Author Topic: Yukari Quest! (Read 110734 times)

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #300 on:** September 24, 2011, 07:01:31 AM »

Quote from: Omba on September 24, 2011, 06:49:56 AM

>How close are we to the tree?
>Stop. Don't resist her. Don't try to throw the stones or pull yourself away from her grip.
>Gently touch her hand with your other (free) hand and look her in the eyes. Try your best to look confident.
>"I think we need to find out what happened to that tree if we want to know what happened to Yuyuko."
>"And I think I'll have to get closer to it to find out. So I want to first test what happens if I do this."

>You are about fifteen meters away.
>You lower your arm, allowing Youmu to stop you from throwing a stone at the tree.
>You place your other hand over hers and look at her in the eyes.
>"I don't think it's a good idea..."
>"If you need to do it though..."

>_

Omba · « **Reply #301 on:** September 24, 2011, 07:27:36 AM »

>Are we still completely unable to open any gaps?
>Well, opening a gap into the tree would probably be much more dangerous, anyway.
>"I think I have to; it's saver than just walking up to the tree, at least."
>If Youmu doesn't have any more objections / doesn't start to look much more terrified than she already is,
>take half a step away from her and throw the rocks at the tree's stem.
>Be ready to grab Youmu and run away with her.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #302 on:** September 24, 2011, 07:42:47 AM »

Quote from: Omba on September 24, 2011, 07:27:36 AM

>Are we still completely unable to open any gaps?
>Well, opening a gap into the tree would probably be much more dangerous, anyway.
>"I think I have to; it's saver than just walking up to the tree, at least."
>If Youmu doesn't have any more objections / doesn't start to look much more terrified than she already is,
>take half a step away from her and throw the rocks at the tree's stem.
>Be ready to grab Youmu and run away with her.

>You cannot.
>Who knows what kind of things are inside that tree?
>"If you say so..."
>You brace before you throw a stone at the tree, readying yourself to grab Youmu and start running should anything bad happen.
>As the stone flies towards the tree, you see the tree's branches twist and bend rather quickly.
>The tree bats the stone away from itself.

>_

Omba · « **Reply #303 on:** September 24, 2011, 07:50:04 AM »

>Oh shit.
>Are there any ghosts nearby? If so, do we know if we can directly interact with them - like grabbing them, for example?
>Is the tree doing anything else in the next few moments?

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #304 on:** September 24, 2011, 07:56:56 AM »

Quote from: Omba on September 24, 2011, 07:50:04 AM

>Oh shit.
>Are there any ghosts nearby? If so, do we know if we can directly interact with them - like grabbing them, for example?
>Is the tree doing anything else in the next few moments?

>Did that tree just...?
>The ghosts seem to avoid the Saigyou Ayakashi. The only ghost near you right now is Youmu's ghost half.
>The tree appears to be idle.

>_

BT · « **Reply #305 on:** September 24, 2011, 08:10:25 AM »

> "Well. Looks like it's alive."
> I didn't think I'd ever try talking with a tree, but...
> "...Anyone there?"

Omba · « **Reply #306 on:** September 24, 2011, 08:10:58 AM »

>Did the tree's movements have any visible impact on Youmu?
>"Yuyuko?"

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #307 on:** September 24, 2011, 08:47:30 AM »

Quote from: BT on September 24, 2011, 08:10:25 AM

> "Well. Looks like it's alive."
> I didn't think I'd ever try talking with a tree, but...
> "...Anyone there?"

>"..."
>This ranks amongst the stranger things that you've done.
>The tree does not respond.

Quote from: Omba on September 24, 2011, 08:10:58 AM

>Did the tree's movements have any visible impact on Youmu?
>"Yuyuko?"

>As far as you can tell, Youmu was unaffected by the tree's movements. She still seems terrified of it, though.
>You think you might have seen one of the branches twitch.

