Author Topic: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.  (Read 50975 times)

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Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« on: March 03, 2011, 03:08:25 AM »
>You are Iku Nagae, Gensokyo's premier messenger and dancer, and the sky has fallen!  Related to this, you have had a terrible, no good, awful, very bad day yesterday, and are having another one today.
>You do not know how, or why, but Bhava-Arga has fallen from the sky and now hovers scant yards over the surface of Gensokyo. This has caused numerous problems. On top of this, Tenshi has run off after stealing the Sword of Hisou. This has made her a primary suspect in the eyes of many. including yourself at one point. You've since proven her innocence on the matter.
>You are an oarfish youkai in service to the Dragon Palace. As a resident of Bhava-Agra, you bear a status similar to that of a Celestial, and are considered a minor functionary in the Celestial Bureaucracy that makes certain the known universe runs as it should, with all the rights privileges, and duties that come with this position. You are in the service of The Dragon, who reigns quietly as the highest god of this realm, and is among the highest beings in the universe. It regards you well, and you think of it as a guardian.
>While your duties and position suggest your place is in Bhava-Agra, you have a tendency to roam to other places. You somewhat blame this on Tenshi Hinanai, whom you have unfortunately been charged with keeping out of significant trouble, and her tendency to visit Gensokyo whenever possible. You are well-know for your love of dance, and excellence in performing it; oftentimes you've been asked to star in performances given at the Dragon Palace. Others have styled you the Dance Empress, particularly those who would try to claim that title for themselves. You are, as far as you know, well regarded by everyone you know and are welcome practically anywhere in Gensokyo, save perhaps for Higan. The only real black spot in your days is periodically having to deal with Tenshi's chicanery.
>You have been tasked by The Dragon in dealing with this incident. You have taken some stock of the damage surrounding the fall. You have found that Bhava-Agra's food supply has been badly affected by these events; you defeated a tsuchinoko on Minoirko's behalf in hopes of alleviating this. You have delivered messages for Patchouli. You have had bad run ins with Marisa and Reimu; and nearly had one with Sanae. You have found Tenshi hiding in the Ancient City, became convinced of her innocence, convinced her to join you, and have had several spats with her. You've done your best to bond with Tenshi, and you've made significant progress in that regard. You've been hearing a lot about a search for some thing called the Brocken Spectre, and learned it is key to the whole issue. You found and rescued Yamame, who was captured by faeries. You've been given a hit list by Yuugi. You've released Aya from prison after a rather confused encounter. You've discovered that the islands of Bhava-Agra do not cast proper shadows; nor does Nitori, who was practically dead to the world before you were able to have her shadow restored. You've found Kogasa has had her shadow stolen very recently, it has since been restored. Yukari has loaned you a very important tool, which you have returned safely! You tried to get a candid photo of Aya, but had problems when she ran from Momiji. Hopefully she will appear at Kourindou this evening. You have learned of a mysterious poltergeist roaming the Forest of Magic, and have deduced that she is both the shadow thief and the Brocken Spectre. You've beaten the Brocken Spectre in combat, then got exilled away to what you believed was the missing shadow of Bhava-Agra. You managed to escape there and end up in Makai, from which you have escaped after several misadventures. You may have convinced Reimu not to come after you! You seem to have even managed to make a connection with the paranoid and isolationist poltergeist and gotten some of the missing shadows restored.
>You have almost convince the poltergeist to open up to someone else, in hopes of seeking a solution to her problems.

> "If she were going to, she would have come here herself instead of sending her messenger again. The fact that she is not here right now very strongly suggests she is not coming without your invitation."

>"Oh..." says the poltergeist. "And...you really think she would know something?"

>_

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2011, 03:10:28 AM »
>"She knows a lot. As I said, I have questions for her, too."

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2011, 03:11:25 AM »
> "I would be surprised if there were another person in Gensokyo that has more expertise in their specialty than she has in hers, and this includes yourself and myself."
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2011, 03:13:11 AM »
Have you considered mentioning the satori species to Shuuei? I wonder what she would think about a species of creature who have the innate ability to invade privacy and can't (normally) shut it off.
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2011, 03:18:23 AM »
>"She knows a lot. As I said, I have questions for her, too."

>The Poltergeist grimaces. "I...well...maybe...I just don't...."

>_

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2011, 03:19:48 AM »
> "I would be surprised if there were another person in Gensokyo that has more expertise in their specialty than she has in hers, and this includes yourself and myself."
> Put on a sympathetic expression.
> "But it is still up to you. If you do not wish to go, then that is that."
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2011, 03:23:11 AM »
> "I would be surprised if there were another person in Gensokyo that has more expertise in their specialty than she has in hers, and this includes yourself and myself."
> Put on a sympathetic expression.
> "But it is still up to you. If you do not wish to go, then that is that."

>She doesn't say anything, but the conflict is written clearly on her face.

>_

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2011, 03:28:31 AM »
> "...I'm so sorry...I wish this life wasn't so unfair to you..."
> Reach to put a hand on her shoulder, but hesitate before it gets there. Let it hang for a second or two, then pull it back.
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2011, 03:31:50 AM »
> "...I'm so sorry...I wish this life wasn't so unfair to you..."
> Reach to put a hand on her shoulder, but hesitate before it gets there. Let it hang for a second or two, then pull it back.

