Author Topic: Iku Quest Tsamet'i - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 54761 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #510 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:27:50 PM »

> "We are mostly exploring. As far as I know, this is Shuuei's first time in the village, so we are seeing what there is to be seen, at a time when not too many people are about. I do not want to overload the poor girl, after all. I will also say, though, that we are specifically looking for the jeweler's establishment, since I do not know where it is."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #511 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:48:52 PM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 17, 2011, 12:27:50 PM

> "We are mostly exploring. As far as I know, this is Shuuei's first time in the village, so we are seeing what there is to be seen, at a time when not too many people are about. I do not want to overload the poor girl, after all. I will also say, though, that we are specifically looking for the jeweler's establishment, since I do not know where it is."

>"Oh, you're looking for Ichiro's?" says Murasa. "Just that that road over there," she points to a small road going between a block of houses, "And you can't miss it. It's right across the way from the charm shop."

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #512 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:17:45 PM »

> "Oh, excellent! That works out nicely. Thank you very much."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #513 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:54:43 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on April 17, 2011, 04:17:45 PM

> "Oh, excellent! That works out nicely. Thank you very much."

>"No problem," says Murusa. "Anything else you need?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #514 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:32:24 PM »

> "I do not believe so. Thank you for your time and your assistance. Have a pleasant evening, and I wish you luck in your pursuits."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #515 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:40:45 PM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 17, 2011, 11:32:24 PM

> "I do not believe so. Thank you for your time and your assistance. Have a pleasant evening, and I wish you luck in your pursuits."

>"You too," says Murasa, as she starts to walk southward. "Seeya sometime, Shuuei,"
>"...You too," mumbles the poltergeist.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #516 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:50:15 PM »

> Give Murasa a wave, then turn to the poltergeist and smile while putting a hand gently on her shoulder.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #517 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:53:47 PM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 17, 2011, 11:50:15 PM

> Give Murasa a wave, then turn to the poltergeist and smile while putting a hand gently on her shoulder.

>Murasa departs, while you put your hand on the poltergeist's shoulder. She jumps a little, apparently not having paid much attention to you.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #518 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:54:58 PM »

> "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you like that."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #519 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:57:41 PM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 17, 2011, 11:54:58 PM

> "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you like that."

>"It's alright..." she mumbles.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #520 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:18:10 AM »

> "...So. I don't think she actually learned anything about you, in the end."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #521 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:20:43 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 12:18:10 AM

> "...So. I don't think she actually learned anything about you, in the end."

>She shakes her head.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #522 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:21:59 AM »

> "I suppose I would then consider that a relative success. Though I guess I'm not in the best position to judge."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #523 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:23:35 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 12:21:59 AM

> "I suppose I would then consider that a relative success. Though I guess I'm not in the best position to judge."

>She nods. "I suppose it is."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #524 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:25:43 AM »

> "Shall we go see the jeweler's shop for ourselves, then?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #525 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:33:32 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 12:25:43 AM

> "Shall we go see the jeweler's shop for ourselves, then?"

>"Um, if you think it's a good idea," says the poltergeist.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #526 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:43:56 AM »

> "Well, I figured you would want a bit of a cool-down period after that interaction. But if you like, we can visit the tavern instead."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #527 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:52:19 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 12:43:56 AM

> "Well, I figured you would want a bit of a cool-down period after that interaction. But if you like, we can visit the tavern instead."

>"That...might be too much right now," she mutters.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #528 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:54:55 AM »

> Nod.
> "As I figured. Come, let us find the jeweler's shop."
> Assuming no objection from Shuuei, follow the streets in the direction Murasa indicated.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #529 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:22:03 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 12:54:55 AM

> Nod.
> "As I figured. Come, let us find the jeweler's shop."
> Assuming no objection from Shuuei, follow the streets in the direction Murasa indicated.

>You follow the directions Murasa gave you, coming to a small, tight road barely large enough for you and the poltergeist to walk side by side without bumping into each other. The road is lined with obviously old, but well maintained house rows. While simple in design, you can see little personal touches such as a wind chime here and a dangling talisman there. The sounds of people talking and having meals waft through the paper walls, not quite loud enough to be understooded but making a dim background noise if you listen for it. Up ahead, near the eastern edge of the town, you can see two standalone houses. One is an somewhat dilapidated place with a sign that reads "Charms" and doesn't seem to have any lights on. The other is in better repair and a bit larger, featuring a sign that reads, "Ichiro's Accessories. You notice a light in the front room."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #530 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:29:30 AM »

> Lower voice a bit.
> "Hmm. It seems the shop may still be open."
> Turn to Shuuei.
> "Would you like to go inside?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #531 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:40:59 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 01:29:30 AM

> Lower voice a bit.
> "Hmm. It seems the shop may still be open."
> Turn to Shuuei.
> "Would you like to go inside?"

>"...Not really," she says. "But I suppose I should, anyways."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #532 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:01:12 AM »

> "All right. But if we do go in, we will very likely need a proper topic of conversation."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #533 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:03:28 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 02:01:12 AM

> "All right. But if we do go in, we will very likely need a proper topic of conversation."

>She nods. "Well, we could just be browsing, I guess."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #534 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:07:32 AM »

> "That could work."
> Check the windows of Ichiro's shop a little closer. Are there further indications of the store being open, beyond the light being on?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #535 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:12:03 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 02:07:32 AM

> "That could work."
> Check the windows of Ichiro's shop a little closer. Are there further indications of the store being open, beyond the light being on?

>You go to look through one of the few windows. You can see a few lanterns hung in the corners keeping the place well lit. An older man is sitting behind the counter, his back turned, and seems to be working on something.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #536 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:21:40 AM »

> Turn back to the poltergeist and nod.
> Enter the shop.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #537 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:31:09 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 02:21:40 AM

> Turn back to the poltergeist and nod.
> Enter the shop.

>You nod to the poltergeist, and enter the shop.
>The jewelry store is rather small. Tables covered with silk cloths line the walls, from which a number of rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and such are on displace, the light in the gems causing them to wink at you every so often. A wall scroll quickly catches your eye, it bears cartoonish pictures of Reimu and Marisa, and a number of cherry blossoms drawn on it. In large letters, it says, "Attention Would-Be Thieves: The Red White and I agree it would be much better for her to get a couple of my wares in case of theft than for someone else to take more. So does the Black White." An unobtrusive doorway on the southern wall leads further into the building. Obvious exits are North and South.
>Sitting at a counter against the far left corner is a small, wiry-looking older man whose short dark hair is streaked with gray and has a rather sharp-looking face. He seems to be hunched over something, a jeweler's scope in his eye. He glances over as you enter and says, "Welcome, both of you." His eyes linger a bit of the poltergeist.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #538 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:34:32 AM »

> Nod.
> "Good evening, good sir."
> Take a look around. Does anything look like a reflective surface?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #539 on:** April 18, 2011, 05:42:24 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 02:34:32 AM

> Nod.
> "Good evening, good sir."
> Take a look around. Does anything look like a reflective surface?

>You look around, and note a small hand mirror among the goods on display.

>_