Maribel Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Serela]

You got any ancestors that lived for a couple centuries?"

>...do we?

[DracoOmega]

>Do we?
>Inform her of the answer to the above question

>Try to see if it's possible to create a barrier between naked and clothed

[Dizzy H. "Muffin" Muffin]

> "Ancestors that what?"

[Hello Purvis]

>...do we?

>If you do, they've done a very good job of hiding it. And not cleaning up in long term, high yield investments.

> "Ancestors that what?"

>"That lived a couple centuries. If Rinnosuke's a typical example, it'd be a dead giveaway."

>Do we?
>Inform her of the answer to the above question

>Try to see if it's possible to create a barrier between naked and clothed

>"Its a thought," she says. "You're a natural, I suppose. Wonder what kind of youkai you'll end up being?"
>You think you could, but you don't feel it'd be very sturdy.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"What kind of youkai I'll end up being? Do you think that's a forgone conclusion or something?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"What kind of youkai I'll end up being? Do you think that's a forgone conclusion or something?"

>"If it's coming to you this easily, it seems pretty likely, doesn't it?" says Reimu.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Well, uh, I wouldn't know. I've never even met a youkai before today, to the best of my knowledge."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, uh, I wouldn't know. I've never even met a youkai before today, to the best of my knowledge."

>"Oh, right," she says. She sits up in mid-air and sits cross-legged. "I'll bet Biggun already gave you an earful about it, and how you shouldn't worry and it'll be great. All I can say is she'd be mostly right. But, it happens more easily to some people than others. Those gifted in magic, especially. All I can say is moderation in all things. Don't get too obsessed with power, and try not to lose control of yourself. Oh! And there's some things you might want to think twice about touching. Like Alice's Grimoire. That'd do it in a second for sure."
>She shrugs. "Maybe I'm being too cautious. My job's to keep youkai from causing problems. Well, if you do end up one, don't cause problems and it'll be okay. But yeah, keep away from that Grimoire."

>_

[Serela]

>Add Quest:Touch Alice's Precious Thing

[DracoOmega]

>"Alice? That wouldn't be Alice Margatroid, by any chance? Keine mentioned her as someone who might be able to teach me a little about her branch of magic. Could a book really be powerful enough to change someone into a youkai just from touching it?"

>"And don't worry. I'm not the problem causing type."

>"And... uh, you're still human, right?"

[Hello Purvis]

>Add Quest:Touch Alice's Precious Thing

>You can't get your voice nearly that high.

>"Alice? That wouldn't be Alice Margatroid, by any chance? Keine mentioned her as someone who might be able to teach me a little about her branch of magic. Could a book really be powerful enough to change someone into a youkai just from touching it?"

>"And don't worry. I'm not the problem causing type."

>"And... uh, you're still human, right?"

>"That's the one. And, well, maybe not touching it, but opening it for sure. I'm certain that's what happened to her,  anyways. I'd play it safe.
>"Oh good. It's nice to see someone with they're head screwed on straight."
>"Of course I am," she says quickly, "I'm a shrine maiden!"

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Are they mutually exclusive or something? I mean, you say that because I'm a quick study at this, I may have a high chance of becoming a youkai. Yet, you also said that this barrier business is a shrine maiden shtick, and I hear you're very powerful yourself. Yet, you're human."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Are they mutually exclusive or something? I mean, you say that because I'm a quick study at this, I may have a high chance of becoming a youkai. Yet, you also said that this barrier business is a shrine maiden shtick, and I hear you're very powerful yourself. Yet, you're human."

>"Yeah," she says, "But I've been doing it since about the time I could read katakana," she says. "You're looking at years of skill, here. Also purifications and stuff."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Purifications? To stave off youkai-ness or something? Or did I misunderstand?"

>"Any other tips for me, about this barrier stuff?"

[Kilgamayan]

> "Man, I really hope turn into a youkai by accident or something, I rather like who I am..."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Purifications? To stave off youkai-ness or something? Or did I misunderstand?"

>"Any other tips for me, about this barrier stuff?"

