Okuu Quest : A Z-Machine Adventure.

[ravaens]

>"I think so. She was quite short-tempered about it, but I suppose one would get angry if somebody stole one's possession regardless of its value. But I'm surprised you brought up the topic of rumour though. Is there something you particularly expected me to ask?"
>If shopkeeper does not introduce new information or make statement that requires our response, say good bye to the shopkeeper and head to our workplace.

[Hello Purvis]

>"I think so. She was quite short-tempered about it, but I suppose one would get angry if somebody stole one's possession regardless of its value. But I'm surprised you brought up the topic of rumour though. Is there something you particularly expected me to ask?"
>If shopkeeper does not introduce new information or make statement that requires our response, say good bye to the shopkeeper and head to our workplace.

>"I hear things from chatty customers, you're obviously looking for something," says the shopkeeper. "And you bought that stupid necklace. Figured I'd add in some customer service."

>_

[ravaens]

>"Rumour sure goes around fast. I am indeed looking for something, but would you understand me if I said I didn't know what I was looking for? At least for now I'm more of snooping around for noteworthy things going on rather than anything specific. I would appreciate it if you knew anything like that, or introduce me to place or people that has good access to information."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Rumour sure goes around fast. I am indeed looking for something, but would you understand me if I said I didn't know what I was looking for? At least for now I'm more of snooping around for noteworthy things going on rather than anything specific. I would appreciate it if you knew anything like that, or introduce me to place or people that has good access to information."

>"Not so much a rumor," says the shopkeeper, "but rather, the first thing you did after saying hello was ask about rumors. Then you browsed through the whole store. That clearly tells me you are seeking out something. As for information, hmm. I might be able to suggest a thing or two. It depends on whether you want reliable information or more kooky fringe things. The former is "easy", just make a friend with the press."

>_

[Thaws]

>"Have you heard of anything about the shrines around here?"

[Serela]

>"I think I might be interested in that kooky fringe information, too."

[ravaens]

>"But it will also be very helpful if you told me where the office of the press is located! Learning is good. I always dismissed that old saying 'knowing too much can hurt you'- you just simply forget some stuff when you learn lots, that's all."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Have you heard of anything about the shrines around here?"

>"Hmmm," says the shopkeeper. "Nothing...spectacular. Just the occasional odd little thing. I've heard someone say they saw the Moriya girl to to the Miilitary Base. I think it was the Moriya girl, anyways. That was a while back."

>"But it will also be very helpful if you told me where the office of the press is located! Learning is good. I always dismissed that old saying 'knowing too much can hurt you'- you just simply forget some stuff when you learn lots, that's all."

>"Go down to the bus stop and head west. You'll find it soon enough."

>_

[ravaens]

>"Kooky~ Thank you very much. Something tells me I am going to visit here frequently, so could you gather more interesting stories for later on? Thanks!"
>If the shopkeeper does not make a reply that necessitates my reply, say goodbye and go to my workplace.

To Other Voices: This is most likely my last post for a while, so I'll make a suggestion. If we still have some time after talking to Nitori, we should visit the press office before taking the bus. We don't have that much freedom of movement this time so I think taking care of all possible business before leaving to other area could be useful.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Kooky~ Thank you very much. Something tells me I am going to visit here frequently, so could you gather more interesting stories for later on? Thanks!"
>If the shopkeeper does not make a reply that necessitates my reply, say goodbye and go to my workplace.

>"I'll keep an ear open."
>You leave the pawn shop, and head toward Nitori's Heating and Air.
>Heading inside, you see Nitori at the workbench in back, huddled over a disassembled heat sink for an outdoor unit. "Just a minute," she says. You glance around, noticing the shop's mess hasn't shifted much since you were in here yesterday. Parts and bits are everywhere; large outdoor dominate the floors, heating coils fight for space on the counter, jars of fasteners can be seen in odd places.
>"Oh hey Okuu," says Nitori as she looks up from her project.. "You're off today, remember?"

