Author Topic: Sword Quest XI - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 41491 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #240 on:** October 29, 2015, 04:18:44 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 29, 2015, 04:04:39 PM

> "If it were that easy, don't you think she would have done it already?"

>"You aren't actually making any sense," says Parsee.
>"I don't follow, either," says Utsuho with a shrug. "I mean, it's not as though Satori would be willing to leave, anyways."
>"She would," says Koishi. "She would hate it, but she would."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #241 on:** October 29, 2015, 04:22:32 PM »

> "Think about it. Clearly, returning underground is exceedingly painful for Koishi. She knows it would make her sister and the extended pet family happy, and she knows that it gives her a better chance at survival. But she still isn't doing it. Why might that be?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #242 on:** October 29, 2015, 04:24:50 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 29, 2015, 04:22:32 PM

> "Think about it. Clearly, returning underground is exceedingly painful for Koishi. She knows it would make her sister and the extended pet family happy, and she knows that it gives her a better chance at survival. But she still isn't doing it. Why might that be?"

>"Because she can't stand it," says Parsee. "So Satori comes up sometimes, and then she she goes down sometimes, only that doesn't actually make any sense because now you have them both doing stuff they hate rather than just one. What's the point other than making them both miserable?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #243 on:** October 29, 2015, 04:32:03 PM »

> "The point is the strength of the gesture, as well as a need for compromise. Perhaps Koishi would be more willing to return home if her sister were willing to meet her halfway."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #244 on:** October 29, 2015, 04:40:03 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 29, 2015, 04:32:03 PM

> "The point is the strength of the gesture, as well as a need for compromise. Perhaps Koishi would be more willing to return home if her sister were willing to meet her halfway."

>"You don't just do a compromise to hurt someone else for no reason," says Parsee. "That's just stupid."
>"Would you like that, Koishi?" says Utsuho.
>"...No," she says after a moment. "They're both right. But, I don't wanna hurt her anymore. because I know she'd do it."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #245 on:** October 29, 2015, 05:06:19 PM »

> "Well, all right then. What would get you to visit Underground, if anything?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #246 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:45:20 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 29, 2015, 05:06:19 PM

> "Well, all right then. What would get you to visit Underground, if anything?"

>"You keep telling me I need to to survive..." she says.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #247 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:54:47 AM »

> Nod.
> "That is true."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #248 on:** October 30, 2015, 02:20:32 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 30, 2015, 12:54:47 AM

> Nod.
> "That is true."

>Koishi falls silent.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #249 on:** October 30, 2015, 02:22:59 AM »

> "And yet here you stand. Is there anything else?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #250 on:** October 30, 2015, 02:52:57 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 30, 2015, 02:22:59 AM

> "And yet here you stand. Is there anything else?"

>She doesn't say anything, instead just shifting a little.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #251 on:** October 30, 2015, 02:55:08 AM »

> Soften our tone a little.
> "It's okay. You can tell us."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #252 on:** October 30, 2015, 03:17:51 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 30, 2015, 02:55:08 AM

> Soften our tone a little.
> "It's okay. You can tell us."

>"I don't know..." she says.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #253 on:** October 30, 2015, 03:19:04 AM »

> "I guess you could only tell some of us, if that would be better."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #254 on:** October 30, 2015, 03:41:45 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 30, 2015, 03:19:04 AM

> "I guess you could only tell some of us, if that would be better."

>She shakes her head. "I don't know. "

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #255 on:** October 30, 2015, 03:42:52 AM »

> Frown.
> "Then I think we're kinda stuck."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #256 on:** October 30, 2015, 04:19:21 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 30, 2015, 03:42:52 AM

> Frown.
> "Then I think we're kinda stuck."

>"Yeah," says Parsee.
>"No," Koishi says, "I'll do it."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #257 on:** October 30, 2015, 04:21:27 AM »

> Raise an eyebrow and look to the other two Undergroundlings.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #258 on:** October 30, 2015, 04:54:57 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 30, 2015, 04:21:27 AM

> Raise an eyebrow and look to the other two Undergroundlings.

>"You mean you'll come back?" she says.
>"I guess so," says Koishi. "If I don't, you'll just drag Satori out after me, and make her do it again and again. And she'll do it, because she always does that kind of thing."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #259 on:** October 30, 2015, 04:57:49 AM »

> Nod.
> "Well, all right then. I am proud of you for making such a choice, as odd as that may be given we only just met."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #260 on:** October 30, 2015, 08:48:34 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 30, 2015, 04:57:49 AM

> Nod.
> "Well, all right then. I am proud of you for making such a choice, as odd as that may be given we only just met."

>"Yeah," says Utsuho. "Satori'll be thrilled!"
>"And when you have to go, we can probably get someone to come with you," says Parsee. "Okuu's game, I know. And I guess I can sometime, Heck, Orin probably would."
>"I could ask Yamame sometimes," says Utsuho.
>"So it's not like you're super stuck there," Parsee says.
>Koishi just nods, not saying anything.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #261 on:** October 30, 2015, 09:45:17 AM »

> Let this continue a bit. This isn't our place to interrupt right now.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #262 on:** October 30, 2015, 10:28:06 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 30, 2015, 09:45:17 AM

> Let this continue a bit. This isn't our place to interrupt right now.

>Koishi seems happy not to say anything else. After a moment, Utsuho says, "Ready to go? Maybe we can get back before dinner."
>"Yeah," says Koishi.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #263 on:** October 30, 2015, 11:07:01 AM »

> "Ah, you are all set, then? I can show you the way out if you like, unless there is any final business you wish to conduct.'

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #264 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:53:40 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 30, 2015, 11:07:01 AM

> "Ah, you are all set, then? I can show you the way out if you like, unless there is any final business you wish to conduct.'

>"Uh, is there anything we need to do?" says Parsee, looking to Yuyuko.
>"No non, you are free to go," says Yuyuko. "As are you and your friend, Youmu dear"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #265 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:58:35 PM »

> Give Yuyuko a bow.
> "By your leave, Yuyuko-sama. Thank you very much for all of your help."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #266 on:** October 30, 2015, 02:26:06 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 30, 2015, 12:58:35 PM

> Give Yuyuko a bow.
> "By your leave, Yuyuko-sama. Thank you very much for all of your help."

>Yuyuko waves a hand. "It was hardly anything, Youmu dear."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #267 on:** October 30, 2015, 02:28:37 PM »

> Turn to the others.
> "Let us depart, then."
> If there are no objections from anyone, lead our party back to the entrance to Hakugyokurou.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #268 on:** October 30, 2015, 03:25:37 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 30, 2015, 02:28:37 PM

> Turn to the others.
> "Let us depart, then."
> If there are no objections from anyone, lead our party back to the entrance to Hakugyokurou.

>"Lead the way," says Utsuho.
>The quartet follow you back to the the stairs leading back to Gensokyo, with Kotohime keeping by your side while the others lag behind you, speaking between themselves. Soon enough, you descend and leave Hakugyokurou behind entirely. The mountain valley is covered in deep shadows, it will be dark soon.
>"So what's the best way home?" says Parsee.
>"I'll show you," Koishi says.
>"Oh, good," says Parsee. She looks toward you. "Well, um, thanks for all the help. I mean it. We couldn't have done it without you."
>"We owe you a lot," says Utsuho.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #269 on:** October 30, 2015, 03:31:13 PM »

> Smile.
> "You are quite welcome. I was glad to be of assistance. I look forward to our next meeting, be it tomorrow, or some later date."