Reisen Quest: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Pesco]

> The backpack and the deck of cards

[Kilgamayan]

>Scratch that: The backpack, the deck of cards and the cowrie shell. We went through a lot of work to get this thing, we're not going to give up for so little.

[Pesco]

> We can just borrow Kaguya's cowrie shell if we ever need one

[Kilgamayan]

> The idea is to show Kaguya that we were thinking about her while we were out. Maybe give it to her as a gift. Earn some brownie points, y'know?

[Pesco]

> You can do that by hugging.

[Kilgamayan]

> Hugs we can give any time. This is more of an out-of-our-way-to-show-we-care thing.

[Pesco]

> I'm already texting her as often as I can. Gifts are superficial when she wants nothing more than to be loved.

[Kilgamayan]

> Superficial is good, it means giving her the cowrie shell is very likely to get us bonus points.
> I don't see the benefit in not asking for it over asking for it anyway, considering everything else is the same.

[Hello Purvis]

> The backpack and the deck of cards

>Scratch that: The backpack, the deck of cards and the cowrie shell. We went through a lot of work to get this thing, we're not going to give up for so little.

>"Add in the comb, and I shall let you have any two of the three," says Rinnosuke.

>_

[Pesco]

> If she gets offended by the fake shell, you're going to be sorry.

[Kilgamayan]

>Give Rinnosuke a suspicious and somewhat nervous look.
>"W-Why would you want my comb?"
>Browse mental inventory to check if we own multiple combs

EDIT:

>It's not a fake shell, though, at least as far as we can tell.

[Jana]

>Keep in mind that Kaguya already has what might be the best cowrie shell, so unless it's suddenly gone missing, there isn't much point in getting Rinnosuke's cowrie shell.

[Pesco]

> 'The comb far outvalues the goods on barter.'

[Hello Purvis]

>Give Rinnosuke a suspicious and somewhat nervous look.
>"W-Why would you want my comb?"
>Browse mental inventory to check if we own multiple combs

EDIT:

>It's not a fake shell, though, at least as far as we can tell.

>"Because I wish to sell it," he says.
>You've only got the one. But it shouldn't be too hard to borrow another from one of the rabbits if you needed one.

>Keep in mind that Kaguya already has what might be the best cowrie shell, so unless it's suddenly gone missing, there isn't much point in getting Rinnosuke's cowrie shell.

>She does have a fondness for them, as you recall.

> 'The comb far outvalues the goods on barter.'

>"I assure you it does not," says Rinnosuke, "But as you like."

>_

[Pesco]

> 'This comb's sentimental value is through the roof.'

[Hello Purvis]

> 'This comb's sentimental value is through the roof.'

>"Then you may opt not to relinquish it," says Rinnosuke. "And in turn, I shall opt not to offer you the deal that I had. Your sentimental value means little to me or my other customers, I am afraid."

>_

[Snaka]

>Trade the comb away for the items. We can always get another one quite easily.
>Go back to Murasa and attempt to awaken her

[Kilgamayan]

> Stop and do not do either of those ideas, because that part of our brain has no clue how haggling works
> "There is also the worry that someone may use that comb for...undesirable means. Not to toot my own horn, but I'm quite aware of how some people think of me only in terms of my physical appeal. Even if you merely wish to sell it, there is no guarantee whoever purchases it will share your sentiments."

[Hello Purvis]

>Trade the comb away for the items. We can always get another one quite easily.
>Go back to Murasa and attempt to awaken her

> Stop and do not do either of those ideas, because that part of our brain has no clue how haggling works
> "There is also the worry that someone may use that comb for...undesirable means. Not to toot my own horn, but I'm quite aware of how some people think of me only in terms of my physical appeal. Even if you merely wish to sell it, there is no guarantee whoever purchases it will share your sentiments."

>He shrugs. "It's not my business what is done with the items I sell. Since you do not like the deal, that is fine. Consider it gone. I'll give you one of those three items for the vase."

>_

[Snaka]

> Stop and do not do either of those ideas, because that part of our brain has no clue how haggling works

>We had a pretty good deal there, now we're back to square 1.
>Check inventory

[Hello Purvis]

>We had a pretty good deal there, now we're back to square 1.
>Check inventory

>Your Inventory contains:
>Dress Suit w/ Stockings (Wore as clothes)
>Cresent Pin (Worn as accessory)
>Wave Sign: Mind Shaker
>Visionary Wave: Mind Blowing
>Lunatic Sign: Visionary Tuning
>Lunatic Gaze: Illusion Seeker
>Loafing Sign: Idling Wave
>Indolence: Mind Stopper
>Spread Sign: Invisible Full Moon
>Lunar Eyes: Tele-Mesmerism
>Comb
>Toothbrush
>Pair of Tinted Glasses (Worn as Eyewear)
>Cloth Napkin.
>White Vase

[Pesco]

> Do we have panties?

[Hello Purvis]

> Do we have panties?

>Do you really think people who fly regularly are going to neglect undergarments?

>_

[Pesco]

> Offer to trade panties. We're going to take a VERY quick walk back to Eientei after this.

[Hello Purvis]

> Offer to trade panties. We're going to take a VERY quick walk back to Eientei after this.

>"So you're afraid selling your comb would send people the wrong message about the sort of person you are, and you do this instead?" says Rinnosuke. "I feel somewhat insulted now."

>_

[UncertainJakutten]

>"As you should. I think I got some feedback from this wolf we ran into earlier today. Makes me say VERY stupid things sometimes."
>"However...there is the matter of the deal we had earlier. If it's just vase for one of the items well...I'm afraid we'll need to keep the vase for the time being. There are some very interesting uses I could think of for it. It's a shame we couldn't do business today"
>Make as if you are walking out.

[Hello Purvis]

>"As you should. I think I got some feedback from this wolf we ran into earlier today. Makes me say VERY stupid things sometimes."
>"However...there is the matter of the deal we had earlier. If it's just vase for one of the items well...I'm afraid we'll need to keep the vase for the time being. There are some very interesting uses I could think of for it. It's a shame we couldn't do business today"
>Make as if you are walking out.

>"Then we shall act as though it never happened," says Rinnosuke, "And thank our lucky stars that Aya is still doing time."
>"It is a shame. But there will be other times, I am sure."
>He does not seem to be stopping you from leaving.

>_

[UncertainJakutten]

>Stop at the door
>"I'm still not trading, but, I kinda just remembered Murasa is in bad shape. May I ask you to hold this vase for me so I can carry her to get some help? I am NOT trading it yet, and I'd prefer it not become part of your stock. As a matter of fact, I would like some collateral if you would do me this favor, and we'll trade back when I return, which should be soon."
>If Rinnosuke agrees, load off all held items, tend to Murasa, checking her condition.

[Hello Purvis]

>Stop at the door
>"I'm still not trading, but, I kinda just remembered Murasa is in bad shape. May I ask you to hold this vase for me so I can carry her to get some help? I am NOT trading it yet, and I'd prefer it not become part of your stock. As a matter of fact, I would like some collateral if you would do me this favor, and we'll trade back when I return, which should be soon."
>If Rinnosuke agrees, load off all held items, tend to Murasa, checking her condition.

>"I shall keep it safe and unsold," says Rinnosuke. "You won't need collateral. My good name as a merchant is enough. I cannot have people thinking I am a thief."

>_

[Kuma]

> "Well, ok then. But I've got my eye on you. my crazy, crazy eye."

> Go outside and attempt to wake Murasa.