Iku Quest Che'tyrnadsat: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> Head to the Turtle House, then. Gotta let Nue know where we've been.

[Hello Purvis]

> Head to the Turtle House, then. Gotta let Nue know where we've been.

>You leave Youkai mountain behind, and make your way back toward the Forest of Magic. Thankfully, you have grown rather used to the route, so the travel time is not too bad. As well, none of the faeries around the forest bother you at the moment, but you have the feeling it's only a matter of time before you draw their attention.
>Landing in front of Turtle House, you can see a little activity through one of the windows; the curtains make it a bit difficult to see, but you think it's Renko walking past.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Knock on the door.

[Hello Purvis]

> Knock on the door.

>You knock on the door; after a moment, it opens up and Maribel looks out.
>"Ah, hello there," she says. "We've been expecting you, please come in."
>She holds the door open.

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>Enter.

[Hello Purvis]

>Enter.

>You walk inside.
>In the front room, you see Nue, Renko, and a fairly large faerie with green hair drawn into a side ponytail sitting around that odd white table, with playing cards in hand. Another hand is laid face down, which you assume are Maribel's.
>"Hey," says Nue. "About time to get down to business?"
>"We can deal you in," says the faerie.

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "Sadly, on both accounts, I must decline."
> Smile.
> "My complete brainlessness this morning has necessitated a slight change of plans. I will be meeting Aya at Kourindou in a couple of hours, and the move will be made then."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Sadly, on both accounts, I must decline."
> Smile.
> "My complete brainlessness this morning has necessitated a slight change of plans. I will be meeting Aya at Kourindou in a couple of hours, and the move will be made then."

>"Good thing I checked on the pub last night," says Nue. "Don't worry, it's no problem for me."
>"How is the poltergeist doing?" asks Maribel.

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "To be honest, neither of us is particularly sure. I suspect she is experiencing more internal conflict than anyone deserves to experience. But I have confidence things will turn out for the best."
> Smile again.
> "And I will be sure to tell her that others are concerned for her. Do not tell I said this, but she is adorable when flummoxed, and telling her someone cares about her always does the trick."

[Hello Purvis]

> "To be honest, neither of us is particularly sure. I suspect she is experiencing more internal conflict than anyone deserves to experience. But I have confidence things will turn out for the best."
> Smile again.
> "And I will be sure to tell her that others are concerned for her. Do not tell I said this, but she is adorable when flummoxed, and telling her someone cares about her always does the trick."

>Renko chuckles. "Isn't that pretty much what you said about Tokiko, Mary?"
>"Hey, be quiet..." says Maribel.
>The faerie looks between the two of them in confusion.

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[Kilgamayan]

> What color is the fairy's dress?
> "Tokiko is the assistant at the lamprey stand, yes? I could see that about her."

[Hello Purvis]

> What color is the fairy's dress?
> "Tokiko is the assistant at the lamprey stand, yes? I could see that about her."

>It is blue.
>"That's the one," says Renko. "Mary's all but adopted her."
>"Hey, come on..." says Maribel, frowning at Renko.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Give a chuckle ourselves.
> "That is very sweet of you."

[Hello Purvis]

> Give a chuckle ourselves.
> "That is very sweet of you."

>"She's new," says Maribel, blushing a bit. "I felt bad for her, since she was just sort of bumbling around and wary of all the powerful youkai around."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I can certainly understand the sentiment. The poltergeist is...in a similar situation, shall we say."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I can certainly understand the sentiment. The poltergeist is...in a similar situation, shall we say."

>Maribel nods. "In some ways, I guess. Though Tokiko didn't go around mugging people."
>She frowns. "But I'm not trying to judge or anything!"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Hold up a hand.
> "Do not worry. I do not begrudge anyone their interpretation of her previous actions. The entire situation is sufficiently complex that I do not judge anyone in regards to it."

[Hello Purvis]

> Hold up a hand.
> "Do not worry. I do not begrudge anyone their interpretation of her previous actions. The entire situation is sufficiently complex that I do not judge anyone in regards to it."

>Maribel nods. "Thank you."
>"So, what's the plan now?" asks Nue.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I have one last thing to take care of before I meet with Aya again, and 'Hatate' will be there as well, though of course she will not be coming with me. The catch...is that my task is to speak with the Yama regarding Aya's incarceration."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I have one last thing to take care of before I meet with Aya again, and 'Hatate' will be there as well, though of course she will not be coming with me. The catch...is that my task is to speak with the Yama regarding Aya's incarceration."

>"Oh wow," says Nue. "Good luck with that!"
>The faerie frowns, and looks at her cards.
>"I hope it won't be too much of a problem," says Renko.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "It will certainly not be easy, but I feel I can come away from our conversation with a mutual understanding."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It will certainly not be easy, but I feel I can come away from our conversation with a mutual understanding."