>_

[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Yeah, but I thought I may as well drop in and all."
> "I gotta ask you a question though, one of my neighbors got evicted or something, something wasn't "up-to-code" in her house, plumbing and sewage or something, but she didn't mention having any problems. Do you know you way around that sort of stuff well enough that you would be able to tell wether it's "up-to-code" or not if you saw it?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yeah, but I thought I may as well drop in and all."
> "I gotta ask you a question though, one of my neighbors got evicted or something, something wasn't "up-to-code" in her house, plumbing and sewage or something, but she didn't mention having any problems. Do you know you way around that sort of stuff well enough that you would be able to tell wether it's "up-to-code" or not if you saw it?"

>"I'm sorta decent at plumbing," says Nitori. "But if you're looking to do it for reals, I know a guy. I can probably get you a break on the price. What's up?"

>_

[Thata no Guykoro]

>Punch Nitori in the face to establish technology.

[MysTeariousYukari]

>Punch Nitori in the face to establish technology.

> Don't do this, she's our boss and likely a friend as well.
>No Boss/Friend hurting.
>Ever.

[Thaws]

>Punch Nitori in the face to establish technology.

u mad?

>Change that to a brofist.

>"That'd be great! Thanks."

>Ask if there's any extra errands we can do for bonuses to our paycheck.

[Hello Purvis]

>Punch Nitori in the face to establish technology.

>You don't think this would inspire any technological epiphanies on Nitori's part. Instead, it would just inspire poverty because she'd probably fire you. Or dock your pay or something.

>Change that to a brofist.

>"That'd be great! Thanks."

>Ask if there's any extra errands we can do for bonuses to our paycheck.

>You give Nitori a sisfist. "I'll see what I can arrange for you. What's the address?"
>"Oh yeah," says Nitori. "There's this place on the outskirts that needs a visit. I was just about to head out and get on that. Their window unit is busted, and I'd bet my left hand it's the power supply. Shouldn't be hard to swap it out. You game?"

>_

[Thaws]

>Oh crap... can we remember our home address or Akyu's address?

>Give address if we can.

>Accept job.

>Jot down on our notenook : "Visit new shrine by the bridge in outskirts after we're done with the job."

[Hello Purvis]

>Oh crap... can we remember our home address or Akyu's address?

>Give address if we can.

>Accept job.

>Jot down on our notenook : "Visit new shrine by the bridge in outskirts after we're done with the job."

>You remember your home address! Miss Hieda's...not so much. But you can tell Nitori where it is, and what it looks like. "I'll figure it out," she says. "Who lives there?"
>She hands you a slip of paper with an address on it. Seems to be a business, Usami Investigations.
>You make a quick note in your notebook.

[Fightest]

> "So, um, Nitori. I've made up my mind - I'm going to apply to the University. I'm going to go nuclear if it's the last thing I do!"
> Show her our notebooks and textbooks for emphasis.
> "That said, I could really use your help with that too - I figured if you graduated from it, maybe you'd know one or two professors back there? I hate to bother you like this, but could you maybe ask them if I could have a talk with them, maybe have a look around the place?"

[atoms2ashes]

>Give Nittery Nitori a friendly hug to show appreciation.
>Ponder if self has enough savings for University.
>Ponder how much Rent costs.
>Ponder if we give Eye Necklace to Satori, it would lessen rent.
>Ponder if the Shrine is either Green-themed or Red-themed.

[Fightest]

>Ponder if self has enough savings for University.

> We will need to either do well enough on exams or apply for a grant/loan. We won't be able to work full-time any more, so our income won't handle it.

[atoms2ashes]

> Ponder if self has enough intelligence and attention-span to pass exam.
   >If not, ponder if self can apply for grant/loan.

[Fightest]

> Ponder if self has enough intelligence and attention-span to pass exam.
   >If not, ponder if self can apply for grant/loan.

