Reisen Quest Another: A Z Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> Try to recall particular events in recent memory that could be considered cause for celebration. For example, would the resolution of the cosmic horror incident qualify?

>You could certainly spin it that way.
>You search for other reasons people might decide to spontaneously celebrate. You are pretty certain that Lily White is due to appear within a week, barring any Incidents. As well, the oni seem to be celebrating numerous funerals.

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[Kilgamayan]

> I suppose we could spin it that way. Man, of all the times to not have Hina handy.
> Recall all details of cosmic horror that we have been made aware of. We know Suwako said Patchouli knew what she was doing when she unleashed it - do we know how it was sealed before or where it went when Patchouli did whatever she did to it (i.e. did she simply re-seal it or did it go away entirely)?

[Hello Purvis]

> I suppose we could spin it that way. Man, of all the times to not have Hina handy.
> Recall all details of cosmic horror that we have been made aware of. We know Suwako said Patchouli knew what she was doing when she unleashed it - do we know how it was sealed before or where it went when Patchouli did whatever she did to it (i.e. did she simply re-seal it or did it go away entirely)?

>The Lunarians really have ruined everything, haven't they?
>You don't know any of these details. A shame that it never came up the last time you met with Patchouli. You don't think, however, that cosmic horrors are properly sealed so much as they are simply in aspects of the universe that cannot be handled by normal people, parts that should not cross over with reality as it is known. But your education on such matters is spotty at best; Eirin's hardly had you focus on such things. As for it's fate, all you know is that Patchouli told you it would no longer be a problem when she asked you to get Eirin to study that crystal shard.

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[Kilgamayan]

Guess we'll just have to roll with that.

> "I understand that the cosmic horror Patchouli unleashed is no longer relevant. Surely that is a cause worthy of celebration by the gods? I can't imagine it was truly tucked away safely beforehand if she was able to summon it."

[Kilgamayan]

> "If you like, you could combine the celebration of the upcoming spring with the celebration of one less cosmic horror on this plane of existence."

[Hello Purvis]

> "If you like, you could combine the celebration of the upcoming spring with the celebration of one less cosmic horror on this plane of existence."

>"That might not be a terrible idea," Kanako says. "though in truth we tend not to talk about those kinds of things. But, it would be something of a bother to set up such a thing on short notice."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Actually, given recent events underground, I believe the oni are in the process of honoring their dead, and I'm sure they're doing it in the only way oni know how. I don't think they'd mind of the gods joined them, and that saves you the trouble of setup, since they're already underway. I don't know how much they care about the upcoming transition to spring, but I'm sure they wouldn't be averse to adding the removal of a cosmic horror from this plane of existence from their list of reasons to eat, drink and be merry."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Actually, given recent events underground, I believe the oni are in the process of honoring their dead, and I'm sure they're doing it in the only way oni know how. I don't think they'd mind of the gods joined them, and that saves you the trouble of setup, since they're already underway. I don't know how much they care about the upcoming transition to spring, but I'm sure they wouldn't be averse to adding the removal of a cosmic horror from this plane of existence from their list of reasons to eat, drink and be merry."

>"It's hard to say," says Kanako. She smiles faintly. "The oni and the gods have never really been friends, you understand. I suppose that could be an argument to either join them or outshine them. But it does rather avoid the issue of all the bother that would go into gathering everyone."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I'd say it's an argument to join them. Part of their celebration is the fall of a great terror, similar to your reasons for celebration."
> "Besides, even if you're not best friends with the oni, they're no denying they know how to throw a great party. Bring up the common ground and I'm sure the oni won't think too hard about letting more party-lovers into the fun. Who knows, with them honoring their dead, some of you might even get a few new followers."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I'd say it's an argument to join them. Part of their celebration is the fall of a great terror, similar to your reasons for celebration."
> "Besides, even if you're not best friends with the oni, they're no denying they know how to throw a great party. Bring up the common ground and I'm sure the oni won't think too hard about letting more party-lovers into the fun. Who knows, with them honoring their dead, some of you might even get a few new followers."

