Author Topic: Kisume Quest VII - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 32978 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #960 on:** November 27, 2012, 05:30:22 AM »

> "I'd have to guess the current afterlife destination determination system arose after a good deal of situational study and is practiced by those that have devoted their lives to that study, rather than by one or two shinigami that think it isn't as hard as it looks and may or may not have the credentials to support that idea."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #961 on:** November 27, 2012, 05:38:07 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 27, 2012, 05:30:22 AM

> "I'd have to guess the current afterlife destination determination system arose after a good deal of situational study and is practiced by those that have devoted their lives to that study, rather than by one or two shinigami that think it isn't as hard as it looks and may or may not have the credentials to support that idea."

>She shakes her head. "No, it wasn't built that way. They intended it to stand as a model of order in the universe. Alas, it does the opposite, I'm sure you'll agree. Nor is it difficult to usher souls to their place, I've done so."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #962 on:** November 27, 2012, 05:47:32 AM »

> "I'm guessing that's what got you reassigned in the first place?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #963 on:** November 27, 2012, 06:06:35 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 27, 2012, 05:47:32 AM

> "I'm guessing that's what got you reassigned in the first place?"

>She gives a nod. "They were not happy that I exposed their ruse. I am not surprised that you did not know, I doubt they told anyone."

>_

O4rfish · « **Reply #964 on:** November 27, 2012, 07:20:14 AM »

>"Yknow, I was walking along this hallway, and you stopped me and asked for some of my time. Now here we are, and I'm thinking I'm a gonna keep on walking along this hallway."

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #965 on:** November 27, 2012, 07:16:40 PM »

(If the parser is waiting for me to weigh in, I had planned on doing something similar soon, so go ahead with things.)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #966 on:** November 28, 2012, 01:03:42 AM »

(More like had to give rides, then collapse straight into bed)

Quote from: O4rfish on November 27, 2012, 07:20:14 AM

>"Yknow, I was walking along this hallway, and you stopped me and asked for some of my time. Now here we are, and I'm thinking I'm a gonna keep on walking along this hallway."

>"Are you certain that you have thought that course of action out?" says Sariel.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #967 on:** November 28, 2012, 01:21:45 AM »

> "As much as I'm going to. I've noticed the fact that I've left Higan, which was irrelevant and brushed aside when we first met upstairs, is now apparently a key cog in your attempt to win me over to your plan. I've also noticed this plan with the ultimate goal of obtaining full shinigami control over the dead involves creating a whole boatload of new dead people, a good number of which are neither from Higan nor from Kosa and thus don't fall into either category of evil that you've proposed. Even if we ignore your unceremonious removal from Higan, all the lies you've fed to Canus, and my inherent connection to the Yama, this entire thing is way too sketchy for me to conclude anything other than you being up to something unpleasant."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #968 on:** November 28, 2012, 01:46:45 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 28, 2012, 01:21:45 AM

> "As much as I'm going to. I've noticed the fact that I've left Higan, which was irrelevant and brushed aside when we first met upstairs, is now apparently a key cog in your attempt to win me over to your plan. I've also noticed this plan with the ultimate goal of obtaining full shinigami control over the dead involves creating a whole boatload of new dead people, a good number of which are neither from Higan nor from Kosa and thus don't fall into either category of evil that you've proposed. Even if we ignore your unceremonious removal from Higan, all the lies you've fed to Canus, and my inherent connection to the Yama, this entire thing is way too sketchy for me to conclude anything other than you being up to something unpleasant."

>"Then it seems that you have not," says Sariel. "You greatly exaggerate the costs, and you ignore the benefits to both yourself and the universe at large. You should consider things more deeply before you decide."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #969 on:** November 28, 2012, 01:51:36 AM »

> "That sounds like a bunch of rhetoric and no substance. If you don't have anything meaningful to bring to the table, I gotta go."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #970 on:** November 28, 2012, 02:06:39 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 28, 2012, 01:51:36 AM

> "That sounds like a bunch of rhetoric and no substance. If you don't have anything meaningful to bring to the table, I gotta go."

>"Unfortunately, that isn't possible," says Sariel. "The Emperor is already well aware than you've joined with the terrorists once again, and I could not let you simply walk away, knowing this."
>Her wings suddenly flare open, and beams begin to fill the hallway.
>"It is lamentable, but I shall have to personally escort you both to Hell!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #971 on:** November 28, 2012, 02:16:48 AM »

So much for running away.

> Where are the beams aimed?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #972 on:** November 28, 2012, 02:52:21 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 28, 2012, 02:16:48 AM

> Where are the beams aimed?

>They do not seem to directly aimed so much as designed to fill the hall with flak. They aren't as fast as some beams you've seen, thankfully, and are long and needle-like in shape. She seems to be sending them out at diagonal angles, overlapping them. They fly toward you, looking like so many claws stretching in your direction.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #973 on:** November 28, 2012, 02:56:29 AM »

> How high is the ceiling?
> How wide is the hallway?
> How far away is Sariel?
> Are the lasers coming right at us, going over our head, or both?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #974 on:** November 28, 2012, 03:10:42 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 28, 2012, 02:56:29 AM

> How high is the ceiling?
> How wide is the hallway?
> How far away is Sariel?
> Are the lasers coming right at us, going over our head, or both?

