Author Topic: Nue Quest II: A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 53312 times)

DracoOmega · « **Reply #930 on:** June 21, 2011, 08:36:19 PM »

>Do we have bad history with Hakutaku or something?

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #931 on:** June 21, 2011, 08:39:25 PM »

>"So, what does this mean for you? I'm glad that you're being straight up about this, though."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #932 on:** June 21, 2011, 08:44:45 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on June 21, 2011, 08:36:19 PM

>Do we have bad history with Hakutaku or something?

>Very.
>You used to terrorize the Mikado as a sign of defiance against the Yamato's dominance over the land, back in the old days. The hakutaku generally served the Mikado in some fashion. Conflicts sometimes happened. You never were able to take one out, but they never got you either and you always got away. You suppose it's kind of a defunct issue these days, as the emperor has no influence over these lands, but it's still annoying and doesn't change that they kneeled when they should have refused.

Quote from: UncertainKitten on June 21, 2011, 08:39:25 PM

>"So, what does this mean for you? I'm glad that you're being straight up about this, though."

>"I stopped caring a long time ago," says Mokou. "To be honest, so had she. But, you know how it is with rivals. If they were a pain in the past there's a good chance they haven't changed. Heh."

>_

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #933 on:** June 21, 2011, 08:48:46 PM »

>"Yeah, can't say I'm completely resentment free here, yanno. But, I ain't got no reason to be starting old wars again. Hopefully she don't either. So, how does this affect our trip?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #934 on:** June 21, 2011, 08:50:51 PM »

Quote from: UncertainKitten on June 21, 2011, 08:48:46 PM

>"Yeah, can't say I'm completely resentment free here, yanno. But, I ain't got no reason to be starting old wars again. Hopefully she don't either. So, how does this affect our trip?"

>You lie through your teeth, as you'd be just as happy to knock a hakutaku on her ass if she gave you the excuse.
>"Didn't I just tell you?" says Mokou.

>_

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #935 on:** June 21, 2011, 08:53:10 PM »

>"Never outright said it. You just said that Keine has decided I'm up to something. I'd guess that that means no trip to Eientai, but don't hurt to make that clear."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #936 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:10:23 PM »

Quote from: UncertainKitten on June 21, 2011, 08:53:10 PM

>"Never outright said it. You just said that Keine has decided I'm up to something. I'd guess that that means no trip to Eientai, but don't hurt to make that clear."

>Mokou already said the trip was still on when we first spoke. This might read as kinda antagonizing her, and we do need the help.

>"Well, if you don't have a problem with it, all the better. Whatever beef me and her might have with each other, this situation's got nothing to do with it."

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #937 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:14:34 PM »

She did? I didn't see that. Then

>Cancel what I said.

Yeah, I totally missed that because I was starting from the wrong place.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #938 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:17:15 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on June 21, 2011, 09:10:23 PM

>Mokou already said the trip was still on when we first spoke. This might read as kinda antagonizing her, and we do need the help.
>"Well, if you don't have a problem with it, all the better. Whatever beef me and her might have with each other, this situation's got nothing to do with it."

>No need to antagonize her.
>She nods. "That's how I see it. I figured if you were doing anything bad, might as well do it around Eientei, anyways."

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #939 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:18:41 PM »

>Do we know anything about Mokou's connection with Eientei?
>For that matter, do we know anything of how they've regarded in general?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #940 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:24:23 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on June 21, 2011, 09:18:41 PM

>Do we know anything about Mokou's connection with Eientei?
>For that matter, do we know anything of how they've regarded in general?

>You know someone around here has bad blood with the master of the house, and you're pretty sure it has to be her.
>From what you know, most people consider this pretty suspicious for being so isolated. But the medicine they sell is well appreciated, so they're welcome here.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #941 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:28:56 PM »

>Grin just a little
>"I suppose you wouldn't lose any sleep over delivering a problem onto their doorstop instead?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #942 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:34:18 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on June 21, 2011, 09:28:56 PM

>Grin just a little
>"I suppose you wouldn't lose any sleep over delivering a problem onto their doorstop instead?"

>"None at all," says Mokou.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #943 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:45:59 PM »

>"Well, I guess we'll see then, eh? Depends on what that rabbit's got to say for herself."

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #944 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:28:02 PM »

Quote from: It's Purvis! on June 21, 2011, 08:50:51 PM

>You lie through your teeth, as you'd be just as happy to knock a hakutaku on her ass if she gave you the excuse.

