Author Topic: Nue Quest 9 - Ascension: A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 34645 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #570 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:07:57 PM »

> Look back at Suwako and blink again.
> "Remind me to never piss you off."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #571 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:21:30 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 09, 2012, 11:07:57 PM

> Look back at Suwako and blink again.
> "Remind me to never piss you off."

>"Yeah, don't do that," says Suwako, then she winks. "But really, it fixed itself a little bit ago."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #572 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:22:10 PM »

> "Oh, it did? Did shattering his will do it?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #573 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:28:03 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 09, 2012, 11:22:10 PM

> "Oh, it did? Did shattering his will do it?"

>Suwako nods. "I can't say for sure right now, but it's a safe bet."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #574 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:30:14 PM »

> "Wow. Neat."
> Frown.
> "But that means I missed the reaction in the Kourindou basement when it happened. And I'm sure it was fantastic."
> Sigh.
> "One last middle finger from him in my direction, I guess."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #575 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:33:04 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 09, 2012, 11:30:14 PM

> "Wow. Neat."
> Frown.
> "But that means I missed the reaction in the Kourindou basement when it happened. And I'm sure it was fantastic."
> Sigh.
> "One last middle finger from him in my direction, I guess."

>Suwako glances toward Byakuren, as she walks off with the merchant in her arms. "You got him good enough, it looks like. Did you beat him or something?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #576 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:38:38 PM »

> "I kinda raged at him through the sword with the beast primal thingy in it, and after enough mental pushing his will just sorta shattered."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #577 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:44:21 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 09, 2012, 11:38:38 PM

> "I kinda raged at him through the sword with the beast primal thingy in it, and after enough mental pushing his will just sorta shattered."

>Suwako nods. "Not surprising. That's it made to do, crush people."
>She glances at the sword. "Whoever gave rise to this had problems."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #578 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:48:34 PM »

> Grin.
> "Oh, you have no idea. It's a grand tale of an asshole and his unwarranted self-importance that comes to the most appropriate conclusion possible of getting killed by a justice-hearted moron with a giant axe."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #579 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:53:33 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 09, 2012, 11:48:34 PM

> Grin.
> "Oh, you have no idea. It's a grand tale of an asshole and his unwarranted self-importance that comes to the most appropriate conclusion possible of getting killed by a justice-hearted moron with a giant axe."

>Suwako nods. "I don't worry about appropriate deaths, but that seals it for this guy."
>She pats the sword.
>"No one's really left to keep it going. And given how it came about, I bet it doesn't even know."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #580 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:00:37 AM »

> "Wouldn't surprise me."
> "So, uh, I should probably let you know, since you're from the mountain at all, and you mentioned pets earlier. It looks like Patchouli's assistant is going to keep a pet tengu that she has tied up on the floor of Kourindou. In case that matters to mountain business."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #581 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:05:52 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 10, 2012, 12:00:37 AM

> "Wouldn't surprise me."
> "So, uh, I should probably let you know, since you're from the mountain at all, and you mentioned pets earlier. It looks like Patchouli's assistant is going to keep a pet tengu that she has tied up on the floor of Kourindou. In case that matters to mountain business."

>"Yeah, that's going to be a problem, alright," says Suwako. "You should probably tell them to knock it off before they cause another incident."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #582 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:08:04 AM »

> Frown.
> "She can't, like, exchange her current tengu for another one, can she? Because she absolutely has her heart set on a pet tengu, but Hatate deserves a bit better than domestication. Could she get Aya instead, maybe?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #583 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:15:48 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 10, 2012, 12:08:04 AM

> Frown.
> "She can't, like, exchange her current tengu for another one, can she? Because she absolutely has her heart set on a pet tengu, but Hatate deserves a bit better than domestication. Could she get Aya instead, maybe?"

>Suwako shakes her head. "Would it matter if someone switched out what kind of knife they stabbed you with?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #584 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:20:52 AM »

> "Fine, fine. Anything you'd like to know, as long as you're here? I've asked most of the question, and you're right, it is a bit of a trip."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #585 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:23:33 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 10, 2012, 12:20:52 AM

> "Fine, fine. Anything you'd like to know, as long as you're here? I've asked most of the question, and you're right, it is a bit of a trip."

