Author Topic: Ran Quest: A Z-Machine Sidestory (Read 83946 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #900 on:** June 12, 2010, 08:20:28 PM »

Quote from: ShiningDrake on June 12, 2010, 08:12:21 PM

> Head back to the ship

>You head back toward the ship.
>It doesn't take long for the vessel to come back into view. Seemingly empowered by the sight of it, Byakuren takes to the air on her own and darts ahead, if a bit unsteadily. Ichirin, on deck, notices her first and shouts to the others. Murasa, Shou, and Nazrin appear moments later, and gather around Byakuren as she lands; though Nazrin stands back a bit. The other three practically mob Byakuren with hugs and greetings that run together into an excited babble.
>Looking back to your other companions, you can see that Marisa looks practically ready to weep at the scene, while Sanae smiles widely. Reimu shakes her head at it all, but you can see a little smile on her lips as well.

>_

Seian Verian · « **Reply #901 on:** June 12, 2010, 08:22:00 PM »

> Smile and hold back a few tears.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #902 on:** June 12, 2010, 08:24:58 PM »

Quote from: ShiningDrake on June 12, 2010, 08:22:00 PM

> Smile and hold back a few tears.

>It really does touch your heart a bit. Marisa is wiping her eyes with a sleeve.
>Nazrin approaches the crowd mobbing Byakuren. You can't hear what she's saying, but you expect she's introducing herself as the tumult dies down a bit.
>Reimu and Sanae settle down on deck, a polite distance from the tearful reunion. Marisa follows after a moment.

>_

Seian Verian · « **Reply #903 on:** June 12, 2010, 08:43:24 PM »

> Get on the ship as well, also avoiding interrupting the reunion.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #904 on:** June 12, 2010, 08:55:29 PM »

Quote from: ShiningDrake on June 12, 2010, 08:43:24 PM

> Get on the ship as well, also avoiding interrupting the reunion.

>You touch down on the ship, while the reunion continues unabated; Byakuren drawing Nazrin into the hug, although Nazrin clearly looks a bit uncomfortable with it. A number of faeries are gathering overhead; the crew if you recall correctly.
>"I guess it's time to rest up," says Sanae. "I wonder if there's anything good to eat onboard?"

>_

Kasu · « **Reply #905 on:** June 12, 2010, 10:31:18 PM »

> "If you'll excuse me, I'm going to check on Master."
> Go below decks and check on Yukari.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #906 on:** June 12, 2010, 10:45:23 PM »

Quote from: Kasunagi-no-Tsurugi on June 12, 2010, 10:31:18 PM

> "If you'll excuse me, I'm going to check on Master."
> Go below decks and check on Yukari.

>You excuse yourself and head below decks.
>There, you find Yukari, sleeping soundly in her hammock. She seems quite fine, save for the blanket being a little off kilter, and having some rogue fibers from it stuck to her.

>_

Seian Verian · « **Reply #907 on:** June 13, 2010, 05:01:32 PM »

> Wait for arrival back in Gensokyo.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #908 on:** June 13, 2010, 05:03:18 PM »

Quote from: ShiningDrake on June 13, 2010, 05:01:32 PM

> Wait for arrival back in Gensokyo.

>You decide there's little to do but wait. You settle down on your stool next to Yukari and make yourself comfortable...
>Someone is shaking you. "Hey, you gonna stay here all day?"

>_

Seian Verian · « **Reply #909 on:** June 13, 2010, 05:22:00 PM »

> "Huh?"
> Look up to see who's shaking us.
> "Did you... Need something?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #910 on:** June 13, 2010, 05:26:19 PM »

Quote from: ShiningDrake on June 13, 2010, 05:22:00 PM

> "Huh?"
> Look up to see who's shaking us.
> "Did you... Need something?"

>You look up, and see Ichirin. "Well, I thought you wanted to take your master home," she says. "We just got back a bit ago. I thought you had slipped out until I came down here."

>_

Seian Verian · « **Reply #911 on:** June 13, 2010, 05:32:39 PM »

> "...I must have been more tired than I thought. Thank you Ichirin, I must have drifted off."
> Pick up Yukari and take her back home.
> Get some more well-earned rest if there's a chance.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #912 on:** June 13, 2010, 05:45:29 PM »

Quote from: ShiningDrake on June 13, 2010, 05:32:39 PM

> "...I must have been more tired than I thought. Thank you Ichirin, I must have drifted off."
> Pick up Yukari and take her back home.
> Get some more well-earned rest if there's a chance.

>"Well, you've helped us a lot," says Ichirin, "So it's no wonder you're a little bit worn out. Thank you."
>You gather up Yukari, who is still snoozing away, and exit the ship.
>Stepping onto the deck, it is almost a little blinding to be back under blue skies and a proper sun. Looking around, you can see that the ship has landed in a tall, grassy field. Byakuren is some short distance away, laying in the grass and watching the sky. You don't know where the rest of the crew is, and it seems all but a few of the faeries have scattered. Looking around a bit more, you see human town to the north, which would put your home just a short walk to the south. How kind of them!
>You start for home, enjoying the light breeze in your ears. "Ran?" Yukai mutters. Looking down, you see her eyes are half open, and seem a bit unfocused.

