Author Topic: Yukari Quest - A Z-machine Adventure (Read 41195 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #390 on:** February 12, 2013, 07:05:01 PM »

It's worth noting that Yukari currently believes the Taoists are behaving themselves. I have no idea where the perception that they need to be knocked down a few pegs came from.

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #391 on:** February 12, 2013, 07:10:07 PM »

Yeah, no need for that stuff when people are mostly behaving. Even the Moriyas.

Gappy · « **Reply #392 on:** February 12, 2013, 07:16:15 PM »

Fair enough. I'm not up to date on how things are in the Purvisverse, mainly as the last game I was properly active in was barren path....how many years back was that? I was basing things on canon up to this point in time.

You guys are still okay with the plan to take control of the betting though?

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #393 on:** February 12, 2013, 07:22:42 PM »

Keeping the gambling managed? Yeah, that's good. We have to make it seems like we aren't behind things though. Maybe phrase it as if we heard someone was cooking it up, and we decided to nip problems in the bud by taking it upon ourselves to handle the gambling.

Shadoweh · « **Reply #394 on:** February 12, 2013, 10:06:44 PM »

Taking over the betting sounds like fun mischief and a way for Yukari to prove her superiority to everyone. :3 It wouldn't do for people to think she doesn't have her fingers in everything.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #395 on:** February 13, 2013, 06:11:35 AM »

> Do we have any kids?
> Are there any notable names in Gensokyo with kids, Moriya deity aside?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #396 on:** February 13, 2013, 07:22:35 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 13, 2013, 06:11:35 AM

> Do we have any kids?
> Are there any notable names in Gensokyo with kids, Moriya deity aside?

>To your knowledge, you don't have any offspring, and you'd be quite shocked to learn otherwise.
>You've heard stories that the Enma had a child, but you don't much stock in it. You also believe that Miko sired at least one, in her former life ash Shotoku; possibly with one of her current attendants. As far as youkai and similar beings are concerned, they tend not to breed very often. There typically isn't much impetus for it, as youkai lifespans tend to be undefined and many come about without needing to have direct parents. You wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone like Nue had a scion somewhere, though. You do have the suspicion that with the way things have changed just within the last few years, offspring between youkai will become more common as they take more and more interest in mimicking human lifestyle. In particular, you imagine that offspring between humans and youkai will become reasonably common. There haven't been any of note lately, but it's just a matter of time as humans are becoming more adjusted to youkai in their daily lives and vice versa.

>_

Gappy · « **Reply #397 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:00:15 AM »

Quote from: Gappy on February 12, 2013, 10:14:18 AM

> "I'm glad I have your interest at least, Marisa-dono. Would you like to join me and discuss the details over some sake?"
> "Now, that aside, at least for now, I'd like to hear what the two of you think of mahjong." Sit down for tea and be a polite guest.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #398 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:09:05 PM »

In before Ichirin is Miko and Tojiko's kid.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #399 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:33:31 PM »

Quote from: Gappy on February 13, 2013, 11:00:15 AM

:D

>Read upward.

Gappy · « **Reply #400 on:** February 13, 2013, 06:24:17 PM »

I'm officially blind now. -_-

> "Awww. And I was so looking forward to sharing a glowcap mushroom brew in this little place I found in the ancient city. I thought it'd be just your thing, Marisa-dono." mock-pout. "You're no fun anymore these days, Marisa-dono." Sigh.
> Dig up what we know about Patchouli Knowledge including any current pursuits, etc.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #401 on:** February 13, 2013, 06:47:11 PM »

Quote from: Gappy on February 13, 2013, 06:24:17 PM

> "Awww. And I was so looking forward to sharing a glowcap mushroom brew in this little place I found in the ancient city. I thought it'd be just your thing, Marisa-dono." mock-pout. "You're no fun anymore these days, Marisa-dono." Sigh.
> Dig up what we know about Patchouli Knowledge including any current pursuits, etc.

>"You can bring it here," says Marisa, "We'll wait."
>Patchouli is easily the resident at the Scarlet Devil Mansion that you are on best terms with. Some time ago, she solved a rather significant incident involving the sun being tampered with, you provided a little aid which has inclined her well toward you, while you think well of her for dealing with things before you were able to discern there was really a problem. But since then, you've had almost no contact; Patchouli doesn't travel and you seldom come here. You suspect you could probably call upon her to do some minor things, and bribe her into doing a bit more.

