Author Topic: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure  (Read 229099 times)

Suwako Moriya

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #450 on: June 20, 2018, 06:32:30 PM »
> Blink.
> "Do you...do you have any specific instructions on how to open one's inner eye? Beyond the keeping-the-goal-in-mind thing, I mean."
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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #451 on: June 20, 2018, 06:33:54 PM »
> Blink.
> "Do you...do you have any specific instructions on how to open one's inner eye? Beyond the keeping-the-goal-in-mind thing, I mean."

>"Not at all!" says Ran. "Isn't awakening to one's greater self in times of need supposed to be what humans are good at?"

>_

Suwako Moriya

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #452 on: June 20, 2018, 06:49:25 PM »
> "Oh. I assumed it meant something more supernaturally literal than that."
> Stand in the middle of the sigil, facing the front door.
> "Since this will theoretically not matter ever again: Anonymous Accomplice, if you could give me some sort of sign as to your identity once this is all over, it would be much appreciated."
> Close our eyes, take a deep breath, and focus on getting back to our home in time to prevent the initial explosion.
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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #453 on: June 20, 2018, 07:07:42 PM »
> "Oh. I assumed it meant something more supernaturally literal than that."
> Stand in the middle of the sigil, facing the front door.
> "Since this will theoretically not matter ever again: Anonymous Accomplice, if you could give me some sort of sign as to your identity once this is all over, it would be much appreciated."
> Close our eyes, take a deep breath, and focus on getting back to our home in time to prevent the initial explosion.

>You take position. Ran approaches you. "One last thing," she says, her voice quiet. "I've considered your offer for a message, and I think I understand what would be best. This isn't a message for me, in particular, so much as Yukari, and perhaps you as well. Perhaps you've noticed in your travels through our lands, perhaps you haven't, but some time after you disappeared, something happened. At some point, there is simply a stretch of history that ceased to be, a week or so. No one remembers it. no one has any idea what happened. This includes me, unfortunately, as I only know what Yukari told me, in fact I had forgotten about it more or less entirely until speaking with Miss Euphemia. She had nothing to offer, and Yukari only was maddeningly little. So I shall condense it all into a message. "Beware the Formless One."

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Suwako Moriya

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #454 on: June 20, 2018, 07:10:13 PM »
> Frown, then nod.
> Take on a quiet tone of our own.
> "I know nothing that I think might help unravel the mystery, but I will pass this on nonetheless."
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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #455 on: June 20, 2018, 07:20:37 PM »
> Frown, then nod.
> Take on a quiet tone of our own.
> "I know nothing that I think might help unravel the mystery, but I will pass this on nonetheless."

>She smiles. "Excellent. And from what I understand, you should have some time, so do make sure the rest of your affairs are in order.
>Ran steps back. "Now then...eyes closed!"

>_

Suwako Moriya

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #456 on: June 20, 2018, 07:24:02 PM »
> Eyes closed! Focus back on preventing that explosion!
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Suwako Moriya

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #457 on: June 20, 2018, 08:35:24 PM »
You know something big is coming when the parser spends over an hour on an incoming update, including a trip back to the very first thread of the game.
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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #458 on: June 20, 2018, 08:37:53 PM »
> Eyes closed! Focus back on preventing that explosion!

>You close your eyes. Everything seems to go quiet. There is something like a sound, just outside of the range of your hearing. Then, very distinctly, the sound of a door opening just behind you. You barely have time to register that before you are suddenly falling backwards, were you pulled through something?! But you aren't falling, or at least nothing feels like falling. Are you upright, laying prone? You don't know, you can't feel it. There's a sort of roaring noise inside your ears, like a cascade passing through your head. You have the suspicion you're tumbling through the air, but you can't feel anything. Is the sensation against your skin warm or cool? You can't tell. A door closes, and roaring sound leaves your ears, a babble of a thousand, thousand noises at once fills your ears.
>Then it is gone, and you can see. In front of you is the Misty Lake, on a lovely early spring day. You were just about to take off and go see if you could pay a social call to the Mermaid that moved in there recently. But you weren't, you came back, you remember everything. You're sure you still have the silk back that you've been using to help organize your things. The mansion is just behind you. You have, perhaps, ten minutes at most before the explosion happens.

>_

Kilgamayan

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #459 on: June 20, 2018, 08:51:53 PM »
> So we will not have a situation where there are two of us running around?
> Inventory (just to be sure)
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #460 on: June 20, 2018, 09:06:03 PM »
> So we will not have a situation where there are two of us running around?
> Inventory (just to be sure)

