Author Topic: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure  (Read 65514 times)

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #330 on: June 15, 2010, 07:24:47 PM »
> "Well, I'm glad she was able to be helpful... The thing is that she said there was no reason for your house to be condemned. There were a few problems, but it wasn't below code. Tenma had something to do with it, right?"
> Pause.
> "Um... I'm sorry if I seem to be going into stuff that's not really any of my business. The thing is, I'm having some problems of my own. I was kinda... Followed, today. I confronted the one tailing me, and she said she was sent by the Scarlets. I talked to that Izayoi woman, and she said she knew absolutely nothing about it... So I don't know who's lying. But then it occurred to me... Maybe it was Tenma. After all, I was trying to help you out, and he got your house wrongly condemned..."

>"Well, I guess it's possible," says Miss Hieda. "I don't think I have any personal issues with Tenma. And I can't imagine why he would want this property... I've never even met him!"

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #331 on: June 15, 2010, 07:29:46 PM »
> "Ah, I see."
> Pause a moment.
> "There was something else I wanted to ask you though, if you don't mind. You're principal of Armistice High, right? I would think that it would pay pretty well. So why are you living in a place like this anyway, and why would you have trouble with Nitori's bill?"

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #332 on: June 15, 2010, 07:31:03 PM »
> "Ah, I see."
> Pause a moment.
> "There was something else I wanted to ask you though, if you don't mind. You're principal of Armistice High, right? I would think that it would pay pretty well. So why are you living in a place like this anyway, and why would you have trouble with Nitori's bill?"

>"It's just that money is rather tight..." she says, seeming a bit uncomfortable. "I'm sure you understand what that is like."

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #333 on: June 15, 2010, 07:32:56 PM »
> "Well, yeah... Is something wrong?  You look like something's bothering you... I mean, if you don't want to talk about it, I guess that's fine... I'd like to try to help if I can though."

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« Reply #334 on: June 15, 2010, 07:38:24 PM »
> "Well, yeah... Is something wrong?  You look like something's bothering you... I mean, if you don't want to talk about it, I guess that's fine... I'd like to try to help if I can though."

>"I'd rather not go into too many details about it," says Miss Hieda. "It's a rather delicate situation...one of the sort where if I said too much, the person on the other side o the equation may have to take action, if you understand what I mean?"

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« Reply #335 on: June 15, 2010, 07:41:59 PM »
> "...Ah, I see. I wouldn't tell anyone or anything like that... Your house isn't bugged or something, is it? Or would that be too much information if it was?"

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« Reply #336 on: June 15, 2010, 07:47:53 PM »
> "...Ah, I see. I wouldn't tell anyone or anything like that... Your house isn't bugged or something, is it? Or would that be too much information if it was?"

>She shrugs.

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« Reply #337 on: June 15, 2010, 07:58:00 PM »
> "Well... Alright. If I make it through all of what's going on, just know that I'm around to try and help if you need it... Whatever is going on."

EDIT: Alternatively, do any other voices have any ideas to get her to trust us?
« Last Edit: June 15, 2010, 08:01:55 PM by ShiningDrake »

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« Reply #338 on: June 15, 2010, 08:01:49 PM »
> "Well... Alright. If I make it through all of what's going on, just know that I'm around to try and help if you need it... Whatever is going on."

>"Well, alright. Thank you," says Akyu, who is wringing her hands together. "Please don't mention anything to anyone else. I don't know what others suspect, but I'd prefer not to confirm anything..."

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #339 on: June 15, 2010, 08:03:16 PM »
> Pull out a notebook, a big one.
> Write "Can we speak freely here or is it dangerous?"
> Show this to Ms. Hieda while saying: "I went to this place called Rosa's for dinner tonight.  Good pizza, have you been?"

