Author Topic: Reisen Quest Furthermore: A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 65048 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #690 on:** February 18, 2010, 01:31:23 AM »

>You head east and climb the stairs, repressing another shiver.
>You reach the top of the stairs, and find yourself at the gates of the palace. But in truth, there is no actual gate, just an opening in the walls with an arch over it. Looking ahead, you can see a well-maintained courtyard, its paths free of snow and lined with leafless cherry trees. A manor stretches before you, superficially similar in style to Eientei, but much more ornate and much larger. It must cover literally dozens of square miles! Some distance away, rising from the single-story manor, and numerous immense pagoda-style towers. You can only wonder at how many tens of thousands of people could comfortably live here! Three large doors allow entrance to the palace, one each compass point. Obvious exits are North, South, East, and West.

>_

Kasu · « **Reply #691 on:** February 18, 2010, 01:38:24 AM »

> Head into the palace.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #692 on:** February 18, 2010, 01:45:46 AM »

>You step into the courtyard. Suddenly, you are not alone. Youmu stands in the middle of the courtyard, facing you. Her stance is relaxed, but you can tell that she is ready should you try something. She inclines her head in your direction. "Welcome again, Reisen," she says. Her eyes linger on the sword hilt peeking out from behind your backpack for a moment.

>_

Kasu · « **Reply #693 on:** February 18, 2010, 01:50:18 AM »

> "I believe I have something that belongs to you."
> Take the sword out of our backpack.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #694 on:** February 18, 2010, 01:56:28 AM »

Quote from: Kasu on February 18, 2010, 01:50:18 AM

> "I believe I have something that belongs to you."
> Take the sword out of our backpack.

>She nods, mutely, her eyes widing.
>After a moment, she says, "Then you have come to return it?"

>_

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #695 on:** February 18, 2010, 02:23:55 AM »

>"kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinda..."
>"I...sorta need to talk to you and your mistress about something before I so quickly give you back the sword. I think it would be to the advantage of all involved for us to talk before agreeing to anything"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #696 on:** February 18, 2010, 02:36:17 AM »

Quote from: UncertainKitten on February 18, 2010, 02:23:55 AM

>"kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinda..."
>"I...sorta need to talk to you and your mistress about something before I so quickly give you back the sword. I think it would be to the advantage of all involved for us to talk before agreeing to anything"

>Youmu quirks her lips a bit, and tries not to frown due the hopes you obviously just dashed. "She is reading at the moment. I'll take you to her."
>She leads you into the palace by the southern entrance. You very quickly lose your way as she leads you through opulent hallway after opulent hallway. Peeking into some of the rooms as you pass them, you find bedrooms, galleries, courtyards, libraries, and rooms you cannot begin to name, all of them devoid of people. However there are quite a few ghosts floating about, going about their spectral business.
>Shortly, Youmu brings you to a sitting room with filled cushions and low couches. Youmu reclines on a pile of pillows, studying a scroll of some sort. She looks over as the two of you enter, and regards you curiously. "Youmu," she says at length, "You've allowed an armed intruder into my presence! I'm shocked!"
>"She wishes to speak with you, Yuyuko-sama," says Youmu, as if Yuyuko never commented. "about the fate of my blade."
>Yuyuko gestures to one of the cushions. "Please, come in and be comfortable Reisen. I hope you enjoy the winter snow as much as the summer's."

>_

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #697 on:** February 18, 2010, 02:45:42 AM »

>"So...you know that Remilia lady? Yeah she...um...kinda wanted me to do something not very nice to your household. I prefer not to operate like that. More specifically, she wanted me to steal a painting from you all, for...well, whatever you did to her previously. I don't like that idea. But I'd also rather not further the fighting and get dragged into it..."
>"What I propose is I trade this sword for at the very least a painting...and maybe your word that you won't counter Remilia so we can avoid yet ANOTHER incident in addition to the Byakuren/Reimu fight?"
>"Of course, if you accept this trade, we all have to pretend I stole it from you. Well, more specifically, some mysterious thief stole it from you and you are after their blood. If you could conveniently ignore the possibility Remilia is behind it, that'd be best for all involved."
>"So...what say you? I understand this is a lot to ask of you...but to at least help preserve the peace of Gensokyo will you consider my request?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #698 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:06:25 AM »

Quote from: UncertainKitten on February 18, 2010, 02:45:42 AM

>"So...you know that Remilia lady? Yeah she...um...kinda wanted me to do something not very nice to your household. I prefer not to operate like that. More specifically, she wanted me to steal a painting from you all, for...well, whatever you did to her previously. I don't like that idea. But I'd also rather not further the fighting and get dragged into it..."
>"What I propose is I trade this sword for at the very least a painting...and maybe your word that you won't counter Remilia so we can avoid yet ANOTHER incident in addition to the Byakuren/Reimu fight?"
>"Of course, if you accept this trade, we all have to pretend I stole it from you. Well, more specifically, some mysterious thief stole it from you and you are after their blood. If you could conveniently ignore the possibility Remilia is behind it, that'd be best for all involved."
>"So...what say you? I understand this is a lot to ask of you...but to at least help preserve the peace of Gensokyo will you consider my request?"