Omba · « **Reply #308 on:** September 24, 2011, 08:53:41 AM »

>"Yuyuko, is that you? It's Yukari", a little louder than before.
>Watch for any changes in our mental status.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #309 on:** September 24, 2011, 11:04:05 AM »

Quote from: Omba on September 24, 2011, 08:53:41 AM

>"Yuyuko, is that you? It's Yukari", a little louder than before.
>Watch for any changes in our mental status.

>You continue to address the tree, and you could swear that it's moving slightly, almost as if it's listening to you.
>You can feel the evil aura growing slightly, though it doesn't seem to affect you much.

>_

Omba · « **Reply #310 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:31:12 PM »

>"Yuyuko, I'm here with Youmu. We're worried about you. How are you feeling, Yuyuko?"
>While saying this, slowly approach the tree. Watch for any quick movements or changes in the aura.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #311 on:** September 24, 2011, 11:01:17 PM »

Quote from: Omba on September 24, 2011, 05:31:12 PM

>"Yuyuko, I'm here with Youmu. We're worried about you. How are you feeling, Yuyuko?"
>While saying this, slowly approach the tree. Watch for any quick movements or changes in the aura.

>As you approach the tree, it turns, almost as if to face you. You can also feel the aura growing stronger.
>Youmu does not go any closer to the tree.

>_

Omba · « **Reply #312 on:** September 25, 2011, 01:38:58 AM »

Hm...
I can think of 3 ways to go about this.
a) destroy the tree; we'd probably need Youmu's help for this. I also think it would most likely irrevocably kill Yuyuko.
Not a good idea.
b) try and see if we can really talk to Yuyuko. Approach the tree, touch it, evoke memories of things Yuyuko used and liked to do.
If it works, it would probably be the best way to do it. Could also result in us getting killed or absorbed into the tree.
c) Get the tree to envelop Youmu and us, like it did with Yuyuko. If Yuyuko still has some awareness left after getting
absorbed by the tree, so might we. This has an at least equal chance of us just dying and possibly sending
the tree into overdrive, though, so... Also, I don't know if that's something Yukari would actually do.
d) See if we can find anything related to the tree in Hakugyokurou first.

I'll go with b) for now, unless someone has a better idea.

>Remember time we've spent with Yuyuko.
>"It's been a while, Yuyuko. I would really like to drink some tea with you again. What were you up to while I was away?"
>"Do you remember me, Yuyuko?"
>You'd better do.
>While saying these things, walk up to the tree. Watch for any sudden movements or any effect the aura might have on us.
>If we don't get attacked or start having trouble with the aura, reach out and lightly touch the tree with one finger.
>"Hey, Yuyuko." Remember how Yuyuko looked like while saying this.

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #313 on:** September 25, 2011, 01:59:27 AM »

Be careful about getting too close for now; we need to gauge whether the tree's response is favorable.

>What do we recall about Yuyuko's seal?

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #314 on:** September 25, 2011, 02:13:05 AM »

Quote from: Omba on September 25, 2011, 01:38:58 AM

>Remember time we've spent with Yuyuko.
>"It's been a while, Yuyuko. I would really like to drink some tea with you again. What were you up to while I was away?"
>"Do you remember me, Yuyuko?"
>You'd better do.
>While saying these things, walk up to the tree. Watch for any sudden movements or any effect the aura might have on us.
>If we don't get attacked or start having trouble with the aura, reach out and lightly touch the tree with one finger.
>"Hey, Yuyuko." Remember how Yuyuko looked like while saying this.

>You recall the times you've spent together with Yuyuko as you approach the tree.
>The tree remains still as you approach, but you feel the evil aura growing stronger, almost as if it's trying to push you away.
>From behind, you can hear a soft whimpering noise.

Quote from: E-Nazrin on September 25, 2011, 01:59:27 AM

>What do we recall about Yuyuko's seal?

>The seal had been put into place to prevent the Saigyou Ayakashi from consuming any more spirits, at the expense of Yuyuko's.

