Maribel Quest Latterly - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yeah, I've already had enough experience with faeries to know how random they are, sometimes. Still these seemed more defensive than most. And I still need to find a way to talk to Dai."

>"Sometimes they feel the need to be a little defensive. Don't be too upset by it."

> "You seem to have them well in hand, though. A couple of other fairies were bothering me earlier and getting in the way of me planting those flowers, but as soon as I told them what I was doing they ran off like scalded dogs."

>"Oh, they and I have an understanding. We stay out of each other's way, save for social things."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "You sure do. They don't seem to think they can stay out of your way fast enough."
> Sip

[DracoOmega]

>"I'm not upset about it, per se. It's just that I promised Patchouli that I would investigate something for her, and sadly the faeries are probably the only ones with any information on it. I'd ask someone else if I could."

[Hello Purvis]

> "You sure do. They don't seem to think they can stay out of your way fast enough."
> Sip

>"It's merely deference, I suppose."
>This tea is not bad at all, kind of a shame to be drinking it out of a tin cup.

>"I'm not upset about it, per se. It's just that I promised Patchouli that I would investigate something for her, and sadly the faeries are probably the only ones with any information on it. I'd ask someone else if I could."

>"Ah. Well, Patchouli can be a little patient, I am sure."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Yes, I suppose. I'll find some way to deal with the problem eventually, I expect."
>"The tea is quite nice, by the way."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yes, I suppose. I'll find some way to deal with the problem eventually, I expect."
>"The tea is quite nice, by the way."

>"Though I wonder, what is someone like you doing consulting with someone such as Patchouli?"
>"Thank you, I'm fond of it myself."

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[DracoOmega]

>"I was looking for a spell component, and was told she'd be a good person to ask about it. This turned out to be correct, although she asked me to investigate this issue with the faeries in exchange for it."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I was looking for a spell component, and was told she'd be a good person to ask about it. This turned out to be correct, although she asked me to investigate this issue with the faeries in exchange for it."

>"Spell component?" she sips her tea. "Ah, you've been dabbling into those kinds of things."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Yes, a little. It's just so interesting to actually see real magic, and amazing to be able to actually do a little. Most people wouldn't even believe such a thing existed where I came from. I mean, I know flying is just a normal thing to many people here, but actually being able to do it.... well, it's been quite a day, at any rate."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yes, a little. It's just so interesting to actually see real magic, and amazing to be able to actually do a little. Most people wouldn't even believe such a thing existed where I came from. I mean, I know flying is just a normal thing to many people here, but actually being able to do it.... well, it's been quite a day, at any rate."

>She nods. "I hope I need not tell you to be careful with that."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Which part of that? I've already had at least three people speak to me about the possibility of becoming a youkai due to this, if that's what you mean."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Which part of that? I've already had at least three people speak to me about the possibility of becoming a youkai due to this, if that's what you mean."

>"Ah, that as well. I can only imagine Patchouli gave you an earful," she says. "But I was thinking more the part where you may accidentally blow yourself up if you rush into the wrong things."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Actually, Patchouli more or less said that it was no big deal, and that I shouldn't be concerned about it."
>"As for the blowing myself up bit, I'm still only working on small stuff, and I have very knowledgeable people guiding me. I don't plan to be reckless."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Actually, Patchouli more or less said that it was no big deal, and that I shouldn't be concerned about it."
>"As for the blowing myself up bit, I'm still only working on small stuff, and I have very knowledgeable people guiding me. I don't plan to be reckless."

>"Unusual," comments Yuka. "She tends to have strong views on the nature of power and seeking it out."
>She nods. "Good, good. It would be unwise to try that on your own."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Really? She actually seemed mildly irritated at Byakuren's attempts to caution me against it. Maybe it could be because I don't seem like the power-hungry type? I certainly have no desire to use any power I gain to cause harm to others."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Really? She actually seemed mildly irritated at Byakuren's attempts to caution me against it. Maybe it could be because I don't seem like the power-hungry type? I certainly have no desire to use any power I gain to cause harm to others."

>"Well, power hungry and using it to harm others are this and that," says Yuka, finishing off her tea. "But Patchouli most definitely would advise you to get the most of it, regardless of desire. Really, if that is the path you intend to take, you should listen closely to her."

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[DracoOmega]

>"I will, don't worry. I'm still the earliest of beginners, and intend to take every word of caution I hear to heart."
>Finish up our tea as well

[Hello Purvis]

>"I will, don't worry. I'm still the earliest of beginners, and intend to take every word of caution I hear to heart."
>Finish up our tea as well

>She nods, as you finish up your tea.
>"Well, I shouldn't keep you any longer," says Yuka, "But if there is anything you would like to ask, feel free."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Well, I know you value your privacy and space out here, and all, but... would it be ok if I dropped by to say hello again, sometime?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, I know you value your privacy and space out here, and all, but... would it be ok if I dropped by to say hello again, sometime?"

>"I wouldn't mind," she says.

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[DracoOmega]

>"Well, thanks again for the tea and the conversation. And I'm happy to have helped spread a little bit of floral color around."
>Return the cup
>Wave farewell and fly off to the south

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, thanks again for the tea and the conversation. And I'm happy to have helped spread a little bit of floral color around."
>Return the cup
>Wave farewell and fly off to the south

>"Well, if you say it like that," says Yuka, as she accepts the cup, "Then I suppose I should do this."
>She pulls out a blue flower from within her vest and hands it to you. "Trade that to Rinnosuke for something nice."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Thank you very much. What kind of flower is this?"
>Accept the flower

[Hello Purvis]

>"Thank you very much. What kind of flower is this?"
>Accept the flower

>"Silken," she says. "It should trade well."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Thanks again. Have a pleasant day."
>Take the flower
>Fly off to the south

[Hello Purvis]

>"Thanks again. Have a pleasant day."
>Take the flower
>Fly off to the south

>She nods
>You obtain: Blue Silk Flower
>You then depart toward the south. Up ahead, you can see the farm fields.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>Once we're out of Yuka's sight, have a look inside the pouch she gave us, and see how much is in it.
>Recall what directions we were given to the bamboo forest, and Tokiko's home in particular

[E-Nazrin]

>What significant locations are there near here?

[Hello Purvis]

>Once we're out of Yuka's sight, have a look inside the pouch she gave us, and see how much is in it.
>Recall what directions we were given to the bamboo forest, and Tokiko's home in particular

>You check the pouch, and find 300☼ worth of various coins.
>She said something about a big rock, then a flat rock...and you can't recall the rest very well.

>What significant locations are there near here?

>To the south are the fields, then town and Byakuren's ship cum temple. To the North is the forest where the dead leave things behind, and the Sanzu River past that. To the east is a hill that Komachi said was full of lilies of the valley. Westward are tall grasslands.

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[E-Nazrin]

>Reimu's was east of the village, wasn't it?
>Let's head there and see what we can do about that lovestruck(?) fairy lurking on the steps.