>_

Shadoweh · « **Reply #402 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:22:36 PM »

Oh right, you didn't read Patchouli Quest so you wouldn't know why Marisa is fine with here.
> Relationship between Marisa and Patchouli
> Wave a hand. "Tsk, you really are no fun if you're not willing to humor an old friend. I ask because rumors of a Mahjong tournament among peers in Gensokyo has started to reach my ears. I gather from your reactions that you hadn't heard yet."
> Look to Marisa. "It should be the kind of affair to generate buzz, don't you think?"

Gappy · « **Reply #403 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:34:38 PM »

Yeah, though I read through the summary and ending of Maribel and Kisume quest. I'll probably do that for the other quests at some point.

> Status of our relationship with Marisa and what we know of her as well (with regards to this universe).

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #404 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:53:19 PM »

Quote from: Shadoweh on February 13, 2013, 11:22:36 PM

> Relationship between Marisa and Patchouli
> Wave a hand. "Tsk, you really are no fun if you're not willing to humor an old friend. I ask because rumors of a Mahjong tournament among peers in Gensokyo has started to reach my ears. I gather from your reactions that you hadn't heard yet."
> Look to Marisa. "It should be the kind of affair to generate buzz, don't you think?"

>You're aware that the two of them are close. If they aren't in a relationship of some kind yet, Patchouli needs to hurry up. Humans slip away so fast.
>"Well, there's humoring, and then there's walking backwards into a bunch of angry bears," says Marisa, smirking. "And, this is the first I've heard about it. Sounds like fun, though!"
>"Has it been in any of the tengu rags, yet?" says Patchouli.
>"Sounds like it'd get some attention, if you ask me," Marisa says. "I haven't heard anything, though. I've been here all day, though."

Quote from: Gappy on February 13, 2013, 11:34:38 PM

> Status of our relationship with Marisa and what we know of her as well (with regards to this universe).

>You consider Marisa something of a distant acquaintance. Your paths don't cross too frequently, but when they do the two of you tend to be on good terms. You know that she has taken Renko under her wing, as the two have natural talent for a similar kinds of magic, but they only meet every so often. Once in awhile, she'll take on small requests to deal with problems, hoping to make some money. This has happened less over the past couple years, as she's focused more on a recent discovery of hers regarding distillation of certain mushrooms into a magically-active broth then mixing that broth with clay. In particularly, there have been stories of a few explosions in the Forest of Magic from her experiments with this clay. She has a good heart, but she can be pretty greedy when the mood strikes her. She's somewhat aligned with the Scarlet Devil Mansion these days, but not to the point she'd likely help them with an incident. You doubt she'd take an order from Remilia, but she might carry out a request for Patchouli.

>_

Shadoweh · « **Reply #405 on:** February 14, 2013, 03:01:01 AM »

> Assessment of Marisa and Patchouli as personal dating partners?
> "Mmm, not that I've seen, but who knows how fast news travels with them? I'm sure it'll be in them by tomorrow. However, it means now would be the time to outpace them. How about it, Marisa? I was thinking this kind of affair always has some well-natured betting behind it. It's early enough to take bets on who will enter, after all."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #406 on:** February 14, 2013, 03:21:20 AM »

Quote from: Shadoweh on February 14, 2013, 03:01:01 AM

> Assessment of Marisa and Patchouli as personal dating partners?
> "Mmm, not that I've seen, but who knows how fast news travels with them? I'm sure it'll be in them by tomorrow. However, it means now would be the time to outpace them. How about it, Marisa? I was thinking this kind of affair always has some well-natured betting behind it. It's early enough to take bets on who will enter, after all."

>You would probably kill Patchouli, the poor thing's so frail. That aside, if you felt like widening your pool of prospects, she might not be a horrible consideration. You do respect her skill, resourcefulness, and rather blatant power hunger. However, being the shut-in that she is has kept her from being especially interesting. As well, her obvious loyalty to Remilia is a bit of a turn off. You suppose if Reimu and Maribel disappeared suddenly, she wouldn't be a bad third choice.
>Marisa spreads herself a little too thin, and it a little too light in the head for you tastes. She lacks polish, and you doubt she'll ever pick that up. Patchouli may like her as she is, but you really don't have much interest. She's just not attention-grabbing enough.
>"Heh, didn't know you were looking to gamble, Yukari," says Marisa.
>"Ran won't take you up on your wagers, will she?" Patchouli says.
>As Patchouli speaks, her devil familiar appears from around one of the bookcases, bearing a tray with a teapot and several cups. She sidles over and places the tray on the table, deftly maneuvering it around some books. The tea smells lovely, but you notice an oddity about it the rest of the set. Patchouli frowns at it for a moment, then says, "Petite, why is there a sprig of parsley in the sugar bowl?"
>"It a garnish!" says the familiar as she skips, giving you a wink before slipping around the shelf.

