Author Topic: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure  (Read 79899 times)

Rin Kagamine

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #30 on: June 01, 2010, 12:36:13 PM »
> "Sorry, the head-pushing gave me an opportunity to steal a glance at her.  She doesn't look like anyone I've seen before."
> "What should we do?"

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #31 on: June 01, 2010, 12:55:58 PM »
> "Sorry, the head-pushing gave me an opportunity to steal a glance at her.  She doesn't look like anyone I've seen before."
> "What should we do?"

>"Oh, I see," says Parsee. She quirks her lips a bit. "Right. Um. Well... I guess we could try to shake her. Maybe we could split up, see if which one of us she goes after? Maybe confront her? But we'd have to do that somewhere isolated, because she'll just play dumb and we'll probably have to rough her up if we're going to learn anything."

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #32 on: June 01, 2010, 02:05:40 PM »
> "Don't do any of those. Neither of us have any reason to be followed, unless you're not telling me something. Keep an eye out, as you've been doing, and maybe we can find out what she wants indirectly. You wanted to have a look at the Pawn Shop, right? Let's head there, see what happens."

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #33 on: June 01, 2010, 02:15:32 PM »
> "Don't do any of those. Neither of us have any reason to be followed, unless you're not telling me something. Keep an eye out, as you've been doing, and maybe we can find out what she wants indirectly. You wanted to have a look at the Pawn Shop, right? Let's head there, see what happens."

>"I'd say we both have plenty of reasons to be followed," says Parsee, "but alright. I'll do what I can. I'm telling you, though, we'll have to do something about this..."
>The two of you enter the Pawn Shop. Ringing the bell on the door rings as you enter. The pawn shop is fairly spacious, with all sorts of junk on display in cases, shelves, and racks. The lights are kind of dim, giving this place a dingy look. The owner, a white-haired man with glasses, nods at you as you enter. A large sign behind him says: "We accept currency from: United States, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, South Korea, Russia." It is written in English, Japanese, and a few other languages. You notice Russia was added in by hand. There are a few customers lingering about, looking as various things.
>"I see you two have met," the shopkeeper notes, glancing at your linked arms. "Well, that's one less referral for me to bother with."

>_

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #34 on: June 01, 2010, 02:17:28 PM »
> Nod to the shopkeeper, whisper to Parsee: "She still after us?"

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #35 on: June 01, 2010, 02:24:11 PM »
> Nod to the shopkeeper, whisper to Parsee: "She still after us?"

>Parsee looks out one of the shop's barred windows. "She's walking past," she whispers, "but she's taking it more slowly than she was before. I don't think she's going to come in after us. But I'll bet you anything she'll just linger out of sight until we leave."

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #36 on: June 01, 2010, 07:59:29 PM »
> "Well, since we're in here, you might as well look around for now.  We can also think about how to handle her."

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #37 on: June 01, 2010, 09:15:08 PM »
> "Do you think the shopkeeper'll let us out through a back exit?"

Apparently, Thomas the Tank Engine isn't one to take crap from anyone.

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #38 on: June 01, 2010, 10:38:23 PM »
> "Well, since we're in here, you might as well look around for now.  We can also think about how to handle her."

>Parsee nods, and starts to browse around. "I've pretty much given all my ideas, either we're gonna have to shake her, ignore her, or confront her."
>You start to look around. The Pawn Shop contains
>Motor Scooter
>Electric Guitar
>NES
>Chemistry Set
>Collapsible Baton
>Ornate Jewelry Box
>Dashboard GPS Unit
>Wedding Dress
>Digital Camera
>Riot Shield
>Porcelain Statue of Black Jesus
>Trombone
>Garden Hose
>Alarm Clock
>Swiss Army Knife
>Netbook
>There is also variety of large appliances, and a section full of used CDs, DVDs, and Video Games

> "Do you think the shopkeeper'll let us out through a back exit?"

>"He might," Parsee says.

>_


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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #39 on: June 01, 2010, 10:54:53 PM »
> Examine the trombone, Swiss Army Knife, and the Netbook.

Apparently, Thomas the Tank Engine isn't one to take crap from anyone.

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« Reply #40 on: June 01, 2010, 11:03:42 PM »
> Examine the trombone, Swiss Army Knife, and the Netbook.

>Trombone
>This is a large brass wind instrument, slightly beaten up. It is priced at 85☼
>Swiss Army Knife
>This is a pocket knife with all kinds of little tools built into it, with a distinctive red handle. It is priced at 20☼
>Netbook
>A small, light portable computer with a small sign that says: "Runs good!". It does not seem to come with a carrying case. You see it has a wireless card installed. You don't remember what the shopkeeper said last time you asked about its specs, but you remember they were pretty bad. It is priced at 125☼

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #41 on: June 01, 2010, 11:48:02 PM »
>examine Black Jesus statue, wedding dress
>ask Parsee if the camera would be a good idea for evidence purposes
There was something here once. Wonder what...

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #42 on: June 02, 2010, 12:01:56 AM »
> Examine camera.

Apparently, Thomas the Tank Engine isn't one to take crap from anyone.

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #43 on: June 02, 2010, 12:30:01 AM »
> Examine collapsible baton

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #44 on: June 02, 2010, 02:40:27 AM »
>examine Black Jesus statue, wedding dress
>ask Parsee if the camera would be a good idea for evidence purposes

>Porcelain Statue of Black Jesus
>This is a porcelain statue of the central figure of Christianity, portrayed in a more historically accurate light as an African. It is priced at 10☼
>"It might. But depending on what you get, people can pretty easily claim it was manipulated."

