Reisen Quest Furthermore: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kuma]

> "Oh, speaking of Hina, I helped her get back her arm."

> "It turns out one of the rabbits MAY HAVE got out last night and went drinking with Hina, Letty, and Rumia. I check the rabbits with the description I was given, but none of them say they were out last night, so we may have an imposter around."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Oh, speaking of Hina, I helped her get back her arm."

> "It turns out one of the rabbits MAY HAVE got out last night and went drinking with Hina, Letty, and Rumia. I check the rabbits with the description I was given, but none of them say they were out last night, so we may have an imposter around."

>"She lost an arm?" asks Eirin. "How unexpected. I trust she is well? And we have someone else picking up Tewi's bad habits? Well, I suppose we should nip this in the bud. I expect they would deny it if you just asked, they have no reason to let be known that they broke the rules; especially given that you're connected to me." She smiles. "I appreciate that you are looking into this for me, thank you. But, what makes you think there may be an imposter?"

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[Kasu]

> "It's just that...  The people I've asked don't have any idea who it could be, and the weird thing is, that the description SOUNDS like Tewi, but I've gotten reliable info that it wasn't..."

[Serela]

>"Also, Mokou says the rabbit did not seem to know how to get back to Eientei. I was thinking... perhaps a lunar rabbit has come here for some reason."

[Kilgamayan]

> "I also have a dark horse theory, related to the big issue of the day. I've done some investigating into the war between Reimu and the Palanquin Ship folks, and I'm beginning to wonder how involved Nue could be, since Reimu took issue with one her toys specifically. I wonder if she's trying to hide somewhere...I mean, she's a nue, right? She could look like just about any creature. I have wondered if last night's mystery rabbit was her."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It's just that...  The people I've asked don't have any idea who it could be, and the weird thing is, that the description SOUNDS like Tewi, but I've gotten reliable info that it wasn't..."

>"That doesn't seem very notable," says Eirin. "There's quite a few rabbits here, and it is a bit much to expect everyone to know them all. I tend to have a few problems remembering every face and name, myself."

>"Also, Mokou says the rabbit did not seem to know how to get back to Eientei. I was thinking... perhaps a lunar rabbit has come here for some reason."

>"That is interesting," says Eirin. "It does suggest she is unfamiliar with the forest, or that she was impaired enough to forget the way. I imagine she would have quite the hangover in the latter case, unless she was wise enough to take some preventative measures beforehand."

> "I also have a dark horse theory, related to the big issue of the day. I've done some investigating into the war between Reimu and the Palanquin Ship folks, and I'm beginning to wonder how involved Nue could be, since Reimu took issue with one her toys specifically. I wonder if she's trying to hide somewhere...I mean, she's a nue, right? She could look like just about any creature. I have wondered if last night's mystery rabbit was her."

>Eirin nods. "That is also possible. But why would she want to involve us? If she were just in disguise to look around, it seems a bit much that she'd also come here. So it would suggest she has a reason to involve us, or at least has a reason to be here."

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[Kasu]

> "Hm...  Well I guess the only thing I can really do is head out and try to gather more info.  If you'll excuse me..."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Hm...  Well I guess the only thing I can really do is head out and try to gather more info.  If you'll excuse me..."

>Eirin nods, and hands you a small bottle. "This should deal ease away those bruises before they get nasty. Drink it in one gulp.
>You obtain: Heal^tm Potion.
>"Also," she says as she returns to her desk, "Let me give you this as a thank you for little present," She produces a small bag and tosses it to you. You catch it and note the telltale metallic clink of coins. "There should be about 700☼ in there," she says. "It may not get you very far with Rinnosuke, but you might find other uses for it. It is not much, given the nature of that specimen, but I am afraid it is all I have on hand at the moment."
>You obtain: 700☼

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[Kasu]

> "Thank you very much!"
> Smile.
> Exit Eientei and head for the Moriya Shrine.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Thank you very much!"
> Smile.
> Exit Eientei and head for the Moriya Shrine.

>You thank Eirin and smile. She returns the latter gesture.
>You depart Eientei, and take a much more relaxed trip than the previous one. Along the way, you note Merlin emerging from Kourindou. She doesn't seem to pay you much mind.
>Ascending up to the mountain, you see Momiji is now standing guard outside of one of the buildings in tengu town.
>You enter the grounds of the Moriya Shrine. It is a rather impressive-looking wooden building; clearly a lot of love have gone into constructing it. A path to the north leads around the shrine to a pond with several Onbashira arranged in it. A paved walkway leads to the shrine itself. Obvious exits are east, west, and north.