>Kanako laughs a surprisingly mocking laugh. "Oh, I wouldn't trust an oni's faith, as it were, to last any longer than the trip to the next drink. But that is fine. But I wonder, Reisen, what will you be doing to help me with this?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "You can use my name if need be. At the very least, Yuugi Hoshiguma knows that I am the one responsible for their terror being no more. I can only speculate that she's told others, though I think it very likely. If you produce my name when asking to join them, I think they'd be more inclined to let you join in."
> "If that is not what you meant, then I ask what you need of me."

[Hello Purvis]

> "You can use my name if need be. At the very least, Yuugi Hoshiguma knows that I am the one responsible for their terror being no more. I can only speculate that she's told others, though I think it very likely. If you produce my name when asking to join them, I think they'd be more inclined to let you join in."
> "If that is not what you meant, then I ask what you need of me."

>"There would be a few myriads of invitations to send out, I imagine," says Kanako.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Really? I just kinda assumed the gods had really fast communication with one another, since you're, well, gods. I think I can do that, though. If nothing else, keeping me moving will hopefully keep Yorihime off my tail. Who exactly are you looking to invite?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Really? I just kinda assumed the gods had really fast communication with one another, since you're, well, gods. I think I can do that, though. If nothing else, keeping me moving will hopefully keep Yorihime off my tail. Who exactly are you looking to invite?"

>"I thought the problem with Yorihime was that she was after Patchouli, rather than you." Says Kanako. "Regardless, let's start with the major ones first; it would be rude not to begin with them. I'm sure you can find Amaterasu, Ame-no-Koyane, and Susano-O?"
>Sanae gives Kanako a curious look, breaking from her prior polite background attendant's demeanor.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "She's after me as well, but I'm less important to her than Patchouli."
> "I don't know where they are off-hand, but if you give me directions I will do my best. Your shrine maiden doesn't seem to have too much faith in me, though."

[Hello Purvis]

> "She's after me as well, but I'm less important to her than Patchouli."
> "I don't know where they are off-hand, but if you give me directions I will do my best. Your shrine maiden doesn't seem to have too much faith in me, though."

>Sanae shifts uncomfortably, while Kanako smiles and says, "Don't mind her."
>"But," says Sanae, "none of them live in Gensokyo...do they? And isn't Patchouli in danger?"
>Kanako shakes her head, then looks to you. "It won't be a problem, I hope?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Patchouli's in a...rather unique situation right now. From what we can tell, however, she is in no immediate physical danger. Yorihime is only interested in capturing her. Ideally, Patchouli won't be imprisoned for very long before I solve that problem."
> "As for those gods, since they do not live in Gensokyo, how long would it take me to get to them? Yorihime is admittedly a time-sensitive issue."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Patchouli's in a...rather unique situation right now. From what we can tell, however, she is in no immediate physical danger. Yorihime is only interested in capturing her. Ideally, Patchouli won't be imprisoned for very long before I solve that problem."
> "As for those gods, since they do not live in Gensokyo, how long would it take me to get to them? Yorihime is admittedly a time-sensitive issue."

>"It's hard to gauge time when crossing worlds is concerned," says Kanako. "But if worse comes to worst, I'm sure you'll have no problem retrieving Patchouli from the moon."
>Sanae quirks her lips, but says nothing.

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[Janitor Morgan]

> Mentally consider that perhaps our sudden interest in the lake might be related to this.

Or it might not be. Just throwing ideas out there.

[Kilgamayan]

> "Er, that could be a problem. Given the circumstances surrounding Patchouli's capture and my leaving the Moon in the first place, it would be very difficult indeed to extract her, difficult to the point where I think both myself and Patchouli would be better served if I took Yorihime on right now, as unpleasant as the thought is."

[Hello Purvis]

> Mentally consider that perhaps our sudden interest in the lake might be related to this.

>You don't have any idea about that. It doesn't seem to be related, but you aren't sure what Kanako is getting at. The lake seems a lot more appealing than the situation you are in right now, though.

> "Er, that could be a problem. Given the circumstances surrounding Patchouli's capture and my leaving the Moon in the first place, it would be very difficult indeed to extract her, difficult to the point where I think both myself and Patchouli would be better served if I took Yorihime on right now, as unpleasant as the thought is."