>"It's not stave off so much as remove the aspects that would cause it. You gotta remember, the way you think about these kinds of things are important. Problem is, in your case, a lot of it won't go away. So you have to be careful."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Well, I'll definitely keep it in mind."

>"And, uh, about that change of clothes you mentioned..."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, I'll definitely keep it in mind."

>"And, uh, about that change of clothes you mentioned..."

>"Oh, right, let me get you a towel.
>She flies  and vanishes into the shrine. A moment later she comes out with a red bundle, with a towel on top, and places it by the bank. "I'll toss your dress in with the next load of laundry," she says. "It ought to be done by the time you're finished with Komachi."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Yeah, I was just about to ask about that. Who is this Komachi person, and where can I find her?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yeah, I was just about to ask about that. Who is this Komachi person, and where can I find her?"

>"Way to the north, you'll find the Sanzu river," says Reimu. "Komachi runs the ferry there. You'll like her. Tall pretty girl, red hair, very laid back. Yell at her until she stops being so laid back about her job."

>_

[E-Nazrin]

>"... Sanzu river?"
>What do we know about this from legends?
>"Is she at all dangerous? How should I go about... yelling at her?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"... Sanzu river?"
>What do we know about this from legends?
>"Is she at all dangerous? How should I go about... yelling at her?"

>"That's the one," says Reimu.
>You think you've heard of it. It goes to the land of the dead, doesn't it?
>"Only if you're really obnoxious," says Reimu. "She's a big cream puff. So just be direct."

>_

[E-Nazrin]

>"Doesn't that river go to the land of the dead, or something like that? At least, that's what legends in my world said..."
>if so, "Then, I'm guessing that isn't as dangerous as it sounds?"

[Kilgamayan]

> Inspect new clothes.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Doesn't that river go to the land of the dead, or something like that? At least, that's what legends in my world said..."
>if so, "Then, I'm guessing that isn't as dangerous as it sounds?"

>"Sure does," she says. "Well, really to Higan. But that's close enough."
>"As long as you don't fall in. It's got some big nasties in it."

> Inspect new clothes.

>It seems to be a short red robe and a set of hakama pants.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> How clean do we feel?
> If we feel clean enough to leave the water, grab the towel (keeping it out of the water) and use it to cover and dry ourselves as we get out of the pond.

[E-Nazrin]

>"Alright, I'll see what I can do."
>If clean, get dressed again. Once decent, tell Reimu about Renko.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Alright, I'll see what I can do."
>If clean, get dressed again. Once decent, tell Reimu about Renko.

bout

> How clean do we feel?
> If we feel clean enough to leave the water, grab the towel (keeping it out of the water) and use it to cover and dry ourselves as we get out of the pond.

>You think you've gotten the main benefits you're going to get out of this. At least you don't feel grimy anymore! You probably went for two days without a bath, anyways. Mostly you've just been talking with Reimu.
>You extricate yourself from the lake, and set to trying yourself off. Reimu politely turns her back, but you have the sneaking suspicion she's still stealing peeks when you're not looking. Maybe you're just paranoid? It takes a little bit to get the mud off your feet, you had to wipe it off on the grass.
>Afterward, you put on your new clothes. They are made of light cloth, you're not sure what it is, and are a bit moth-eaten. But they fit well enough, save the hakama being a bit short in the legs and tight around your waist.
>"There, now people ought to not mistake you for Yukari so much," says Reimu with a smile.
>You tell her a little about Renko. "Never heard of her," says Reimu.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Thanks so much, again."
>"While I'm at it, though, I don't suppose you have any idea where I could find a geode? Or a cave with high quality bloodmoss, for that matter?"

[E-Nazrin]

>"That doesn't surprise me. She's from the outside world, too, and I get the feeling she might have ended up here, too. If you do see or hear about her, let me know. Or have any ideas where it might be good to look for her, after I've visited Komachi."
>"For the future, is there anything you'd recommend for trying to talk with that 'Yukari' person? It sounds like I may want to speak with her eventually, but I'm not sure how to prepare for that."
>Make sure we have Byakuren's branch.