> "An order of meat buns and an herbal tea, please."

>"Just a green tea, please," says Flandre.
>"Coming right up," says the woman with the tray.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 24, 2017, 06:28:27 PM
>Wait.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 07:09:12 PM
>Wait.

>The establishment is quiet as the owner makes her way to the back to get your order ready. The dog continues to lay on his side, tail thumping.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 07:14:48 PM
> Look back to Flan.
> "You are welcome to share the meat buns if you wish."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 07:15:46 PM
> Look back to Flan.
> "You are welcome to share the meat buns if you wish."

>"Don't worry, I've already had a few breakfasts today," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 24, 2017, 07:18:16 PM
>"I wish i had done so too..."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 07:29:48 PM
>"I wish i had done so too..."

>"Isn't that what you're doing right now?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 07:30:31 PM
It is indeed exactly why we ordered something! <_<

> Nod.
> "It would have been nice to not need to spend the time or the money. But it is what it is. The prices here seem reasonable, at least."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 24, 2017, 07:32:20 PM
//I meant earlier.

>"And it would have been more appreciated at an earlier point in this morning."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 07:33:47 PM
> Nod.
> "It would have been nice to not need to spend the time or the money. But it is what it is. The prices here seem reasonable, at least."

>"And it would have been more appreciated at an earlier point in this morning."

>"Well that's your fault for running off at night and sleeping in, isn't it?" says Flandre with a chuckle.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 07:35:07 PM
> Grin.
> "Of course, of course."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 24, 2017, 07:40:08 PM
>Did we also usually work that late at night ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 07:45:19 PM
> Grin.
> "Of course, of course."

>The woman comes out a moment later, placing cups in front of you, then a plate of three fairly sizable meat buns. "Enjoy," she says. "And don't worry about Eikichi over there, he's a good dog."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 07:47:27 PM
> "Thank you very much. As long as you are here, by the way, would you happen to know where Funsai Mountain is? We are new to this area."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 08:54:43 PM
> "Thank you very much. As long as you are here, by the way, would you happen to know where Funsai Mountain is? We are new to this area."

>"Oh, you don't wanna go there," says the serving lady, shaking her head. "That's no place for travelers."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 08:56:58 PM
> "We certainly do not plan on staying long."
> Gesture to Flan.
> "But a fellow monk of my friend here resides there with a couple of tengu, and we need to see her."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 24, 2017, 08:57:32 PM
>"What about that place is so unpleasant ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 09:04:50 PM
> "We certainly do not plan on staying long."
> Gesture to Flan.
> "But a fellow monk of my friend here resides there with a couple of tengu, and we need to see her."

>"What about that place is so unpleasant ?"

>"She wouldn't be residing there for long, that mountain is cursed," says the serving lady.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 24, 2017, 09:05:53 PM
>"Cursed ? And why is that ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 09:06:38 PM
> "The most recent letters we received from her indicate she is still there. It is certainly possible she has moved on elsewhere, but if she has not told us, all we can do is ask around there as to where she went."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 09:21:47 PM
>"Cursed ? And why is that ?"

>"Just is," says the old lady. "I guess something awful happened there?"

> "The most recent letters we received from her indicate she is still there. It is certainly possible she has moved on elsewhere, but if she has not told us, all we can do is ask around there as to where she went."

>"You don't want to go on Funsai Mountain, I can tell you that. People die up there."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 09:25:06 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "Not to discredit or disregard your warning, but I have handled a few disasters in my time."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 24, 2017, 09:25:40 PM
>"It's the nature of life, people are born and die all the time, i can assure you that the Young Mistress and i can care for ourselves."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 10:15:20 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "Not to discredit or disregard your warning, but I have handled a few disasters in my time."

>"Well, I'd feel better if you got the Moriya Maiden's approval, first," says the serving lady.

>"It's the nature of life, people are born and die all the time, i can assure you that the Young Mistress and i can care for ourselves."

>"Maybe so, but there's no need to be in a tearing hurry about it!"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 10:16:55 PM
> "The Moriya Maiden?"
> Nod back toward the door.
> "I don't suppose having access to Lady Yasaka's flying metal chariot would suffice?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 10:20:27 PM
> "The Moriya Maiden?"
> Nod back toward the door.
> "I don't suppose having access to Lady Yasaka's flying metal chariot would suffice?"

>"Well, I don't know that's you, though," says the serving lady. "It'd be just as fast to ask her, anyway."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 10:22:41 PM
> "Does she live in the shrine that is next to the landing area for that chariot? Because there was no one home when I looked, and if the state of the front room is any indication, whoever lives there likely left in a hurry."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 10:32:27 PM
> "Does she live in the shrine that is next to the landing area for that chariot? Because there was no one home when I looked, and if the state of the front room is any indication, whoever lives there likely left in a hurry."

