Author Topic: Maribel Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 78841 times)

DracoOmega · « **Reply #30 on:** July 30, 2010, 02:41:15 PM »

>"And... and I came with it? A couple days ago? Have I been asleep all that time? Where's Renko?"

Thaws · « **Reply #31 on:** July 30, 2010, 02:43:14 PM »

>Make a confused face.

>"Yes I did find certain supernatural phenomenon on the island a few days ago, with the help of a woman by the name of Utsuho. Speaking of Utsuho, why is there a portrait of her on the wall? Why does she have wings? Is she here too? Who are you anyway?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #32 on:** July 30, 2010, 02:53:13 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 30, 2010, 02:41:15 PM

>"And... and I came with it? A couple days ago? Have I been asleep all that time? Where's Renko?"

>She nods. "Okuu told me that you weren't from here, so it makes it a little strange you were carried over. And yes, you were. We tried to make you comfortable, and where are my manners. Michi, could you go get something from the kitchen for Maribel, please?"
>A large crow perched on one of the table edges takes flight and leaves the room.
>"As for Renko, I don't have a clue, I'm afraid. We only found you."

Quote from: Thaws on July 30, 2010, 02:43:14 PM

>Make a confused face.

>"Yes I did find certain supernatural phenomenon on the island a few days ago, with the help of a woman by the name of Utsuho. Speaking of Utsuho, why is there a portrait of her on the wall? Why does she have wings? Is she here too? Who are you anyway?"

>You make a confused face. It is so very easy at the moment.
>Satori nods. "Ah, yes, she told me the two of you worked together. And I'm sorry for my manners I was hoping to help you get comfortable with things, first. I am Satori Komeiji. And, let's say I'm Utsuho's guardian and leave it at that. As for the wings, they are her's. She wasn't human, dear. Most of the people on the island weren't."

>_

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #33 on:** July 30, 2010, 02:57:12 PM »

>"But me and Renko spent most of our spare time looking for things like that, and everyone seemed plenty human to me."
>"But... can I assume that you aren't, either, then?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #34 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:03:11 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 30, 2010, 02:57:12 PM

>"But me and Renko spent most of our spare time looking for things like that, and everyone seemed plenty human to me."
>"But... can I assume that you aren't, either, then?"

>"They were supposed to, I'm told," she says. "I'm not entirely sure of the situation myself."
>She shakes her head in response to your question.
>One part of your is a little put off by that. Another part of you wants to scream "JACKPOT" and then beat up the first part.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #35 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:05:24 PM »

>"Then, if... if it isn't rude of me to ask this, what ARE you?"

Thaws · « **Reply #36 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:06:27 PM »

>Have a quick glance at the weird eye thingy on Satori's chest.
>Wonder what it is.

>"So Utsuho lives here? Where is she now? Can I meet her?"
>Feels relieved at least there's someone that we know here, even if we have only known for her a few days.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #37 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:13:14 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 30, 2010, 03:05:24 PM

>"Then, if... if it isn't rude of me to ask this, what ARE you?"

>"A youkai," she says. "Before you ask, a satori. I can read minds. And yes, yours too. I apologize, but I can't help it."

Quote from: Thaws on July 30, 2010, 03:06:27 PM

>Have a quick glance at the weird eye thingy on Satori's chest.
>Wonder what it is.

>"So Utsuho lives here? Where is she now? Can I meet her?"
>Feels relieved at least there's someone that we know here, even if we have only known for her a few days.

>You're not sure, but it's pretty weird looking.
>"She's in the city right now, dealing with some personal business. I couldn't tell you where. And, if you're willing to wait, she'll be back home in good time."
>It is nice to have someone around you know, at least.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #38 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:16:50 PM »

>Ooo... mind reading? Time to put the scientific method to the test!
>Concentrate on the image of a strawberry icecream cone
>"What am I thinking of, now?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #39 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:21:35 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 30, 2010, 03:16:50 PM

>Ooo... mind reading? Time to put the scientific method to the test!
>Concentrate on the image of a strawberry icecream cone
>"What am I thinking of, now?"