>The ceiling is about 15 or so feet high, and the hallway is about twenty or so.
>Sariel is about three yards away.
>The beams are spreading outward from Sariel, going toward you and above you.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #975 on:** November 28, 2012, 03:17:58 AM »

> Are the beams also going to both our sides?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #976 on:** November 28, 2012, 03:22:12 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 28, 2012, 03:17:58 AM

> Are the beams also going to both our sides?

>Yes.

O4rfish · « **Reply #977 on:** November 28, 2012, 03:42:35 AM »

>If we were to run away from Sariel, we would be traveling in the direction of the emperor, correct?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #978 on:** November 28, 2012, 03:47:05 AM »

Quote from: O4rfish on November 28, 2012, 03:42:35 AM

>If we were to run away from Sariel, we would be traveling in the direction of the emperor, correct?

>Not precisely. You've taken a longer way, and your goal is the elevators. But it would continue you on your planned path until you need to turn.

>_

O4rfish · « **Reply #979 on:** November 28, 2012, 03:52:55 AM »

I don't think we can take on Sariel with danmaku. Best case would be we hold her off long enough that soldiers shoot her?

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #980 on:** November 28, 2012, 04:05:57 AM »

Judging by her last words, I don't imagine any soldiers are going to actively help us over her. At best we'll both get mowed down.

I don't think we could take her in a danmaku fight either, but we DO have Kasen sitting there. I think we could serve well as a distraction, at the very least.

> How close together are the beams?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #981 on:** November 28, 2012, 04:19:44 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 28, 2012, 04:05:57 AM

> How close together are the beams?

>It varies at a glance; they they interlace together to make some areas with openings and some that are too dense for anyone to get through.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #982 on:** November 28, 2012, 05:29:54 AM »

I'll leave the overnight to you. I think it is worth trying to stay in the battle - with Sariel revealing her past role and future plans, we finally have an inkling of a good reason for the Empire to disband, and I have the feeling that capturing Sariel will go a long way toward that. However, it's entirely up to you. If you do stick around, don't forget that using objects in clever and unexpected ways tends to be rewarded in this sort of situation.

> Inventory
> Are there any openings above us?

O4rfish · « **Reply #983 on:** November 28, 2012, 05:33:34 AM »

>"Kasen, is she going to kill us?"

O4rfish · « **Reply #984 on:** November 28, 2012, 05:34:44 AM »

>Supposing we were to fire non-moving danmaku: how long would it hang there?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #985 on:** November 28, 2012, 06:13:44 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 28, 2012, 05:29:54 AM

> Inventory
> Are there any openings above us?

>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...
>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!
>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.
>Bottle of Shouchu
>It is 43 years old!
>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.
> 85☼
>This is 85☼
>Wad of Old Papers
>These wadded papers seem to have some poems written on them.
>Disk-shaped Rock
>This is a long, flat rock. It would be perfect for skipping across water.
>Blue Shirt (Damaged, Bloodied)
>A finely made shirt
>Knee Length Black Skirt (Bloodied)
>A well-made skirt that belongs to Chiyuri.
>Hair Bobbles
>They are a pleasing red color.
>Dirty White Robe (Bloodied)
>Your garment of choice
>Translator
>A headpiece that allows you to speak in and understand Kosa, and contact Yumemi and Chiyuri.
>Yellow Key Card
>You have no idea who this belongs to. Some soldier.
>Bottle of Dye Remover (Bloodied)
>Supposedly this will return your hair to its proper color.
> Large Knife
>A long knife that is clearly made for combat usage
>Green Key Card
>Taken from a soldier posted on the upper floors of the palace.
>You have noticed no openings above you.

Quote from: O4rfish on November 28, 2012, 05:33:34 AM

>"Kasen, is she going to kill us?"

>"Let's not find out!" Kasen shouts as she leaps back and takes to the air.

Quote from: O4rfish on November 28, 2012, 05:34:44 AM

>Supposing we were to fire non-moving danmaku: how long would it hang there?

>You could probably get a single shot to hang for a few seconds; less so as you add more and more at once.

>_

O4rfish · « **Reply #986 on:** November 28, 2012, 07:38:52 AM »

>Flee. Try to go toward the elevators.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #987 on:** November 28, 2012, 08:30:42 AM »

Quote from: O4rfish on November 28, 2012, 07:38:52 AM

>Flee. Try to go toward the elevators.

>You turn and flee! You can hear more beams hissing in the air behind you, but none of them immediately hit you.
>Kasen drifts back a few feet before sending out a wave of red and green shots. You are not able to see whether they effective or not, but the way ahead of you is clear.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #988 on:** November 28, 2012, 11:32:35 AM »

> Take a look back.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #989 on:** November 28, 2012, 11:45:06 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 28, 2012, 11:32:35 AM

> Take a look back.

>You glance back in time to see Sariel taking to the air and flying forward. She draws her wings close and banks up and around Kasen's attack, while Kasen continues to move back. The former shinigami creates more beams, while Kasen begins to toss out a wide spread of spherical green shots.

>_