>You don't think so...
>Your Inventory contains
>Maid Headband:
>A statement of your career, pleasantly frilly.
>Uniform
>It reveals a daring amount of leg, but sometimes one must be daring.
>Silver Knife x18
>Kept in your skirt pockets, and a few hidden in comfortable spots in and under your clothing. These are the basis of your danmaku. When adventuring, you tend to keep quite a few more.
>6☼
>This is 6☼
>Picture of Future Flandre
>A picture of Flandre in Gensokyo?s future.
>Writing Supplies
>A brush and an ink stone, ready for all of your calligraphic needs.
>Kanako's Message.
>To be presented to a kappa named Mitsu, in order to aid your travels.
>Bronze Bell
>A keepsake from Kari, the silent shingami of the future.
>You obtain: Silk Bag.
>A large bag of silk, it should help you carry things when you run out of pocket space.
>45 Shillings
>Currency of True Glorian, and presumably Avalon
>Stuffed Bear
>An ordinary-looking stuffed animal. Shuuei claims there is something odd about it, but isn?t sure what.
>Wound Salve w/ Rag
>Effective at treating cuts and scrapes.
>1 Mon
>The currency of Gensokyo?s future.
>Bronze Lantern
>A box-shaped lantern with archaic designs cut into it to allow out light
>Treasure Gem x4
>These resemble a powerful set of gems you once saw Reisen using.
>Pocketwatch
>A focus of your time manipulation. You treasure it greatly, though you don't need it anymore.
>Scroll Entitled: Monday Magic, by Patchouli Knowledge.
>Presumably a recopy of the original.
>Volume of Alice's Research: Updated
>Thick and smartly bound, this is probably worth a fortune to the right people.
>Worn Ceramic Mask
>Shuuei?s mask, from a future long after she passes away.
>Agate Ring
>A simple but well-made ring featuring a finely cut agate.


>_

Kilgamayan

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #461 on: June 20, 2018, 09:33:05 PM »
> Did we catch Flan already?
> Head back inside.
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #462 on: June 21, 2018, 12:13:16 AM »
> Did we catch Flan already?
> Head back inside.

>Yes, you just put her back to bed.
>You head back inside. Meiling gives you a curious look, but says nothing. Inside, you can find those same maids that eavesdropped on your catching of Flandre are still cleaning the main hall.

>_

Kilgamayan

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #463 on: June 21, 2018, 12:53:11 AM »
> Do we know where the library ingredients are within the library?
> Enter the library.
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #464 on: June 21, 2018, 01:19:46 AM »
> Do we know where the library ingredients are within the library?
> Enter the library.

>You have no idea. All you know is that Patchouli did something.
>You enter the library. It is quiet and as it should be, the shelves all in order and rising up over your head, obscuring most of the view. The mezzanines above seem clear at a glance, and the way toward the center is clear.

>_

Kilgamayan

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #465 on: June 21, 2018, 01:21:41 AM »
> Head toward the center.
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #466 on: June 21, 2018, 01:42:25 AM »
> Head toward the center.

>You make your way toward the center, and find Patchouli sat the center, her table covered with open books, scrolls, and some complicated-looking alchemical equipment connected by a variety of glass tubes. She is currently going over a scroll, and doesn't seem of have noticed you.

>_

Kilgamayan

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #467 on: June 21, 2018, 02:32:03 AM »
> Is Keine not here?
> How much longer do we have before the explosion?
« Last Edit: June 21, 2018, 02:38:26 AM by Kilgamayan »
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #468 on: June 21, 2018, 04:03:56 AM »
> Is Keine not here?
> How much longer do we have before the explosion?

>If she is, she isn't in the center part of the library. It's rather hard to see who is anywhere, what with the shelves obscuring things.
>Probably somewhere between six to eight minutes?

>_


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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #469 on: June 21, 2018, 04:44:44 AM »
It's worth considering that if Patchouli did something, and we have Patchouli here working with strange ingredients, we may be able to prevent the explosion altogether right now. Although yes, Keine should be evacuated regardless.
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Kilgamayan

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #470 on: June 21, 2018, 11:41:36 AM »
> Where did we find Keine the first time around? Somewhere in the western part of the library?
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #471 on: June 21, 2018, 03:50:59 PM »
> Where did we find Keine the first time around? Somewhere in the western part of the library?

>Yes.

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Suwako Moriya

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #472 on: June 21, 2018, 04:07:52 PM »
> Head west, toward where we found her.
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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #473 on: June 21, 2018, 04:33:39 PM »
> Head west, toward where we found her.

>You head westward, peering through the shelves, and quickly find her kneeling down, looking at the bottom row of a particular shelf.

>_

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #474 on: June 21, 2018, 04:47:22 PM »
> Are we on a first-name basis with Keine?
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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #475 on: June 21, 2018, 04:55:35 PM »
> Are we on a first-name basis with Keine?

>Politely, but yes.

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Suwako Moriya

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #476 on: June 21, 2018, 04:58:40 PM »
> "Ah, Miss Keine. May I help you find something?"
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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #477 on: June 21, 2018, 05:03:06 PM »
> "Ah, Miss Keine. May I help you find something?"

>"Hello Miss Sakuya," she says. "No, I'm just browsing. Is there something you're looking for?"

>_

Suwako Moriya

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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #478 on: June 21, 2018, 05:38:02 PM »
> "Sort of. Do you happen to know what Lady Patchouli is working on?"
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Re: Sakuya Quest 15 - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #479 on: June 21, 2018, 07:48:52 PM »
> "Sort of. Do you happen to know what Lady Patchouli is working on?"

>"I didn't know she was working on anything at all," Keine says. "I just started browsing, since she invited me to do so and not have to bother her some time ago."

>_