>_

Omba · « **Reply #315 on:** September 25, 2011, 02:17:24 AM »

I think we should get Youmu close to the tree, too. Not sure because of her ghost half, though.
Thoughts?

>How far away from the tree are we now?
>Look at Youmu. What is she doing?

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #316 on:** September 25, 2011, 02:31:52 AM »

>What did the Saigyou Ayakashi do before Yuyuko was used to seal it? How did the seal work, and is there a way to repair it?

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #317 on:** September 25, 2011, 02:47:25 AM »

Quote from: Omba on September 25, 2011, 02:17:24 AM

>How far away from the tree are we now?
>Look at Youmu. What is she doing?

>You are about ten meters from the tree.
>You turn to take a look at Youmu.
>Youmu is standing there, away from the tree, shaking as she stares at the tree.
>She looks like she's struggling with something.

Quote from: E-Nazrin on September 25, 2011, 02:31:52 AM

>What did the Saigyou Ayakashi do before Yuyuko was used to seal it? How did the seal work, and is there a way to repair it?

>The Saigyou Ayakashi would draw in spirits and souls before consuming them.
>The seal froze the Saigyou Ayakashi, ensuring that it would never move again.
>The method of repair would depend on how the seal was broken.

>_

Omba · « **Reply #318 on:** September 25, 2011, 02:55:49 AM »

Ok, I'm pretty certain we need to get Youmu away from that tree for now.
I have a feeling she's going to get eaten otherwise.

>"I'll come by again later, Yuyuko."
>Go to Youmu. Gauge tree's reaction while we walk away from it.
>Gently take Youmu's hand. "Youmu, I think we should go back for now."
>Lead her back to Hakugyokurou if she doesn't resist. If she tries to go towards the tree, stop her; forcefully, if necessary.

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #319 on:** September 25, 2011, 03:07:28 AM »

>Where's Youmu's ghost half?

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #320 on:** September 25, 2011, 03:34:33 AM »

Quote from: Omba on September 25, 2011, 02:55:49 AM

>"I'll come by again later, Yuyuko."
>Go to Youmu. Gauge tree's reaction while we walk away from it.
>Gently take Youmu's hand. "Youmu, I think we should go back for now."
>Lead her back to Hakugyokurou if she doesn't resist. If she tries to go towards the tree, stop her; forcefully, if necessary.

>You bid farewell to the tree and begin to walk away. As you do so, you feel the aura weakening.
>You head to Youmu, who is breathing heavily and seems to be slowly regaining her composure.
>You gently take her hand, it's covered in sweat.
>"Ah... Yes..."
>You take Youmu and lead her back to Hakugyokurou.

Quote from: E-Nazrin on September 25, 2011, 03:07:28 AM

>Where's Youmu's ghost half?

>It is floating around at a much further distance from the tree than Youmu herself.
>As you get further away from the tree, Youmu's ghost half begins to hover around Youmu.

>_

Omba · « **Reply #321 on:** September 25, 2011, 04:04:03 AM »

>Take Youmu inside and sit down with her. Give her a hug.
>"It's okay now, Youmu." Stay like this for a bit.
>Then say "I think it's best if you stay away from that tree for now."
>"Did you see Yuyuko do anything else of note in the time before she was enveloped by the Saigyou Ayakashi?"

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #322 on:** September 25, 2011, 08:35:57 AM »

Quote from: Omba on September 25, 2011, 04:04:03 AM

>Take Youmu inside and sit down with her. Give her a hug.
>"It's okay now, Youmu." Stay like this for a bit.
>Then say "I think it's best if you stay away from that tree for now."
>"Did you see Yuyuko do anything else of note in the time before she was enveloped by the Saigyou Ayakashi?"

>You head inside Hakugyokurou with Youmu and give her a hug.
>Youmu shivers slightly.
>"Sorry..."
>Youmu shakes her head.
>"She spent all her time in her room or with the tree. I don't know what she was doing..."