> Of course we have enough intelligence to pass the exam! And where we don't get stuff, hard work and patience will get us through. Live the dream, Okuu!  :ohdear:
> And we'll have to pass the exam to actually, you know, get into University. Getting free college, though, that's a different kettle of fish.

[ravaens]

> Of course we have enough intelligence to pass the exam! And where we don't get stuff, hard work and patience will get us through. Live the dream, Okuu!  :ohdear:
> And we'll have to pass the exam to actually, you know, get into University. Getting free college, though, that's a different kettle of fish.

>Tell me about it. 
>Answer first before doing any of the above: "Miss Hieda." Give Nitori descriptions of her appearance.

[Hello Purvis]

> "So, um, Nitori. I've made up my mind - I'm going to apply to the University. I'm going to go nuclear if it's the last thing I do!"
> Show her our notebooks and textbooks for emphasis.
> "That said, I could really use your help with that too - I figured if you graduated from it, maybe you'd know one or two professors back there? I hate to bother you like this, but could you maybe ask them if I could have a talk with them, maybe have a look around the place?"

>Nitori's eyebrows raise far enough to disappear behind her hair. "Really?" she says, as she looks over your notes. "Well, huh. That's out of the blue. Good luck, though. I'll tell you the truth, I burned a lot of those bridges a while back. But, I know a couple people still. I'll see if I can get you a lunch with one of them. Got anyone in particular you're interested in?"

>Give Nittery Nitori a friendly hug to show appreciation.
>Ponder if self has enough savings for University.
>Ponder how much Rent costs.
>Ponder if we give Eye Necklace to Satori, it would lessen rent.
>Ponder if the Shrine is either Green-themed or Red-themed.

>You give Nitori a hug. "Ah geez, c'mon," she says. "You know someone's gonna walk in on this!"
>Not really. You're definitely going to need some grants, or a huge windfall.
>Satori charges 300☼ a month.
>She probably wouldn't, she's charging you pretty much cost at this point.
>You've been there for a couple holiday things, but barely remember it.

> We will need to either do well enough on exams or apply for a grant/loan. We won't be able to work full-time any more, so our income won't handle it.

>You're definitely going to have to make some plans.

> Ponder if self has enough intelligence and attention-span to pass exam.
   >If not, ponder if self can apply for grant/loan.

> Of course we have enough intelligence to pass the exam! And where we don't get stuff, hard work and patience will get us through. Live the dream, Okuu!  :ohdear:
> And we'll have to pass the exam to actually, you know, get into University. Getting free college, though, that's a different kettle of fish.

>This is really going to be the question. You want to think you're smart enough, but there are definitely going to be some struggles. ...Attention might be a problem too, much as you hate to admit it. But you're pretty sure you've been doing good today, even with this spectre hanging over your head.
>You might be able to get some loans or grants. You have only a vague idea how, though.

>Tell me about it. 
>Answer first before doing any of the above: "Miss Hieda." Give Nitori descriptions of her appearance.

>Whups! You quickly switch the subject back and tell Nitori about Miss Hieda. "Yeah, I should be able to find her address no problem," Nitori says with a nod.

>_

[atoms2ashes]

>Before going home, ponder if it is Yamame's breaktime.
  >If so, visit your close friend, why don'tcha?
>Ponder if Hobos are present at area.
>Upon going home, give necklace to Satori anyways to show appreciation. Even if she wouldn't lessen rent.
>Ponder where Orin is.

>During time visiting Yamame, ponder if Nitori has visited Miss Hieda yet.
>Think of a proper nickname to call the grey-haired lady so self wouldn't forget.

[Fightest]

> Don't go home! We've business to take care of!

>Nitori's eyebrows raise far enough to disappear behind her hair. "Really?" she says, as she looks over your notes. "Well, huh. That's out of the blue. Good luck, though. I'll tell you the truth, I burned a lot of those bridges a while back. But, I know a couple people still. I'll see if I can get you a lunch with one of them. Got anyone in particular you're interested in?"