>"Oh, she's probably up on Kou Mountain, making offerings to the Bodhisvatta for rain," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 10:35:00 PM
> "Where is Kou Mountain?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 10:46:46 PM
> "Where is Kou Mountain?"

>"It's the one just north of the village, dear. There's a path and everything."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 24, 2017, 10:48:16 PM
> Nod.
> "All right, then. I will have a look into that after this meal. Thank you for your assistance."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 11:09:41 PM
> Nod.
> "All right, then. I will have a look into that after this meal. Thank you for your assistance."

>She nods. "I would still stay off Funsai Mountain if I were you, but if she says it's alright, I won't argue too hard."
>With that, she moves on to the next table.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 24, 2017, 11:14:19 PM
> Look to Flan with a slight frown.
> "Curious. I wonder why Kyouko never told Ichirin about the dangers of the mountain."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 11:15:43 PM
> Look to Flan with a slight frown.
> "Curious. I wonder why Kyouko never told Ichirin about the dangers of the mountain."

>"Maybe it's just a local story?" says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 24, 2017, 11:17:07 PM
> "Perhaps. But that can wait for a bit. I believe we have left these unattended for long enough."
> Sample our meat buns.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 11:26:40 PM
> "Perhaps. But that can wait for a bit. I believe we have left these unattended for long enough."
> Sample our meat buns.

>You taste a bun! It is warm and a bit doughy, the meat inside not precisely identifiable, but you think it is pork. It's not bad, but you wouldn't serve it at home to anyone unless you were having a critically bad day, like yesterday.

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 24, 2017, 11:32:23 PM
> Nod appreciably and continue to eat. We don't want to offend.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 24, 2017, 11:40:06 PM
> Nod appreciably and continue to eat. We don't want to offend.

>You're used to this kind of thing, it's easy enough to act like nothing is wrong. If nothing else, while they aren't up to your professional standard, they are certainly nice after missing breakfast.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 25, 2017, 12:02:53 AM
>Finish up and prepare the payment.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 25, 2017, 12:07:07 AM
> Don't forget to have the herbal tea as well!
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 12:39:37 AM
>Finish up and prepare the payment.

> Don't forget to have the herbal tea as well!

>The tea turns out to be surprisingly flavorful, if a bit overbrewed. You'd be willing to serve a somewhat less overdone version of this to friends. You prepare the payment, but Flandre shakes her head. "No no, this one's my treat."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 25, 2017, 12:48:17 AM
> "Are you sure, Young Mistress?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 01:00:33 AM
> "Are you sure, Young Mistress?"

>"I sure am," she says, as she starts to fish around her robe pocket. "I'm not going to make you pay for a meal after everything that's happened."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 25, 2017, 01:03:15 AM
> Smile.
> "Thank you."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 01:11:06 AM
> Smile.
> "Thank you."

>"You're welcome," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 25, 2017, 01:18:03 AM
> Let Flan take care of business, then! Finish off our tea in the meantime if we haven't yet.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 01:20:13 AM
> Let Flan take care of business, then! Finish off our tea in the meantime if we haven't yet.

>Flandre sets out the money and the serving woman, whom you are pretty sure is the proprietress now, quietly comes by and takes it as you finish your tea.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 25, 2017, 01:27:04 AM
> Did Flan at least leave a tip?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 01:29:13 AM
> Did Flan at least leave a tip?

>The hell's a tip?

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 25, 2017, 01:33:06 AM
>Okay, let's try again, did Flan leave an extra amount of money for the enjoyable service ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 01:34:15 AM
>Okay, let's try again, did Flan leave an extra amount of money for the enjoyable service ?

>Of course not. No one does this; why would you ever pay extra an item or service? They already charged you.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 25, 2017, 01:35:30 AM
> Stand up.
> "Thank you very much again, Miss."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 01:38:22 AM
> Stand up.
> "Thank you very much again, Miss."

>"Come back any time!" the proprietress says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 25, 2017, 02:19:33 AM
> "Of course!"
> Stand up and exit.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 02:23:22 AM
> "Of course!"
> Stand up and exit.

>You exit the establishment.
>Looking toward the North, you do see there is a small and fairly gentle-looking mountain with some spots of woods dotting it.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 25, 2017, 02:32:05 AM
> "That looks reasonable."
> Head toward the mountain, on foot while we're inn the village, then by air once we leave it.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 11:54:41 AM
> "That looks reasonable."
> Head toward the mountain, on foot while we're inn the village, then by air once we leave it.

>It only takes a minute or so to leave the village, then you take to the air and approach the mountain.
>A dirt trail wends its way up the the side of the side of the mountain, dodging around trees and slopes too steep to easily climb. Flying as you are, it is hardly a problem. It does take a few moments, though, to pick out a single figure on the mountain, about halfway up.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 12:04:32 PM
> Head toward the person!
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 12:31:33 PM
> Head toward the person!