> Keep it calm, Houjuu. The last thing we want to do with the one person willing to get us to Eientei is speak ill of her friend. Forget about the beast and concentrate on the here and now.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #945 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:30:45 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 21, 2011, 10:28:02 PM

> Keep it calm, Houjuu. The last thing we want to do with the one person willing to get us to Eientei is speak ill of her friend. Forget about the beast and concentrate on the here and now.

>You keep calm. Just there's no use in not acknowledging to yourself when you're lying.

Quote from: DracoOmega on June 21, 2011, 09:45:59 PM

>"Well, I guess we'll see then, eh? Depends on what that rabbit's got to say for herself."

>Mokou nods, then she loudly says, "Alright, you lot, closin' time! Don't start groaning, either. It's not like we're even selling anything right now, and I'm not being paid to babysit you anymore!"
>Amidst much grumbling, the pub clears out while Mokou watches them with crossed arms. It's rather like closing time at your own place. "Alright, let's go," says Mokou.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #946 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:32:07 PM »

>"Let's."
>Follow her on out

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #947 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:42:16 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on June 21, 2011, 10:32:07 PM

>"Let's."
>Follow her on out

>You follow Mokou outside. She takes a moment to extinguish the lamps on the walls, then locks the door on her way out. After that, she starts to make her way down the road, pushing through the crowd.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #948 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:45:00 PM »

> Like, actual pushing? Is she shoving people out of her way?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #949 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:48:14 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 21, 2011, 10:45:00 PM

> Like, actual pushing? Is she shoving people out of her way?

>Not so violent, but she most definitely isn't allow for people to stay in her way, if they don't respond to her declarations of "Excuse me"

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #950 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:49:03 PM »

>Follow along behind her

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #951 on:** June 21, 2011, 11:11:14 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on June 21, 2011, 10:49:03 PM

>Follow along behind her

>You follow along after Mokou; at least she leaves an easy wake. Soon enough, the two of you have left the village and are walking down the road. The western sky is a palette of lovely colors, but the sun itself makes it a little difficult to look in that direction.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #952 on:** June 21, 2011, 11:19:31 PM »

> "So you've been around a while, then? This might sound off, but what gods around here do you know of?"

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #953 on:** June 21, 2011, 11:31:07 PM »

~~> Stare directly into the sun~~
> "Do you think Eientei had the abilities to pull off a heist of this magnitude?"
> "What do you know about Eientei for that matter?"

Yes I know they aren't responsible.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #954 on:** June 21, 2011, 11:33:06 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 21, 2011, 11:19:31 PM

> "So you've been around a while, then? This might sound off, but what gods around here do you know of?"

>"Never pay any attention to 'em," says Mokou. "The mountain yonder has a bunch, though."
>She gestures toward Youkai Mountain in the distance.

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on June 21, 2011, 11:31:07 PM

~~> Stare directly into the sun~~
> "Do you think Eientei had the abilities to pull off a heist of this magnitude?"
> "What do you know about Eientei for that matter?"

~~>You've just made describing everything so much easier.~~
>"I'd never put them out of the running for anything," says Mokou. "They're sneaky, and no one knows just what all their resources are."
>"Enough. Why?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #955 on:** June 21, 2011, 11:56:26 PM »

> "I'd like to know what I'm getting into as best I can, y'know?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #956 on:** June 22, 2011, 12:07:54 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 21, 2011, 11:56:26 PM

> "I'd like to know what I'm getting into as best I can, y'know?"

>"Avoid the princess," says Mokou. "She's the worst. A born scoundrel, able to hide a lie behind veils of courtesy or silliness. She's not nearly as dumb as you might think. Don't trust her. Then there's the doctor. Don't trust her. She wears her deviousness on her sleeve, and she's kind of honest because of that. But you never know when she's working for the princess. Reisen is alright for one of their goons. But be careful, she is extremely dangerous in a fight. Do not get on her bad side. Then there's the rest of the rabbits. They aren't bad, on the whole, but they can be a bit dumb or selfish. Thing is, all these people work for the princess, so you can't let your guard down around them."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #957 on:** June 22, 2011, 01:12:55 AM »

> "Sounds like I probably want to get in there and get out as soon as I can."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #958 on:** June 22, 2011, 01:52:47 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 22, 2011, 01:12:55 AM

> "Sounds like I probably want to get in there and get out as soon as I can."

>"Might not be bad advice," says Mokou. "They can be nice. Or a nest of vipers. The trick's knowing which is which."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #959 on:** June 22, 2011, 01:55:31 AM »

> "Well, I'd like to think I have some experience in the art of subtlely, so I think I may be able to handle myself. I do have a spare rabbit dress handy, though. How're they for letting their own in?"