Kisume Quest VI - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> Turn back to the Emperor and shrug.

>"Very well," says the Emperor. "Why did you tell me that it was the capital, Sariel?"
>""Has she tried to convince you otherwise?" says Sariel.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Give a look of dawning realization.
> "...Oh. I see what's going on here."
> Turn back to Sariel with the smallest smirk.
> "You might like to know I stormed my way out of there quite a while ago. But I think you should actually answer his question regardless."

[Hello Purvis]

> Give a look of dawning realization.
> "...Oh. I see what's going on here."
> Turn back to Sariel with the smallest smirk.
> "You might like to know I stormed my way out of there quite a while ago. But I think you should actually answer his question regardless."

>"Have you now?" says Sariel. "Interesting, but not particularly relevant."
>"I assume she's been misleading you, Majesty" says Sariel as she looks back to the Emperor. "Higan is indeed the capital of Gensokyo in all but name. It stands as a pillar upon which its culture and sense of self rests. It is a permanent fixture upon their minds, and with its fall comes the fall any sense of resistance from Gensokyo. It would be no different than if you ripped the sky asunder over their heads."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Chuckle a little bit.
> "And you've told him why you're so familiar with Higan, right?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Chuckle a little bit.
> "And you've told him why you're so familiar with Higan, right?"

>"He is well aware I am a refugee of justice, yes," says Sariel.
>"I am aware you were a resident," says the Emperor.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Grin a little wider.
> "Did you tell him what you did while you were there? Or why you aren't doing it anymore?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Grin a little wider.
> "Did you tell him what you did while you were there? Or why you aren't doing it anymore?"

>"I used to serve the government there," says Sariel. "This is no secret. And he knows I was disgraced as a stepping stone to another's success."

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[Kilgamayan]

> How much do the oni care about the prospects of Higan, as far as we know?

[Hello Purvis]

> How much do the oni care about the prospects of Higan, as far as we know?

>You've never really heard any of them mention it before.

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[Kilgamayan]

> How aware are we of Eiki going to Gensokyo and bitching at people to get them to improve their lives?

> Nod.
> "Interesting, interesting."
> Turn back to the Emperor.
> "Well, outside of the whole 'capital' business, I think you'll find our two descriptions of Higan aren't incongruous, as much as they're drastically different spins."

[Hello Purvis]

> How aware are we of Eiki going to Gensokyo and bitching at people to get them to improve their lives?

> Nod.
> "Interesting, interesting."
> Turn back to the Emperor.
> "Well, outside of the whole 'capital' business, I think you'll find our two descriptions of Higan aren't incongruous, as much as they're drastically different spins."

>You are unaware of it happening. That kind of news just didn't come underground. But there was a time where there were quite a few moss blooms and such.
>"So it seems," says the Emperor. "I wonder if either of you can provide me with more than your good word?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> ...Ugh...we...we might end up having to go back to Higan for this.
> "Well, you could consider that she says she's bitter about being 'disgraced as a stepping stone to another's success' while telling you it's a good idea to run roughshod on the place, which could disrupt the afterlife cycle for countless uninvolved souls. To me, that rather sounds like using both you and they as stepping stones for her successful revenge against the place. Makes me wonder how genuine the sentiment is."

[Hello Purvis]

> ...Ugh...we...we might end up having to go back to Higan for this.
> "Well, you could consider that she says she's bitter about being 'disgraced as a stepping stone to another's success' while telling you it's a good idea to run roughshod on the place, which could disrupt the afterlife cycle for countless uninvolved souls. To me, that rather sounds like using both you and they as stepping stones for her successful revenge against the place. Makes me wonder how genuine the sentiment is."

>At this point, you may have to.
>"Of course, we must remember that people will say anything to keep the Empire's wrath from them," says Sariel. "As well, I've laid forth my connection to Higan openly, and have stood with you since before their was an empire. I have little to fear from the desperate, I am certain."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Would there have been paperwork filed regarding the Sariel incident?
> How is the tree cover near the Sanzu River?
> "I don't see how the semantics of whether or not Higan is some sort of capital would stop Kosa from seeing its destiny through. A hole still gets punched in reality and a large group of extremely strong individuals from another world still get subjugated. As for the details of my origins, I can disclose them if it really matters that much. I only haven't because they're not pleasant memories."