>You descend toward her.
>She is kneeling by a bodhisvatta statue along the path, which is shaded by a tree. At a glance, the woman seems to be wearing rather worn clothing; blue and white shrine maiden garb that has a kind of hand-me-down aura to it. Her hair is short and a frizzy mess. As you descend, you can hear her singing to herself as she spreads something from a small bucket onto the status, then she glances up at you as you descend and shrieks. Judging by her yellow eyes, she is definitely a youkai. Then she tosses a handful of something at you!

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 12:39:33 PM
> Stop time.
> Take the chance to see exactly what it is that's been thrown at us.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 12:50:39 PM
> Stop time.
> Take the chance to see exactly what it is that's been thrown at us.

>You stop time, and examine what she has thrown.
>It seems to be a handful of beans. Not danmaku in the shape of beans, just beans. The look on her face suggests you have definitely surprised her.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 12:57:56 PM
> Resume time.
> Throw our hands and arms in front of our face.
> "Ah!"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 01:10:55 PM
> Resume time.
> Throw our hands and arms in front of our face.
> "Ah!"

>You are pelted with beans. It barely even irritating.
>The woman continues to shriek and throws a few more handfuls before she finally runs out of breath.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 01:11:45 PM
> "What are you doing?!"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 03:50:22 PM
> "What are you doing?!"

>"Don't sneak up on people!" she cries.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 03:52:32 PM
> "Apologies! I didn't want to disturb you!"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 03:58:17 PM
> "Apologies! I didn't want to disturb you!"

>"Yeah, well! ...Um, don't do that!" she says, looking away.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 04:02:37 PM
> Bring our arms down.
> Take on a calmer tone.
> "I am sorry I startled you so. But you can see I am not here to harm you, yes?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 04:15:44 PM
> Bring our arms down.
> Take on a calmer tone.
> "I am sorry I startled you so. But you can see I am not here to harm you, yes?"

>"Yeah, I suppose so," she says, frowning, and looking down. "Well, come on down here, I guess." She kneels back down down beside a bucket and dips a brush into it.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 04:17:29 PM
> Does the girl's outfit resemble Sanae's?
> Descend and land near the shrine maiden.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 04:28:10 PM
> Does the girl's outfit resemble Sanae's?
> Descend and land near the shrine maiden.

>Not especially. You suppose the skirt is about the same, though it lacks the polka dots.
>You land near the shrine maiden. She takes some whitish paste from the bucket, and smears it on the statue's lips.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 04:31:33 PM
> "Would you happen to be the Moriya Maiden I heard about in town?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 04:46:14 PM
> "Would you happen to be the Moriya Maiden I heard about in town?"

>"Mhm," she says, as she smears more paste on the statue.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 04:50:31 PM
> "Excellent. I understand I need your permission to learn the location of Funsai Mountain."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 05:09:12 PM
> "Excellent. I understand I need your permission to learn the location of Funsai Mountain."

>"You really shouldn't go there," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 05:18:13 PM
> Flan landed with us, right?
> "That's what I've heard, yes. But someone I need to meet with lives there."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 05:20:37 PM
> Flan landed with us, right?
> "That's what I've heard, yes. But someone I need to meet with lives there."

>She is currently beside you, watching the shrine maiden smear white paste on the bodhisvatta statue with a kind of shocked fascination.
>"Ah, that's different," she says. "But you still need to be careful."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 05:21:26 PM
> "Of course."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 05:25:21 PM
> "Of course."

>She regards her work for a moment, the statue's mouth is completely caked in thick white paste, then points toward Haihan. "Funsai Mountain is the one opposite of the city; the really steep one."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 05:42:48 PM
> Have a look in the direction she is pointing. Do we see a mountain that is substantially steeper than the others?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 06:02:53 PM
> Have a look in the direction she is pointing. Do we see a mountain that is substantially steeper than the others?

>There is one that definitely has a number of cliffs and bluffs that would hinder all but a mountaineer or a goat.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 06:03:31 PM
> "Ah, I see. Thank you very much."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 06:08:44 PM
> "Ah, I see. Thank you very much."

>"Just be careful, there are some fairly wild youkai up there," says the shrine maiden.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 06:10:46 PM
> "I will keep on my guard."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 06:46:44 PM
> "I will keep on my guard."

>She nods as she contemplates the statue again, then adds another dab of paste to its mouth.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 06:48:07 PM
> "If I may ask, what are you doing?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 06:53:36 PM
> "If I may ask, what are you doing?"

