Iku Quest Che'tyrnadsat: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> Smile.
> "There are many in Gensokyo, and in other places, that commonly act in a manner that seems out of the ordinary. I would not worry too much about it. Just remember that Lady Yakumo does mean well."

>She nods. "I try to."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Mmm, a thought occurs. May I presume the outside world has cameras?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Mmm, a thought occurs. May I presume the outside world has cameras?"

>"Yeah," she says, "Why do you ask?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Take out the camera.
> "I am curious as to your skill with one."

[Hello Purvis]

> Take out the camera.
> "I am curious as to your skill with one."

>"Huh," says Renko. "Where did you find that? And yeah, I'm pretty good with them. Used to take pictures of supernatural stuff back home. Well...I tried to."

[Kilgamayan]

> "It belongs to Miss Aya Shameimaru. Has Miss Houjuu informed you why she or I are still here?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "It belongs to Miss Aya Shameimaru. Has Miss Houjuu informed you why she or I are still here?"

>Renko shakes her head. "She just told me the two of you were up to something."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I see. Perhaps we should wait until she returns, then. I do not know what she wants known and what she does not want known."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I see. Perhaps we should wait until she returns, then. I do not know what she wants known and what she does not want known."

>"Wait for who to return?" comes an unfamiliar voice, as Hatate walks back into the room, wearing a self-satisfied smirk. She takes a twirl. "Not bad, huh?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Smile.
> Give 'Hatate' a once-over look.
> "You are looking quite lovely today, Miss Himekaidou."

[Hello Purvis]

> Smile.
> Give 'Hatate' a once-over look.
> "You are looking quite lovely today, Miss Himekaidou."

>You look Nue over. She has Hatate's face perfectly, or at least well enough that you can't tell the difference at a glance. She definitely has the right body shape and height as well.
>"It's not bad for a rush job," says Nue, "But I don't have her voice at all, didn't hear it and getting the voice box right is such a pain..."

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[Kilgamayan]

> We just heard Hatate's voice ourselves, didn't we? Mentally compare what we remember of Hatate's real voice to the unfamiliar tone Nue just used.
> "I can imagine. I suppose this means talking will be limited?"
> Take a look over at Renko for her reaction.

[Hello Purvis]

> We just heard Hatate's voice ourselves, didn't we? Mentally compare what we remember of Hatate's real voice to the unfamiliar tone Nue just used.
> "I can imagine. I suppose this means talking will be limited?"
> Take a look over at Renko for her reaction.

>The two aren't very close. Nue's voice is a bit too low pitched, among other things.
>"That's be best," says Nue. "The looks are important, but if you don't have the voice a disguise isn't going to last much longer than it takes to say 'Hello'. If you're lucky, our mark doesn't know her voice that well, but I wouldn't risk it."
>Renko is looking at her curiously.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Look back at Nue.
> "We will need to make sure we know exactly what you are going to do before we try this, then."
> Look back at Renko and smirk.
> "May I guess you were unaware you invited Miss Himekaidou into your home?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Look back at Nue.
> "We will need to make sure we know exactly what you are going to do before we try this, then."
> Look back at Renko and smirk.
> "May I guess you were unaware you invited Miss Himekaidou into your home?"

>"No doubt," says Nue. "We're gonna get one shot at this."
>"I'd heard stories," says Renko. "But I didn't think she was that good at it..." Nue smirks again.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I suspect you will enjoy yourselves here even more than you can imagine at this point in time. There's something new to see or hear practically every day."
> Turn back to Nue.
> "Well, with your inability to speak, we will need to be even more unexpected. Do you think a third person will help? Our mark is fairly perceptive, but I think the two of us combined can keep her distracted."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I suspect you will enjoy yourselves here even more than you can imagine at this point in time. There's something new to see or hear practically every day."
> Turn back to Nue.
> "Well, with your inability to speak, we will need to be even more unexpected. Do you think a third person will help? Our mark is fairly perceptive, but I think the two of us combined can keep her distracted."

>"Renko just chuckles. "Don't need to tell me twice. Especially if Patchouli actually gets that Circle off the ground."
>Nue nods as you propose a third person. "Could do. She can't watch everywhere at once. But this third is really going to need to know what she's doing. Only one chance, like I said."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I think I know just the person, if she's willing."
> Turn back to Renko.
> "Would you like to join us in our endeavours?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I think I know just the person, if she's willing."
> Turn back to Renko.
> "Would you like to join us in our endeavours?"