>_

Seian Verian · « **Reply #913 on:** June 13, 2010, 05:58:50 PM »

> "Oh, you're finally awake. You know, I traveled all across Gensokyo AND Makai to keep track of you while you were asleep. I must admit, I was somewhat surprised by the sleep-gapping..."

MysTeariousYukari · « **Reply #914 on:** June 13, 2010, 05:59:54 PM »

> "Good morning, or afternoon, Lady Yukari. How was your sleep?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #915 on:** June 13, 2010, 06:03:29 PM »

Quote from: ShiningDrake on June 13, 2010, 05:58:50 PM

> "Oh, you're finally awake. You know, I traveled all across Gensokyo AND Makai to keep track of you while you were asleep. I must admit, I was somewhat surprised by the sleep-gapping..."

>"Oh," she says. You're pretty sure she didn't get all that. "We're...outside?"

Quote from: MystearicaUtsuho on June 13, 2010, 05:59:54 PM

> "Good morning, or afternoon, Lady Yukari. How was your sleep?"

>"Mmmm, I had the best dream...saw an old friend."

>_

Seian Verian · « **Reply #916 on:** June 13, 2010, 06:05:34 PM »

> "Yes, we are. I was just taking you home. There's... A lot to explain really, so I think I'll hold it off until we get there."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #917 on:** June 13, 2010, 06:09:15 PM »

Quote from: ShiningDrake on June 13, 2010, 06:05:34 PM

> "Yes, we are. I was just taking you home. There's... A lot to explain really, so I think I'll hold it off until we get there."

>"Mmmkay," she says, as she snuggles up against you.

>_

MysTeariousYukari · « **Reply #918 on:** June 13, 2010, 06:12:25 PM »

> "You look rather cute like that

"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #919 on:** June 13, 2010, 06:16:33 PM »

Quote from: MystearicaUtsuho on June 13, 2010, 06:12:25 PM

> "You look rather cute like that "

>"I always do," she says.
>You reach the front door of your home. It's rather quiet, so you don't think Chen is home yet, she tends to leave the windows open.

>_

MysTeariousYukari · « **Reply #920 on:** June 13, 2010, 06:26:20 PM »

> Yukari is still in her minimal(coughcoughnonecoughcough) clothing correct?
> If so, point that our to Yukari and offer to help her into some proper clothing.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #921 on:** June 13, 2010, 06:33:15 PM »

Quote from: MystearicaUtsuho on June 13, 2010, 06:26:20 PM

> Yukari is still in her minimal(coughcoughnonecoughcough) clothing correct?
> If so, point that our to Yukari and offer to help her into some proper clothing.

>She has not spontaneously manifested any more clothing, no.
>"Nah," she says, "too nice a day..."

>_

Seian Verian · « **Reply #922 on:** June 13, 2010, 06:51:28 PM »

> Well, we're probably used to dealing with this by now so...
> Go on inside, and then begin explaining what happened to Yukari.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #923 on:** June 13, 2010, 07:27:43 PM »

Quote from: ShiningDrake on June 13, 2010, 06:51:28 PM

> Well, we're probably used to dealing with this by now so...
> Go on inside, and then begin explaining what happened to Yukari.

>You're very used to it. After all, you've been carrying her and she's been snuggling against you, and it's not bothered you at all. ...Mostly.
>You head inside. "Bed," Yukari mutters. You take her back to her room and put her back in bed. Then you begin explaining what happened. She nods along sleepily, and you aren't sure she's getting everything. But as you begin to mention the parts about Byakuren, she seems a lot more attentive. Still drowsy, but attentive. "Oh, I've worried you so much, haven't I?" she says. "You look ragged, and you lost your cap..."

>_

Seian Verian · « **Reply #924 on:** June 13, 2010, 07:42:12 PM »

> "My cap?"
> Feel on top of head
> "Oh, so much has happened that I completely forgot about it..."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #925 on:** June 13, 2010, 07:50:15 PM »

Quote from: ShiningDrake on June 13, 2010, 07:42:12 PM

> "My cap?"
> Feel on top of head
> "Oh, so much has happened that I completely forgot about it..."

>Yukari chuckles, then yawns. "Too early," she mumbles. "I'll go visit Hijiri later." She snuggles into bed. "You look beat, too. Wanna hop in?"

>_

Kasu · « **Reply #926 on:** June 13, 2010, 08:15:26 PM »

> Take her up on the offer. We were all over the place today.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #927 on:** June 13, 2010, 08:22:07 PM »

Quote from: Kasunagi-no-Tsurugi on June 13, 2010, 08:15:26 PM

> Take her up on the offer. We were all over the place today.

>You're...pretty sure there's no innuendo involved. She's too weary for that. Probably. Maybe.
>You climb into the futon with Yukari. She snuggles up into your tails, and is more or less motionless. Yeah, nothing is going to happen unless you make the first move. And it really nice to just lay down...

>_

Seian Verian · « **Reply #928 on:** June 13, 2010, 08:29:26 PM »

> Drift off into peaceful slumber

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #929 on:** June 13, 2010, 08:37:14 PM »

Quote from: ShiningDrake on June 13, 2010, 08:29:26 PM

> Drift off into peaceful slumber

>You drift off, Yukari cuddling against you. It's so nice to take a load off...
>Some time later, you become aware of later afternoon light shining in through the window. You are also away that you're entangled in Yukari, who is snoring lightly and resting her head against your shoulder.

>_