>"Oh, right, you're travelers," she says. "Well, this Bodhisvatta makes it rain when you pray to her. Usually. I think she assists Lady Yasaka? But sometimes it takes her a good long while to do it, which is a problem when the crops are starting to dry up. So some time ago, someone splashed some miso on the statue's lips to make her thirsty after a long drought, and it worked. But, after awhile, it stopped working. And they figured out it's because she got used to having miso on her lips. So, we've moved up to saltier things to make her thirsty."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 25, 2017, 07:00:37 PM
>"Huh... how intriguing... oh and would you be able to tell me more about why is Funsai Mountain cursed please ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 07:00:48 PM
> Blink.
> "...I...suppose that makes a certain degree of sense."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 07:21:03 PM
>"Huh... how intriguing... oh and would you be able to tell me more about why is Funsai Mountain cursed please ?"

>"It's got some wild youkai," says the shrine maiden, "so it doesn't have a good reputation."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 25, 2017, 07:23:26 PM
> Blink.
> "...I...suppose that makes a certain degree of sense."

//This was missed. :(

>"Any notable ones ? Because we can certainly handle some minor youkai."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 07:24:03 PM
> "I see. Well, as much as I intend to avoid conflict, I imagine there is nothing there we cannot handle. At least, nothing we cannot escape from if absolutely necessary."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 07:27:37 PM
> Blink.
> "...I...suppose that makes a certain degree of sense."

Weird, usually it's other people's updates I don't get notified of!
>"I don't see why it wouldn't," she says. "Nowadays, I use a special salty bean paste I prepare for her."

>"Any notable ones ? Because we can certainly handle some minor youkai."

>"I'm not sure, really," says the shrine maiden. "They usually keep to themselves. Maybe they even sneak into the city and no one knows because they behave there? I mean, I know a couple faces, but not much else."

> "I see. Well, as much as I intend to avoid conflict, I imagine there is nothing there we cannot handle. At least, nothing we cannot escape from if absolutely necessary."

>"Just don't get too overconfident," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 07:39:34 PM
> "Of course. Out of curiosity, would you happen to be of the Kochiya clan?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 07:41:58 PM
> "Of course. Out of curiosity, would you happen to be of the Kochiya clan?"

>"Oh, no no no," she says. "I'm not part of any family, really."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 25, 2017, 07:50:08 PM
>"Hm ? How so ?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 07:57:09 PM
>"Hm ? How so ?"

>"I don't have one," she says. "A lot of youkai don't."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 25, 2017, 08:00:26 PM
>"Oh, so my guess was correct."
>Nod.
>"Either way, i wish you all good luck with the rains."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 08:09:26 PM
>"Oh, so my guess was correct."
>Nod.
>"Either way, i wish you all good luck with the rains."

>"I'm confident," says the shrine maiden. "If there's anything I'm good at, it's beans."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 25, 2017, 08:11:55 PM
>"And why is that ?"
>Look slightly puzzled.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 08:27:44 PM
>"And why is that ?"
>Look slightly puzzled.

>"It's what I do," she says. "I'm an azuki arai."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 25, 2017, 08:33:26 PM
>Do we know about said kind of Youkai ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 08:38:54 PM
>Do we know about said kind of Youkai ?

>You're well aware of bean washers; they...do pretty much what the name says. By and large, they're just an irritant rather than a threat.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 25, 2017, 08:42:43 PM
>"Well, i suppose we should get going, again, good luck."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 09:02:20 PM
>"Well, i suppose we should get going, again, good luck."

>She nods, as she sets her bucket aside and sits in front of the statue.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 25, 2017, 09:04:48 PM
>Depart and rejoin Flan.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 09:08:03 PM
> Flan landed with us, right?

>She is currently beside you, watching the shrine maiden smear white paste on the bodhisvatta statue with a kind of shocked fascination.

<_<

> "Let us head there, Young Mistress."
> Take flight and head toward Funsai Mountain.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 25, 2017, 09:13:42 PM
//Geez, relax a bit will ya ? You should be happy.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 09:18:27 PM
I consider it educational. Nothing more, nothing less.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 25, 2017, 09:19:28 PM
//Feels more like disappointment...
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
>Depart and rejoin Flan.

<_<

> "Let us head there, Young Mistress."
> Take flight and head toward Funsai Mountain.

>You take flight and head toward Funsai Mountain. Flandre following you. "You know, I don't know what to think about that sort of treatment of a bodhisvatta statue," she says, "But I guess it works? So, where are we going to look first?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 09:33:06 PM
> "I am not sure. It will depend on how civilized the mountain looks when we reach it, I suppose."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 10:03:12 PM
> "I am not sure. It will depend on how civilized the mountain looks when we reach it, I suppose."

>"Looks pretty natural from here," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 25, 2017, 10:20:09 PM
>"And don't worry too much about the statue dear, mistakes happen."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 10:24:20 PM
>"And don't worry too much about the statue dear, mistakes happen."

