Author Topic: Sakuya Quest 4 - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 65840 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #420 on:** July 04, 2016, 07:28:55 AM »

> "I need two more things for Ran to be able to send me to my proper time. One is to gather the echoes of whatever force sent me here in the first place. I will need to stand as close as possibly to the spot where I vanished to do this; she has provided me a tool that will gather these echoes for me. The other is any object that has existed since my time, a sort of antique. Whatever object this is will be 'lost' in the process of sending me home. If you can offer me one or both of these things, it would be much appreciated."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #421 on:** July 04, 2016, 07:40:55 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 04, 2016, 07:28:55 AM

> "I need two more things for Ran to be able to send me to my proper time. One is to gather the echoes of whatever force sent me here in the first place. I will need to stand as close as possibly to the spot where I vanished to do this; she has provided me a tool that will gather these echoes for me. The other is any object that has existed since my time, a sort of antique. Whatever object this is will be 'lost' in the process of sending me home. If you can offer me one or both of these things, it would be much appreciated."

>"I'm sure you have a better idea where to find the former than I," says Alice. "The grand hall and the library were just above. As for the latter, I have nothing to offer personally, but I am willing to help you obtain such a thing."

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #422 on:** July 04, 2016, 11:44:59 AM »

> "Does anything remain of the library that would make it obvious where to stand?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #423 on:** July 04, 2016, 11:50:27 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 04, 2016, 11:44:59 AM

> "Does anything remain of the library that would make it obvious where to stand?"

>"There may be some hints of foundation among the underbrush," says Alice. "if needs be, I can help you find them."

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #424 on:** July 04, 2016, 12:06:46 PM »

> "It would be appreciated. And may I assume all of the books on the bookshelves are yours, rather than Lady Patchouli's?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #425 on:** July 04, 2016, 12:42:35 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 04, 2016, 12:06:46 PM

> "It would be appreciated. And may I assume all of the books on the bookshelves are yours, rather than Lady Patchouli's?"

>"Some are mine, some were salvaged from the library after the fire," says Alice.

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Serela · « **Reply #426 on:** July 04, 2016, 01:43:26 PM »

>"One of the salvaged books very well may be old enough, if you were willing... hmm. Otherwise, I don't imagine you'd know the locations of any other old items, given that you've been... sleeping for almost the past millenia?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #427 on:** July 04, 2016, 02:12:31 PM »

Quote from: Serela on July 04, 2016, 01:43:26 PM

>"One of the salvaged books very well may be old enough, if you were willing... hmm. Otherwise, I don't imagine you'd know the locations of any other old items, given that you've been... sleeping for almost the past millenia?"

>"Unlikely," says Alice. "I have them recopied periodically to keep them from decaying. As for older objects, hm," Alice rubs her chin. "...I would search for museums, temples, and private collections of the particularly wealthy. Presuming you didn't plan to simply steal something, the trick would be to find something that isn't important. An art object or an antique of some kind? If you did plan to steal something, I would recommend a temple. They are likely to be the least well guarded."

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Monarda · « **Reply #428 on:** July 04, 2016, 03:58:19 PM »

>"It wouldn't do for me to steal something from anyone, so i'd say the former is the way to go."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #429 on:** July 04, 2016, 06:31:23 PM »

Quote from: Starlighthawk on July 04, 2016, 03:58:19 PM

>"It wouldn't do for me to steal something from anyone, so i'd say the former is the way to go."

>"I would suggest someone to visit," says Alice, "But it is has been seventy-one years since I have last been in civilization. I am afraid I don't know who there is to recommend."

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #430 on:** July 04, 2016, 07:46:55 PM »

> "I may have to ask Reimu. Who, by the way, mentioned she hadn't seen you in a long time."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #431 on:** July 04, 2016, 07:50:24 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 04, 2016, 07:46:55 PM

> "I may have to ask Reimu. Who, by the way, mentioned she hadn't seen you in a long time."

>"She hasn't, I imagine," says Alice. "It is best that I am not noticed until my work is done."

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #432 on:** July 04, 2016, 07:55:30 PM »

> "You would rather she not know where you are, then? I somewhat got the impression she wanted to know what happened to you."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #433 on:** July 04, 2016, 08:07:04 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 04, 2016, 07:55:30 PM

> "You would rather she not know where you are, then? I somewhat got the impression she wanted to know what happened to you."

>Alice frowns. "I suppose, if she is concerned, that wouldn't be a problem. While I don't advertise my presence, it is not as though I take especial pain to hide when I need to step out."

