(This is too good to kill, so we shall port it to the next gen system~)
>You are Ran Yakumo, Gensokyo's Premier Tail Authority!
>You are the Shikigami of Yukari Yakumo, bound to follow her desires. Thankfully, her habit of hibernating gives you generous vacation time. You have your own Shikigami, Chen Yakumo, that you regard as a daughter. You have some scholarly interests in regards to Gensokyo's history and various other fields of knowledge, often devoting great deals of time to studying and solving apparently minuscule problems. You are slightly infamous for your love of trains, which you blame on Yukari. You have impeccable manners, many have called you the ideal housekeeper. People will not leave your tails alone.
>It is a lovely day in early spring. Yukari is napping for the week in her room, and Chen is off playing somewhere. You have little to do at the moment.
>You are presently in the Yakumo Household. It is a decently sized house with one large room. Sheets hung from lines to the south of the house form separate "rooms" for sleeping, and a little privacy for the lavatory. To the north is the kitchen and the dining table. The middle of the house serves as an all purpose living room. A few sheets of wood in the rafters allows for a crude attic. The walls are adorned with your prized model train sets, on little shelves that run the circumference of the house. To the west is the door. Obvious exits are West
Mind-The-Gap on Today at 02:07:16 PM
> Consider personal blood supply. Has any recent nose-bleed-sparks rendered us anaemic?
> Check - is the SUPA-TENKO ability available?
> Consider trolling Yukari
> Consider trolling your biggest rival, Youmu.
>You presently have the correct amount of blood.
>You used to do that a lot. Then Yukari started doing it too, and now you're a bit embarrassed to do that sort of thing. Much.
>Yukari actually has a rather good sense of humor, at least with you, but she doesn't like to be bothered when she's asleep.
>You could do this, if you could think of a proper way to give her a hard time.
Quote from: Moerin~ on Today at 02:09:40 PM
>Consider non-obvious exits~
>You look around, and note the window to the north. You could climb through it!
Quote from: Mind-The-Gap on Today at 02:18:42 PM
> Consider any currently oustanding tasks, obligations, wants, needs, desires, cravings, etc.
>Your only outstanding task is to make dinner, which is not due for some hours yet.
>You have no obligations save those to Yukari
>You would like to have some more model trains for your collection, or an interesting new mystery to tear into. It's been a long time since you've had a proper cheeseburger, which are a rare delicacy in Gensokyo.
Quote from: Rikter Ballmont on Today at 02:28:46 PM
> Consider how long it would take to reach Kourindou from the Yakumo House.
>It's just a short walk to the west.
Quote from: Jana on Today at 02:33:32 PM
>Spend some time watching your toy trains.
>You decide to put the time to use by sending 20th Century Limit along its route from New York to Chicago, making stops at each of the appropriate stations. It fills you with an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
Quote from: Mind-The-Gap on Today at 02:33:40 PM
> Consider possible sources of cheese and burgers or a combination of both.
>Cheese shouldn't be too hard to find. There is a shop in human town that deals in dairy products. Hamburger, though...it's rare to find any kind of beef in Gensokyo.
Quote from: Rikter Ballmont on Today at 02:40:27 PM
>Kourindou would be a good place to find a new Model Train and you should make a note to head there soon.
>Likely so! Rinnosuke has a way of finding things such as this. You make a note to check in.
Quote from: Zengar Zombolt on Today at 02:41:53 PM
>Develop a faster moving method. Like, using your tails as a propeller.
>You do not know if it would be faster, but it would certainly hurt!
Quote from: rdj522 on Today at 02:49:36 PM
> Recall everyone who's visited today.
>You have had no guests today, nor anticipate any.
Quote from: rdj522 on Today at 02:53:53 PM
So this isn't connected to either Patchy Quest or Reisen Quest. Just had to make sure.
> Inventory
>This is a side story. It is unconnected, but uses the same general world. Depending on circumstances, some of its events may be integrated into continuity. For now, consider it happening before the events of Patchy Quest.