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« Reply #340 on: June 15, 2010, 08:06:50 PM »
> Pull out a notebook, a big one.
> Write "Can we speak freely here or is it dangerous?"
> Show this to Ms. Hieda while saying: "I went to this place called Rosa's for dinner tonight.  Good pizza, have you been?"

>She looks at the message, then takes it and writes, "I think so. But, I never even considered bugs. It's just I that there are risks involved. "
>"Oh, that sounds lovely. I've never heard of it."
>Parsee looks at the notepad, then says, "It's pretty popular where I live."

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #341 on: June 15, 2010, 08:10:37 PM »
> Write "Risks unimportant, investigating suspicious activity.  Meet somewhere else to discuss?"
> "It's not too impressive to look at, but the pizza's good.  Always nice to find some good no frills food.  Do you get meat on yours?" while showing the new note.

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« Reply #342 on: June 15, 2010, 08:18:56 PM »
> Write "Risks unimportant, investigating suspicious activity.  Meet somewhere else to discuss?"
> "It's not too impressive to look at, but the pizza's good.  Always nice to find some good no frills food.  Do you get meat on yours?" while showing the new note.

>She writes back: "I would rather not. This could ruin me if it gets out."
>"No, I try to stay vegetarian most of the time. But it does sound interesting. I suppose you went there with your friend?"

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« Last Edit: June 15, 2010, 08:40:22 PM by Diamonds Purvis »

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #343 on: June 15, 2010, 08:24:35 PM »
> Write "I see. Still wish to help. If you change your mind please let me know."
> "I did, but she introduced me to it.  We had just a pineapple pizza today, and it's was surprisingly good.  It's not a vegetable, but it might be up your alley." while showing the new note.

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« Reply #344 on: June 15, 2010, 08:33:07 PM »
> Write "I see. Still wish to help. If you change your mind please let me know."
> "I did, but she introduced me to it.  We had just a pineapple pizza today, and it's was surprisingly good.  It's not a vegetable, but it might be up your alley." while showing the new note.

>She writes back, "I'll consider it. But do not get your hopes up. If they even suspect I let it slip, I'm ruined."
>"Well, pineapple is fine." says Miss Hieda. "I meant, I try to keep away from meat. It's just easier that way."

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #345 on: June 15, 2010, 08:48:08 PM »
> Nod and put the notepad away.  Tear a page from a small notepad and write our number on it with "Memorize and burn" underneath.
> "Oh, I understand.  They probably have some good veggie pizza there as well.  If you ever want to have a break and grab a slice, let me know."
> Pass the sheet to Ms. Hieda.

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #346 on: June 15, 2010, 09:07:35 PM »
> Nod and put the notepad away.  Tear a page from a small notepad and write our number on it with "Memorize and burn" underneath.
> "Oh, I understand.  They probably have some good veggie pizza there as well.  If you ever want to have a break and grab a slice, let me know."
> Pass the sheet to Ms. Hieda.

>You pass her your phone number. She takes it, nods, and tucks it away in a pocket.
>"I will have to look into it someday. Unfortunately, I'll be setting money aside for some time, so it will have to wait."

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #347 on: June 15, 2010, 09:15:08 PM »
> "Well, it's been nice talking to you. I think I should be going now, lots of stuff to do."

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« Reply #348 on: June 15, 2010, 09:24:07 PM »
> "Well, it's been nice talking to you. I think I should be going now, lots of stuff to do."

>Miss Hieda nods, looking more than a bit nervous.

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #349 on: June 15, 2010, 09:34:00 PM »
> Leave house
> Once outside, turn to Parsee.
> "...Do you think I handled that okay?"

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« Reply #350 on: June 15, 2010, 09:36:50 PM »
> Leave house
> Once outside, turn to Parsee.
> "...Do you think I handled that okay?"

>"Yeah," says Parsee, "The note thing was a good idea. Maybe you could have been a bit more tactful though. But I guess it's pretty hard to be tactful about blackmail."

