Nue Quest 7 - Serpent Isle: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> "Guess I'll be finding out at some point."
> "Anyway, it looks like these are our best options, barring Patchouli or Eirin producing something while they're working on the immediate money problem over in his basement. Unfortunate that it's resulted in people being dragged around that didn't need to be, but I guess we're better off together and not needing to be than not together and needing to be."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Guess I'll be finding out at some point."
> "Anyway, it looks like these are our best options, barring Patchouli or Eirin producing something while they're working on the immediate money problem over in his basement. Unfortunate that it's resulted in people being dragged around that didn't need to be, but I guess we're better off together and not needing to be than not together and needing to be."

>"I think you'll do the right thing," says Byakuren.
>"In the meantime," says Ichiro. "what would you have us do, exactly? He is asleep at the moment, if I understand the conversation correctly?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "At this point? I'm sorry to say I don't know. This entire day has been a rather large time crunch; I hadn't planned for having time to sit out, think, and even be able to investigate a few unknowns, like this sword here. I brought you here figuring there would be something obvious that needed doing, but...I guess there isn't. Unless either of you wants to take the hike to the forest in this weather to check out how things are going there."

[Hello Purvis]

> "At this point? I'm sorry to say I don't know. This entire day has been a rather large time crunch; I hadn't planned for having time to sit out, think, and even be able to investigate a few unknowns, like this sword here. I brought you here figuring there would be something obvious that needed doing, but...I guess there isn't. Unless either of you wants to take the hike to the forest in this weather to check out how things are going there."

>"I'd rather not go to the forest, to be honest, if it's not necessary," says Ichiro. "I expect if there's anything important to learn, you'll tell us?"
>"Better to be here," says Mr Kirisame, his face an mask of unreadable scowling. "I suppose I best be watching over him."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh yes, I'll be back at some point. Beyond this sword and checking up on the store progress, the only thing I can think of that I want to do up here is find out what the hell is up with that black wedge in the sky."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Oh yes, I'll be back at some point. Beyond this sword and checking up on the store progress, the only thing I can think of that I want to do up here is find out what the hell is up with that black wedge in the sky."

>"Yeah, I've been kinda wondering about that myself," says Mystia. Byakuren nods in agreement. Ichiro frowns in confusion, while Mr. Kirisame simply sips his tea.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "If it will actually get remotely close to me without trying to run me over, I'll try to get its attention. Maybe take a swipe or two at it if I need to."

[Kilgamayan]

Going to bed.

I'd like Mystia to relay the information on Rinnosuke's apparent mind control to those at Kourindou, because it's good to have that knowledge passed around, if nothing else. (Also when we get outside and away from Byakuren we can encourage Mystia to help Koakuma pursue taking on a second pet. Who knows, maybe she'll share one with Mystia!)

Once we've departed, I'd like to head to the southwest to look into what the sword was telling us, but if we're close to the jet at any point we should try to get its attention.

[Hello Purvis]

> "If it will actually get remotely close to me without trying to run me over, I'll try to get its attention. Maybe take a swipe or two at it if I need to."

>"Well, don't get hurt," says Mystia.

>_

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"I'll try."
>"Mystia, could you relay a message to Kourindou for me? I think we should keep everyone informed of what I learned about Rinnosuke's capabilities, but I want to look into this sword as soon as I can."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I'll try."
>"Mystia, could you relay a message to Kourindou for me? I think we should keep everyone informed of what I learned about Rinnosuke's capabilities, but I want to look into this sword as soon as I can."

>"Yeah, I suppose so," says Mystia.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I think that's what can be done now, then. Anyone else have any ideas or sentiments to volunteer?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I think that's what can be done now, then. Anyone else have any ideas or sentiments to volunteer?"