>"Huh?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 10:44:05 PM
> Blink with a slight frown, then shake our head.
> "Never mind, I must have misheard. Let us continue."
> Continue on toward the mountain."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 10:55:29 PM
> Blink with a slight frown, then shake our head.
> "Never mind, I must have misheard. Let us continue."
> Continue on toward the mountain."

>You make your way toward the mountain. It is very mountainous, with many steep slopes and cliff faces. It's not unclimbable, you suppose, but it would be slow going that would require you to circle and zigzag your way up it to find the path of least resistance. Where the slope permits it is dotted with thick trees, and some of the steeper parts are dotted with small stubborn trees that grown sideways from the cliff, then turn upward. The very upper parts of the mountain are bare, save for hardy grasses that dot the stone and dirt.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 25, 2017, 10:57:14 PM
> "How inviting."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 25, 2017, 11:27:05 PM
> "How inviting."

>"Well, cursed mountain and all," says Flandre. "So, what's the plan? I'm guessing any houses are hidden by the trees or in caves or something."

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 26, 2017, 12:30:45 AM
> "Probably. Truth be told, I'm not quite sure yet how to approach this."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 12:58:31 AM
> "Probably. Truth be told, I'm not quite sure yet how to approach this."

>"Me either," says Flandre. "I don't root through mountains normally..."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 26, 2017, 01:21:22 AM
> Are there any signs of civilization on the mountain that we can see?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 01:22:16 AM
> Are there any signs of civilization on the mountain that we can see?

>The closest is Haihan itself. If there are any scattered houses closer, you don't see them from here.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 26, 2017, 02:14:37 AM
> "Perhaps we should maintain a respectable viewing distance and simply search for any signs of civilization?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 02:18:23 AM
> "Perhaps we should maintain a respectable viewing distance and simply search for any signs of civilization?"

>"I'm not seeing much," says Flandre, glancing around. "No one wants to live near a cursed mountain, I guess."

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 26, 2017, 03:17:35 AM
> "I meant as we flew upward along the mountain."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 03:29:19 AM
> "I meant as we flew upward along the mountain."

>"Ah," says Flandre. "Well, I guess it's better than nothing. How do you wanna cover it?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Yaersulf on April 26, 2017, 08:10:33 AM
>Approximately how long would it take us to traverse the base of the mountain by flight?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 12:33:05 PM
>Approximately how long would it take us to traverse the base of the mountain by flight?

>Not terribly long in theory, but it depends on how fast you want to go.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 12:44:48 PM
> "Perhaps an upward spiral around the mountain?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 02:04:58 PM
> "Perhaps an upward spiral around the mountain?"

>"Let's do it," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 02:51:45 PM
> "All right."
> Begin flying in a circle around the mountain at a brisk pace, angling ourselves slightly upward so as to gradually ascend, and scan the mountain for any signs of habitation.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 02:57:28 PM
> "All right."
> Begin flying in a circle around the mountain at a brisk pace, angling ourselves slightly upward so as to gradually ascend, and scan the mountain for any signs of habitation.

>You begin a tight spiral around the mountain, circling it and looking for signs of civilization. What you do find are a number of animal trails, and a pack of goats as you make your way upward; the latter much to Flandre's delight. Then about midway up, resting on top of a bluff angled away from the city, you find what is very obviously a well.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 03:01:42 PM
> Stop and point at it.
> "There's something."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 03:23:20 PM
> Stop and point at it.
> "There's something."

>"Oh, there is," says Flandre as she comes to a stop as well.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 03:25:25 PM
> Fly to the well.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 03:29:59 PM
> Fly to the well.

>You approach the well. There land around it is clear and only only slightly inclined. Tough grasses and weeds grow here, but a good amount of the land is bare. You think you can see trails that have been worn into the ground.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 03:31:06 PM
> "They are difficult to make out, but there are definite signs of repeated travel here. Shall we try to follow one?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 03:45:20 PM
> "They are difficult to make out, but there are definite signs of repeated travel here. Shall we try to follow one?"

>"What kind of signs?" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 03:47:00 PM
> "Some trails."
> Gesture to what we think we see.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 04:06:10 PM
> "Some trails."
> Gesture to what we think we see.

>"Huh, okay," says Flandre. "Looks like one of them peters out pretty quick, though. I guess they just fly from there?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 04:32:01 PM
> Frown.
> "That is certainly possible."
> Look around at the other paths. Do they all seem to peter out quickly, or do any of them last?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 05:18:19 PM
> Frown.
> "That is certainly possible."
> Look around at the other paths. Do they all seem to peter out quickly, or do any of them last?

>One makes its way into a nearby woods.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 05:20:09 PM
> "Let us try this one over here."
> Follow that path into said woods.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 05:29:15 PM
> "Let us try this one over here."
> Follow that path into said woods.