>Your Inventory Contains
>Fox-ear Bonnet (Worn as Hat)
>Long-sleeved robe: (Worn as clothes)
Quote from: E-mouse on Today at 05:30:06 PM
>skills
>history of sexual exploits
>Add quest/personal goal: Find Chen and hug the shit out of her
>Your skills are:
>Premier Housemaking
>You can keep a home like no other.
>Mathematitastic
>Your skills at math are top notch
>Black Magicmatics
>You are very knowledgeable about black magic.
>Trainspotting.
>You know your trains at a glance
>History
>Your talks with Yukari and personal research give you a good idea of Gensokyo's history.
>Tennis
>You favorite sport!
>A lady would never tell such a history.
>You add a Personal Goal: Find Chen, Give Hugs.
Quote from: E-mouse on Today at 05:55:35 PM
>solve P=NP
>You've had a go at that one every so often. The only answer you've ever gotten was P=0, which is hardly the question being asked.
Quote from: E-mouse on Today at 06:48:53 PM
>secure train sets if it's the usual routine when heading out
>head out to browse Korindou
>You make sure your trains are put away properly.
>You head west, and, continue further west to Kourindou.
>You come to the crossroad where Kourindou lays. It is a simply-looking house that's been converted to a shop. Were it not for the sign proclaiming its name above the door, and a hand-lettered sign saying that the store was open, you'd never suspect it was anything other than a home. A road stretches from sorth to nouth, leading to the Forest of Magic and human town respectively. Another road continues west, leading to your home and eventually Youkai Mountain.
Quote from: ES_Anthony on Today at 06:49:14 PM
>but couldn't you get the same answer if N=1 and P=any number?
>That's even further away from the spirit of the question.
Quote from: E-mouse on Today at 06:59:29 PM
>contemplate seducing random fairy
>knock softly and enter
>They're a little on the small side, but some of them are kinda cute. You don't know if Yukari would allow for that sort of thing.
>You knock politely on the door, then enter.
>You enter Kourindou! Shelves of random goodies line the walls, while a few stands in the center of the floor showcase a few larger goods. Rinnosuke sits behind a counter, his back turned to the door as he reads something. "Hello, Ran," he says, giving a lazy backwards wave.
>The Store contains:
>Nightlife (Extended)
>Large Bag of Beans
>Bar of Baker's Chocolate
>Bottle of Wine
>Green Yo-Yo
>Big Knife
>Large Pillow
>Deck of Cards
>Bonsai Tree
>Book of Swords
>3 Caramels
>Vial of Sand Grains
>Large Ball of Yarn
>Stethoscope
>Bottle of Ethanol
>Scroll of Elemental Protection
>Electric Train Set
>Ultimate Truth
>Jar of Fluff
>M.U.L.E.
>Set of Plate Mail Armor (Female)
Quote from: E-mouse on Today at 07:28:07 PM
>examine ball of yarn, plate mail armor, book of swords, scroll of elemental protection, jar of fluff, and vial of sand grains
>estimate how many livers it will take to acquire train set
Quote from: Furienify on Today at 07:32:16 PM
>Examine large bag of beans
>Large Ball of Yarn
>Exactly what it sounds like. It is white in color.
>Set of Plate Mail Armor (Female)
>A set of heavy armor designed for a woman.
>Book of Swords
>A book containing esoteric passes and techniques for a swordsman.
>Scroll of Elemental Protection
>Reading this will protect you from the elements for a length of time, you suspect about half an hour.
>Vial of Sand Grains
>This tiny vial contains eleven grains of sand.
>Jar of Fluff
>This is a glass jar filled with cottony fluff.
>Large Bag of Beans
>This is a two-pound bag of kidney beans, enough to feed quite a few people.
>You suspect Rinnosuke would want something good for such a rare item.
Quote from: Vic Viper on Today at 07:36:00 PM
> Examine train set
> Contemplate how we manage to get our clothes over our tails
> Are our tails currently up or down?
