Sakuya Quest 3 - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Very well. In that case, unless you have anything else you wish for me to know, I will disturb you no longer."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "Very well. In that case, unless you have anything else you wish for me to know, I will disturb you no longer."

>"Is there anything you would wish to know?" says Futo.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Purse our lips a bit in thought.
> "...Unless you happen to know where the current hakutaku is, or where the Child of Miare is, I do not believe so. Or, well, if you know where Mistress Remilia is, but I suspect the number of people in this land that know anything about her could be counted on one hand."

[Hello Purvis]

> Purse our lips a bit in thought.
> "...Unless you happen to know where the current hakutaku is, or where the Child of Miare is, I do not believe so. Or, well, if you know where Mistress Remilia is, but I suspect the number of people in this land that know anything about her could be counted on one hand."

>She shakes her head. "I am afraid that I cannot say. Have the Childern of Miare not passed away?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I cannot say, sadly."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I cannot say, sadly."

>"I haven't heard of them for some time, so I simply assumed..." says Futo.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "It is certainly possible."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It is certainly possible."

>"I am sorry I could not suggest more," says Futo.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "It's quite all right. Please, do not let me distract you from your studies any further."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It's quite all right. Please, do not let me distract you from your studies any further."

>She nods. "Very well. Thank you."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "And you as well. Have a pleasant day, Miss Futo."
> Back in our time, where was our home from the Human Village?
> Back in our time, where was the Hakurei Shrine from our village?
> Back in our time, where was the entrance to the Netherworld from the Human Village?
> Where did Flandre say Meiling's dojo was?

[Hello Purvis]

> "And you as well. Have a pleasant day, Miss Futo."
> Back in our time, where was our home from the Human Village?
> Back in our time, where was the Hakurei Shrine from our village?
> Back in our time, where was the entrance to the Netherworld from the Human Village?
> Where did Flandre say Meiling's dojo was?

>She nods, and backs into the darkness.
>The Scarlet Devil Mansion was south of the human village, the Hakurei Shrine was to the east of the village, and the entrance to the Netherworld was to the Northeast, mostly north.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Where did Flandre say Meiling's dojo was?

> Store our things away, then take flight and head south, looking for the Misty/Golden Lake.

[Hello Purvis]

> Where did Flandre say Meiling's dojo was?

> Store our things away, then take flight and head south, looking for the Misty/Golden Lake.

>You believe it was to the west of Misty Lake.
>As you leave the cave, and the copse of trees. you hear a distinctive swishing noise. moments before an arrow plunges into the ground about two yards ahead of you! It jangles in an oddly festive way as it waggles.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Pull out a single knife.
> Quickly examine the angle at which the arrow is stuck in the ground, and follow that angle backwards and up to look toward where it likely came from.

[Hello Purvis]

> Pull out a single knife.
> Quickly examine the angle at which the arrow is stuck in the ground, and follow that angle backwards and up to look toward where it likely came from.

>You draw a knife and examine the arrow. It fletchings point toward the north.
>You also note there is a message tied to it.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Advance cautiously, keeping an eye to the north, and grab the message.

[Hello Purvis]

> Advance cautiously, keeping an eye to the north, and grab the message.

>Looking northward, some distance away, is a very distinct person standing among the headstones. She wears a black robe dotted with...something you can't see what, and carries a bow. She has long white hair, and seems to be quite pale. Her bow is lowered at her side; she doesn't seem to have an arrow readied, or in hand at all.
>She doesn't move at all as you grab the message. The arrow jingles, a single bronze bell hanging from it.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Long white hair? A bow? Could she be the Lunarian doctor?

> Read the message, glancing up every so often to check on our new friend.

[Hello Purvis]

> Long white hair? A bow? Could she be the Lunarian doctor?

> Read the message, glancing up every so often to check on our new friend.

>You suppose it's possible, but she seems a bit short for it. But she is distant...who knows?
>You open the message. It is block-printed, bearing an official-looking seal on the bottom that immediately catches your eye, and an standardized-looking letterhead. You immediately note that it comes from the Bureau of Judgment. The body reads: "It has been found that you have greatly exceeded your natural life span, and in accordance with the laws as set by the Most Exalted, you are hereby summoned to the Court of Paradise to accept judgment. Extenuating circumstances will be considered; unnatural prolongment does not guarantee damnation in all cases; your case will be fairly and impartially heard. Please accompany the shinigami who delivered this summons without delay." It bears some signature you do not recognize.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Oh, damnit.
> Look back up with a frown at the archer.
> Is the distance between ourselves and this archer enough that we could traverse it while holding time stopped?

[Hello Purvis]

> Oh, damnit.
> Look back up with a frown at the archer.
> Is the distance between ourselves and this archer enough that we could traverse it while holding time stopped?

>This may be a problem.
>You look up at the archer. She is too far away to read.
>You could do so.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Stop time.
> Assuming we don't feel that massive pressure again, make a beeline for the archer, examining her features as we get closer, until we are able to stand behind her.

[Hello Purvis]

> Stop time.
> Assuming we don't feel that massive pressure again, make a beeline for the archer, examining her features as we get closer, until we are able to stand behind her.

>You do so, feeling no pressure.
>Drawing closer to the archer, and presumably shinigami, you are now certain she is not the doctor. She is too short; shorter than you, and has a different face; much rounder and softer. Her black robes are adorned with a number of bronze bells, similar to the one on the arrow. A quiver rests on her hip.
>By the time you get behind her, it's getting difficult to hold time back.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Face her back, cross our arms, frown slightly, and resume time.
> Take on a soft but firm tone.
> "Really?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Face her back, cross our arms, frown slightly, and resume time.
> Take on a soft but firm tone.
> "Really?"

>You resume time and speak. The shinigami doesn't jump or show any surprise that you can see. Then she turns and looks at you with a neutral expression and nods, and holds out her free hand to you.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Sigh.
> "How long will this take? I'm actually in the process of fixing this very problem myself."
> Hand over the letter.

[Hello Purvis]

> Sigh.
> "How long will this take? I'm actually in the process of fixing this very problem myself."
> Hand over the letter.

>She waves her hand and refuses to take the letter. Then she holds out her hand to you again, saying nothing but offering a small smile.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Look mildly confused.
> "Uhh..."
> Offer our free hand out to hers.

[Hello Purvis]

> Look mildly confused.
> "Uhh..."
> Offer our free hand out to hers.

>You offer your hand and she takes it, then begins to lead you northward. Ahead, you see a large shaggy creature with a broad back grazing among the graves. ...Is that a yak? Was that always there? The shinigami seems to be leading you toward it.

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