>You follow the path into the woods. It is easy enough to follow at first, but is soon buried under the foliage and becomes difficult to pick out. The trees are not too thick here, but the underbrush has more than made up for that despite the obvious efforts of the mountain goats; one of whom idly watches you go by while munching on a bush. Soon you follow it through to the other end of the little woods, where it leads to the mouth of a cave. Peering inside, before it becomes too dark to see, you can make out a string of wind chimes along the ceiling.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 05:30:32 PM
> "Aha."
> Look around for any signs, such as 'Ring the chimes to announce presence'.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 05:36:55 PM
> "Aha."
> Look around for any signs, such as 'Ring the chimes to announce presence'.

>You don't see anything like that.
>"Yeah, this place is definitely used," says Flandre, as she peers inside.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 05:39:12 PM
> Call into the cave.
> "Pardon us, but is anyone home?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 05:41:11 PM
> Call into the cave.
> "Pardon us, but is anyone home?"

>You hear some voices inside in response, though you can't quite make out what they're saying; it sounds like they are talking to each other. Then you hear "Who's there? What do you want?"

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 05:42:08 PM
> "We're from Old Hometown, looking for Kyouko Kasodani. Do you know of her?"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 05:52:40 PM
> "We're from Old Hometown, looking for Kyouko Kasodani. Do you know of her?"

>You just hear a kind of groan in response.
>"So rude..." Flandre mumbles.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 05:53:19 PM
> Keep calling into the cave.
> "I hope this is not a problem."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 06:01:59 PM
> Keep calling into the cave.
> "I hope this is not a problem."

>"Look, I'm going to be honest, we'd rather not have anything to do with her," answers another voice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 06:03:36 PM
> "I don't have to tell her I visited here, if that is what you mean. And I certainly don't know who you are."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 06:20:54 PM
> "I don't have to tell her I visited here, if that is what you mean. And I certainly don't know who you are."

>"Who are you, anyways?" calls the first voice.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 06:22:41 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "The chief maid of a house of nobility that succumbed to fire several hundred years ago. I would rather not go into the details of my presence in this land if I do not have to, as none of you would believe me anyway."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 06:26:56 PM
> Frown a bit.
> "The chief maid of a house of nobility that succumbed to fire several hundred years ago. I would rather not go into the details of my presence in this land if I do not have to, as none of you would believe me anyway."

>"Wait, does that mean you're human?" says the first voice.
>"Calling dibs!" says the second.
>"No!" the first voice replies.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 06:30:59 PM
> Exchange glances with Flan, adopting the slightest knowing grin, then look back to the cave.
> "I am, yes."
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 06:45:03 PM
> Exchange glances with Flan, adopting the slightest knowing grin, then look back to the cave.
> "I am, yes."

>You definitely hear someone, now two someones, approaching quickly.
>Flandre quietly produces a spellcard from a pocket in her robes.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 06:48:33 PM
> Are we able to carry Flan around while we have stepped out of time?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 26, 2017, 06:49:44 PM
>Can we prepare a volley of danmaku knifes on that meanwhile too ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 06:54:04 PM
> Are we able to carry Flan around while we have stepped out of time?

>She'll be quite a bit heavier than you're used to, but you can probably do this for short time

>Can we prepare a volley of danmaku knifes on that meanwhile too ?

>That depends on just how much you're planning to do.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 06:55:29 PM
Don't engage juuuuust yet.

> Is it reasonably possible to stand on top of the mouth of the cave? Or is it sheer rock face?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 07:01:31 PM
> Is it reasonably possible to stand on top of the mouth of the cave? Or is it sheer rock face?

>You could, but it wouldn't be very good footing.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 07:07:50 PM
> Dash in front of Flan while moving so that we're facing her as we pass in front of her. As we do pass in front of her so that she can see our face, put a finger to our lips in a shushing pose, grin, and wink.
> Once we're reasonably confident Flan has seen the above action, stop time, fly up above the mouth of the cave, turn around to face where Flan is, hover ourselves down so we're just slightly above the 'ground' that is the top of the mouth of the cave (that is, we're really close to landing but not actually landing, look down on the space in front of the cave where Flan is, and resume time.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 07:18:03 PM
> Dash in front of Flan while moving so that we're facing her as we pass in front of her. As we do pass in front of her so that she can see our face, put a finger to our lips in a shushing pose, grin, and wink.
> Once we're reasonably confident Flan has seen the above action, stop time, fly up above the mouth of the cave, turn around to face where Flan is, hover ourselves down so we're just slightly above the 'ground' that is the top of the mouth of the cave (that is, we're really close to landing but not actually landing, look down on the space in front of the cave where Flan is, and resume time.

