Author Topic: Ran Quest: A Z-Machine Sidestory (Read 81782 times)

Rikter · « **Reply #30 on:** April 02, 2010, 09:10:29 PM »

>Remember that Suika said she "figured" you would show up.
>Why would she think that?

Fightest · « **Reply #31 on:** April 02, 2010, 09:15:10 PM »

> "I predict there will be... shenanigans. Suika, could you warn people? Things could get messy."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #32 on:** April 02, 2010, 09:22:34 PM »

Quote from: axman36 on April 02, 2010, 09:03:54 PM

>Besides, it is our job to prevent anything from waking up Yukari.
>Our model trains will have to wait, to the village!

>It would be bring you no end of shame if she were hurt during this.
>You head west, down the road and toward the human village.
>The human village is bustling at the moment, with more people on the streets than usual for this time of day. You can hear them talking about a flying treasure ship, and get a fair idea of why there is so much activity. The town itself is build along two roads, an eastern one running toward the Hakurei Shrine, and another running from north to south. You can see Keine's school on the northeastern corner of the intersection. To the west of the intersection is a tavern. An alleyway opens across from the school, which you know to be a popular place for children to play. Obvious exits are North, North 2, South, South 2, East and West

Quote from: Rikter Ballmont on April 02, 2010, 09:10:29 PM

>Remember that Suika said she "figured" you would show up.
>Why would she think that?

>You imagine she expected you to come chasing after Yukari.

Quote from: Fightest on April 02, 2010, 09:15:10 PM

> "I predict there will be... shenanigans. Suika, could you warn people? Things could get messy."

>Suika is not in human town!

>_

Fightest · « **Reply #33 on:** April 02, 2010, 09:29:49 PM »

Quote from: Doctor Purvis MFD on April 02, 2010, 09:22:34 PM

>Suika is not in human town!

>_

> =[
> I'll get you yet, parser. You watch yourself.
> Ask around if anyone's seen Yukari, by her description if they don't know who she is. Do not mention sleepwalking.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #34 on:** April 02, 2010, 09:51:40 PM »

Quote from: Fightest on April 02, 2010, 09:29:49 PM

> =[
> I'll get you yet, parser. You watch yourself.
> Ask around if anyone's seen Yukari, by her description if they don't know who she is. Do not mention sleepwalking.

> =I
>You don't wanna tangle, ese
>You ask around if anyone has seen Yukari. You figure describing her was a long-haired blonde Yukari not wearing anything should do the trick.
>"Oh, hello Ran!" says one of the people, a candle maker you buy from, "Oh, you're looking for Yukari? She went to the tavern."

>_

Kasu · « **Reply #35 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:01:50 PM »

> Rush to the tavern.

Chaore · « **Reply #36 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:03:23 PM »

>Pre emptively prepare to beat a little shit of a celestial into paste.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #37 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:06:57 PM »

Quote from: Chaore on April 02, 2010, 10:03:23 PM

>Pre emptively prepare to beat a little shit of a celestial into paste.

>Oh god she's such a pain in the ass when she gets going!

Quote from: Miko Miko Kasu on April 02, 2010, 10:01:50 PM

> Rush to the tavern.

>You rush into the tavern. It is fairly busy at the moment; a few people recognize you and say hello. You see Iku is standing behind the bar, she nods to you. Obvious exits are West and East.

>_

Janitor Morgan · « **Reply #38 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:09:22 PM »

> No Tenshi? Odd...
> Say hello to the people who greeted you
> "Hello, Iku. I was told Lady Yukari just came through here; where is she?"

Chaore · « **Reply #39 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:11:51 PM »

>If Tenshi did something you swear to god...

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #40 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:23:27 PM »

Quote from: rdj522 on April 02, 2010, 10:09:22 PM

> No Tenshi? Odd...
> Say hello to the people who greeted you
> "Hello, Iku. I was told Lady Yukari just came through here; where is she?"

>Indeed. Her watching over the bar does a good job of keeping her out of trouble.
>You return the greetings you get. It's nice to be welcomed, not many youkai get that.
>"She was," says Iku, frowning a little. "She was sleepwalking. Came in and asked about Marisa, and kept calling me Shotglass. She also ordered a shot of whiskey. I hope you don't mind that I gave her an empty glass, but I didn't want her to drown. She paid me with money she was probably dreaming about, anyways. Then she leaned backwards, tipped her stool over, and fell back into one of those portal thingies she makes."

Quote from: Chaore on April 02, 2010, 10:11:51 PM

>If Tenshi did something you swear to god...

>If Reimu's busy, there's really no one to rope Tenshi in. You really hope she's behaving herself.

>_

Rikter · « **Reply #41 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:25:55 PM »

>How ready are the Tenko lasers percentage wise?
>What spellcards do you have with you?

Kasu · « **Reply #42 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:28:29 PM »

> Crap.
> "Thanks Iku. Sorry about that..."
> Head for the Forest of Magic.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #43 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:43:21 PM »

Quote from: Rikter Ballmont on April 02, 2010, 10:25:55 PM

>How ready are the Tenko lasers percentage wise?
>What spellcards do you have with you?

>0%. You stopped readying them after leaving the Hakurei Shrine.
>You do not have any spellcards with you.