>"It's a food of some kind," she says. "An...ice cream cone? Is that right? Strawberry flavored."

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #40 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:23:51 PM »

>"Wow, that's-"
>One more go
>Think of sitting in a hammock under a maple tree
>"How about now?"

Thaws · « **Reply #41 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:26:05 PM »

>Feels a bit uncomfortable knowing she read minds. :ohdear:

>"Thanks for the accommodation. I can't imagine what would happen if I didn't came to where Utsuho lives..."
>Hope Renko is safe.
>"Do you have any suggestion what I should do now? Can you tell me how to get back home?"
>"Is there any way I can repay you for taking care of me while I was unconscious?"

>"The city? What is it like?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #42 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:40:47 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 30, 2010, 03:23:51 PM

>"Wow, that's-"
>One more go
>Think of sitting in a hammock under a maple tree
>"How about now?"

>"Sitting in a hammock under a tree," she says.

Quote from: Thaws on July 30, 2010, 03:26:05 PM

>Feels a bit uncomfortable knowing she read minds. :ohdear:

>"Thanks for the accommodation. I can't imagine what would happen if I didn't came to where Utsuho lives..."
>Hope Renko is safe.
>"Do you have any suggestion what I should do now? Can you tell me how to get back home?"
>"Is there any way I can repay you for taking care of me while I was unconscious?"

>"The city? What is it like?"

>This is really cool! But...oh man, that means she can probably read everything and you got private things...
>"I try not to," she says, "But it's hard."
>You hope that Renko is okay. She's a smart person, but sometimes she's a little too analytical and logical, and it gets her into trouble.
>"It'd be best if you just rested for awhile. And, I don't know if you can. It would be a good idea to ask the Hakurei Maiden, she knows a little about these kinds of things."
>"Don't worry about it."
>"It's full of oni, and would be rather dangerous for you."
>As Satori answers the question, a crow flies over you, and drops a basket onto you lap, nearly hitting the kitten that has taken residence there. There seems to be a couple small loaves of bread and a little dish of butter.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #43 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:50:55 PM »

>"Wow, that crow is amazingly well-trained. Um, are these animals magical, too?"
>"And I assume this is for me, right?"
>If so, start nibbling a little

>"And I'm sorry if I was treating you as a guinea pig, there. It's just, well... we've looked all our lives for stuff like this. Sure, being here is kinda scary, but on the other hand it's almost a dream come true."

Kasu · « **Reply #44 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:55:32 PM »

> Thank Satori and the crow for the food.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #45 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:08:19 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 30, 2010, 03:50:55 PM

>"Wow, that crow is amazingly well-trained. Um, are these animals magical, too?"
>"And I assume this is for me, right?"
>If so, start nibbling a little

>"And I'm sorry if I was treating you as a guinea pig, there. It's just, well... we've looked all our lives for stuff like this. Sure, being here is kinda scary, but on the other hand it's almost a dream come true."

>"It's not that I trained her, but rather than she understands me. And, not right now, but some of these little cuties may develop it later on.
>She nods.
>This bread is...not half bad! Must have been baked recently. And, you are hungry.
>"It's alright," says Satori, "But there are people who will think you're making fun of them.

Quote from: Kasunagi-no-Tsurugi on July 30, 2010, 03:55:32 PM

> Thank Satori and the crow for the food.

>"You're welcome," she says. The crow caws in your direction.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #46 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:13:15 PM »

>"So... you say there's a city full of oni out there? And that it wouldn't be safe for me to... say, go for a walk around?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #47 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:32:17 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 30, 2010, 04:13:15 PM

>"So... you say there's a city full of oni out there? And that it wouldn't be safe for me to... say, go for a walk around?"

>"I wouldn't recommend it," says Satori. "Oni tend to be a bit funny about humans."

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #48 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:35:07 PM »

>"Are there no other humans around here, then?"

>"But I guess this place is safe enough from them?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #49 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:39:48 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 30, 2010, 04:35:07 PM

>"Are there no other humans around here, then?"