>_

Omba · « **Reply #323 on:** September 25, 2011, 08:41:31 AM »

>"Don't be sorry. You were brave enough to come with me."
>"Could you please lead me to her room? I might be able to find some clues there."
>If she agrees, follow her to Yuyuko's room. On the way, be slightly wary of anything peculiar, but don't let it show.

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #324 on:** September 25, 2011, 09:16:52 AM »

Quote from: Omba on September 25, 2011, 08:41:31 AM

>"Don't be sorry. You were brave enough to come with me."
>"Could you please lead me to her room? I might be able to find some clues there."
>If she agrees, follow her to Yuyuko's room. On the way, be slightly wary of anything peculiar, but don't let it show.

>"If you say so... I just..."
>"Okay."
>Youmu gets up and begins walking back towards Yuyuko's room. She still seems a bit cold, but appears to be almost back to normal.
>You follow Youmu through the building. Everything looks the same as the first time you went through here.
>Soon, both you and Youmu are standing outside Yuyuko's room.

>_

Omba · « **Reply #325 on:** September 25, 2011, 09:22:33 AM »

>How is Youmu handling being near Yuyuko's room?
>Assuming the door is closed, open it.
>Anything peculiar visible?
>If not, enter the room and take a look at everything.
>Any noticeable smell? Any different feel to the room than to the rest of Hakugyokurou, like the evil aura we felt from that tree?

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #326 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:00:16 AM »

Quote from: Omba on September 25, 2011, 09:22:33 AM

>How is Youmu handling being near Yuyuko's room?
>Assuming the door is closed, open it.
>Anything peculiar visible?
>If not, enter the room and take a look at everything.
>Any noticeable smell? Any different feel to the room than to the rest of Hakugyokurou, like the evil aura we felt from that tree?

>Youmu seems to be fine, barring any aftereffects of being near the Saigyou Ayakashi.
>You open the door to Yuyuko's room.
>Inside, you see a bed, several urns and pots lying about the room, and scrolls hanging on the wall.

>_

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #327 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:03:31 AM »

>Are these the same scrolls that we've seen in her room previously? Assuming we've been in here, obviously.
~~>Did we have great fun in here with her, if you know what I mean~~

Omba · « **Reply #328 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:21:06 AM »

>Read the scrolls, assuming we don't already know what's written on them.
>Examine the urns and pots.
>Is there anything beneath the bed?
~~>Ask Youmu to sit on the bed, then proceed to attack her. It's the perfect opportunity!~~

Dormio Ergo Sum · « **Reply #329 on:** September 25, 2011, 11:12:57 AM »

Quote from: E-Nazrin on September 25, 2011, 10:03:31 AM

>Are these the same scrolls that we've seen in her room previously? Assuming we've been in here, obviously.
~~>Did we have great fun in here with her, if you know what I mean~~

>There appears to be one new scroll hanging near Yuyuko's bed.
>The two of you spent many nights together. Most of the time you'd take the lead with ease but Yuyuko could be surprisingly aggressive at times. A night with Yuyuko would leave you fairly drained... Mahjong is such a fun game.

Quote from: Omba on September 25, 2011, 10:21:06 AM

>Read the scrolls, assuming we don't already know what's written on them.
>Examine the urns and pots.
>Is there anything beneath the bed?
~~>Ask Youmu to sit on the bed, then proceed to attack her. It's the perfect opportunity!~~

>The scrolls you've seen before had pictures of the landscape or quotes.
>The new scroll has a simple haiku written on it.
>Judging by handwriting, the new scroll appears to have been written by Yuyuko herself.
>Exiled by the world
>They don't understand our pain
>Shall we become one
>Most of the urns and pots contain various scrolls or personal effects such as combs.
>You check underneath the bed, and see the outline of an ornamental knife.

>_