>You express your regret, but you get the feeling it didn't really help anything.
>You nearly put a hand on her shoulder, then stop.

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2011, 03:35:00 AM »
> "...Whatever you choose, I will support you."
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2011, 03:38:17 AM »
Have you considered mentioning the satori species to Shuuei? I wonder what she would think about a species of creature who have the innate ability to invade privacy and can't (normally) shut it off.

I was waiting until I had a chance to investigate my plan a bit further, but whatever. We don't need to mention we're formulating a plan that may involve a satori. I'd say wait on that for now, but that's just me.

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2011, 03:39:45 AM »
> "...Whatever you choose, I will support you."

>"I know," she says. "I just don't know what to choose..."

>_

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2011, 03:45:17 AM »
> Sad frown.
> "...May I assume you are still averse to the act of hugging?"
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2011, 03:46:37 AM »
Kilga, are you avoiding asking her to trust you that this is a good idea?


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« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2011, 03:49:25 AM »
I'm trying to avoid actively pushing her in the direction we want with anything other than selling Yukari as a source of help. I suppose I want her to visit Yukari on Yukari's merits instead of ours.

But if you really want to, I guess I won't stop you. I just ask that you wait until after the potential hug situation is resolved.
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #15 on: March 03, 2011, 03:52:27 AM »
It sounds like she's not capable of making the decision on her own. I'm still willing to let you handle it.


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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #16 on: March 03, 2011, 03:52:54 AM »
> Sad frown.
> "...May I assume you are still averse to the act of hugging?"

>"...Maybe? I haven't even thought about it..."

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« Reply #17 on: March 03, 2011, 04:23:15 AM »
> "...Well...I want to comfort you in some fashion, but all I really know how to do at this point is based on physical contact..."
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #18 on: March 03, 2011, 04:28:10 AM »
> "...Well...I want to comfort you in some fashion, but all I really know how to do at this point is based on physical contact..."

>She sighs. "Fine, I suppose."

>_

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Re: Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.
« Reply #19 on: March 03, 2011, 04:32:30 AM »
> "It would defeat the purpose if you only let it happen to please me, though."
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #20 on: March 03, 2011, 04:36:36 AM »
> "It would defeat the purpose if you only let it happen to please me, though."

>"Fine, then don't," she says.

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« Reply #21 on: March 03, 2011, 04:44:15 AM »
> Nod.
> "All right."
> Give a small sigh.
> "I do not think I will ever truly know the struggle that is going on in your mind and heart right now, in regards to visiting Yukari. But I can tell you this much...I would never have suggested this idea if I did not think you would benefit from it in the long run."
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #22 on: March 03, 2011, 04:51:08 AM »
It actually just occurred to me that asking about Koishi in Pocky and Brocky's presence may elicit some interesting reactions. Describing a satori youkai to her is likely to produce an interesting enough reaction, but possibly even more interesting than that is her learning of someone that had to reject themselves and essentially lose their family just to live a shell of a life. Finding self-exposure inherently deplorable is one thing. But finding oneself inherently deplorable? Ouch.
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #23 on: March 03, 2011, 04:56:31 AM »
I think if we tell her about the mind reader or the person who can read your subconscious secrets we might never get her out of these damn woods.


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« Reply #24 on: March 03, 2011, 04:58:32 AM »
Koishi has been known to wander them, though, and even if Iku doesn't know that, Yukari likely does.

Talk about nightmare fuel for this poor girl.

(But yes we wouldn't mention it until we're at Yukari's.)
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #25 on: March 03, 2011, 04:59:33 AM »
> Nod.
> "All right."
> Give a small sigh.
> "I do not think I will ever truly know the struggle that is going on in your mind and heart right now, in regards to visiting Yukari. But I can tell you this much...I would never have suggested this idea if I did not think you would benefit from it in the long run."

>She looks toward you. "You really think so?"

>_

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« Reply #26 on: March 03, 2011, 05:02:40 AM »
> Nod.
> "The trust I have in Lady Yakumo and her wisdom and power runs very deep."
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #27 on: March 03, 2011, 05:03:41 AM »
> Nod.
> "The trust I have in Lady Yakumo and her wisdom and power runs very deep."

>She sighs. "Okay then. I guess I should..."

>_

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« Reply #28 on: March 03, 2011, 05:05:37 AM »
> Nod with a small smile.
> "I have faith this will work out for the best."
> "Now, Lady Yakumo's house is not far from the forest, but it is in a fairly open field."
> Look down at our skirt, then back up at the poltergeist.
> "So, um...do we want to try to set this up now, or..."
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #29 on: March 03, 2011, 05:10:24 AM »
> Nod with a small smile.
> "I have faith this will work out for the best."
> "Now, Lady Yakumo's house is not far from the forest, but it is in a fairly open field."
> Look down at our skirt, then back up at the poltergeist.
> "So, um...do we want to try to set this up now, or..."

>"Do you think I'll be seen?" she asks. "The field is usually empty, isn't it?"

>_