> Examine camera.

>Digital Camera
>An old camera. You can't tell its specs at a glance, but given its an off brand and old, you imagine it's pretty shitty. It is priced at 40☼

> Examine collapsible baton

>This is a lightweight metal baton, designed to collapse into an easily portable size, and expand for use in self-defense. It is priced at 30☼

>_

Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #45 on: June 02, 2010, 02:44:57 AM »
>Examine jewelry box.
>Ask what's inside.
>Check for any hidden compartments on everything we've already checked.

Rin Kagamine

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #46 on: June 02, 2010, 02:51:52 AM »
> Inventory

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« Reply #47 on: June 02, 2010, 06:26:12 AM »
>Examine jewelry box.
>Ask what's inside.
>Check for any hidden compartments on everything we've already checked.

>Ornate Jewelry Box
>This is a small jewelry box on four small legs, painted with an exquisite outdoor scene and inlaid with gold. It is priced at 75☼
>Looking inside, you see it is empty.
>You do not find any hidden compartments in the jewelry box, and doubt there would be any on anything else you've looked at thus far.

> Inventory

>Your Inventory contains
>Green Bow (worn as accessory)
>Casual clothes (worn as clothes)
>Notebook with Pen
>Bio Hazard Backpack
>Nuclear Physics (Second Edition) by Irving Kaplan
>Splitting the Atom by Aloysius Alvin Non
>Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth S. Krane.
>Spare notebooks
>Purse
>Driver's License
>34☼
>Debit Card
>Bus Pass
>Bag of Birdseed.
>Bag of Sunflower Seeds
>Plastic Bag
>Eye Pendant
>Box Cars' URL
>Usami Investigations Business Card
>Peace of Mind Charm
>Shrinemaiden.org URL

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Rin Kagamine

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #48 on: June 02, 2010, 07:32:04 PM »
> "I think we might be able to confront her.  She seems to be alone and unarmed.  Plus, if we can leave out the back, we can circle around and may be able to surprise her.  I don't know what to ask her about though."
> "Are you looking for anything in particular?"

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #49 on: June 03, 2010, 01:13:50 AM »
> "I think we might be able to confront her.  She seems to be alone and unarmed.  Plus, if we can leave out the back, we can circle around and may be able to surprise her.  I don't know what to ask her about though."
> "Are you looking for anything in particular?"

>"I wouldn't be so sure that she's unarmed," says Parsee, "But yeah, I think if she isn't, we could take her. And what you ask is pretty easy, I think. Who she is, why she's following us, who she's working for, how much money she has..."
>"I was hoping to find some cheap shelves I could put on layaway, or maybe some nice speakers. Mine are kinda dying."

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« Reply #50 on: June 03, 2010, 02:07:50 AM »
>Browse for Parsee's stuff. We have build a STRONG TEAM FRIENDSHIP!

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« Reply #51 on: June 03, 2010, 02:24:26 AM »
>Browse for Parsee's stuff. We have build a STRONG TEAM FRIENDSHIP!

>You look around a bit more in the furniture section and discover a bookcase that, from the holes cut in back, seems to have been converted into an entertainment center. It is priced at 10☼.
>Parsee seems more distracted by glancing out the windows every few seconds.

>_

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #52 on: June 03, 2010, 04:34:58 AM »
> Call Parsee over and show her the shelves.
> "And hey, maybe we can use these to clobber her over the head?"

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« Reply #53 on: June 03, 2010, 05:35:47 AM »
> Call Parsee over and show her the shelves.
> "And hey, maybe we can use these to clobber her over the head?"

>"Oh, these will do nicely," she says, after glancing toward the window again.
>"It' be kinda hard to swing them, don't you think? And it might break them in any case. I don't see her anymore, but I know she's still out there somewhere."

>_

Rin Kagamine

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #54 on: June 03, 2010, 03:42:09 PM »
> "Well, let's get the shelves for now.  We can also ask about a back exit."

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« Reply #55 on: June 03, 2010, 06:48:38 PM »
> "Well, let's get the shelves for now.  We can also ask about a back exit."

>Parsee nods, and walks over to the shopkeeper, purchasing the shelf with a debit card and setting them aside on layaway for a more convenient pick-up later.
>You ask about using the back door. "You have no idea how much I would rather that you not," says the shopkeeper, frowning. "Why?"

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #56 on: June 03, 2010, 06:53:42 PM »
> "Well we there's someone outside who has been following us for awhile and we wanna make sure we slip under her radar a bit."

Apparently, Thomas the Tank Engine isn't one to take crap from anyone.

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #57 on: June 03, 2010, 07:09:24 PM »
> "Well we there's someone outside who has been following us for awhile and we wanna make sure we slip under her radar a bit."

>He frowns. "Well, it can't be helped. Let me know when you're ready to leave. Ah, and before I forget, you asked that I keep an ear open on your behalf? Are you familiar with the pharmacy in the Skids? The owner may have a task for you, if you are enterprising enough to take it."
>You are pretty familiar with the pharmacy, though you don't go there very often. You think you know of the owner, some blonde woman. No idea what her name is, though.

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #58 on: June 03, 2010, 10:53:36 PM »
> "Did she mention what the task was exactly?"

Apparently, Thomas the Tank Engine isn't one to take crap from anyone.

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #59 on: June 03, 2010, 10:59:30 PM »
> "Did she mention what the task was exactly?"

>The shopkeeper shrugs. "All I know is that she needed someone who can pass as a university student."

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