Quote from: Miko Miko Kasu on April 02, 2010, 10:28:29 PM

> Crap.
> "Thanks Iku. Sorry about that..."
> Head for the Forest of Magic.

>Yeah, this going to be hard.
>"Don't be sorry. If anyone knows about having someone rowdy in their charge..."
>You leave the tavern and head south toward the Forest of Magic, passing by Kourindou.
>You are at the Northern entrance to the Forest of Magic. The trees and foliage form a dense and difficult to penetrate wall alongside the road. Numerous birds and insects can be heard singing within, as well as the voice of the occasional unseen faerie. In the boughs overhead, you can see a sphere of darkness bouncing between a few tree trunks, with a surprised "Ow!" each time.

>_

Kasu · « **Reply #44 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:47:12 PM »

> Head through the forest to Marisa's house.

Fightest · « **Reply #45 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:47:58 PM »

> It's a distraction, ignore the little blind twerp.
> Actually, might as well check.
> "Hey, you, have you seen Yukari around recently?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #46 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:54:23 PM »

Quote from: Fightest on April 02, 2010, 10:47:58 PM

> It's a distraction, ignore the little blind twerp.
> Actually, might as well check.
> "Hey, you, have you seen Yukari around recently?"

>You really can't see Rumia being very helpful in finding Yukari. But you ask anyways.
>"Nop-Ow!"

>_

Rikter · « **Reply #47 on:** April 02, 2010, 11:11:12 PM »

>How fast can you charge the Tenko laser to 100%? Knowing your limitations is half the battle.

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #48 on:** April 02, 2010, 11:35:20 PM »

>mental note: grab some spellcards the next time we pass by the house, in case things get rough
>thank Rumia anyway and head on towards Marisa
>brace self for abs of diamond

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #49 on:** April 02, 2010, 11:49:10 PM »

Quote from: Hatate Himekaidanbooru on April 02, 2010, 11:35:20 PM

>mental note: grab some spellcards the next time we pass by the house, in case things get rough
>thank Rumia anyway and head on towards Marisa
>brace self for abs of diamond

>It might be a good idea to have them onhand, given there may be an Incident hereabouts.
>"You're welcome, Miss-Ow!" says Rumia.
>You make your way toward Marisa's House, following the road south, and around as it makes an S-Curve until you reach an intersection, then go west. It's difficult to see Marisa's cottage through the foliage, but you have a good idea where it is. At the appropriate place, you take a right and head South into Marisa's front yard.
>You see the yard is littered with exercise equipment of all kinds. A simple, L-shaped white cottage stands among the greenery, with a few vines here and there creeping up its walls. You see that Wriggle is doing something with one of the windows, you aren't sure what. She hasn't noticed you yet.

>_

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #50 on:** April 03, 2010, 12:29:28 AM »

>Curious.
>Observe the bug while in the open, see if she either reveals what she's up to or notices Ran first. This is somewhat suspicious, but best make sure.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #51 on:** April 03, 2010, 12:31:52 AM »

Quote from: Hatate Himekaidanbooru on April 03, 2010, 12:29:28 AM

>Curious.
>Observe the bug while in the open, see if she either reveals what she's up to or notices Ran first. This is somewhat suspicious, but best make sure.

>Wriggle fiddles around for a few seconds more. Then she starts, shouts, "Drek!" and turns around.
>"Cut that out!" she says.

>_

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #52 on:** April 03, 2010, 12:32:55 AM »

>"Cut out what, exactly? I didn't want to interrupt."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #53 on:** April 03, 2010, 01:00:24 AM »

Quote from: Hatate Himekaidanbooru on April 03, 2010, 12:32:55 AM

>"Cut out what, exactly? I didn't want to interrupt."

>"Stealthing on me like that! Nearly flatlined me, you know!"

>_

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #54 on:** April 03, 2010, 01:01:57 AM »

>smile
>"My apologies, then. May I ask what you're visiting Marisa for?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #55 on:** April 03, 2010, 01:08:45 AM »

Quote from: Hatate Himekaidanbooru on April 03, 2010, 01:01:57 AM

>smile
>"My apologies, then. May I ask what you're visiting Marisa for?"

>"Yeah, yeah." she says in response to your apology. "I was getting a readout on this window. Making sure it's up to UMS and all."

>_

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #56 on:** April 03, 2010, 01:44:07 AM »

>"... UMS?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #57 on:** April 03, 2010, 01:49:06 AM »

Quote from: Hatate Himekaidanbooru on April 03, 2010, 01:44:07 AM

>"... UMS?"

>Wriggle shakes her head. "Standards, gonk, standards."

>_

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #58 on:** April 03, 2010, 01:50:25 AM »

>"Ah, alright then."
>"I don't suppose you've seen Yukari here, in the meantime? I heard she may have stopped by."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #59 on:** April 03, 2010, 01:57:43 AM »

Quote from: Hatate Himekaidanbooru on April 03, 2010, 01:50:25 AM

>"Ah, alright then."
>"I don't suppose you've seen Yukari here, in the meantime? I heard she may have stopped by."

>"Yeah," says Wriggle. "She popped in a little while go. Looked 'dorphed up as hell. Knocked on the door, muttered something, gave Muscles a big ole hug, then popped out somewhere."

>_