Author Topic: Kisume Quest VII - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 32977 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #30 on:** October 09, 2012, 04:24:40 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 09, 2012, 04:11:55 PM

> Nod at the guard, then look at Sombraluz.
> "Remember the other woman you brought here? She has a very important opinion. I'm gonna ask about getting it now."
> Press the button.
> "Okay, I have an idea. I know you want to know what's up. There's a guard here with an important question for my pink-haired friend. If he can ask her that question with this communicator, then I can tell you what's really going on here after he gets her answer. And no, the question isn't about where you are right now. Which I could have asked after telling you the Emperor was dead if I actually wanted to betray you."
> Press.

>"What are you asking her?" says Yumemi.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #31 on:** October 09, 2012, 04:31:36 PM »

> Can we hear our translated self through the interpreter device while we use it as a long-distance communicator?
> Press.
> "A question about our home."
> Press.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #32 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:30:44 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 09, 2012, 04:31:36 PM

> Can we hear our translated self through the interpreter device while we use it as a long-distance communicator?
> Press.
> "A question about our home."
> Press.

>You cannot hear yourself.
>"Mmm, if I must," says Yumemi.
>You hear some noises, and then Kasen's voice comes through. "Am I do this right? Is it working?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #33 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:41:30 AM »

> Press.
> "Sounds like it."
> Press.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #34 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:57:59 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 12:41:30 AM

> Press.
> "Sounds like it."
> Press.

>"Good," says Kasen. "What do you need?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #35 on:** October 10, 2012, 01:04:26 AM »

> When we saw Sombraluz through Patchouli's spell, was he wearing a translator?
> Press.
> "Someone else on this side is going to ask you a question. All I need you to do is answer honestly."
> Press.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #36 on:** October 10, 2012, 01:26:42 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 01:04:26 AM

> When we saw Sombraluz through Patchouli's spell, was he wearing a translator?
> Press.
> "Someone else on this side is going to ask you a question. All I need you to do is answer honestly."
> Press.

>He was not.
>"Well, of course I will," says Kasen. "But, what is going on? Miss Okazaki seems very upset..."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #37 on:** October 10, 2012, 01:28:53 AM »

> Press.
> "I can explain everything after you answer the question, okay?"
> Press.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #38 on:** October 10, 2012, 01:39:03 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 01:28:53 AM

> Press.
> "I can explain everything after you answer the question, okay?"
> Press.

>"Fine," says Kasen with a sigh that feels all too familiar, "What is the question?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #39 on:** October 10, 2012, 01:42:04 AM »

> Do not press the button. Instead, look back and forth between Sombraluz and the leader guard.
> "I'm not sure if the long-distance communication translates. Just to be safe, does anyone here know my language?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #40 on:** October 10, 2012, 01:52:31 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 01:42:04 AM

> Do not press the button. Instead, look back and forth between Sombraluz and the leader guard.
> "I'm not sure if the long-distance communication translates. Just to be safe, does anyone here know my language?"

>"I've been trained in it," says the agent. "If you need me to ask something, I can do it."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #41 on:** October 10, 2012, 01:54:27 AM »

> "Works."
> Point at the button.
> "Press it once to talk so they'll hear, press it again so you can hear them in return. Once you've confirmed with her that you're on this end and she's on that end, ask her to describe Higan to you."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #42 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:31:30 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 01:54:27 AM

> "Works."
> Point at the button.
> "Press it once to talk so they'll hear, press it again so you can hear them in return. Once you've confirmed with her that you're on this end and she's on that end, ask her to describe Higan to you."

>He nods. "Higan? Alright."
>He takes the translator, places it on, and uses it. "Are you there?" After letting go of the button, for a moment, then pushes it again. "I don't know what you're friend is playing at, but she wants me to ask you to describe Higan to me."
>He lets go of the button, and listens for a minute, before saying, "I see." Then he takes off the translator and returns it to you. "What was that supposed to achieve?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #43 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:39:04 AM »

> Put it back on.
> "Repeat what she said to the guards."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #44 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:41:22 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 02:39:04 AM

> Put it back on.
> "Repeat what she said to the guards."

>The agent gives you a look. "We don't really have time for this, you understand. Are you going to help us bring this to a close or what?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #45 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:42:23 AM »

> Frown.
> "This will bring it to a close."
> Look at the lead guard.
> "C'mon, back me up here. You know Higan is the whole hangup in this mess."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #46 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:58:37 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 02:42:23 AM

> Frown.
> "This will bring it to a close."
> Look at the lead guard.
> "C'mon, back me up here. You know Higan is the whole hangup in this mess."

