Author Topic: Iku Quest Tsamet'i - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 55449 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #570 on:** April 18, 2011, 03:33:53 PM »

> Give the poltergeist a small expectant smile with eyebrows raised.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #571 on:** April 18, 2011, 03:45:55 PM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 03:33:53 PM

> Give the poltergeist a small expectant smile with eyebrows raised.

>"Well...um...maybe," says the poltergeist. "I'm weighting my options, I suppose. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #572 on:** April 18, 2011, 03:59:03 PM »

> "Well, in the general sense, you should be doing something that fits what you enjoy in life. Making a career out of something you do not care for is not a great way to live in happiness."
> Turn back to Ichiro.
> "I apologize that we are intruding on your patience as much as we are, but neither of us is particularly used to career hunting. If I may ask, should my friend decide to pursue the craft, would you be willing to perhaps take on an apprentice, or know someone else that would?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #573 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:12:28 PM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 03:59:03 PM

> "Well, in the general sense, you should be doing something that fits what you enjoy in life. Making a career out of something you do not care for is not a great way to live in happiness."
> Turn back to Ichiro.
> "I apologize that we are intruding on your patience as much as we are, but neither of us is particularly used to career hunting. If I may ask, should my friend decide to pursue the craft, would you be willing to perhaps take on an apprentice, or know someone else that would?"

>The poltergeist nods.
>"Hmm," he says. "I would have to make certain she has a good steady hand and a keen eye. But...I might just take her on."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #574 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:17:41 PM »

> Turn back to the poltergeist.
> "I believe that is rather generous of him, wouldn't you say?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #575 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:19:47 PM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 04:17:41 PM

> Turn back to the poltergeist.
> "I believe that is rather generous of him, wouldn't you say?"

>She nods. "...It is."
>She looks toward the jeweler, and after a moment says, "Thank you..."
>"You're welcome," he says. "To be honest, I have been considering it for awhile."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #576 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:32:28 PM »

oh god I just want to hug her from now until the end of time

> Turn to Ichiro and smile.
> "I am glad we made this visit, then."
> Turn back to the poltergeist.
> "Is there anything else you wish to ask?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #577 on:** April 18, 2011, 11:38:26 PM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 18, 2011, 04:32:28 PM

> Turn to Ichiro and smile.
> "I am glad we made this visit, then."
> Turn back to the poltergeist.
> "Is there anything else you wish to ask?"

>"Is there something more I need to ask?" says the poltergeist, frowning, "I'm not sure..."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #578 on:** April 19, 2011, 12:01:03 AM »

> "That's up to you. If you don't think you have anything more to ask, then okay."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #579 on:** April 19, 2011, 12:01:45 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 19, 2011, 12:01:03 AM

> "That's up to you. If you don't think you have anything more to ask, then okay."

>"Then, I guess not," says the poltergeist.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #580 on:** April 19, 2011, 12:04:50 AM »

> "All right."
> Turn back to Ichiro.
> "Will you open again at about this time tomorrow night?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #581 on:** April 19, 2011, 12:25:57 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 19, 2011, 12:04:50 AM

> "All right."
> Turn back to Ichiro.
> "Will you open again at about this time tomorrow night?"

>Ichiro nods.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #582 on:** April 19, 2011, 12:38:33 AM »

> Turn back to Shuuei.
> "Do you think that will be enough time to make a decision?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #583 on:** April 19, 2011, 12:45:31 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 19, 2011, 12:38:33 AM

> Turn back to Shuuei.
> "Do you think that will be enough time to make a decision?"

>"I think so," she says.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #584 on:** April 19, 2011, 12:55:23 AM »

> Nod.
> Turn back to Ichiro.
> "I think that will do, then. Once my friend has made her decision, she or we will return. Again, I thank you for allowing us to intrude on your patience."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #585 on:** April 19, 2011, 01:00:30 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 19, 2011, 12:55:23 AM

> Nod.
> Turn back to Ichiro.
> "I think that will do, then. Once my friend has made her decision, she or we will return. Again, I thank you for allowing us to intrude on your patience."

>"It wasn't a problem," says the jeweler.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #586 on:** April 19, 2011, 01:11:20 AM »

>Exit.
>"I think that went well."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #587 on:** April 19, 2011, 01:14:35 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on April 19, 2011, 01:11:20 AM

>Exit.
>"I think that went well."

>You exit, with the poltergeist following close behind you.
>"Did it?" she says. "I'm not sure how to tell..."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #588 on:** April 19, 2011, 01:25:16 AM »

> Begin walking back toward the main street.
> Along the way, turn to the poltergeist.
> "I would say it did. You now have an opportunity to make a career out of a loner profession, and you even have an expert willing to teach you how to do it."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #589 on:** April 19, 2011, 01:30:12 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 19, 2011, 01:25:16 AM

> Begin walking back toward the main street.
> Along the way, turn to the poltergeist.
> "I would say it did. You now have an opportunity to make a career out of a loner profession, and you even have an expert willing to teach you how to do it."

>She nods. "When you put it that way, I suppose it's true."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #590 on:** April 19, 2011, 01:35:50 AM »

> "And, to make things better for you, you have someone willing to tell you the deep secrets of their trade, that to which they dedicate their life and heart. You are gaining knowledge, a trustworthy acquaintance, and a new lease on life...and the person to whom you'll be so close will never even know your real name or face."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #591 on:** April 19, 2011, 01:55:06 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 19, 2011, 01:35:50 AM

> "And, to make things better for you, you have someone willing to tell you the deep secrets of their trade, that to which they dedicate their life and heart. You are gaining knowledge, a trustworthy acquaintance, and a new lease on life...and the person to whom you'll be so close will never even know your real name or face."

>She nods. "That is true..."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #592 on:** April 19, 2011, 02:05:29 AM »

> "Is there anywhere else you'd like to go tonight?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #593 on:** April 19, 2011, 02:09:39 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 19, 2011, 02:05:29 AM

> "Is there anywhere else you'd like to go tonight?"

>"I didn't want to go here at all," she says. "To be honest, I want to leave immediately. But I'm not sure if it's the best thing."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #594 on:** April 19, 2011, 02:14:25 AM »

> Frown.
> "I suppose that is true."
> Stop walking and turn to face Shuuei properly with a concerned look on our face.
> "...It will be okay. All right? I am here for you."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #595 on:** April 19, 2011, 02:31:28 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 19, 2011, 02:14:25 AM

> Frown.
> "I suppose that is true."
> Stop walking and turn to face Shuuei properly with a concerned look on our face.
> "...It will be okay. All right? I am here for you."

>"I know," she says. "That's why I could come at all."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #596 on:** April 19, 2011, 02:41:02 AM »

> Give way to a small smile.
> Resume walking back out to the main street of the village. Look around for any activity.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #597 on:** April 19, 2011, 02:45:35 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 19, 2011, 02:41:02 AM

> Give way to a small smile.
> Resume walking back out to the main street of the village. Look around for any activity.

>You make your way back to the main road, opposite of Shou's Clothes, and look around. You notice one person walking out of the Tavern, but they're too far away to really identify.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #598 on:** April 19, 2011, 02:48:10 AM »

> Check to make sure Shuuei is still with us, then begin walking toward the tavern.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #599 on:** April 19, 2011, 02:53:38 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 19, 2011, 02:48:10 AM

> Check to make sure Shuuei is still with us, then begin walking toward the tavern.

>She is still following you.
>You approach the tavern, and notice the person leaving is a green-haired insect youkai in boyish clothes. You think you recall her as one of the people involved in yesterday morning's skirmish on Orchard Isle.

>_