>You do these things. Flandre seems confused, but she nods. Then she looks around for a moment after you vanished and moved to your new position.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 07:21:47 PM
> Pull out a couple of knives while still looking at Flan.
> Briefly and quietly hiss in the hopes of getting her attention.
> Continue listening to the sounds of the approaching cave-dwellers.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 07:39:20 PM
> Pull out a couple of knives while still looking at Flan.
> Briefly and quietly hiss in the hopes of getting her attention.
> Continue listening to the sounds of the approaching cave-dwellers.

>She glances upward, and nods.
>You can hear them coming from your current position, they should be within Flan's sight momentarily, and then outside a moment later.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 07:41:15 PM
> Point down briefly while still looking at Flan.
> Once Flan returns her attention to what is in front of her, stop pointing and wait for the emergence of the cave-dwellers.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 07:58:07 PM
> Point down briefly while still looking at Flan.
> Once Flan returns her attention to what is in front of her, stop pointing and wait for the emergence of the cave-dwellers.

>Flandre returns her attention downward.
>"There she is!" cres one, the second voice.
>"No, that's a youkai!" says the other, lagging back a bit further.
>The two emerge a moment later, a solidly-built woman with bushy black hair and bright yellow dress; you notice a curious, hairless tail with a stinger slipping out from under the dress. You also note two feline ears poking up through her hair. The other is a slim green-haired woman dressed in tight dark green dress that Nue would envy, the skirt cut high to show off dark green hose with a white stripe down the back.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 08:00:46 PM
> ...What kind of youkai would have a hairless stinger tail and feline ears?
> Does the green woman have any obvious animal features?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 08:12:18 PM
> ...What kind of youkai would have a hairless stinger tail and feline ears?
> Does the green woman have any obvious animal features?

>You have no idea, but you suspect she may be foreign.
>It's hard to tell from here, but her dress does seem to have some minute details to it that you would need to be closer to appreciate.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 08:14:42 PM
> Continue silently observing.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 08:20:10 PM
> Continue silently observing.

>"Where's that human at?" says the tailed woman.
>"It wasn't you just trying to play a prank, was it?" the woman in green adds.
>"It wasn't me," says Flandre.
>"Then where is she?" says the tailed woman, closing a step between she and Flandre.
>"Why would I want to tell you?" says Flandre.
>The woman in green is looking around.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 08:20:59 PM
> Do the clothes of either woman reach the ground?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 26, 2017, 08:24:28 PM
>Do either of them seem to be holding anything ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 08:40:26 PM
> Do the clothes of either woman reach the ground?

>Not counting their shoes, no. The tailed youkai's dress comes down to about her calves, and the green youkai's tights most likely cover her legs and feet entirely.

>Do either of them seem to be holding anything ?

>They both seem to be emptyhanded.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 08:42:19 PM
> How do the two newcomers compare to Flan in height?
> Inventory
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 26, 2017, 08:42:55 PM
>How strong do we recall our Flan being ?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 08:45:58 PM
> How do the two newcomers compare to Flan in height?
> Inventory

>Both are quite a bit taller than Flandre, who is quite short. You suspect they're probably a bit taller than you.
>Your Inventory contains
>Maid Headband:
>A statement of your career, pleasantly frilly.
>Uniform
>It reveals a daring amount of leg, but sometimes one must be daring.
>Silver Knife x18
>Kept in your skirt pockets, and a few hidden in comfortable spots in and under your clothing. These are the basis of your danmaku. When adventuring, you tend to keep quite a few more.
>7☼
>This is 7☼
>Pearl Locket
>A small golden locket with a perfectly average pearl in the middle. It will supposedly changed color when it absorbs the echoes of whatever threw you through time.
>Bag of Rainbow Sand
>This colorful powder is vital to your efforts to getting home.
>Picture of Future Flandre
>A picture of Flandre in Gensokyo?s future.
>Sworn Statement
>A testament of future peaceful relations, signed by Shou, Tojiko, and others.
>Writing Supplies
>A brush and an ink stone, ready for all of your calligraphic needs.
>Kanako's Message.
>To be presented to a kappa named Mitsu, in order to aid your travels.
>Yuuka?s Missive
>A signed statement by the Flower Youkai, it may prove your authenticity to her. May.
>Bronze Bell
>A keepsake from Kari, the silent shingami of the future.
>You obtain: Volume of Alice's Research
>Thick and smartly bound, this is probably worth a fortune to the right people.
>You obtain: Silk Bag.
>A large bag of silk, it should help you carry things when you run out of pocket space.
>53 Shillings
>Currency of True Glorian, and presumably Avalon
>Shovel
>An iron digging tool
>Pick axe
>An iron tool used for mining and specific kinds of digging.
>Spectre's Missive
>A message from a person you cannot look at.
>Stuffed Bear
>An ordinary-looking stuffed animal. Shuuei claims there is something odd about it, but isn?t sure what.
>Box of Trinkets
>Ancient objects found in an old faerie maid hiding spot, including a wooden yoyo, a piece of green glass, a bent fork, and a sake bearer doll. All quite old.
>Wound Salve w/ Rag
>Effective at treating cuts and scrapes.
>5 Mon
>The currency of Gensokyo?s future.
>Faerie Pass (Expired) x1
>A temporary permit allowing you to bring a faerie into the tengu village. It seems this is a generalized permit with specifics written in.
>Aya?s Message
>"I've put some thought into it, and this is what I want to tell myself. When summer of 154 comes around, on the third week of June, I need to take as many pictures as I can, of everything. Even completely normal ordinary things. It'll make sense later. -Aya"

