Yukari Quest II - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> "They are very erratic. My work has been almost completely ruined. It would take me a very long time to fix them even if I weren't in....whatever state this is. And given where I woke up to find myself, I'm guessing that whoever spirited me away also did wrought that destruction."

[Hello Purvis]

> "They are very erratic. My work has been almost completely ruined. It would take me a very long time to fix them even if I weren't in....whatever state this is. And given where I woke up to find myself, I'm guessing that whoever spirited me away also did wrought that destruction."

>"That's..." she grimaces. "Mmm. What are we going to do? Who did this? Why?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I...don't know. At least, not the last two. The first...I don't know if I can ask it of you."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I...don't know. At least, not the last two. The first...I don't know if I can ask it of you."

>"I think it is probably best that do you," she says.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "All right. I think..."
> Deep breath.
> "I think we need to go back to where I found myself. There is more to be investigated there, I think. The problem is that I don't know if that place will do you to you what has been done to me."

[Hello Purvis]

> "All right. I think..."
> Deep breath.
> "I think we need to go back to where I found myself. There is more to be investigated there, I think. The problem is that I don't know if that place will do you to you what has been done to me."

>"Where did you find yourself?" says Ran. "And of course I'll come. I wouldn't just leave you to face things alone."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I don't know. It was some place I've never seen before. I only know where I arrived here when I left there."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I don't know. It was some place I've never seen before. I only know where I arrived here when I left there."

>"That's rather vague," says Ran. "But I suppose that I'll just have to learn more when we get there. Do you intend to leave now?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Eating more isn't going to help, and I think I'm ready otherwise. I think it would be worth stopping at Marisa's house first, though, and then heading to the Hakurei Shrine after that."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Eating more isn't going to help, and I think I'm ready otherwise. I think it would be worth stopping at Marisa's house first, though, and then heading to the Hakurei Shrine after that."

>Ran nods. "Just give me a moment to leave Chen a note."

>_

[Yaersulf]

>"Very well."
>Spend the time estimating how long the borders here have left.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Very well."
>Spend the time estimating how long the borders here have left.

>Ran bustles off to find something to write with, while you contemplate the borders.
>You don't really know how long they have left. If the rate of deterioration between last night and now are to be considered a constant rate, you would have mere minutes. But since things have held up well enough, and you haven't felt them become actively worse, you suspect that the deterioration has either become very slow, or it only comes in bursts. Right now, the real danger is that something with less finesse than yourself, such as an object from outside, will pass through the barrier and cause a portion of it to collapse.

>_

[Yaersulf]

>Okay, so we really need to fix this as soon as possible.
>Give Ran her moment.

[Hello Purvis]

>Okay, so we really need to fix this as soon as possible.
>Give Ran her moment.

>She quickly completes her note, and leaves it on the table, and gives you a nod.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Head outside. Once we're both there, open a gap to the Kirisame residence.

[Hello Purvis]

> Head outside. Once we're both there, open a gap to the Kirisame residence.

>You head outside, and then open a gap to Marisa's house.
>You seldom come here, and when you do, you are always amazed by the variety of crude and salvaged weight-lifting equipment that is scattered across the yard. The house itself is reasonably good condition, it looks as though it has been painted since you've lace been here. It is small and cramped-looking, shaped like an L.  You find Marisa is outside, planting some seeds in a window box. She looks over as you appear, and frowns. "Oh man," she says. "Can you let me finish this up before we fight?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Well! If this is how we're going to be greeted, we might as well take on our normal, annoyingly enigmatic tone.
> "Oh my. And why would either of us want to do that?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Well! If this is how we're going to be greeted, we might as well take on our normal, annoyingly enigmatic tone.
> "Oh my. And why would either of us want to do that?"

>"So Yuka doesn't hear about you getting in the way of people doing up their window boxes? I dunno." says Marisa, "Or so I go easy on you, your choice."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Give a knowing smirk.
> "Surely you don't need your mouth or ears to plant your flowers, do you?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Give a knowing smirk.
> "Surely you don't need your mouth or ears to plant your flowers, do you?"