>_

Shadoweh · « **Reply #407 on:** February 14, 2013, 06:14:10 AM »

I never regret asking.
> Quirk a brow at Patchouli, but take the tea and taste, giving her a moment to explain if she wishes.
> "Mmm, Ran knows the odds too well to bet against me. Besides, we've been matching wits for years. A little variety goes a long way. But I wasn't wishing to place a bet myself.. yet. Simply to offer some.. backing, to a certain someone if they wanted to take advantage of the early warning to start the bets herself."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #408 on:** February 14, 2013, 06:23:20 AM »

Quote from: Shadoweh on February 14, 2013, 06:14:10 AM

> Quirk a brow at Patchouli, but take the tea and taste, giving her a moment to explain if she wishes.
> "Mmm, Ran knows the odds too well to bet against me. Besides, we've been matching wits for years. A little variety goes a long way. But I wasn't wishing to place a bet myself.. yet. Simply to offer some.. backing, to a certain someone if they wanted to take advantage of the early warning to start the bets herself."

>Patchouli notices your look and says, "Familiars."
>"She's always doing weird things like that," says Marisa with a sage nod.
>The tea is a strong western blend, not your typical fair, but you rather enjoy it. Sugar wouldn't be untoward.
>"Huh," Marisa says as you explain your offer to her. "Weeeeeeell, that might be interesting. I'd have to find a little seed money, but that's not too impossible. Huh. You know who's all going to be in it?"
>"I would just posit that everyone will appear," says Patchouli. "It's hardly an issues to give refunds if someone fails to show up."
>"Wait, so why are you telling me?" says Marisa.

>_

O4rfish · « **Reply #409 on:** February 14, 2013, 07:20:56 AM »

Actually, how are we planning on taking control?

Shadoweh · « **Reply #410 on:** February 14, 2013, 08:09:54 AM »

In order to do betting you need a little money to start with, to balance against the bets that you're going to lose, even if probability says you'll be rich in the end. A little seed money~

> "Ah, is that so?" Add a little sugar to the tea. Avoid adding garnish. "I supose not all familiars can be as darling as my Ran."
> "Mmm, perhaps I happen to have enough seed money to start you off right away." Hold up a valuable coin as an example to Marisa. "Of course, I'd expect a return on my investment.." Name a fair percentage that someone who isn't incompetent in gambling like Shadoweh would come up with.
> "As I said, guessing who will enter is a fun game on it's own, wouldn't you agree? If I were to guess.. I would expect all of the more refined figures to enter, your Scarlet Lady for example." Sip tea. "I would have guessed you to be a player, Patchouli, but it seems not to be?"

Gappy · « **Reply #411 on:** February 14, 2013, 11:36:16 AM »

We take control by taking control of all the usual bookies and make sure they've got enough influence and cash to dwarf any of the smallfry bookies. The easy way to do this is to give them the heads up and, as Marisa already hinted at, invest in them in return for a share of the profits (the so-called seed money). In addition to this through the bookies we can learn who are the most favoured players and rig the matches accordingly so that the bets on favoured players soar even higher up until the last few rounds when you can start 'harvesting' them.

> "Shall we say 70-30 in my favour? We are expecting a big turnout so that should be more than worth your while.." Say this with an expectant smile, inviting her to haggle a bit. We can settle for 40-60 in her favour AT MOST, but she has to agree to share the details on odds and favourites and we keep any debts, favours or items wagered. After all, we don't need the money, but more favours to call on is always useful in the long run.

Shadoweh · « **Reply #412 on:** February 14, 2013, 05:43:24 PM »

> As long as those are reasonable rates to someone as used to negotiating as us, use those!

