Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> Take it and put it back on.
> "So it calms me down, or something?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Take it and put it back on.
> "So it calms me down, or something?"

>She laughs. "No, you'd have to ask Reisen about borrowing something like that. This seems to relate more to physical balance and equilibrium, I mean. Put it on, and try to balance yourself in an unusual manner."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Well, since we just put it on...
> Frown for a couple of seconds.
> Crawl out of the bucket and try to do a handstand.

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>Or just fly around outside of the bucket, since we have such difficulties doing that.

[Hello Purvis]

> Well, since we just put it on...
> Frown for a couple of seconds.
> Crawl out of the bucket and try to do a handstand.

>Or just fly around outside of the bucket, since we have such difficulties doing that.

>You could probably try to do one of these things.

>_

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>Try both.

[Kilgamayan]

I think I like your idea better. Let's add a little bit to it, though, since it logically follows from the flight and is ultimately where I wanted to go with this in the first place.

> Actually, forgo the handstand for a moment.
> Try the bucketless flight first. Once we're done, try to land on our feet.

[Hello Purvis]

>Try both.

> Actually, forgo the handstand for a moment.
> Try the bucketless flight first. Once we're done, try to land on our feet.

>You consider both things, and decide that flight is easier.
>You lift yourself into the air. It's still a slow and agonizing process, and you don't really feel any more secure in it. However, as your feet touch the ground, you find yourself placing your feet in such a way that you don't feel like swaying or particularly unsteady or top-heavy at all. Unfortunately, your legs are still not strong enough to hold you up, and you will probably fall within a moment. If you had something sturdy to hold onto, you could probably maintain this without too much trouble.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Is Eirin's desk within reach? Grab it if so.

[Hello Purvis]

> Is Eirin's desk within reach? Grab it if so.

>You grab onto Eirin's desk, and feel reasonably secure in your standing. It does put some pressure on your arms and shoulders, but you can handle this.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> When was the last time we stood up?
> We have a doctor standing right here. What would we have done in the past if a doctor offered to look at our legs in return for services rendered?

[Hello Purvis]

> When was the last time we stood up?
> We have a doctor standing right here. What would we have done in the past if a doctor offered to look at our legs in return for services rendered?

>Without some kind of assistance? You honestly don't remember. If it did happen, it would have been while you were very young.
>You don't know, really. You've never viewed your inability to walk or do much with your legs as a real problem. Who would want to give up the comforts of a nice bucket? Generally, you'd value money or goods over such an examination, but you've done pretty well for yourself today so it's hardly that clear cut right now.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Huh. That's definitely more balanced than it usually is."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Huh. That's definitely more balanced than it usually is."

>"You don't seem to be having much trouble," says Eirin. "I imagine you could apply it while in your bucket as well."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> If we're putting this much strain on our hands and arms now, would we even be able to support ourselves in a handstand?

[Hello Purvis]

> If we're putting this much strain on our hands and arms now, would we even be able to support ourselves in a handstand?

>You imagine so, you'd be supporting your weight in both cases. The trick would be getting into handstand position without falling.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Clamber on back into the bucket, then try to tilt it so it's resting on an edge of the bottom lip.

[Hello Purvis]

> Clamber on back into the bucket, then try to tilt it so it's resting on an edge of the bottom lip.

>You return to your bucket, feeling like you've released a breath you've been holding. Once you settle back in, you lean to the side and try to tip it. Without too much trouble, you're able to find a point where the bucket balances without you having to hold it up. It's a little uncomfortable, and if you move very much you will lose it and tip one way or the other, but you feel you can hold it for a short while before you need to relieve the tension it puts on you.
>"Impressive," says Eirin.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Neat."
> Drop the bucket back down to a neutral position.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Neat."
> Drop the bucket back down to a neutral position.

>You drop yourself back down into a neutral position, as the door behind you opens. Reisen walks back inside, carrying a small handful of coins. "I got it," she says.
>"Ah, good," says Eirin, as she stands up. "Would you be so kind as to pay our messenger while I prepare the drug?"
>Reisen nods and offers you the money. "This should be all of it."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Take it.
> "Thanks!"

[Hello Purvis]

> Take it.
> "Thanks!"

>You obtain: 35☼
>While you store it away, Eiren gathers something from a piece of equipment on the back counter that seems to involve a number of tubes. She then returns and presents you with a bundle that is wrapped in several layers of cloth in one hand, and a letter in another. "Please take care not to let the packet come unwrapped. It shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't do anything particularly erratic with it.  Also make sure that they read the letter and follow the dosage instructions exactly."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Take the stuff.
> "Got it. I'll give 'em all the warnings you gave me earlier, too."

[Hello Purvis]

> Take the stuff.
> "Got it. I'll give 'em all the warnings you gave me earlier, too."