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[Kuma]

> Locate Sanae.

> Ask to see Kanako

> If she lets us, tell Kanako that we think we found the source of the distrbance and are takeing care of it (did we get rid of all the web? I don't remember)

> If not, tell Sanae to teell Kanako for us.

[Hello Purvis]

> Locate Sanae.

> Ask to see Kanako

> If she lets us, tell Kanako that we think we found the source of the distrbance and are takeing care of it (did we get rid of all the web? I don't remember)

> If not, tell Sanae to teell Kanako for us.

>You enter the Shrine, and find Sanae just inside, messing with some kind of toy in the front hall.
>You say that you wish to see Kanako. "She told me to expect you back sometime today. Please go inside."
>You enter Kanako's chamber, and find that she hasn't moved at all. "The wind flows clearly again," she says as you enter. "You did well."
>You quickly explain what you found and that you cleared out the web. She nods "I appreciate your services, particularly in making certain it would not happen anew. That is beyond what I had expected of you. For that, accept a small gift." She makes sweep gesture in your direction.
>"I have filled that empty bottle with a gale. Uncork it, and it shall stream with a strong, concentrated gust for a few minutes before it is depleted. Smash it and you will create a short lived windstorm. It is yours to do with as you please."
>You obtain: Bottle of Wind
>She makes another gesture, and a slight breeze fills the chamber. It carries a vibrant leaf, rather like the one in Kanako's hair across the room, until it lands at your feet. "This is my blessing, please deliver it to Patchouli with my gratitude to you both."

>_

[Kuma]

> Thank Kanako and take your leave.

> Locate a donation box or some such, and leave a nice monitary donation. 200sunthingy is a good amount, right?

> examine Sanae's thingy, ask her what it is.

[WHMZakeri]

>Be certain we picked up the leaf. I didn't see a "You obtain:" up there.

[Hello Purvis]

>Be certain we picked up the leaf. I didn't see a "You obtain:" up there.

>Unlike your recent foe, you cannot effectively pick things up with your feet, so you stoop down and grab it.
>You obtain: Windblown Leaf

> Thank Kanako and take your leave.

> Locate a donation box or some such, and leave a nice monitary donation. 200sunthingy is a good amount, right?

> examine Sanae's thingy, ask her what it is.

>You thank Kanako and take your leave. "May your day be bright," she says.
>There is a donation box out front. You leave 100☼, which is considered a pretty generous donation. You expect it would probably get the likes of Reimu or Byakuren to invite you to dinner.
>You examine the thing Sanae is playing with. It seems to be a plastic doll of an fully armored person. "Oh, this is a 1/60 scale VF-1A Valkyrie I found at Kourindou a month ago," she says. "Isn't it cool? It even transforms accurately!"

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[Kasu]

> "I...  Uh...  See."
> Bid Sanae farewell.
> Stop by Kourindou.

[Hello Purvis]

> "I...  Uh...  See."
> Bid Sanae farewell.
> Stop by Kourindou.

>Feeling a bit awkward, now, you bid Sanae goodbye and make your way down the mountain and to Kourindou.
>Some distance to the North of Kourindou, you see something in the snow not far from the edge of the Forest of Magic. You are fairly certain it is canine, and suspect it is that wolf.
>you enter Kourindou. Rinnosuke looks up. "Welcome back, Reisen," he says. "I had begun to wonder if I would see you again today."
>The store contains:
>Broken Broadsword Handle
>Iron Key
>Jeweled Box
>Masterfully Crafted Wakazashi
>Sun Sign: Royal Flare
>1/60 Scale Valsione Model
>Scarlet Devil Mansion Snow Globe
>Nightlife (Extended)
>Large Bag of Beans
>Remote Control
>Bar of Baker's Chocolate
>Bottle of Wine
>Green Yo-Yo
>Lacquered Chopsticks
>Dusty Ring
>Bag of Birdseed
>Umbrella
>Large Pillow
>Deck of Cards
>White Vase
>Teddy Bear Angel
>Bonsai Tree
>Green-Eyed Jealousy
>3 Caramels
>Vial of Sand Grains
>Wall Scroll
>Red Gem
>Candid Friend
>Small Bookcase
>Vial of Grey Liquid
>Silver Necklace

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[UncertainJakutten]

>Show inventory
>Ask about what we can trade for the Wakazashi now
>Ask what we can get the 1/60 model for as well.

