Nue Quest 8 - Pagan: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> "He may think so as well. It certainly doesn't sound like you were driven out."

>"Quite so," he says. Then he begins to walk toward the door.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Who is closer to the door, us or him?

[Hello Purvis]

> Who is closer to the door, us or him?

>You are, at the moment.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Begin floating backward toward the door.
> "What, leaving already?"
> Unsheath the sword and hold it at our side, hanging down, in a non-threatening fashion.

[Hello Purvis]

> Begin floating backward toward the door.
> "What, leaving already?"
> Unsheath the sword and hold it at our side, hanging down, in a non-threatening fashion.

>"Yes, I have no need to remain," he says.
>You draw the sword and hold it at your side.  It is growing obvious to you that this arrogant man needs to be shown his place.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Block the door. Speed up if we need to get there before him, he's not getting out.
> "On the contrary, I can think of at least one good reason why I need you to remain."

[Hello Purvis]

> Block the door. Speed up if we need to get there before him, he's not getting out.
> "On the contrary, I can think of at least one good reason why I need you to remain."

>You move to block the door, having to rush a bit.
>"Or what?" he says, narrowing his eyes. "You'll kill me with you sword? Or will you be creative and main me, instead?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "If I wanted you dead you wouldn't be standing there right now."

[Hello Purvis]

> "If I wanted you dead you wouldn't be standing there right now."

>"Then put that thing away, please, and step aside. I have no intention of remaining here."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> " I'm afraid I can't do that. I may not want you dead, but I do not always get what I want."

[Hello Purvis]

> " I'm afraid I can't do that. I may not want you dead, but I do not always get what I want."

>"I have no use for veiled threats," he says. "If you're going to kill me, hurry up and get it over with."
>This person needs to be taught a lesson, to be an example.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Patience. That will happen if and when I deem it necessary. Right now I prefer you alive, so alive you will remain."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Patience. That will happen if and when I deem it necessary. Right now I prefer you alive, so alive you will remain."

>"So your plan is to waste time for the both of us," he says. "May I be privileged to know what you hope to achieve with that?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "It is my understanding that this land will soon be restored to its regular monetary state. But where is the entertainment in watching your dream die if you are not there to watch it with me?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "It is my understanding that this land will soon be restored to its regular monetary state. But where is the entertainment in watching your dream die if you are not there to watch it with me?"

>"I won't disabuse you of such a notion," he says. "But if you must watch, you have my invitation to walk with me."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "So the entire human village can witness a powerful youkai with a sword keep a former villager at swordpoint in public? With the hakutaku and fire woman wandering about? Do not take me for a fool."

[Hello Purvis]

> "So the entire human village can witness a powerful youkai with a sword keep a former villager at swordpoint in public? With the hakutaku and fire woman wandering about? Do not take me for a fool."

>"Perhaps you could put up the sword?" he says. "After all, you said you had no desire to use it on me."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "It is a needless risk of irritance. I know not how many lessers in this village would fall prey to your mind games and get in my way. I have seen Mokou's spellcard in your shop; I am well aware you could turn her against me, and that is a waste of time I do not need."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It is a needless risk of irritance. I know not how many lessers in this village would fall prey to your mind games and get in my way. I have seen Mokou's spellcard in your shop; I am well aware you could turn her against me, and that is a waste of time I do not need."

>"Then what shall we do in the meantime?" he says.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Where did that presence go?
> "Perhaps you can inform me from where you obtain the massive amount of insolence necessary to try to make me do your bidding in retaliation for moving some dirt."

[Hello Purvis]

> Where did that presence go?
> "Perhaps you can inform me from where you obtain the massive amount of insolence necessary to try to make me do your bidding in retaliation for moving some dirt."

>It is still there. It has not appreciably changed.
>"Merely moving some dirt?" says Rinnosuke. "Such a limited perspective you take. Shall I assume it's intentional?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Moving some dirt and making some inquiries, then, if you insist."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Moving some dirt and making some inquiries, then, if you insist."

>"I believe we have done this haggling before," says Rinnosuke, as he turns away from you and approach the window. "You aren't offering anything I wish to obtain."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Is it that I have nothing you want, or is it that you cannot force me to do what you want?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Is it that I have nothing you want, or is it that you cannot force me to do what you want?"

>"I said offered," he says, as he reaches the window and gazes out of it.
>There is no reason to leave this person untouched.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Begin walking toward the merchant.
> "Perhaps my initial desires regarding your safety were mistaken, then."

[Hello Purvis]

> Begin walking toward the merchant.
> "Perhaps my initial desires regarding your safety were mistaken, then."

>"So you've changed your mind already," he says, glancing back toward you.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Keep walking while narrowing our eyes.
> "Do you actually want me to end you?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Keep walking while narrowing our eyes.
> "Do you actually want me to end you?"

>"I want to see how far you'll carry this farce," says Rinnosuke.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Is he in sword-swing range yet?