>How strong do we recall our Flan being ?

>Very deceptively so. Frankly, she is kind of the mansion's secret weapon, although there are strict orders never to actually try to do this. She is, or was you suppose, good enough to keep Marisa and Reimu on their toes for a good, long while. You don't imagine this has changed greatly.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 26, 2017, 08:48:14 PM
>Not that, how much physical strength she has.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 26, 2017, 08:51:20 PM
> Are they both large enough that it would be difficult to move them around while time is stopped?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 08:59:38 PM
>Not that, how much physical strength she has.

>That's harder to measure; definitely more than her physical frame would suggest. She could lift you easily, you're sure.

> Are they both large enough that it would be difficult to move them around while time is stopped?

>It would be tricky, you imagine, but you could probably do it for a very short distance if they weren't unusually heavy.

>_

Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 09:03:16 PM
> Continue silently watching. Make a game note if we see the stinger-cat make an aggressive move toward Flan, including tail-wielding.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 09:07:46 PM
> Continue silently watching. Make a game note if we see the stinger-cat make an aggressive move toward Flan, including tail-wielding.

>"Is this supposed to be some kind of joke?" says the tailed youkai. "Do you think we're here just to make you laugh? Is that it?"
>"I haven't laughed even a little, though," says Flandre. "I'm just not going to tell you anything about any humans."
>"Oh hell, you're another one of those stupid monks, aren't you?" says the green youkai, as she surveys the sky over the mountain.
>"No, I'm one of the average ones," says Flandre.
>"Look, hurry up and tell us where that human went!" says the tailed youkai, her tail starting to swish in a manner that reminds you of an irritated cat.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 26, 2017, 09:09:10 PM
> Are there any small loose rocks in the immediate vicinity?
> How thick are the woods we just came out of? Could we fully hide behind any of the trees?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 09:35:34 PM
> Are there any small loose rocks in the immediate vicinity?
> How thick are the woods we just came out of? Could we fully hide behind any of the trees?

>Yes.
>Hard to say, you were more interested in the trail, but you don't think it's impossible.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 26, 2017, 09:39:23 PM
> Stop time.
> Make a beeline for the woods and hide behind the first tree trunk we come across that completely covers us from the views of the two youkai.
> Resume time.
> "Right here, ladies~"
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 09:44:43 PM
> Stop time.
> Make a beeline for the woods and hide behind the first tree trunk we come across that completely covers us from the views of the two youkai.
> Resume time.
> "Right here, ladies~"

>You freeze time once more and retire to the forest.
>"She's in the woods, honey!" says the youkai in green.
>"Still got dibs!" says the tailed youkai, as both start running toward your general direction, if the sounds are not misleading you.
>"You guys are making a big mistake," says Flandre.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 26, 2017, 09:49:00 PM
> Stop time.
> Look out toward the noises from behind the tree.
> One we mentally determine how to do so, make a beeline for Flan while avoiding crashing into the youkai. Land next to Flan and watch the youkai from behind.
> Resume time.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 09:56:54 PM
> Stop time.
> Look out toward the noises from behind the tree.
> One we mentally determine how to do so, make a beeline for Flan while avoiding crashing into the youkai. Land next to Flan and watch the youkai from behind.
> Resume time.

>You freeze time and return to Flandre's side. When time flows once again, she visibly starts as you suddenly appear at her side, but manages to remain quiet as the youkai pair dash toward the forest.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 26, 2017, 09:58:53 PM
> Do Flan's wings glow in the dark?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 10:03:07 PM
> Do Flan's wings glow in the dark?

>Not on their own, though they can catch light.

>_
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 26, 2017, 10:06:59 PM
>Ask for break time from the Quest and head to the cafeteria.
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 26, 2017, 10:07:37 PM
> How well does Flan see in the dark?
Title: Re: Sakuya Quest 8 - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 26, 2017, 10:11:36 PM
> How well does Flan see in the dark?

>Like a truck.

>Ask for break time from the Quest and head to the cafeteria.

>Oh shit, it's Fajita night!!!!