Reisen Quest Still: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Serela]

>"Does this mean... the combined powers of the gems might be able to have a similar effect as the sword did, before it broke?"

[Hello Purvis]

>raise an eyebrow
>"And what would that imply?"

>"It suggests that either the technique to do it is fairly widespread," says Eirin, "Or that they share an origin in some way or another."

>"Does this mean... the combined powers of the gems might be able to have a similar effect as the sword did, before it broke?"

>"I don't know," says Eirin. "Given that Patchouli said the sword was connected to a cosmic horror, and the gems don't seem to be, I wouldn't be too certain they are that alike."

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[MysTeariousYukari]

> "If they were formed through the same method, what do you think the odds are that they were made by the same people, or for the same purpose?"
> "You practicly have magic fingers, my feet feel sooooo much better Eirin "

[Zemyla]

> "Might the power of the gems be used to repair the sword?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "If they were formed through the same method, what do you think the odds are that they were made by the same people, or for the same purpose?"
> "You practicly have magic fingers, my feet feel sooooo much better Eirin "

>"I would be willing to gamble the same people were involved," says Eirin. "As for purpose, it wouldn't surprise me if that's related, but I'm not so sure of that."
>She smiles. "Glad you enjoyed it. I'll keep it in mind as a reward for the future."

> "Might the power of the gems be used to repair the sword?"

>"I think you are better able to answer that than I am," says Eirin. "It also brings up the question of whether it would be wise to do so."

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[E-Nazrin]

>Mental note: Ask Yuugi if the sword Asskicker-Maya used had the same styling as the one Patchu found, before it broke.
>if it's around, touch the sword shard and see if there's a reaction
>"I'm not sure whether it would be a good idea. Not encountering any cosmic horrors so far suggests that nothing too untoward's happened due to its destruction... probably. The closest thing to being worrisome that's connected to it is that Apparition... it might be worth considering if I can't find a way to seal it or otherwise get it to stop. Assuming it's possible, of course. I could ask Patchouli - she knows more about what it could do than I do."
>"I mean, if it was closer to being used for SEALING a Cosmic Horror, then..."

[Hello Purvis]

>Mental note: Ask Yuugi if the sword Asskicker-Maya used had the same styling as the one Patchu found, before it broke.
>if it's around, touch the sword shard and see if there's a reaction
>"I'm not sure whether it would be a good idea. Not encountering any cosmic horrors so far suggests that nothing too untoward's happened due to its destruction... probably. The closest thing to being worrisome that's connected to it is that Apparition... it might be worth considering if I can't find a way to seal it or otherwise get it to stop. Assuming it's possible, of course. I could ask Patchouli - she knows more about what it could do than I do."
>"I mean, if it was closer to being used for SEALING a Cosmic Horror, then..."

>If you recall rightly, Yuugi said it was just a normal sword.
>You touch the shard, and feel nothing at all.
>Eirin nods along with your reasoning. "I think it may be time that I worked with Patchouli more directly on this issue. It seems a bit too important for us to keep using you as a messenger. Especially given that you have your own affairs to consider. Help me pack up some things, Udonge?"

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[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Certainly Eirin "
> Walk up to Eirin and give her a big hug, maybe even a kiss on the cheek

[E-Nazrin]

>once the moment has passed and packing up has begun, ask if there were any plans about meeting with Tewi for information that should be known

[Hello Purvis]

> "Certainly Eirin "
> Walk up to Eirin and give her a big hug, maybe even a kiss on the cheek

>You agree to help and give a hug. She takes it much better than the last one you gave her, leaning into it and sighing. You decide to press your luck and give her a quick peck on the cheek.
>The office door opens, and Tewi enters. "...Want me to give you guys an hour?" she says. "It's only a report on the intruder, nothing that can't wait, right?"

>once the moment has passed and packing up has begun, ask if there were any plans about meeting with Tewi for information that should be known

>Too late!

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[E-Nazrin]

>motherfucker
>break off, unfortunately this IS important
>"W, we weren't really going to take that long before heading to the SDM. Go ahead."

[Hello Purvis]

>motherfucker
>break off, unfortunately this IS important
>"W, we weren't really going to take that long before heading to the SDM. Go ahead."

>God you hate her sometimes.
>You let go of Eirin.
>"Oh, didn't have you pegged for the quick type," says Tewi, as she plops down into a seat.
>"Enough of that, Tewi," says Eirin, who is her usual unflappable self in the face of circumstances. "Let's just hear your report."
>"So," says Tewi, stretching out in the chair. "There's four rabbits Reisen saw matching that description?" says Tewi. "I looked and looked, and I only found three of them. Funny, huh?"

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[E-Nazrin]

>"So they've been here the whole time, then? Should I ask which one vanished?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"So they've been here the whole time, then? Should I ask which one vanished?"