>"I'm just kind of being a helping hand since I don't have anything better to do but clean house," says Mystia with a shrug. "Sorry, I'm way over my head."
>Mr Kirisame nods. "Can't be bothered with this faith nonsense, I put my lot with things you can stand on. But if Morichika's sick, then it looks like I didn't do my job right when he was my apprentice. Don't know what I can do about that, but at least I'll save you the cost of waking him up when you're ready."
>"I think I've said my piece as well," says Ichiro. "I doubt there's much I can do that you cannot, but I'll be happy to assist as I can. I suppose I've known he had some problems, but...well, I thought he was harmless."
>Byakuren laces her fingers together. "I have the feeling, at this point, we largely know what we can expect to find out about Rinnosuke's situation. From here on, it would seem that finding more details would be the key." She glances toward the two merchants, and says, "In regards to his past, would you both be the best people to ask?"
>"Likely," says Mr Kirisame. "While he never came out and said it, I'm sure any family he had is long gone."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Look over to Byakuren.
> "If you have stuff to ask, go right ahead. You'll always be better at thinking on the personal level than I'll be. I think Mystia and I should head out, to gather more details and keep tabs on those trying to restore everyone's money."

[Hello Purvis]

> Look over to Byakuren.
> "If you have stuff to ask, go right ahead. You'll always be better at thinking on the personal level than I'll be. I think Mystia and I should head out, to gather more details and keep tabs on those trying to restore everyone's money."

>"Certainly," Byakuren says. "I'll be happy to summarize when you get back, if I find anything of use."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Great."
> Look over at Mystia.
> "Ready to roll out?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Great."
> Look over at Mystia.
> "Ready to roll out?"

>"Just let me finish my tea," says Mystia, before downing the last of it.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Take a last sip or two of ours, if it's not gone already.
> Stand back up.

[Hello Purvis]

> Take a last sip or two of ours, if it's not gone already.
> Stand back up.

>You finish off your own tea, and stand up.
>"Do be careful, Nue," says Byakuren.
>Mr Kirisame picks up his tea. "Don't forgot your weapon."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Oop. Right."
> Carefully pick up and stow away the sword pieces.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Oop. Right."
> Carefully pick up and stow away the sword pieces.

>You store away the pieces of your weapon once again, taking care to wrap up the blade.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "All right. I don't expect he'll wake up before I get back. But just in case, if he starts talking, andany of you start feeling guilty or nervous, get away from him. Block your ears if you have to. I've no idea how quickly he can work, but there's no sense in giving him a greater chance."

[Hello Purvis]

> "All right. I don't expect he'll wake up before I get back. But just in case, if he starts talking, andany of you start feeling guilty or nervous, get away from him. Block your ears if you have to. I've no idea how quickly he can work, but there's no sense in giving him a greater chance."

>"Alright," says Byakuren. "I shall take that to heart."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Give a beckoning gesture to Mystia.
> "Let's rock."
> Assuming no objection from anyone, head back to our shoes.

[Hello Purvis]

> Give a beckoning gesture to Mystia.
> "Let's rock."
> Assuming no objection from anyone, head back to our shoes.

>"Coming," says Mystia, as you walk out and head back to the front, where your shoes are waiting. From the sound of the rain, it may have lightened up a little bit.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Retrieve and put our shoes back on, then retrieve our umbrella.

[Hello Purvis]

> Retrieve and put our shoes back on, then retrieve our umbrella.

>You get yourself ready for the rain, as does Mystia.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Okay. One more thing I didn't want to say in front of Byakuren."
> Head to the door.
> "The devil familiar wants to keep her current crow tengu as a pet."
> Grin.
> "But I bet she wouldn't mind sharing if she and you caught a second one."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Okay. One more thing I didn't want to say in front of Byakuren."
> Head to the door.
> "The devil familiar wants to keep her current crow tengu as a pet."
> Grin.
> "But I bet she wouldn't mind sharing if she and you caught a second one."

>Mystia snorts. "What would I do with a snoopy tengu?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Well, I understand that pets need to be fed and sheltered and bathed. Might need to be groomed and vaccinated too."