>"My, aren't you the schemer," says Yuyuko.
>"I'm not sure if I completely follow..." says Youmu.
>"It's simplicity itself, Youmu dear," says Yuyuko, reaching out to tousle Youmu's hair in a manner eerily similar to how Kaguya does to you. "Remilia wants revenge for our little escapade during the fall."
>Yuyuko looks at you. "You're quite confident that we won't choose to simply reclaim Hakurouken, aren't you? Youmu does have an ancestral bond to it. And she's so very distraught over it." She smiles. "But that is not how civilized people act. I expect you'll want something for your own trouble? Or perhaps your silence?"
>She produces a fan, and places the tip of it to her lips. "It would be quite interesting if Remilia asked you to do all this, simply to so you could expose it and embarrass us." She chuckles, covering her lower face with the fan.
>Youmu looks confused. You suspect she's given up understanding and is just waiting to know what her role in things will be.

>_

Serela · « **Reply #699 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:08:04 AM »

>"My... how perceptive you are. And what are you offering me in return for my silence?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #700 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:11:30 AM »

Quote from: Shikieiki Neoxanadu on February 18, 2010, 03:08:04 AM

>"My... how perceptive you are. And what are you offering me in return for my silence?"

>"First I would like some assurance that this isn't part of a greater scheme of Remilia's," says Yuyuko, folding her fan again. "Afterwards, I think we have some things you may like."

>_

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #701 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:13:13 AM »

>"What type of assurance are you looking for? I'm willing to provide whatever you ask if I can. But be warned. I'm not on your side. I'm just not on Remilia's either. I just am trying my damndest to avoid an incident on top of the one I'm already trying to investigate. Oh yeah, remind me to ask you about that after we finish this train of thought"

Serela · « **Reply #702 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:15:20 AM »

>"Remilia seemed to believe that after this everything would be settled and done with. I simply want to make sure that it will end peacefully."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #703 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:23:40 AM »

Quote from: UncertainKitten on February 18, 2010, 03:13:13 AM

>"What type of assurance are you looking for? I'm willing to provide whatever you ask if I can. But be warned. I'm not on your side. I'm just not on Remilia's either. I just am trying my damndest to avoid an incident on top of the one I'm already trying to investigate. Oh yeah, remind me to ask you about that after we finish this train of thought"

>"Proving good intentions are hard, aren't they?" says Yuyuko, as she lounges back on a pillow. "Perhaps you could fight my gardener and prove your pure intentions by letting them carry you to victory."
>Youmu stands. "I will not ask you for my blade back, but I would ask that you set it aside"
>Yuyuko giggles. "That was a joke, Youmu."

Quote from: Shikieiki Neoxanadu on February 18, 2010, 03:15:20 AM

>"Remilia seemed to believe that after this everything would be settled and done with. I simply want to make sure that it will end peacefully."

>"Well, I suppose an oath would do. Or," she looks hopeful, "perhaps a few more of those drinks from the moon? They're quite interesting."

>_

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #704 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:26:14 AM »

>"What kind of oath? And what kind of drinks?"
> Say this with a slight smile.

Serela · « **Reply #705 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:28:48 AM »

>Could we even GET drinks from the moon...? Perhaps are there some at Eientei, or Eirin would know how to make one?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #706 on:** February 18, 2010, 12:16:47 PM »

Quote from: CertainShikieikitten on February 18, 2010, 03:26:14 AM

>"What kind of oath? And what kind of drinks?"
> Say this with a slight smile.

>"Hmmm. Any precious oath will do. Loyalty, life, whatever is precious. Just do keep in mind that if you break it, I have full intentions of removing what you pledged. Or if you could provide a Lunarian beverage, and I really would prefer that I'll have you know, I'm not picky."

Quote from: Shikieiki Neoxanadu on February 18, 2010, 03:28:48 AM

>Could we even GET drinks from the moon...? Perhaps are there some at Eientei, or Eirin would know how to make one?

>You don't know of any lurking about Eientei. You could see Kaguya keeping a secret liquor cabinet for special occasions, but that's not really likely. You suspect Eirin probably knows how to make a few, but getting the ingredients would be a problem, and brewing is not a speedy process at all.

>_

Kasu · « **Reply #707 on:** February 18, 2010, 10:39:15 PM »

> Opt for the liquor option. Its a hell of a lot safer.