>"Huh?" says Renko. Nue gives her a curious look.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "What we have planned requires good knowledge of working a camera, and the ambition to complete a challenging task, one that has, perhaps, never been done before. I seem to recall you responsible for one such thing, if I remember Miss Himekaidou's writing properly, and you seem skilled with this device from your time in the outside world. I do not believe what we have planned will take very long, if you are worried your friend will return home to find you gone."

[Hello Purvis]

> "What we have planned requires good knowledge of working a camera, and the ambition to complete a challenging task, one that has, perhaps, never been done before. I seem to recall you responsible for one such thing, if I remember Miss Himekaidou's writing properly, and you seem skilled with this device from your time in the outside world. I do not believe what we have planned will take very long, if you are worried your friend will return home to find you gone."

>"I'm interesting," says Renko. "What're we getting a picture?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Grin.
> "How much do you know of Miss Aya Shameimaru? She has been in prison for quite some time, but she is renowned throughout Gensokyo, so you may have heard things regardless. Specifically, I am curious as to how much about her secondary hobbies you know."

[Hello Purvis]

> Grin.
> "How much do you know of Miss Aya Shameimaru? She has been in prison for quite some time, but she is renowned throughout Gensokyo, so you may have heard things regardless. Specifically, I am curious as to how much about her secondary hobbies you know."

>"I've heard she's a big pervert," says Renko, frowning.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Yes, many think so, and she does not exactly do herself any favors in that regard with her hobbies. The truth is...a little bit different, but that can be set aside for another time. Miss Shameimaru has earned her reputation as a pervert by traveling throughout Gensokyo, and sometimes even beyond, and, in the name of artistry...taking pictures of undergarments."

[Kilgamayan]

> :[

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yes, many think so, and she does not exactly do herself any favors in that regard with her hobbies. The truth is...a little bit different, but that can be set aside for another time. Miss Shameimaru has earned her reputation as a pervert by traveling throughout Gensokyo, and sometimes even beyond, and, in the name of artistry...taking pictures of undergarments."

>"...Huh," says Renko.

> :[

>That looks like a frog.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Smile.
> "Something new every day. And believe me when I say that she has pictures of practically everyone of any noteworthiness. As she has been out of prison for almost two days now, I would not be surprised if she already has pictures of Maribel and yourself. So, since I just happen to have a camera, and Miss Houjuu can just happen to make herself look like one of Miss Shameimaru's hated rivals, we will be attempting to get a picture of her."

[Hello Purvis]

> Smile.
> "Something new every day. And believe me when I say that she has pictures of practically everyone of any noteworthiness. As she has been out of prison for almost two days now, I would not be surprised if she already has pictures of Maribel and yourself. So, since I just happen to have a camera, and Miss Houjuu can just happen to make herself look like one of Miss Shameimaru's hated rivals, we will be attempting to get a picture of her."

>Renko frowns. "And...you want me to help? Why? In fact, why are you even doing this?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Part of it is repayment to Miss Houjuu for services rendered, a subject, sadly, upon which I would rather not elaborate. Another part of it is that it will make for an interesting test of her true intent. She claims her goal to be artistry rather than perverseness; the pictures are designed to symbolize that everyone is vulnerable sometimes. Of course, 'everyone' would theoretically include herself, but she does not have a picture of herself, for fairly obvious reasons. Obtaining a picture of her would go a long way in proving her dedication to her muse, as opposed to just doing it for the reasons that seem obvious on the surface."
> "Of course, I can understand the worry over involvement in such a task. Rest assured that I do not expect I will ever actually see the final result, and I have no particular interest in looking besides."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Part of it is repayment to Miss Houjuu for services rendered, a subject, sadly, upon which I would rather not elaborate. Another part of it is that it will make for an interesting test of her true intent. She claims her goal to be artistry rather than perverseness; the pictures are designed to symbolize that everyone is vulnerable sometimes. Of course, 'everyone' would theoretically include herself, but she does not have a picture of herself, for fairly obvious reasons. Obtaining a picture of her would go a long way in proving her dedication to her muse, as opposed to just doing it for the reasons that seem obvious on the surface."
> "Of course, I can understand the worry over involvement in such a task. Rest assured that I do not expect I will ever actually see the final result, and I have no particular interest in looking besides."

>"...I see," says Renko with a small grimace. "And what's my job in this?"

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