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #413 on:** February 14, 2013, 05:59:17 PM »

Quote from: Shadoweh on February 14, 2013, 08:09:54 AM

> "Ah, is that so?" Add a little sugar to the tea. Avoid adding garnish. "I supose not all familiars can be as darling as my Ran."
> "Mmm, perhaps I happen to have enough seed money to start you off right away." Hold up a valuable coin as an example to Marisa. "Of course, I'd expect a return on my investment.." Name a fair percentage that someone who isn't incompetent in gambling like Shadoweh would come up with.
> "As I said, guessing who will enter is a fun game on it's own, wouldn't you agree? If I were to guess.. I would expect all of the more refined figures to enter, your Scarlet Lady for example." Sip tea. "I would have guessed you to be a player, Patchouli, but it seems not to be?"

Quote from: Gappy on February 14, 2013, 11:36:16 AM

> "Shall we say 70-30 in my favour? We are expecting a big turnout so that should be more than worth your while.." Say this with an expectant smile, inviting her to haggle a bit. We can settle for 40-60 in her favour AT MOST, but she has to agree to share the details on odds and favourites and we keep any debts, favours or items wagered. After all, we don't need the money, but more favours to call on is always useful in the long run.

Quote from: Shadoweh on February 14, 2013, 05:43:24 PM

> As long as those are reasonable rates to someone as used to negotiating as us, use those!

>You add a bit of sugar, avoiding the parsley, and find that a little sweetness helps considerably.
>"I'm okay with that as long as I get the 70%," says Marisa. "I'm the one who'd be doing all the work."
>"I do play once in awhile at Remilia's request," says Patchouli. "But I am much too occupied for games."

>_

Gappy · « **Reply #414 on:** February 14, 2013, 09:47:53 PM »

> "Alright, 60-40 in your favour, and all the starting capital you'll need, but I keep all the debts owed us, favours and items wagered and I will be privy to any information on betting favourites and odds. Does that tickle your fancy, Marisa-dono?" Place the cup down with a soft but final tap on the saucer and give Marisa a smile and a look.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #415 on:** February 14, 2013, 09:51:51 PM »

Quote from: Gappy on February 14, 2013, 09:47:53 PM

> "Alright, 60-40 in your favour, and all the starting capital you'll need, but I keep all the debts owed us, favours and items wagered and I will be privy to any information on betting favourites and odds. Does that tickle your fancy, Marisa-dono?" Place the cup down with a soft but final tap on the saucer and give Marisa a smile and a look.

>"Perhaps if you allow her to have an equivalent monetary value for those items, favors, and such," says Patchouli, before Marisa can speak. "It would certainly be a problem if Marisa were not to be properly compensated because someone decided to pay in kind rather than coin."
>"...Yeah!" says Marisa.

>_

Gappy · « **Reply #416 on:** February 14, 2013, 10:36:18 PM »

> "Very well, 60% of the value of debts and items go to you in cash. It is safe to say it is difficult to put a value on favours and they will most likely be few and far between so would they not be a fair concession to me? And you should thank Knowledge-dono, Marisa-dono, you have a reliable friend in her."

Shadoweh · « **Reply #417 on:** February 14, 2013, 11:48:27 PM »

> Give a wink to Patchouli. "Perhaps I should have tried harder to bring you away from her after all."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #418 on:** February 14, 2013, 11:57:01 PM »

Quote from: Gappy on February 14, 2013, 10:36:18 PM

> "Very well, 60% of the value of debts and items go to you in cash. It is safe to say it is difficult to put a value on favours and they will most likely be few and far between so would they not be a fair concession to me? And you should thank Knowledge-dono, Marisa-dono, you have a reliable friend in her."

>"Deal," says Marisa. "But you didn't say why you're asking me to do this."

Quote from: Shadoweh on February 14, 2013, 11:48:27 PM

> Give a wink to Patchouli. "Perhaps I should have tried harder to bring you away from her after all."

>From the expression Patchouli tries to conceal and largely fails, you think it's probably for the best that you say that while she was taking a drink, left she have choked.

>_

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #419 on:** February 15, 2013, 12:00:58 AM »

>"Isn't it obvious? When I heard rumors of the mahjong tournament on the horizon, I felt it necessary to make sure that any gambling done over who would win would be arranged and handled by people that can be trusted. After all, it seems to be something that was overlooked by whoever is behind it, so I'm playing the Good Samaritan in doing them a little favor by handling this missed detail."