Iku Quest Tsamet'i - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> "Well, if you insist, but I disagree with the idea that your actions are failures."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well, if you insist, but I disagree with the idea that your actions are failures."

>"Just stop," she says.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Frown.
> "So you think I have falied as well, then?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Frown.
> "So you think I have falied as well, then?"

>"What would you think," she says, "if you burned the main island in your land, and someone kept telling you what a good girl you are for it?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "If it was done to save the people on that island, then it would be unfortunate, but ultimately necessary."

[Hello Purvis]

> "If it was done to save the people on that island, then it would be unfortunate, but ultimately necessary."

>"You still wouldn't want people bringing it up all the time like you should be proud of it."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Sigh.
> "That is true, I suppose. I apologize. I just...I want to give you some form of positive reinforcement, because I know what you're doing is really hard for you, and I want to let you know I'm here to support you. But I don't really know how, I guess."

[Hello Purvis]

> Sigh.
> "That is true, I suppose. I apologize. I just...I want to give you some form of positive reinforcement, because I know what you're doing is really hard for you, and I want to let you know I'm here to support you. But I don't really know how, I guess."

>She nods. "I didn't think you meant anything by it. Just, that's how it feels."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "How can I help you get through this, then?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "How can I help you get through this, then?"

>"Giving me ideas is nice. And...it's nice that you're there when I have to do something."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Of course. I would be unable to live with myself if I did not."
> Put on a thinking face.
> "Ideas, hmm...well. If...if I may ask. And feel free to not answer if you think it is too personal. What is it, exactly, that makes you happy?"

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"Besides being alone."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Of course. I would be unable to live with myself if I did not."
> Put on a thinking face.
> "Ideas, hmm...well. If...if I may ask. And feel free to not answer if you think it is too personal. What is it, exactly, that makes you happy?"

>"Besides being alone."

>"Well, to be honest, that's about it."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "So that's why you never smile for me, eh?"

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"Well, I suppose we'll just have to find you something else to enjoy. Hmm..."
>Pause for thought.
>"Ah, I think I may have something. Perhaps you could take up painting, become an artist. The Prismrivers are poltergeist musicians; you could be a poltergeist painter."
>"Yes, I know that idea may sound strange, but think about it for a moment. A skilled artist can be known the world over, but she would be known by people who have never met her, never even seen her. She could even use a false name. But she would be known, talked about. Do you understand where I'm going with this?"
>"Now, I know painting is probably not a skill you have. You would have to develop it, although I can teach you the basics. And while you were an unknown, you would have to interact with others to survive, although you could of course do so in your disguise. But if you were to gain recognition throughout Gensokyo, even that need would vanish, and you would be free to choose how much you wanted to have to do with others."
>Do we know any skilled painters? Perhaps someone in Bhava-Agra who as skillful with a brush as we are on the dance floor?

[Hello Purvis]

> "So that's why you never smile for me, eh?"

>"I suppose," she says with a shrug.

>"Well, I suppose we'll just have to find you something else to enjoy. Hmm..."
>Pause for thought.
>"Ah, I think I may have something. Perhaps you could take up painting, become an artist. The Prismrivers are poltergeist musicians; you could be a poltergeist painter."
>"Yes, I know that idea may sound strange, but think about it for a moment. A skilled artist can be known the world over, but she would be known by people who have never met her, never even seen her. She could even use a false name. But she would be known, talked about. Do you understand where I'm going with this?"
>"Now, I know painting is probably not a skill you have. You would have to develop it, although I can teach you the basics. And while you were an unknown, you would have to interact with others to survive, although you could of course do so in your disguise. But if you were to gain recognition throughout Gensokyo, even that need would vanish, and you would be free to choose how much you wanted to have to do with others."
>Do we know any skilled painters? Perhaps someone in Bhava-Agra who as skillful with a brush as we are on the dance floor?

>"That could be interesting," says the poltergeist. "I've never really thought of that."
>Thinking on it, you don't really know anyone known for their painting skills, but there has to be someone...

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[Blitzer]

About these posts...

> "Interaction with other people is almost invariably going to involve talking about yourself, even if just a little bit. You obviously don't want to talk about your shadow, or some of the other things that have happened recently, but people may be curious about from where you came, how long you have been here, what you do with yourself, what magic you may be capable of, things like that. How tolerable would it be to talk about these kinds of things, given that the person hearing them will be associating them with a false name and the false visuals they see in front of them, rather than the real you?"

>"I would rather not," she says, shaking her head.

>Should we use false preferences in case such questions have to answered?

[Kilgamayan]

> We can tell whoever we need to that she's super shy.

[Hello Purvis]

>Should we use false preferences in case such questions have to answered?

>Are you sure you should be encouraging dishonesty?

> We can tell whoever we need to that she's super shy.

>This ought to work, you hope.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Well, we're already endorsing deception with the illusion to begin with, and we'll probably end up lying if anyone asks us certain specific questions...

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>It's to keep Shuuei alive. It's for a good cause.

[Blitzer]

>The parser probably meant that we should not be using deception more than we already are. We've already went a bit far with Shuuei's disguise.

[Shadoweh]

> It might be best to just say no comment until Shuuei figures out what she wants.
> Do we know anyone with any other artistic skills that don't require the artist's presence? Book writing, caligraphy, arctitech, journalist,  carpentry..
> If we don't know any teachers for these skills consider consulting Keine.

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>Or Akyu, if we know about her. She's chronicling everything in Gensokyo; surely she has something about skilled painters or other such things, and she has a perfect memory, too, so she wouldn't have forgotten.

[Hello Purvis]

> Well, we're already endorsing deception with the illusion to begin with, and we'll probably end up lying if anyone asks us certain specific questions...

>You're not certain if this justifies doing it more.

>It's to keep Shuuei alive. It's for a good cause.

>But this is also true. But perhaps it's possible to honor both things?

>The parser probably meant that we should not be using deception more than we already are. We've already went a bit far with Shuuei's disguise.

>Quite.

> It might be best to just say no comment until Shuuei figures out what she wants.
> Do we know anyone with any other artistic skills that don't require the artist's presence? Book writing, caligraphy, arctitech, journalist,  carpentry..
> If we don't know any teachers for these skills consider consulting Keine.

>That would be one solution.
>You don't really know the figures of this place very well, but you do know a few skilled artisans in Bhava-Agra. But various parts of Gensokyo itself has some lovely artworks, so it's quite likely there is someone who makes them. You remember mentions of a jeweler somewhere in the village.
>Keine might know some people, certainly.

>Or Akyu, if we know about her. She's chronicling everything in Gensokyo; surely she has something about skilled painters or other such things, and she has a perfect memory, too, so she wouldn't have forgotten.

>Whokyu?

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[Kilgamayan]

> "There are also various other artistries in which you could partake. I am aware of a jeweler in the village. Of course, there are two of my personal favorites in dancing and singing. Or perhaps something more down to earth would be your cup of tea, such as smithery, or gardening."

[Hello Purvis]

> "There are also various other artistries in which you could partake. I am aware of a jeweler in the village. Of course, there are two of my personal favorites in dancing and singing. Or perhaps something more down to earth would be your cup of tea, such as smithery, or gardening."

>"I'd prefer something I could do quietly on my own," says the poltergeist, "Then just leave for others to find."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Gardening would accomplish that, I imagine."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Gardening would accomplish that, I imagine."

>She nods. "I suppose so."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Hmm...I must admit I'm not too sure what else there is. Part of the joy of artistry is knowing it makes others happy, but most of what I know requires being watched. I suppose calligraphy could work too, though."