>"As near as I can tell," says Tewi. "They all have alibis. The ones that are here are Sasha, Miyu, and Kiki. Now, I did some discreet asking around, and apparently Reisen's not the only one who saw a fourth. Apparently her name was Rise. No one seemed to really know her. When asked about things like where she sleeps, she'd just say she was in a different room then whoever she was talking to. I expect she caught wind that someone was onto her when someone went around asking people if they went missing last night." >Tewi gives you a look.
>"Now, to my way of thinking," she continues. "This means two things. Either we have an intruder, or one of the rabbits has taken to disguising herself to get out of chores."

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[E-Nazrin]

>"Are there any personal details about 'Rise' you're willing to share that might make it easier to tell which of those is more likely?"
>How much evidence was there about linking this to the UFOs...? Or just getting Hina and Letty smashed?

[Hello Purvis]

>"Are there any personal details about 'Rise' you're willing to share that might make it easier to tell which of those is more likely?"
>How much evidence was there about linking this to the UFOs...? Or just getting Hina and Letty smashed?

>The only real link you have is this Rise buying a Blue UFO that Patchouli sound at Kourindou.
>"Nothing definite," says Tewi. "Word has it she's nosy. Which you can say about a lot of us."

[E-Nazrin]

>Particularly nosy for a rabbit, on the other hand, would be telling. But it doesn't sound like that's the case.
>What do the rabbits usually have in the way of spending money for something like the UFO?
>"... I don't suppose you know where there might be anything that Rise wore... no, he's not exactly trained to be a bloodhound. Damn."

[Hello Purvis]

>Particularly nosy for a rabbit, on the other hand, would be telling. But it doesn't sound like that's the case.
>What do the rabbits usually have in the way of spending money for something like the UFO?
>"... I don't suppose you know where there might be anything that Rise wore... no, he's not exactly trained to be a bloodhound. Damn."

>You don't know what Rinnosuke would have asked for the UFO. But on the main, the rabbits don't get to spend.
>Tewi shakes her head. "Sorry."

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[Zemyla]

> "On the other hand, Rinnosuke does accept barter, and isn't too picky about what he receives or where he gets it from.  Perhaps we should look for missing items that are small and valuable."

[Hello Purvis]

> "On the other hand, Rinnosuke does accept barter, and isn't too picky about what he receives or where he gets it from.  Perhaps we should look for missing items that are small and valuable."

>"That's a point," says Tewi. "There's a whole lot of stuff that can go missing for a long time before anyone notices. Want me to go after that, then?"
>"Thinking on it, you don't remember anything in Kourindou today that seemed to come from Eientei. But the sale was some time ago.

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[Zemyla]

> "Yes, you should.  You're the sneakiest person I know, and we need someone sneaky to catch someone sneaky."
> Damn, I wish we didn't have to compliment her like that.  Feels like rancid oil on our tongue.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yes, you should.  You're the sneakiest person I know, and we need someone sneaky to catch someone sneaky."
> Damn, I wish we didn't have to compliment her like that.  Feels like rancid oil on our tongue.

>It's not that bad. She's a pain, but she's good in a pinch. Just when things aren't in a pinch that she hoists your stockings out in the wind.
>"Who you calling sneaky, teacher's pet?" Tewi says. "I'll have you know I'm as honest as they come, and I defy you to prove otherwise."
>"Let's just get to work, shall we?" Eirin says, before things can escalate.
>"Right, on it," says Tewi, as she hops out of the seat ans smooths her dress. "I'll be back no sooner than an hour." She leaves the office.

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[Solais]

>Ponder on how Yuka called you 'Rise' when you met her.

[Hello Purvis]

>Ponder on how Yuka called you 'Rise' when you met her.

>She did call you that, didn't she? You never bothered to correct her, on account of not wanting to get punched really hard. Huh.

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[UncertainJakutten]

>Oh shit
>Explain this detail to Eiren having just remembered it.

[Hello Purvis]

>Oh shit
>Explain this detail to Eiren having just remembered it.

>This could be significant.
>You explain this to Eirin, and she starts to pack up a few things. She frowns. "I don't envy you having to deal with Yuka, let alone dealing with her twice. I can't say whether she  is getting your name confused with another, or just confused. I suppose it depends on whether or not you feel it's likely she met this person."

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[E-Nazrin]

>"It may be worth asking, even if it's a bit frightening to consider."
>eye gems
>"Though, I'm not sure how dangerous it would really be, at this point."

[Hello Purvis]

>"It may be worth asking, even if it's a bit frightening to consider."
>eye gems
>"Though, I'm not sure how dangerous it would really be, at this point."

>Eirin nods.
>You are pretty sure you can handle Yuka if worse comes to worst. It's not a particularly appealing prospect, but you can do it.
>"Help me gather somethings?"

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[E-Nazrin]

>"Ah, yes, sorry."
>help pack up
>"What about when Tewi gets back?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Ah, yes, sorry."
>help pack up
>"What about when Tewi gets back?"

>You help Eirin gather some things.
>"I'll have to ask you to collect that report, I'm afraid," she says. "I suspect Patchouli and I are going to be too busy. It shouldn't be hard to find Tewi, she'll want to be visible and cooperative if she wants the day off I promised her."

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