>You obtain: Letter to Myouren Temple
>You obtain: Medicine Bundle
>"Thank you," Eirin says. "Will there anything else before we send you on your way?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Quests
> Inventory

[Hello Purvis]

> Quests
> Inventory

>Your Quests are:
>Pursuit!
>You have been trying to find the man who assaulted you. As far as you can tell, he's been doing a lot of travelling the past couple days...
>Delivery Special
>You've been tasked with making a delivery for the Myouren Temple. All that's left to do for that is pick up your fee.
>Manipulation of Collection Agency Jackals
>You've been asked to collect a set of Earring from Ichiro's jewelery shop to pay off a debt to Kourindou
>Repo Girl
>Faeries have stolen a Red Leather Book, a Large Wax Candle, and a Red Crystal Rose from Kourindou, you've been tasked with retrieving them. The Red Crystal Rose is in the possession of a rabbit named Miyu, who is perhaps considering giving it up.
>Follow that Snake!
>Some strange person has lost a pet snake, and swears she will pay anything you want to get it back. She also asked you to tell Iku and Ichiro the Jeweler
>Delivery Special II - Bucket Boogaloo:
>You have been tasked to delivery a packet of medicine to the Myouren Temple, you have already been paid for this task!
>You inventory contains:
>Dirty White Robe
>Your garment of choice
>Spare Dirty White Robe
>In case the other one gets intolerably dirty
>Wooden Bucket
>Your home, your bed, your life. You keep all of your stuff there!
>Length of Rusty Rebar
>When danmaku isn't enough...
>Empty Sack
>It used to hold some rice, but you've eaten it all. Currently holding Whitecap Mushroom x15
>Wooden Chopsticks
>These are simple and clean eating utensils
>Dirty Tattered Blanket
>A way to keep warm, a way to dry off, and a cushion! What more could you ask for?
>Small Iron Pot
>You cooking companion, when you actually have something to cook.
>Dirty Iron Knife
>Made with real metal!
>Horror "Well-bucket-dropping Monster" (Half expended)
>Your spellcard, it rains death from above! You've...not had a lot of luck with it.
>Whitecap Mushroom x15
>These can be eaten!
>Small Piece of Granite
>An oblong, inch-long piece of sparkly granite.
>Apple Gourd x2
>A gourd with delicious paste inside.
>Stalk of Cave Wheat
>A stem with edible seed pods that can be made into flour
>Kasha Paw Leaves x5
>Leaves with rounded edges that can be used for spice.
>Broad Leaf x2
>Tough until boiled; perfect for soups and stews of all kinds.
>Salt Crystal x2
>Fist-sized natural formations of salt.
>Old Wok
>A cooking pot shaped like a flat cone.
>Empty Glass Bottle
>It has a cork.
>Sword Hilt
>Shaped like a metallic disk with a hole in it.
>Tightrope Walker?s Scarf
>A long, silken, yellow scarf. It is in fairly good condition for living on a cave floor for who knows how long.
>Blank Spellcard
>Just ready to be inscribed with all sorts of chaos.
>Bottle of Shouchu
>It is 43 years old!
>Music Sign: Year's End Procession
>A spellcard you have captured, featuring a danmaku attack well beyond your abilities.
>Bunch of Grapes
>Surprisingly ripe and fresh! You?ve eaten one of them.
>Sheet of Used Paper x10
>They are covered with foreign or uninteresting words.
> 35☼
>This is 35☼
>Letter to Myouren Temple
>A sealed scroll, given to you by Eirin.
>Medicine Bundle
>This is wrapped in several layers of silken cloth

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Actually, yeah."
> Hold up the piece of granite.
> "Any idea where this might've come from?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Actually, yeah."
> Hold up the piece of granite.
> "Any idea where this might've come from?"

>Eirin considers it for a moment. "Hmmm. It looks like a common piece of granite to me. Well, I suppose it has a bit more crystal growth than some."
>"It does have some glitter to it," Reisen says.
>"But it's not really unusual or exceptional," says Eirin.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "It probably isn't unusual. But we don't see this kind of granite in my area of the underground. There's a farmer-lookin' human guy running around all over the place, doing who-knows-what. He's why I came topside at all, since he was causing a bunch of havoc in the Ancient City just by being there. At this point, the only real clue I have about him is that granite, since he dropped it."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It probably isn't unusual. But we don't see this kind of granite in my area of the underground. There's a farmer-lookin' human guy running around all over the place, doing who-knows-what. He's why I came topside at all, since he was causing a bunch of havoc in the Ancient City just by being there. At this point, the only real clue I have about him is that granite, since he dropped it."

>"I have no idea why he'd be interested in it," says Eirin. "It's perfectly mundane, except for having a higher than average crystal count.  Are you sure that you wouldn't see that anywhere underground?"

>_