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« Reply #351 on: June 15, 2010, 09:39:45 PM »
> "Tact isn't always my strong point, even though I usually try..."
> Quests

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« Reply #352 on: June 15, 2010, 09:45:13 PM »
> "Tact isn't always my strong point, even though I usually try..."
> Quests

>"You win some, you lose some. Just try to segue into things better. And maybe not with strangers around for sensitive stuff."
>Your Quests are:
>The World is Wrong
>You have an unshakable instinct telling you that something is critically awry with the world, enough to frighten you to the core of your being. You have vowed that you will find what it is. Having encountered something that looked a whole lot like a ghost, you may be onto something.
>Condemnation!
>You neighbor Miss Hieda's house has been condemned by those FUCKERS at City Hall. Nitori's friend established her plumbing was bad, but not below code. You have made an appointing with the City Commissioner at 10 AM tomorrow. You've also learned she is definitely in some kind of trouble she can't talk about.
>Werehouse
>You have taken an interest in a recent heist of a local importer at the docks. You've learned the Sheriff is looking into it personally.
>Inflitrationism
>The Research Institute or the Military may hold the key to why the world is wrong. But getting into either of their facilities will be a challenge.
>Who's Got The Hook-Up?
>You need the assistance of people with access to high places, so that you can get into these kinds of places yourself.
>Pharming
>The owner of the pharmacy in the Skids wants you to acquire some platypus venom from the biology department of the University, and will pay 1000☼
>Tailer-made
>You've been followed by Nue Houjuu. She claims the Scarlets paid her to do so, but the Administrative Chief has said otherwise.
>Your Self Appointed Goals are:
>Chase the Dream
>You've vowed you're gonna get accepted into that stupid university! Now, you have to pass the entry exam...

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #353 on: June 15, 2010, 10:10:08 PM »
>"Well... I guess I'll go try and talk with those bikers next."

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« Reply #354 on: June 15, 2010, 10:35:05 PM »
>"Well... I guess I'll go try and talk with those bikers next."

>"Well, I'll ride with you to home, then" says Parsee. "And get the couch and stuff ready."

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #355 on: June 15, 2010, 11:06:48 PM »
> "Alright."
>Head to the bus stop, and then go to where the bikers are supposed to be

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« Reply #356 on: June 15, 2010, 11:24:39 PM »
> "Alright."
>Head to the bus stop, and then go to where the bikers are supposed to be

>You return to the bus stop, and climb onto the B Route bus.
>It is a short trip, the Skids and the Industrial Park are right next to each other. You are let out near the Masterspark Gym and the Abandoned Factory. The streets are still pretty empty.
>"You remember the way to their house?" Parsee asks. She takes out her stungun and presses it into your hands. "Don't use this unless you really need to, but don't get shanked either. When you're done, come right back. Got it?"

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Re: Okuu Quest Next - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #357 on: June 15, 2010, 11:50:20 PM »
> Nod.
> "Gotcha."
> Head for the biker's hideout.

Apparently, Thomas the Tank Engine isn't one to take crap from anyone.

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« Reply #358 on: June 16, 2010, 12:06:45 AM »
> Nod.
> "Gotcha."
> Head for the biker's hideout.

>You walk with Parsee back to her apartment building, finding the bikers have moved on from where they were lingering earlier. Then you follow her directions, heading a few blocks away.
>Parsee told you that you would recognize the place when you see it. And she was right. There is a house, part of the way down the road, with three motorcycles parked out front. The yard is filled with trash and old bottles, while the house itself looks like it might well be ripe to be condemned. A couple windows are boarded over, and there's one that needs it, while siding is hanging off it it, and the roof needs to be reshingled badly. You can hear music blaring inside...is that Hammerfall? Yes it is...

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« Reply #359 on: June 16, 2010, 12:08:44 AM »
> Groan
> "This had better be worth it..."
> Go up and knock on the door. And hope the door doesn't crash in when you do so.