>Electric Train Set.
>This contains a scale replica of the Minnepolis Charger, and its usual payload.
>It takes a little time to slip them through properly.
>They are currently up, in a fan-like pattern.
Quote from: E-mouse on Today at 07:37:03 PM
>Are our tails properly groomed? That's gotta take freakin' hours.
>It takes some time and some assistance to groom them well, but they are presentable at the moment.
Quote from rdj522
> "Hello, Rinnosuke. I'm very interested in that train set, but I don't have anything to barter with. Is there anything in particular you're looking for that I might be able to find?"
>He puts down the book and turns around, regarding you with a slight grin. "Well. There is something you can do. How do you feel about collections?"
Quote from: rdj522 on Today at 08:33:30 PM
> "Collections? As in seashell collections and the like? I think maintaining such a thing is a good hobby to have."
>He grins. "No. I mean in the sense of collecting debts."
Quote from: E-mouse on Today at 08:37:43 PM
>frown
>"... I'll consider it. Who, and why?"
>You frown, not liking the sound of this.
>"Sanae. And because she is late in her payment."
Quote from: E-mouse on Today at 08:42:50 PM
>"May I ask about the nature of her debts?"
>"She has obtained several items from me with the promise of a set of Red Lily Pads. It has been quite some time, and I've run out of patience. As such, I want you to collect either the Red Lily Pads, or the items she obtained from me. I do not care which or how you do it, only that it be done by today. Is that acceptable?"
Quote from: axman36 on Today at 08:54:28 PM
>Estimate distance from Rinnosuke's to the shrine in the mountain.
>It's not a far walk to the base of the mountain. It'll take you a little time to get up to the Moriya Shrine.
Quote from: E-mouse on Today at 09:00:50 PM
>Any other reason to visit that area? Wouldn't hurt to sightsee a bit. Might be something interesting going on up the mountain. Or would Sanae have interesting stories/mysteries from the outer world to share?
>"I'll try and at least... remind her if I see her."
>I like trains.
>Well, there is kappa town, who knows what trouble Nitori may be getting into. Aya might have discovered some curious thing as well. You've never had the time to really ask Sanae about the outside world.
>"Should I receive payment, I'll be sure to ask her about it."
>You sure do.
Quote from: axman36 on Today at 09:14:36 PM
>Say your farewells to Rinnosuke.
>Start heading off to the Moriya Shrine.
>You bid Rinnosuke farewell, and leave Kourindou.
>You start walking east, toward Youkai mountain. As you do, you pass by your house and notice the door is hanging open. Curious.
Quote from: Vic Viper on Today at 09:24:49 PM
> Investigate possibility of CHEN!
>You go investigate the open door, curious to see if Chen has been neglectful.
>Looking inside, you do not see any sign of Chen. But, the curtain to Yukari's room has been disturbed.
Quote from: Vic Viper on April 01, 2010, 09:34:22 PM
> See if Yukari has been disturbed
>You check on Yukari, and find she is not there. Very strange; she never wakes up early.
Quote from: Rikter Ballmont on April 01, 2010, 09:34:57 PM
>If she has been fire Tenko lasers at said disturber.
Quote from: E-mouse on April 01, 2010, 09:44:00 PM
>unless it's Chen
>You see no one about.
Quote from: E-mouse on April 01, 2010, 10:24:19 PM
>Yukari Yakumo's Spiriting Away: Now in reverse!
>fox scent tracking to see if there are any atypical, fresh peoplesmells in the house
>make sure the trains are okay
>Your sense of smell isn't that good anymore, but it's still fairly sharp. You don't think you can sense any odors of people, other than yourself, Yukari, and some old traces of Chen.
>The trains are untouched.
Quote from Furienify
>Can we sense where Yukari ran off to with our Shikigami magics/bond?
>You cannot. Yukari specifically disables that when she's trying to sleep; she says your puttering around keeps her up.
>_