[Hello Purvis]

> Would there have been paperwork filed regarding the Sariel incident?
> How is the tree cover near the Sanzu River?
> "I don't see how the semantics of whether or not Higan is some sort of capital would stop Kosa from seeing its destiny through. A hole still gets punched in reality and a large group of extremely strong individuals from another world still get subjugated. As for the details of my origins, I can disclose them if it really matters that much. I only haven't because they're not pleasant memories."

>You cannot imagine that there would not have been paperwork about it.
>You don't recall there being more than a few trees, but things can change over time.
>"It would mean quite a bit, given you have been trying to dissuade me," says the Emperor.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Very well. Never would have thought the first person outside of Higan I admitted this to would be a ruler in another world. Funny how things work out."
> Deep breath.
> "I was born there. One of my parents is a ferryworker, like Sariel here used to be. The other...became the judge for Gensokyo's souls."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Very well. Never would have thought the first person outside of Higan I admitted this to would be a ruler in another world. Funny how things work out."
> Deep breath.
> "I was born there. One of my parents is a ferryworker, like Sariel here used to be. The other...became the judge for Gensokyo's souls."

>The Emperor glances toward Sariel, who gives a nod. "Well, that one was just a baliff while I was there, but yes, that's who she is."
>"And you have left?" says the Emperor.

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[O4rfish]

>"I got tired of conforming to their expectations."

PS speaking of Komachi's parents, Railkill has posted the subbed Binary Drop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELe0BTUCn6M

[Hello Purvis]

>"I got tired of conforming to their expectations."

>You think you note a small smirk from Sariel as you say that.
>The Emperor is silent for a moment, then says, "I will have to consider this new information."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "It's like I told you earlier. She got the power, became a suit, and forgot who she was. Nothing mattered but the job."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It's like I told you earlier. She got the power, became a suit, and forgot who she was. Nothing mattered but the job."

>The Emperor nods.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Anyway. I agree with the general idea that anyone would say anything to avoid getting their home conquered. But you're confident Gensokyo and Higan don't yet know about Kosa, yes? What if you could get Higan's take on Sariel's history there without exposing them to Kosa's presence or intentions?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Anyway. I agree with the general idea that anyone would say anything to avoid getting their home conquered. But you're confident Gensokyo and Higan don't yet know about Kosa, yes? What if you could get Higan's take on Sariel's history there without exposing them to Kosa's presence or intentions?"

>"What is your proposition?" says the Emperor.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I have a couple of ideas, but there's one important factor that needs to be considered. I know VIVIT can speak our language. Can she read our writing?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I have a couple of ideas, but there's one important factor that needs to be considered. I know VIVIT can speak our language. Can she read our writing?"

>"I do not think she has that capacity yet," says the Emperor. "We have been working on it, but it will take some time to properly transliterate what samples we have."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Well, if there's anyone in Kosa that's not in this room and can read our writing, they would help tremendously. Anyway. I never learned the details of what went down to lead to Sariel getting reassigned, but I can guarantee paperwork was filed about it, because it was considered a scandal. If I can get copies of that paperwork for you in the presence of someone you trust to be loyal to you, while I assure the Higan representative that your person is innocent, and then you have someone you trust that can read the paperwork do so, you will have your untarnished information."

[O4rfish]

>"Speaking of the sky being ripped asunder, that wasn't you guys, was it?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well, if there's anyone in Kosa that's not in this room and can read our writing, they would help tremendously. Anyway. I never learned the details of what went down to lead to Sariel getting reassigned, but I can guarantee paperwork was filed about it, because it was considered a scandal. If I can get copies of that paperwork for you in the presence of someone you trust to be loyal to you, while I assure the Higan representative that your person is innocent, and then you have someone you trust that can read the paperwork do so, you will have your untarnished information."

>"This will take time to arrange," says the Emperor. "Professor Okazaki's work did not bother with your writing, and Sariel has not had the time to supply this information to the necessary people. The latter part may be reconsidered, now."

>"Speaking of the sky being ripped asunder, that wasn't you guys, was it?"

>"I have no idea what you are referring to," says the Emperor.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Would having the judge read it out loud do, then, as long as she is kept in the dark while reading it? Judging from Sariel's confirmation of her existence, I think it safe to assume she wasn't the one Sariel claims wronged her."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Would having the judge read it out loud do, then, as long as she is kept in the dark while reading it? Judging from Sariel's confirmation of her existence, I think it safe to assume she wasn't the one Sariel claims wronged her."

>"Perhaps," says the Emperor. "What are you proposing?"

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