>"But I guess this place is safe enough from them?"

>"Not underground, to my knowledge," says Satori.
>"Yes, they respect the sanctity of our home."

Doll.S CUBE · « **Reply #50 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:42:10 PM »

> Do we know the time?

> If not, ask Satori about the time

DracoOmega · « **Reply #51 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:43:03 PM »

>"Wait, we're... underground? A whole city's underground?"
>"And I guess it would be too much to hope they'd also respect the sanctity of a guest? I guess I should probably wait for someone to show me around the place, then..."

Thaws · « **Reply #52 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:54:47 PM »

>"I also remember someone called Parsee being with Utsuho, is she here and...not human too?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #53 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:57:39 PM »

Quote from: Doll Warrior.S on July 30, 2010, 04:42:10 PM

> Do we know the time?

> If not, ask Satori about the time

>You're not really sure.
>"It's just after breakfast," says Satori. "Had you woken up half an hour ago, it wouldn't have been a problem for you to join us."

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 30, 2010, 04:43:03 PM

>"Wait, we're... underground? A whole city's underground?"
>"And I guess it would be too much to hope they'd also respect the sanctity of a guest? I guess I should probably wait for someone to show me around the place, then..."

>She nods.
>"No, once you're in their city, you are accepting their hospitality."

Quote from: Thaws on July 30, 2010, 04:54:47 PM

>"I also remember someone called Parsee being with Utsuho, is she here and...not human too?"

>You vaguely recall Parsee. She hung around Utsuho, and was kind of a shit, really.
>"Yes, on both counts. I believe she dwells near the bridge leading from the city."

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #54 on:** July 30, 2010, 05:04:33 PM »

>"So... I hope I'm not just going to have to stay cooped up in this place for fear of going outside. No offense intended, of course."
>"Do you think Utsuho would be able to show me around after she gets back? Or would that still be a bad idea for me?"

Thaws · « **Reply #55 on:** July 30, 2010, 05:10:09 PM »

>"I see two other portraits on the wall besides you and Utsuho, who are they?"

>EAT SOME MOAR BREAD WE'RE HUNGRY.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #56 on:** July 30, 2010, 05:19:29 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 30, 2010, 05:04:33 PM

>"So... I hope I'm not just going to have to stay cooped up in this place for fear of going outside. No offense intended, of course."
>"Do you think Utsuho would be able to show me around after she gets back? Or would that still be a bad idea for me?"

>"It would be wise of you," she says.
>"I don't expect to see her until sometime this afternoon," says Satori, "But I think she would, if she's not busy or previously engaged."

Quote from: Thaws on July 30, 2010, 05:10:09 PM

>"I see two other portraits on the wall besides you and Utsuho, who are they?"

>EAT SOME MOAR BREAD WE'RE HUNGRY.

>"Ah, that would be Orin, my other ward, and my estranged sister Koishi." She gestures to the red-haired woman and the teal-haired one in turn.
>You have some more bread, and it is delicious. And then when you put that butter on it? Oh god. What the hell have stores been selling you?

>_

Doll.S CUBE · « **Reply #57 on:** July 30, 2010, 05:21:45 PM »

> "I hope I'm not rude but....erm......how exactly did a Satori get the name Satori?"

DracoOmega · « **Reply #58 on:** July 30, 2010, 05:23:25 PM »

>"This is really good by the way. Seriously."

>"And is there anything else you think I should know, for the moment?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #59 on:** July 30, 2010, 05:38:05 PM »

Quote from: Doll Warrior.S on July 30, 2010, 05:21:45 PM

> "I hope I'm not rude but....erm......how exactly did a Satori get the name Satori?"

>She shrugs. "Mom wasn't in her right mind at the naming ceremony, I've been told."

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 30, 2010, 05:23:25 PM

>"This is really good by the way. Seriously."

>"And is there anything else you think I should know, for the moment?"

>"I'm glad you like it," she says.
>"I'm not sure," says Satori, "To be honest, there's a lot of the other world I do not remember. It would be a good idea to be on your best behavior around youkai in general, though."

>_