>"I hope so," says Maribel.
>"Are we gonna deal?" says the faerie.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh, I am sorry. I will detain you all from your game no longer. Nue, I will be back in a couple of hours."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Oh, I am sorry. I will detain you all from your game no longer. Nue, I will be back in a couple of hours."

>"I'll be around," says Nue.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Until then, everyone. Good luck in your game."
> Give a short bow, then leave the house.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Until then, everyone. Good luck in your game."
> Give a short bow, then leave the house.

>You leave, as the others say their good byes.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Head to Kourindou.

[Hello Purvis]

> Head to Kourindou.

>You make you way toward Kourindou. It is a short trip, even by foot.
>Entering, you find Rinnosuke dusting one of the shelves. "Miss Nagae," he says with a nod.
>The store contains
>Broken Sword Handle
>Iron Key
>Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth S. Krane.
>Copper Bracelet
>Nightlife (Extended)
>Lacquered Chopsticks
>3 Caramels
>Turtle Statue
>A Metal-Plated Glove
>Large Ball of Yarn
>Stethoscope
>Set of Marbles
>Figurine of a Master Lichen
>Pocket Clay Sculpting Set
>String Performance: "Guarneri del Ges?"
>Bath Towel
>Bottle of Soil
>Empty Box
>Light Orb: "Dragon's Gleaming Eyes"
>White Ribbon
>Set of Wolf Ears
>Bag of Glittering Powder
>Glass Bottle
>Lone Brown Boot

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[Kilgamayan]

> Inventory
> Details: Lone Brown Boot
> Details: White Ribbon

> "Good day, Mister Morichika. I must apologize for our intrusion on your hospitality last night."

[Hello Purvis]

> Inventory
> Details: Lone Brown Boot
> Details: White Ribbon

> "Good day, Mister Morichika. I must apologize for our intrusion on your hospitality last night."

>Your Inventory Contains:
>Wide-brimmed hat (worn as hat)
>Exceedingly Stylish!
>Heavy Flamenco Dress (worn as dress)
>Allows both modesty and freedom of movement
>Large Black Purse
>Exactly what it sounds like. It holds all your stuff
>Spine Sign: "Acanthodii of the Thunder Clouds"
>This spellcard engulfs you in a shield of electricity. It can be broken with enough force, and only lasts for a short time before it must be renewed
>Cloud Realm: "The Thunder Court in the Sea of Abstruse Clouds"
>Fills the air with webs of lightning, but leaves you motionless.
>Dragonfish: "Dragon Palace's Messenger Swimming Shot"
>Sends electricity spiraling out from you, but leaves you defenseless.
>4☼
>This is 4☼
>Jail Key
>The key to the tengu jail.
>Aya's Primary Camera
>She'll be very angry if you break this. It doesn't seem to be taking pictures anymore.
>2 Pictures of Shadowless Tree
>Taken in the Forest of Magic.
> Picture of Sky and Shadowed Land
>A picture of the Brocken Spectre's shadow and the clear horizon
>Picture of Unconscious Poltergeist
>A Picture of the Brocken Spectre after you defeated her.
>Picture of the Shadow Dais.
>Taken within The Dragon's Chamber in the false Bhava-Agra.
>Picture of Makai Landscape with Goats
>Taken to show Yumeko how a Camera Works
>Pink Shawl
>A shawl that represents your status as a part of Bhava-Arga and allows you to defend yourself with devastating techniques.
>Aya's Note
>It reads: "Did some looking around. Word has it there's a blue-coated ghost running around the forest. Lots of people coming and going looking for the Brocken Spectre. Some rock near Marisa's house missing a shadow; investigated it, found nothing else special. Wasn't able to ask around SDM. Kogasa seems to have gotten much more dangerous lately; maybe a connection? Couldn't ask. Will return tomorrow afternoon. Owe you bigtime -Aya."
>Box
>This small gray box once held several gems.
>Plunger
>A rubber-headed object you mistook for a javelin.
>Stuffed Platypus
>This is a plush rendition of everyone's favorite beaver-tailed, duck-billed mammal! It is very adorable.
>Pale Green Plant
>Its broad leaves seem to be usually shiny.
>Vial of Sand Grains
>This vial contains eleven grains of sand, one from each of the continents of the outer world.
>Amethyst:
>A translucent purple gemstone, cut into a faceted shape.
>You look at the Lone Brown Boot.
>This boot seems to have seen a great deal of use over time.
>You examine the White Ribbon
>This silk ribbon is about a foot and a half long, and an inch wide.
>"I can respect the necessity," says Rinnosuke.

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