>You might be able to get some loans or grants. You have only a vague idea how, though.

> "Thank you! This means a lot! I'd like to talk to someone who is in Physics - applied or theoretical, or maybe Materials Science and Engineering, or Civil Engineering. Um, anyone who sounds like they would be connected to Nuclear Physics or Engineering, really."
> We need an undergraduate prospectus. Make note to get one when visiting University.

> If we wanna apply for a loan or grant, we could apply for the former from the local board of education, or at least get pointed in the right direction from there. For the latter, we'd have to find people in high places, or an institution, or summin'. To be fair, all of this information could most likely be available at the University itself.

> If we've no more business with Nitori, thank her profusely, and get back on bus. Next stop: the University. Not home. Orin is most likely there as well.

[Rin Kagamine]

> Orin's at school
> Don't go home.
> Make sure we have the tools to replace a power supply, then head to the address Nitori gave us.
> What songs are currently popular on the radio?

[atoms2ashes]

>No, I meant UPON going home, which meant that the command will take place only when the character goes home...which she won't as of now. I'm sorry for the confusion.

>Ask Nitori for names of Professors.

[Hello Purvis]

>Before going home, ponder if it is Yamame's breaktime.
  >If so, visit your close friend, why don'tcha?
>Ponder if Hobos are present at area.
>Upon going home, give necklace to Satori anyways to show appreciation. Even if she wouldn't lessen rent.
>Ponder where Orin is.

>During time visiting Yamame, ponder if Nitori has visited Miss Hieda yet.
>Think of a proper nickname to call the grey-haired lady so self wouldn't forget.

> Don't go home! We've business to take care of!

> "Thank you! This means a lot! I'd like to talk to someone who is in Physics - applied or theoretical, or maybe Materials Science and Engineering, or Civil Engineering. Um, anyone who sounds like they would be connected to Nuclear Physics or Engineering, really."
> We need an undergraduate prospectus. Make note to get one when visiting University.

> If we wanna apply for a loan or grant, we could apply for the former from the local board of education, or at least get pointed in the right direction from there. For the latter, we'd have to find people in high places, or an institution, or summin'. To be fair, all of this information could most likely be available at the University itself.

> If we've no more business with Nitori, thank her profusely, and get back on bus. Next stop: the University. Not home. Orin is most likely there as well.

> Orin's at school
> Don't go home.
> Make sure we have the tools to replace a power supply, then head to the address Nitori gave us.
> What songs are currently popular on the radio?

>No, I meant UPON going home, which meant that the command will take place only when the character goes home...which she won't as of now. I'm sorry for the confusion.

>Ask Nitori for names of Professors.

>You ponder about things to do later. You're pretty sure Yamame isn't even out of bed yet.
>You're pretty sure there's the occasional homeless vagrant, but you'd expect they'd be more prevalent in the Skids where you live or the Outskirts.
>Orin's at school right now. She should be home around 2 in the afternoon.
>You decide to call her Gray-Hair. It's easy to remember.
>"Yeah, I think I know who to hook you up with." says Nitori. You don't think she sounds as happy about things as she did a moment ago.
>You try to figure out what to do next, and start to confuse yourself. This is going to be tough!
>You think about heading up to the University in your excitement, before realizing you have a job to do!
>All of the tools and supplies should be in the van. Checking the map on the wall, you should be able to find it easily enough, it's just off the freeway.
>"I don't know who's still there and who left out of the faculty I knew," says Nitori, "Except for a few folks. Don't worry, I'll check around and make sure I'm up to date before I do anything, alright? Now get to work. Don't wanna miss that appointment."
>You take the keys off the wall and head toward the van. Along the way, you ponder what to listen to on the radio; of late, Jazz and Reggae seem to have gotten mysteriously popular. There's also the tried and true Classic Rock station that plays pretty much the same songs all the time. There's also public radio if you're in the mood for something classical, and no annoying commercials.

>_