Author Topic: (Skyseas of Gensokyo) Nazrin Quest (Part 7) (Read 78018 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #600 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:30:56 AM »

> Add some bemusement to the smile.
> "Was I really that intolerable?"

DracoOmega · « **Reply #601 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:35:54 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 02:30:56 AM

> Add some bemusement to the smile.
> "Was I really that intolerable?"

>"I would hardly use that term," she says, smiling politely, "but I still have several things to attend to before we close, so if you'd please?" She leaves the gesture hanging.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #602 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:37:16 AM »

> How close are we to her right now?
> Where was the blight visible on our body again?

DracoOmega · « **Reply #603 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:53:36 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 02:37:16 AM

> How close are we to her right now?
> Where was the blight visible on our body again?

>A couple of feet away - roughly a comfortable formal conversation distance.
>You noticed 4 spots on you when you were getting dressed this morning: one on your right upper-arm; one on your left leg, above the knee; the other two are on your torso - one just below your ribs on the left, and the other more towards your center.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #604 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:56:59 AM »

> And it wouldn't be too difficult to roll up our right sleeve to show the spot off?

DracoOmega · « **Reply #605 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:00:19 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 02:56:59 AM

> And it wouldn't be too difficult to roll up our right sleeve to show the spot off?

>You could roll your sleeve back to reveal this spot, if you wished to. However, pulling a long-sleeved shirt far enough back to reveal what is well above the elbow is hardly a subtle gesture.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #606 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:02:22 AM »

> What about lifting up the skirt a bit to show off the leg spot?

DracoOmega · « **Reply #607 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:05:01 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 03:02:22 AM

> What about lifting up the skirt a bit to show off the leg spot?

>This would also be possible, and arguably a more subtle gesture depending on how you performed it. On the other hand, lifting one's skirt to someone might carry other unfortunate connotations, depending on the viewer...

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #608 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:06:11 AM »

> Well, it's just above the knee, isn't it? It's not like we're showing everything off to the whole world.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #609 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:07:54 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 03:06:11 AM

> Well, it's just above the knee, isn't it? It's not like we're showing everything off to the whole world.

>This is true.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #610 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:11:21 AM »

> Heave another sigh while looking right at Louise's face, so it more or less goes in her direction.
> "All right, if you're really too busy for a handshake, then I'll see myself out."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #611 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:15:00 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 03:11:21 AM

> Heave another sigh while looking right at Louise's face, so it more or less goes in her direction.
> "All right, if you're really too busy for a handshake, then I'll see myself out."

>You let out a very visible sigh in Louise's direction. She maintains that same vaguely off-putting professional smile.
>"I hope you have a good evening," she says.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #612 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:18:36 AM »

Other, more common players: Feel free to fact-check everything I say and correct it if it's wrong.

> Look back toward the door and put on a frown.
> "Unlikely. I was really hoping to find something here. I need that ship to be able to get its cargo to Val Razua, because I've got a pretty nasty disease going, and I'm thinking my only hope of finding a cure is there."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #613 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:21:35 AM »

We got ya back. Doin' fine so far.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #614 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:25:09 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 03:18:36 AM

> Look back toward the door and put on a frown.
> "Unlikely. I was really hoping to find something here. I need that ship to be able to get its cargo to Val Razua, because I've got a pretty nasty disease going, and I'm thinking my only hope of finding a cure is there."

>You look back at the filing room and frown.
>"That sounds quite unfortunate," Louise replies, after only a slight pause. Her expression changes little. "I do wish you well in your search."

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #615 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:37:20 AM »

> Look back at the exit.
> "Thanks, but docs make it sound like Val Razua or nothing. Here."
> Hike up the skirt just enough to display the spot on our left leg while angling said leg in Louise's direction so the spot is aimed in her direction.
> "You ever seen anything like this before?"