>"Maybe not, but it does take attention," says Marisa. "So, what're you here for, anyway?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> How likely is it that Reimu has noticed the border issues with Gensokyo?
> "Nothing special. Only to let you know that I will be borrowing Reimu for a while, so you may want to be a little extra vigilant until I'm done with her."

[Hello Purvis]

> How likely is it that Reimu has noticed the border issues with Gensokyo?
> "Nothing special. Only to let you know that I will be borrowing Reimu for a while, so you may want to be a little extra vigilant until I'm done with her."

>While she is not as sensitive as you are, you imagine she might have some inkling that things are off.
>Marisa laughs. "Alright, I'll keep that in mind! Try not to get any black eyes."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Who else might have noticed the changes? The yama? The Dragon? Tenma? Ibaraki? Hijiri?

> Nod.
> "And actually, I would like if I can use you as a reference on the seriousness of the situation. Reimu may have noticed something is amiss, but she is far more likely to take you seriously than me. Let us say for now that there are problems afoot, problems that have directly led to me acquiring some..."
> With another slight enigmatic smirk, open the gap pocket with the Materia Prima in it and gently take it out without concentrating on making it into anything.
> "...items of interest."

[Hello Purvis]

> Who else might have noticed the changes? The yama? The Dragon? Tenma? Ibaraki? Hijiri?

> Nod.
> "And actually, I would like if I can use you as a reference on the seriousness of the situation. Reimu may have noticed something is amiss, but she is far more likely to take you seriously than me. Let us say for now that there are problems afoot, problems that have directly led to me acquiring some..."
> With another slight enigmatic smirk, open the gap pocket with the Materia Prima in it and gently take it out without concentrating on making it into anything.
> "...items of interest."

>You imagine that The Dragon would, if it is paying attention. The rest, you doubt it.
>You withdraw the Materia Prima and show it to Marisa. Ran leans over to take a look at it as well. "That's some really interesting stuff you have there," says Marisa, turning to reveal she is wearing an apron with a large stylized flower on it, and an M stitched underneath. She dusts her hands off on it while looking at the Materia Prima in your hands with raised eyebrows. "What is that?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "You may have come across it in your own studies at some point. If not, I am sure Patchouli has heard of it, and she may have mentioned to you at some point. This is Materia Prima, the one element from which all creation comes."

[Hello Purvis]

> "You may have come across it in your own studies at some point. If not, I am sure Patchouli has heard of it, and she may have mentioned to you at some point. This is Materia Prima, the one element from which all creation comes."

>"Oh, wow," says Marisa, reachign out for it. "Let me see it!"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Hold out our free hand in front of us in a stopping gesture while pulling the Materia Prima hand back a little bit.
> Put on a stern look.
> "No touching until I am satisfied you understand the consequences of doing so."

[Hello Purvis]

> Hold out our free hand in front of us in a stopping gesture while pulling the Materia Prima hand back a little bit.
> Put on a stern look.
> "No touching until I am satisfied you understand the consequences of doing so."

>"Okay..." says Marisa, eyeing it.
>"You're right," says Ran, "It really is! How did you find it?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Look over to Ran.
> "By going through massive amounts of aggravation. Far more than anyone in Gensokyo has ever even dreamed I've put them through, never mind anything that's actually happened."
> Look back to Marisa and gently poke at the Materia Prima a couple of times with a finger from our free hand.
> "You may touch it if you like, it is the least I can do for imposing on you like this. But there will be no grabbing, and there will certainly be no attempt to mold it or otherwise use it. Understood?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Look over to Ran.
> "By going through massive amounts of aggravation. Far more than anyone in Gensokyo has ever even dreamed I've put them through, never mind anything that's actually happened."
> Look back to Marisa and gently poke at the Materia Prima a couple of times with a finger from our free hand.
> "You may touch it if you like, it is the least I can do for imposing on you like this. But there will be no grabbing, and there will certainly be no attempt to mold it or otherwise use it. Understood?"

>"Okay, sure," she says. "I won't do anything with it. Heh, if it's really what you're saying, I'd want it in a good lab before even trying it."

>_