Serela · « **Reply #708 on:** February 18, 2010, 10:40:53 PM »

Quote from: Kasu on February 18, 2010, 10:39:15 PM

> Opt for the liquor option. Its a hell of a lot safer.

>But we don't have any and don't think we can get any either...
>Unless that strange bunny IS from the moon and we capture her or something.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #709 on:** February 18, 2010, 11:00:12 PM »

Quote from: Kasu on February 18, 2010, 10:39:15 PM

> Opt for the liquor option. Its a hell of a lot safer.

>It certainly seems that way.

Quote from: Shikieiki Neoxanadu on February 18, 2010, 10:40:53 PM

>But we don't have any and don't think we can get any either...
>Unless that strange bunny IS from the moon and we capture her or something.

>Unfortunately, you are pretty sure that unless there are a number of coincidences in your favor, you are not going to find any.

>_

Kuma · « **Reply #710 on:** February 18, 2010, 11:06:45 PM »

> "Well, I'm not really sure if I could get you some Lunarian Drinks, But I'll ask Miss Eirin, or Lady Kaguya if they know how to make some"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #711 on:** February 18, 2010, 11:15:39 PM »

Quote from: Kuma on February 18, 2010, 11:06:45 PM

> "Well, I'm not really sure if I could get you some Lunarian Drinks, But I'll ask Miss Eirin, or Lady Kaguya if they know how to make some"

>Yuyuko considers for a moment, playing the tip of her closed fan to her lips for a moment. "I suppose that is a show of good faith. Though I would like to hear you vocalize that good faith more directly. It feels more binding that way, don't you agree?"
>She looks to Youmu and says, "Be a dear, Go fetch the sapphire. And...one of the Hokusai prints."
>Youmu nods, and hurries out of the room.
>Yuyuko looks to you expectantly.

>_

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #712 on:** February 19, 2010, 12:12:17 AM »

>Oh derp, we can't leave or else we might be accused of reporting to Remilia
>Ask what the sapphire is for
>Also ask what she means by more directly

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #713 on:** February 19, 2010, 12:19:59 AM »

>"I suspect you will enjoy it," says Yuyuko, smiling over the tip of her fan.
>"As for more directly, just give me your word you're being honest, in both the offer you must made and in your relation to this affair and what you desire from it."

>_

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #714 on:** February 19, 2010, 12:21:48 AM »

>"Um...that's pretty easy. Sure, you have it. Anything in particular you'd like me to swear on?"

Serela · « **Reply #715 on:** February 19, 2010, 12:23:46 AM »

>Maybe the Sapphire is part of the set with the Red Gem! Or whatever it was.
>"I give you my word, that I am and have been completely honest to you in this matter."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #716 on:** February 19, 2010, 12:34:07 AM »

Quote from: CertainShikieikitten on February 19, 2010, 12:21:48 AM

>"Um...that's pretty easy. Sure, you have it. Anything in particular you'd like me to swear on?"

>"Oh, that recipe will do in place of a specific oath."

Quote from: Shikieiki Neoxanadu on February 19, 2010, 12:23:46 AM

>Maybe the Sapphire is part of the set with the Red Gem! Or whatever it was.
>"I give you my word, that I am and have been completely honest to you in this matter."

>You nurse a suspicion, and give your word.
>"Excellent!" says Yuyuko. "Hearing such things declared is always lovely, don't you agree? Nowthen, Youmu should be back in a few moments."
>True to Yuyuko's word, Youmu returns to the sitting room after a few moments, bearing a sizable Blue Gem, cut into a classic diamond shape, and a framed picture. The Blue Gem seems to be about the same size as the Red Gem you possess. Yuyuko motions to Youmu to hand it to you. It feels very much like a gem should, although it is a little lighter than you anticipated. You aren't sure if it's actually a sapphire, but geology isn't something you're too aware of.
>"Does this suffice?" Yuyuko asks

>_

Kasu · « **Reply #717 on:** February 19, 2010, 01:13:53 AM »

> "Yeah... I'd say this is pretty good."
> Offer up Youmu's sword.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #718 on:** February 19, 2010, 01:21:29 AM »

Quote from: Kasu on February 19, 2010, 01:13:53 AM

> "Yeah... I'd say this is pretty good."
> Offer up Youmu's sword.

>The look of relief on Youmu's face, as you offer the weapon, is quite frankly adorable. She takes it and sighs in relief. You imagine she would hug it if you were not here.
>You obtain: Blue Gem.
>You obtain: Precious Framed Print.
>"Is there anything else you might require?" Yuyuko asks, smiling. "And, would you like to stay for lunch?"

>_

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #719 on:** February 19, 2010, 01:23:53 AM »

>"As you may have gathered, I'm investigating the conflict between the Hakurei Shrine and Byakuren's crew. I was curious if you had any information on this affair?"