DracoOmega · « **Reply #616 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:55:24 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 03:37:20 AM

> Look back at the exit.
> "Thanks, but docs make it sound like Val Razua or nothing. Here."
> Hike up the skirt just enough to display the spot on our left leg while angling said leg in Louise's direction so the spot is aimed in her direction.
> "You ever seen anything like this before?"

>You glance back towards the counter and the way out of the building. The attendants still seem to be conversing with people. Do the licensing issues never end?
>You hike your skirt up slightly and shift your leg so that the blighted spot is uncovered. It's not much more than an inch in diameter, but it isn't hard to notice if you're looking in the right direction. Louise frowns slightly as you do this and glances subtly in that direction. Her expression tightens just a little and there is a pause.
>"Why are you showing me this?" she asks, after a moment. There is a faint edge to her voice.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #617 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:59:48 AM »

> "Because I'm trying to get whatever I can at this point."
> Swallow.
> "I'm not expected to survive much past a week. If that. So I'm looking for anything, anywhere. You work in a business that involves people coming and going from all over - maybe you've seen or heard of something like this, or how it can be treated."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #618 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:07:53 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 03:59:48 AM

> "Because I'm trying to get whatever I can at this point."
> Swallow.
> "I'm not expected to survive much past a week. If that. So I'm looking for anything, anywhere. You work in a business that involves people coming and going from all over - maybe you've seen or heard of something like this, or how it can be treated."

>"I'm not a doctor," she replies, holding an acutely focused gaze on you. "Perhaps you should go speak with someone who is." You think she may be showing small signs of discomfort, but she masks them very well.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #619 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:10:44 AM »

> "Already done that. You think I'd be asking a customs rep about this if I still had doctors I hadn't tried? ...No offense."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #620 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:13:49 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 04:10:44 AM

> "Already done that. You think I'd be asking a customs rep about this if I still had doctors I hadn't tried? ...No offense."

>"I'm afraid I have nothing to tell you," she says. "Perhaps you'll have more luck somewhere else."

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #621 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:16:02 AM »

> "Maybe. Maybe."
> Look back down at the spot.
> "I just hope this isn't contagious. Well. I hope it's not too contagious. Between what little I know and what little the docs know, seems like I picked this up airborne."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #622 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:36:00 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 04:16:02 AM

> "Maybe. Maybe."
> Look back down at the spot.
> "I just hope this isn't contagious. Well. I hope it's not too contagious. Between what little I know and what little the docs know, seems like I picked this up airborne."

>Louise's eyes narrow. "Are you threatening me?"

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #623 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:37:14 AM »

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "What makes you say that?"

DracoOmega · « **Reply #624 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:41:38 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 04:37:14 AM

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "What makes you say that?"

>"I believe your five minutes are up," she says simply, ignoring the question.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #625 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:43:30 AM »

Welp, she knows what she's saying to us now. Let's nail her to the wall.

Edit: Physically or metaphorically.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #626 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:46:11 AM »

> Drop the skirt again.
> "Jeez, you really think I'd go around trying to make people sick or something? When I had planned on spending a good amount of time confined to a ship with some of my friends? Relax. I'm doing my best to not spread this around."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #627 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:49:41 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 04, 2012, 04:46:11 AM

> Drop the skirt again.
> "Jeez, you really think I'd go around trying to make people sick or something? When I had planned on spending a good amount of time confined to a ship with some of my friends? Relax. I'm doing my best to not spread this around."

>You drop your skirt.
>"Then I wish you well," she says, without relaxing her expression much.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #628 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:51:29 AM »

We should call her out on that lie, at least.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #629 on:** February 04, 2012, 05:01:39 AM »

If you have some method that doesn't get us arrested, then sure. Don't forget that Louise has witnesses.

Just keep in mind that there's an interested player base and a parser that's put a lot of effort into designing a whole new universe. If you're sufficiently into IC actions that you're prepared to flip every single one of them the finger and make Nazrin give up on life in the name of petty anger-based revenge then perhaps this isn't the game for you. If, however, that doesn't interest you, then everything's dandy.