>"I suppose it is not impossible to arrange for other ways to contact them," says Kanako. "But that does leave a question hanging in regards to your contribution toward this, given I am considering it at your behest."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Would you like me to go underground and ask the oni myself if this combination shindig is okay by them? I shouldn't have much trouble talking Yuugi into it."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Would you like me to go underground and ask the oni myself if this combination shindig is okay by them? I shouldn't have much trouble talking Yuugi into it."

>"That may be alright for a start," says Kanako, "But didn't you say that time was of the essence?"

[Kilgamayan]

> "I have time enough to spare going back down underground, though I'll probably hurry anyway just to be sure. Patchouli has Remilia with her, so capturing her will be no easy task, not even for my former master. Reimu and Byakuren are also on watch. We are preparing for the event that she does get captured, however. My guess is that Yorihime will not immediately return to the moon - she's not nearly desperate enough to snatch her target and flee immediately."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I have time enough to spare going back down underground, though I'll probably hurry anyway just to be sure. Patchouli has Remilia with her, so capturing her will be no easy task, not even for my former master. Reimu and Byakuren are also on watch. We are preparing for the event that she does get captured, however. My guess is that Yorihime will not immediately return to the moon - she's not nearly desperate enough to snatch her target and flee immediately."

>"If that is the case," says Kanako, "rather than direct assistance, an offering of some kind may be more suited to your abilities?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Inventory

(Sorry for completely domineering this, but since no one else has interjected with extra dialogue ideas I'm assuming no one else wants to take the mantle up. Once our Kanako conversation finishes I'll have no problem slinking into the background for a while.)

[Hello Purvis]

> Inventory

>Your Inventory contains:
>Dress Suit w/ Stockings (Wore as clothes)
>Cresent Pin (Worn as accessory)
>Wave Sign: Mind Shaker
>Visionary Wave: Mind Blowing
>Lunatic Sign: Visionary Tuning (Significantly Expended.)
>Lunatic Gaze: Illusion Seeker
>Loafing Sign: Idling Wave (Partially Expended)
>Indolence: Mind Stopper
>Spread Sign: Invisible Full Moon
>Lunar Eyes: Tele-Mesmerism
>Pair of Tinted Glasses
>Beautiful Seashell
>Dark Blue Backpack
>Faerie Ribbon
>Bottle of Wind
>625☼
>Red Gem
>Silver Medal (Worn as accessory)
>Candid Friend
>Opal Brooch
>Blue Gem
>Purple Gem
>Dirty Black Feather.
>Heal Plus ^tm potion
>Green Gem
>Vial of Pollen
>Sealing Talisman Set

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[Kilgamayan]

> Identify feather - that period is suspicious.
> "An offering? I wish you had asked sooner. I had this great 1/60 Scale Valsione model that you would have loved..."
> Say above with a grin, then wipe it off face for what comes next.
> Lower self onto one knee, pull out the Opal Brooch, and extend it toward Kanako.
> "I, Reisen Udongein Inaba, servant of Kaguya Houraisan, apprentice of Eirin Yagokoro, humbly offer my Opal Brooch to Kanako Yasaka, goddess of the sky and goddess of Youkai Mountain, in return for the favor I have selfishly asked of her."

[Hello Purvis]

> Identify feather - that period is suspicious.
> "An offering? I wish you had asked sooner. I had this great 1/60 Scale Valsione model that you would have loved..."
> Say above with a grin, then wipe it off face for what comes next.
> Lower self onto one knee, pull out the Opal Brooch, and extend it toward Kanako.
> "I, Reisen Udongein Inaba, servant of Kaguya Houraisan, apprentice of Eirin Yagokoro, humbly offer my Opal Brooch to Kanako Yasaka, goddess of the sky and goddess of Youkai Mountain, in return for the favor I have selfishly asked of her."

>Dirty Black Feather
>A black feather with a fair amount of grime on it. It is rather large.
>You quip about the model, drawing a small grin from Kanako.
>You then offer her the Opal Brooch, with as much humility as you can. "You may keep it," she says. "Material goods are not very interesting. Or rather, that material is not very interesting. Take it and trade it for wine. I think you shall do me a favor in turn."

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[Kilgamayan]

(Other people feel free to jump in at any time, I think the worst of this conversation is over.)

> "Do you mean your favor to be my trading the Brooch for wine or something else?"