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #434 on:** July 04, 2016, 08:09:30 PM »

> "I imagine she would at least like to see you again, if it had been as long as she implied. I've no idea how she will take your work, though, particularly with Marisa."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #435 on:** July 04, 2016, 08:20:38 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 04, 2016, 08:09:30 PM

> "I imagine she would at least like to see you again, if it had been as long as she implied. I've no idea how she will take your work, though, particularly with Marisa."

>"If you wish, I could come along if you intend to visit her," says Alice.

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #436 on:** July 04, 2016, 08:29:16 PM »

> "That would work. If you do not mind my visiting Meiling's dojo, the Hakurei Shrine is my next visit after that."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #437 on:** July 04, 2016, 08:35:11 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 04, 2016, 08:29:16 PM

> "That would work. If you do not mind my visiting Meiling's dojo, the Hakurei Shrine is my next visit after that."

>She nods. "That is fine. I will assist as I can."

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Monarda · « **Reply #438 on:** July 04, 2016, 09:30:38 PM »

>"Good."
>Glance at the chamber that we came from.
>"What about them ? Will they be alright in your absence ?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #439 on:** July 04, 2016, 09:42:55 PM »

Quote from: Starlighthawk on July 04, 2016, 09:30:38 PM

>"Good."
>Glance at the chamber that we came from.
>"What about them ? Will they be alright in your absence ?"

>"The guardian will be able to follow its orders without me, and it will leave you be as long as you're with me," says Alice. "As for the dolls, I'll let them rest for now. If something serious happens, they'll awaken."

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #440 on:** July 04, 2016, 11:06:38 PM »

> "Very well. Also, there appears to have once been a futon down here. Did someone else reside here?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #441 on:** July 05, 2016, 08:27:52 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 04, 2016, 11:06:38 PM

> "Very well. Also, there appears to have once been a futon down here. Did someone else reside here?"

>"I used to have need for one," says Alice. "Now I do not, so I removed it before it could rot."

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #442 on:** July 05, 2016, 11:17:10 AM »

> "Ah."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #443 on:** July 05, 2016, 12:18:26 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 05, 2016, 11:17:10 AM

> "Ah."

>"I do not entertain guests, you understand" says Alice. "Your chair is here largely because it can serve as a table when needed."

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Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #444 on:** July 05, 2016, 12:29:48 PM »

> Does Alice appear to be breathing?
> "Understood. I have one last immediate curiosity before we leave, though."
> Gesture back down the tunnel that brought us here.
> "I defeated a scout for a potentially-hostile force just outside here. It seems she had been trying for some time to gain access to your quarters in search for some works of Lady Patchouli's, but was thwarted by your guardian every time. I would prefer to bring her with us, as while she is currently passed out, she has said she will return to her land to report her failure to her leader as soon as she is able. Would you happen to have anything that would allow me or us to carry her at least as far as the Hakurei Shrine?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #445 on:** July 05, 2016, 12:42:18 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on July 05, 2016, 12:29:48 PM

> Does Alice appear to be breathing?
> "Understood. I have one last immediate curiosity before we leave, though."
> Gesture back down the tunnel that brought us here.
> "I defeated a scout for a potentially-hostile force just outside here. It seems she had been trying for some time to gain access to your quarters in search for some works of Lady Patchouli's, but was thwarted by your guardian every time. I would prefer to bring her with us, as while she is currently passed out, she has said she will return to her land to report her failure to her leader as soon as she is able. Would you happen to have anything that would allow me or us to carry her at least as far as the Hakurei Shrine?"

>It doesn't seem like she is.
>"Hm," Alice says. "I could carry her."

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Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #446 on:** July 05, 2016, 12:45:07 PM »

> Look slightly taken aback. But only slightly.
> "If you say you can, then it would be much appreciated."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #447 on:** July 05, 2016, 12:51:11 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on July 05, 2016, 12:45:07 PM

> Look slightly taken aback. But only slightly.
> "If you say you can, then it would be much appreciated."

>"I will assist you as I can," says Alice.

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Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #448 on:** July 05, 2016, 12:54:12 PM »

> "Very well. In that case, let us depart."
> Head back out of the tunnel and up to the surface UNLESS Alice stops us to give her one of her books.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #449 on:** July 05, 2016, 01:02:54 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on July 05, 2016, 12:54:12 PM

> "Very well. In that case, let us depart."
> Head back out of the tunnel and up to the surface UNLESS Alice stops us to give her one of her books.

>Alice does take a moment to fetch something from one of the bookshelves, a thick volume that she places into a bag and hands to you. "Please take care of this, I trust you to hand it to me when you return to your era."
>You obtain: Volume of Alice's Research
>You obtain: Silk Bag.

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