Iku Quest Che'tyrnadsat: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> "I see. Hmm...what if Miss Shameimaru were to perform some community service that specifically benefited Lady Hijiri, among others?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I see. Hmm...what if Miss Shameimaru were to perform some community service that specifically benefited Lady Hijiri, among others?"

>"I wouldn't have had a problem with that," says Shikieiki. "But that choice was left up to Lord Tenma."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Then perhaps he needs to be reminded that he had such a choice."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "Then perhaps he needs to be reminded that he had such a choice."

>Shikieiki gives you a curious look. "Is it still an issue?" she says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Based on my conversation with him, I got the feeling that he felt his hands were tied on the issue, simply because it was you, above all other possible visitors, that had come to see him."
> Smile.
> "In fairness to him, everyone to whom I have mentioned the possibility that I would speak directly with you has stopped short of offering to give my eulogy. You are not exactly the least intimidating person of whom Gensokyo knows."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Based on my conversation with him, I got the feeling that he felt his hands were tied on the issue, simply because it was you, above all other possible visitors, that had come to see him."
> Smile.
> "In fairness to him, everyone to whom I have mentioned the possibility that I would speak directly with you has stopped short of offering to give my eulogy. You are not exactly the least intimidating person of whom Gensokyo knows."

>"I suppose that may be a point," says the Yama, frowning slightly.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "It is a shame, but it is the nature of the beast. I myself have recently been told something similar by the Eldest Daughter. For what it is worth, though, you have been one of my most reasonable conversations over the last forty-eight hours."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It is a shame, but it is the nature of the beast. I myself have recently been told something similar by the Eldest Daughter. For what it is worth, though, you have been one of my most reasonable conversations over the last forty-eight hours."

>"I should hope to the be most reasonable conversation you'll typically have outside of The Dragon," says the Yama, wagging a finger giving a little grin, before returning to a more serious expression. "That you've come to me with this at all suggests it is still an ongoing problem. Is that correct?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "In a way, yes. In my distress to restore my home with a complete lack of information on who was responsible for its collapse, I made an error in judgment and a rash decision, and I enlisted Miss Shameimaru's help in scouting out the responsible party. I am now seeking a way to right this wrong, either by convincing her back to jail, or by seeing her sentence pardoned."

[Hello Purvis]

> "In a way, yes. In my distress to restore my home with a complete lack of information on who was responsible for its collapse, I made an error in judgment and a rash decision, and I enlisted Miss Shameimaru's help in scouting out the responsible party. I am now seeking a way to right this wrong, either by convincing her back to jail, or by seeing her sentence pardoned."

>The yama nods. "It seems odd that she is still being punished for it, if you wish for my thoughts on this issue."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I understand she has escaped in the past, and that this led to a lengthened sentence."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I understand she has escaped in the past, and that this led to a lengthened sentence."

>The Yama nods. "That would be a difficulty. Unfortunately, it is also not an issue for me to weigh upon."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I will be sure to relay this. I suspect Lord Tenma will be relieved to hear of it, considering that he considers my conversation with you recompense for letting Miss Shameimaru free in the first place."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I will be sure to relay this. I suspect Lord Tenma will be relieved to hear of it, considering that he considers my conversation with you recompense for letting Miss Shameimaru free in the first place."

>The Yama nods. "Is there something you would wish of me regarding this situation, then?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I cannot think of anything, other than your forgiveness for interrupting your work and suggesting some less-than-complimentary things."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I cannot think of anything, other than your forgiveness for interrupting your work and suggesting some less-than-complimentary things."

>"It is granted," says the Yama. "Let it worry you no more."
>"She loves a break now and then," says Komachi, as she ushers a ghost onto her boat. The Yama shoots a look in her direction.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I thank you for your kindness."
> Give another deep bow in the Yama's direction.
> "And actually, if you have a small amount of time, I think there is one other thing I may request. Could you perhaps provide your stance on the issue of Miss Shameimaru in writing?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I thank you for your kindness."
> Give another deep bow in the Yama's direction.
> "And actually, if you have a small amount of time, I think there is one other thing I may request. Could you perhaps provide your stance on the issue of Miss Shameimaru in writing?"

>She nods. "I can provide this."
>Making a small flourish with her hand, she conjures a length of paper and a brush, and begins to write. The fact she is merely holding the paper in the air doesn't seem to be a problem for her. After a moment she banishes the brush with a small flash of light, creates a seal, and affixes it to the document. Banishing the seal, she rolls up the document and offers it to you. "That should do."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nifty. Can we do that?
> Take the document.
> "Thank you very much."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nifty. Can we do that?
> Take the document.
> "Thank you very much."

>You cannot, alas.
>"You are welcome," says the Yama.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Grin.
> "I must learn how to do that myself some day."

[Hello Purvis]

> Grin.
> "I must learn how to do that myself some day."

>"Oh, she learned to do that back when she was a bailiff," says Komachi.
>Shikieiki gives Komachi another look. The ferrywoman just grins.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I should give Lord Tenma this report. I will detain you two..."
> Look at Komachi.
> "...from your work no longer."
> Look back at the Yama.
> "Thank you again for your time and help in clearing this confusion up."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I should give Lord Tenma this report. I will detain you two..."
> Look at Komachi.
> "...from your work no longer."
> Look back at the Yama.
> "Thank you again for your time and help in clearing this confusion up."

>You glance toward Komachi as you speak about work and such. She winks at you.
>"You are welcome, Messenger," says the Yama.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Give one last deep bow.
> "I wish you both the best of luck with your lives in the future."
> Assuming no objection from either of them, take flight and return to Youkai Mountain.

[Hello Purvis]

> Give one last deep bow.
> "I wish you both the best of luck with your lives in the future."
> Assuming no objection from either of them, take flight and return to Youkai Mountain.

>You bow again, give a farewell, and depart.
>"Have a good one!" says Komachi as you leave.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Well, that wasn't bad at all. Wonder if we have a similar sort of intimidating reputation...
> Head back to Lord Tenma's domicile. Spelled correctly this time!

[Hello Purvis]

> Well, that wasn't bad at all. Wonder if we have a similar sort of intimidating reputation...
> Head back to Lord Tenma's domicile. Spelled correctly this time!

>You ponder how well that went, and wonder if people are also intimidated by you. You don't see why they would be, it's not as though you would likely be judging their souls at some point in the future...
<You make your way back toward Youkai mountain. It's a long flight, taking you back over the plains, the northern forest; around the Hinanai Shrine, over fields and the human village and the plains; past the Yakumo household in the distance, and finally onto the slopes of the mountain itself before you land in front of Lord Tenma's manor.
>The Tengu guarding the manor regards you with a slight frown. "Should I inform Lord Tenma that you seek an audience?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Yes, and that I have a message for him from the Yama herself that I believe he will be glad to read."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yes, and that I have a message for him from the Yama herself that I believe he will be glad to read."

>The Tengu nods and opens the door. "We've been expecting you. Please follow me."

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