[Kasu]

> Examine sand grains, grey liquid, silver necklace, teddy bear, umbrella, red gem, wall scroll, and 3 caramels.

[Kilgamayan]

> "My comb's gone already? Where did it go?"

[Serela]

>Examine everything from the Teddy Bear Angel and down

[Hello Purvis]

>Show inventory
>Ask about what we can trade for the Wakazashi now
>Ask what we can get the 1/60 model for as well.

>Your Inventory contains:
>Dress Suit w/ Stockings (Wore as clothes)
>Cresent Pin (Worn as accessory)
>Wave Sign: Mind Shaker
>Visionary Wave: Mind Blowing
>Lunatic Sign: Visionary Tuning
>Lunatic Gaze: Illusion Seeker
>Loafing Sign: Idling Wave
>Indolence: Mind Stopper
>Spread Sign: Invisible Full Moon
>Lunar Eyes: Tele-Mesmerism
>Pair of Tinted Glasses (Worn as Eyewear)
>Beautiful Seashell
>Dark Blue Backpack
>Bag of Fragrant Herbs
>Snake Paperweight
>Faerie Ribbon
>Reimu's IOU
>Lily Pad Leaf
>Raw Lamprey Fillet
>Bottle of Wind
>Heal ^tm potion
>600☼
>Windblown Leaf
>Rinnosuke considers your possessions. "That IOU would cover it nicely," he says.
>"That? Well, I'll trade you that Bag of Fragrant Herbs for it."

> Examine sand grains, grey liquid, silver necklace, teddy bear, umbrella, red gem, wall scroll, and 3 caramels.

>Vial of Sand Grains
>This tiny vial contains eleven grains of sand.
>Vial of Grey Liquid
>A liquid the color of concrete and the consistency of water. You have no idea what it is for, but you don't think it is a medicine of any kind.
>Silver Necklace
>A simple, unadorned silver necklace, it seems like an understated accessory.
>Teddy Bear Angel
>A cute stuffed bear with angel wings and halo.
>Umbrella
>This is a bright red umbrella, it seems to be in good condition.
>Red Gem
>This is an oval-shaped gem, you do not know what kind of gem it is, or if it is just glass.
>Wall Scroll
>This wall hanging features a beautiful ink painting of an elk looking down upon a verdant river valley.
>3 Caramels
>Individually wrapped caramels. You get the feeling there is more to them than it seems.

> "My comb's gone already? Where did it go?"

>"It was purchased, of course," says Rinnosuke.

>Examine everything from the Teddy Bear Angel and down

>Bonsai Tree
>This is a small bonsai tree, expertly pruned.
>Candid Friend
>A song incorporating odd phrases and rhythms, in hopes that it will be pleasing to listen to after encountering it often.
>Small Bookcase
>A two-foot tall bookcase, with two levels for books or other items to occupy.
>Green-Eyed Jealousy
>A song with a melodious feel, rather out of place given its intention.

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[UncertainJakutten]

To other voices: The IOU? Really? If we trade that, we're getting more than that fucking sword.

Any ideas what else we should try for?

[Kilgamayan]

Reimu'd probably be peeved if we forced her to owe a favor to Rinnosuke, too. I'm not so sure about trading it.

[UncertainJakutten]

Voices: She gave it to us pretty much to trade. We should at least get a good value out of it. And further there is the fact that getting the wakazashi would get us in really good with Youmu, which would solve another (minor) incident.

[Kilgamayan]

True. It would be pretty neat to go around as a swordbunny, too.

If we do give it up for the sword, I propose returning to Patchy to give her those blessings and then setting off to hunt for Nue. We've put Reimu's issues off long enough and she's given us the most valuable item in the story so far if Rinnosuke is any indication, the least we can do is actually work for her.

[Serela]

>Ask Rinnosuke what he knows about the caramels

[Hello Purvis]

>Ask Rinnosuke what he knows about the caramels

>"Those are an interesting item," says Rinnosuke. "They've got a bit of chaos magic in them. Eat them, and it takes effect. Obviously, it is something of a gamble when you use them, but I don't believe they are directly harmful. I suppose this doesn't rule out indirect harm."

[Kuma]

> ask what we could trade for Candid Freind and/or Green Eyed Jelousey

[Hello Purvis]

> ask what we could trade for Candid Freind and/or Green Eyed Jelousey

>Rinnosuke rubs his chin. "I suppose I could accept that Snake Paperweight for one of them."

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