Sword Quest VIII - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> What if we dashed back and to the right, with the intent of crossing whatw ould be her future path?

[Hello Purvis]

> What if we dashed back and to the right, with the intent of crossing whatw ould be her future path?

>You suppose that would work if she had no further interest in circling you. Otherwise,she could just alter her course a little.

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[Kilgamayan]

> How about forward and left, to cross the path she just trod over?

[Hello Purvis]

> How about forward and left, to cross the path she just trod over?

>It depends how far behind her you are, but it would make it difficult for her to compensate quickly.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Given the direction we're currently facing, at approximately what angle is she to us?

[Hello Purvis]

> Given the direction we're currently facing, at approximately what angle is she to us?

>She is about 45 or so degrees to your right; a bit more than that probably.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Dash forward and to our left at about a 45 degree angle, long enough so that we cross over the horse's former path.

[Hello Purvis]

> Dash forward and to our left at about a 45 degree angle, long enough so that we cross over the horse's former path.

>You dash away from Meira, heading leftward. She continues to bring her horse around, and circles out a bit wider than before to loop around you from the right.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Float straight up into the air until we are above her head level.

[Hello Purvis]

> Float straight up into the air until we are above her head level.

>You take to the air. You can Meira's face darken considerable as you do.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Did her horse speed change at all?
> Continue to observe her impassively for a few moments.

[Hello Purvis]

> Did her horse speed change at all?
> Continue to observe her impassively for a few moments.

>Not yet. You observe her as she circles, or more properly ovals, toward you.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Make a beeline for her, Hakurouken held across our body, Roukanken held pointed downward and perpendicular to our body.

[Hello Purvis]

> Make a beeline for her, Hakurouken held across our body, Roukanken held pointed downward and perpendicular to our body.

>You fly toward her. Meira turns her horse toward you, angling toward your right.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Keep flying right at her, slightly curving our flight path as needed.
> Once we get within slashing range, slash horizontally with Hakurouken, then, regardless of that outcome, slash vertically upward with Roukanken a beat later.

[Hello Purvis]

> Keep flying right at her, slightly curving our flight path as needed.
> Once we get within slashing range, slash horizontally with Hakurouken, then, regardless of that outcome, slash vertically upward with Roukanken a beat later.

>You slash horizontally with Hakurouken, and Meira's blade flashes out to catch it, sliding down close to its base. Your other sword snaps upward, and she moves just as fast, her hand pushing against the back of Miko's Sword and shifting it over to catch Hakurouken.
>The horse continues to charge forward, and the two of you are locked into position for the moment, the steed's momentum pushing you back into the air. Already harried, it scrambles to a halt and rears up! Meira rises with it, crying out briefly as your blades are forced apart. Your stumble forward in midair, horse's hooves failing much too close to your face!

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[Kilgamayan]

> Throw ourselves left!

[Hello Purvis]

> Throw ourselves left!

>You throw yourself left, as the horse flails its front legs around, whinnying harshly. A flash of white catches your eyes, as Meira throws herself from the saddle and lands on the other side of the steed.

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[Kilgamayan]

> How did she land?

[Hello Purvis]

> How did she land?

>On the other side of the horse. But it seems like she's on her feet.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Land on our own feet, back up a bit from the horse in the process.

[Hello Purvis]

> Land on our own feet, back up a bit from the horse in the process.

>You land on the ground, the horse following a moment later. The animal dashes away, revealing Meira standing with her ill gotten sword at her side. She snaps it up into a defensive position, watching you. "Not bad," she says. "I'll have to put some effort into it now."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Hold both swords in a ready position, but don't advance yet.
> "I do what I can."

[Hello Purvis]

> Hold both swords in a ready position, but don't advance yet.
> "I do what I can."

>"Your lord must be very proud of you," she says, as she slowly starts to advance, coming at your side.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Is she?

[Hello Purvis]

> Is she?

>She at least says she is. You would hope she is being sincere rather than...how she often can be.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Slowly advance on our own, heading directly for her (so she can't simply flank us like she's trying).
> Give the smallest of smiles.
> "Your sentiments are appreciated, truly. A shame there does not appear to be a less aggressive resolution to our conflict."

[Hello Purvis]

> Slowly advance on our own, heading directly for her (so she can't simply flank us like she's trying).
> Give the smallest of smiles.
> "Your sentiments are appreciated, truly. A shame there does not appear to be a less aggressive resolution to our conflict."

>You approach, but this really doesn't stop her efforts to flank you.
>"I cannot allow myself to be stopped by a mere retainer," she says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> In which direction did the horse run off?

> "Very well."
> Dash in with swords held in front in ready positions!

[Hello Purvis]

> In which direction did the horse run off?

> "Very well."
> Dash in with swords held in front in ready positions!

>It ran off to your right.
>You dash in with swords ready. Meira moves more slowly, sword kept at a diagonal in front of her.

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