>"Mmm," says Suwako, looking toward the ground for a moment. "I've got a pretty clear picture of what's going on, I think. But you've done an alright job, and I feel like indulging you for it so ask away."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #586 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:29:07 AM »

> "It's mostly other idle curiosities at this point, I guess, but they're things you may know, so okay. I don't suppose you know how far along Yukari is in repairing that hole in the side of reality?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #587 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:44:14 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 10, 2012, 12:29:07 AM

> "It's mostly other idle curiosities at this point, I guess, but they're things you may know, so okay. I don't suppose you know how far along Yukari is in repairing that hole in the side of reality?"

>"That's a hard one," says Suwako, frowning. "I think it'll be awhile."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #588 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:45:56 AM »

> "Well, that's good. Hmm. I suppose you wouldn't know where Tenshi ran off to...What about Iku and her little ghost buddy? Are they still around?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #589 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:54:04 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 10, 2012, 12:45:56 AM

> "Well, that's good. Hmm. I suppose you wouldn't know where Tenshi ran off to...What about Iku and her little ghost buddy? Are they still around?"

>"I wasn't paying attention to Tenshi," says Suwako. "But Iku should still be around, or at least she went home a different way."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #590 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:58:55 AM »

> "Know where she might be?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #591 on:** January 10, 2012, 01:03:45 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 10, 2012, 12:58:55 AM

> "Know where she might be?"

>"From what I've gathered," says Suwako, "She and her poltergeist buddy like to go on walks in the forests. Not sure which one."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #592 on:** January 10, 2012, 01:07:53 AM »

> Nod.
> "All right."
> Turn to Mamizou.
> "Anything you want to know, about all this or just Gensokyo in general? There aren't very many that have the opportunity to develop a viewpoint like Suwako's."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #593 on:** January 10, 2012, 01:13:57 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 10, 2012, 01:07:53 AM

> Nod.
> "All right."
> Turn to Mamizou.
> "Anything you want to know, about all this or just Gensokyo in general? There aren't very many that have the opportunity to develop a viewpoint like Suwako's."

>You turn to Mamizou, who has been listening attentively. "Hmmm, well, that's a tricky one. One wouldn't want to ask about things any old person could answer, if I know who I'm speaking with."
>"Oh you do," says Suwako. "Make no mistakes about that."
>"Then I am afraid I'm not sure what to ask. Ah, you come from those mountains to the east, yes?"
>"Sure do," says Suwako. "That's where the kappa and tengu live these days. It's a nice place, when they're not all in a tizzy."
>She looks to you. "Oh, about that. If you have any interest in going up there today, I'll escort you. They won't ask questions."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #594 on:** January 10, 2012, 01:28:50 AM »

> Nod.
> "Awesome, thanks. I may actually head up there later. I feel like I could rib Sanae a little bit about her flying machine."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #595 on:** January 10, 2012, 01:37:54 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 10, 2012, 01:28:50 AM

> Nod.
> "Awesome, thanks. I may actually head up there later. I feel like I could rib Sanae a little bit about her flying machine."

>"I'll leave word, then," says Suwako.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #596 on:** January 10, 2012, 01:42:41 AM »

> "Great. I think I'm all set, then. Thanks for your help with our big red buddy there. Hope he's nicer to you than he was to us."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #597 on:** January 10, 2012, 01:50:48 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 10, 2012, 01:42:41 AM

> "Great. I think I'm all set, then. Thanks for your help with our big red buddy there. Hope he's nicer to you than he was to us."

>"One less thing I need to deal with, at least," says Suwako. "And don't worry, he won't give me any problems. Don't get me wrong, he thinks he will, but he has no idea what he's up against."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #598 on:** January 10, 2012, 01:58:49 AM »

> "That seems to be the going theme for him. More of a bully than an actual fighter."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #599 on:** January 10, 2012, 02:31:02 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 10, 2012, 01:58:49 AM

> "That seems to be the going theme for him. More of a bully than an actual fighter."

>"Conqueror," says Suwako. "But they're about the same thing. He's not interested in fighting and stuff, except for as a way to rule and influence others."

>_