>"Let's just humor her, sir," says the captain.
>Sombraluz says, which what you are certain is a muffled sigh, "She said that it is the place where the dead journey, and a major seat of the celestial bureaucracy, and she would rather not dwell on it at the moment."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #47 on:** October 10, 2012, 03:04:37 AM »

> Nod.
> "And nothing about it being the capital of Gensokyo, I assume? That's the most important part, and I'll explain why once you confirm it. I promise."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #48 on:** October 10, 2012, 03:11:27 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 03:04:37 AM

> Nod.
> "And nothing about it being the capital of Gensokyo, I assume? That's the most important part, and I'll explain why once you confirm it. I promise."

>"She didn't say anything like that," says the Agent.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #49 on:** October 10, 2012, 03:15:27 AM »

> Give a meaningful glance over at the lead guard. If he says anything, let him speak, and do not speak ourselves. If he doesn't, launch into the following.
> "Okay. Here's the deal. The Emperor has a 'special advisor' named Sariel. She's actually originally from Higan. Worked there until she was banished amidst some scandal. Somehow, she wound up here, before Kosa was an empire. She's been feeding the Emperor lies about Gensokyo, claiming Higan is its capital amongst who knows what else, and his decision to invade our home seems at least partly influenced by what she's told him. Near as I can tell, she's using him - and all of you - to get revenge on us because she's bitter about her removal."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #50 on:** October 10, 2012, 06:56:21 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 03:15:27 AM

> Give a meaningful glance over at the lead guard. If he says anything, let him speak, and do not speak ourselves. If he doesn't, launch into the following.
> "Okay. Here's the deal. The Emperor has a 'special advisor' named Sariel. She's actually originally from Higan. Worked there until she was banished amidst some scandal. Somehow, she wound up here, before Kosa was an empire. She's been feeding the Emperor lies about Gensokyo, claiming Higan is its capital amongst who knows what else, and his decision to invade our home seems at least partly influenced by what she's told him. Near as I can tell, she's using him - and all of you - to get revenge on us because she's bitter about her removal."

>"That may be significant," says the captain after a moment. "We have have found some significant and intentional omissions in the special adviser's reports."
>"I see," says Sombraluz, "And what does this do about the people we have running amok in the palace, precisely?"

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #51 on:** October 10, 2012, 07:08:36 AM »

>"If I tell them what's going on, they may agree to stand down."

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #52 on:** October 10, 2012, 10:42:54 AM »

> Replace 'may' with 'should' in the above piece of dialogue.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #53 on:** October 10, 2012, 11:00:04 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on October 10, 2012, 07:08:36 AM

>"If I tell them what's going on, they may agree to stand down."

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 10:42:54 AM

> Replace 'may' with 'should' in the above piece of dialogue.

>"Then do as you need," says the Agent, "But if you can wrap it up before they strike again, it would be appreciated."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #54 on:** October 10, 2012, 11:11:15 AM »

> "Of course."
> Press.
> "Okay, great. You can give the device back to the professor now."
> Press.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #55 on:** October 10, 2012, 11:16:03 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 11:11:15 AM

> "Of course."
> Press.
> "Okay, great. You can give the device back to the professor now."
> Press.

>"Alright," says Kasen.
>After a moment, you hear the Yumemi's voice again. "I am not sure what the meaning of that was."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #56 on:** October 10, 2012, 11:18:21 AM »

> Press.
> "The emperor has a special advisor that's actually a former worker from Higan that was banished after a scandal. She's been feeding him lies for years, and seems at least partly responsible for Kosa's change to an empire. Near as I can tell, Kosa's planned invasion of Gensokyo is her using him and his forces to get revenge on Higan for deposing her."
> Press.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #57 on:** October 10, 2012, 11:24:30 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 11:18:21 AM

> Press.
> "The emperor has a special advisor that's actually a former worker from Higan that was banished after a scandal. She's been feeding him lies for years, and seems at least partly responsible for Kosa's change to an empire. Near as I can tell, Kosa's planned invasion of Gensokyo is her using him and his forces to get revenge on Higan for deposing her."
> Press.

>"In what manner does this change the plan, exactly?" says Yumemi. "The Emperor is still the problem. Whether or not he was misled is irrelevant."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #58 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:08:33 PM »

> Press.
> "If he decides he's been misled since before the creation of the Empire, don't you think he'll reconsider the whole idea? Especially since he was willing to put himself on the battlefield over all the lies."
> Press.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #59 on:** October 10, 2012, 01:10:07 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 10, 2012, 12:08:33 PM

> Press.
> "If he decides he's been misled since before the creation of the Empire, don't you think he'll reconsider the whole idea? Especially since he was willing to put himself on the battlefield over all the lies."
> Press.

>"I'm sure he's not going to step down," says Yumemi, "Which is rather what we're here to remedy, if you'll recall."

>_