Maribel Quest Followthrough - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> "Hmm...the kappa have apparently been very busy lately. Busy with some outside world stuff, no less. I wonder if they'd be able to make a jet with the resources Gensokyo has..."

>"They might," says Sanae, "But I don't think it would interest them. Gensokyo doesn't have much need for a flying machine, or really any kind of large machine."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Since when has needing something stopped inventors from tinkering? I wouldn't be surprised if some would like to try just to see if it could be done."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Since when has needing something stopped inventors from tinkering? I wouldn't be surprised if some would like to try just to see if it could be done."

>"Well, true," says Sanae. "But, the point is, flight in and of itself isn't much of an inspiration in Gensokyo. There's doubtless many more interesting things for them."

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[DracoOmega]

>"This world and the outside world really are opposites in so many ways. The things that are mundane here are miraculous there, and the opposite also seems to be true."

[Hello Purvis]

>"This world and the outside world really are opposites in so many ways. The things that are mundane here are miraculous there, and the opposite also seems to be true."

>She nods. "It's really a nice place to be, once you get used to no microwaves and such."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Yeah, I can imagine. I'm... not sure I want to go back, to be honest. I've always been looking for the kinds of supernatural things that this place seems to be full of. And to find that I'm actually capable of magic myself? Well... it's been pretty incredible."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yeah, I can imagine. I'm... not sure I want to go back, to be honest. I've always been looking for the kinds of supernatural things that this place seems to be full of. And to find that I'm actually capable of magic myself? Well... it's been pretty incredible."

>"I suppose it must have been more of a shock for you." she says, "I've had my goddesses all my life to prepare me. I just didn't have a concept of the scale. Somewhat related to that...where have you looked for your friend?"

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[DracoOmega]

>"I've searched the underground, I've asked at the human village, and at the Hakurei Shrine, with the people at the Scarlet Devil Mansion, with Nitori and Momiji. I suppose that leaves Eientei, and probably a few other places that I don't know."

[communist unity (comm-unity)]

> "I'm hoping Kanako can help me find her, she's offered to help me."
> "Otherwise, I may have to ask Yukari as a last resort. The rumors about her haven't been particularly kind, though."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I've searched the underground, I've asked at the human village, and at the Hakurei Shrine, with the people at the Scarlet Devil Mansion, with Nitori and Momiji. I suppose that leaves Eientei, and probably a few other places that I don't know."

>"Have you searched the Forest of Magic much?" Sanae says. "It's pretty big and easy to get lost in there. Or maybe north of the village?"

> "I'm hoping Kanako can help me find her, she's offered to help me."
> "Otherwise, I may have to ask Yukari as a last resort. The rumors about her haven't been particularly kind, though."

>"Well, in the best situation, you won't need her," says Sanae. "And...I've not really met Yukari for real, but I don't think she's that bad. Just kind of weird."
>"Actually, I've been wondering. This girl, is she that kind of friend? I thought she was at first, the way you were talking, but now I'm not so sure, if you're willing sit here and talk about jets and things."

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[DracoOmega]

>"I've been to the Higan and the forest nearby, and to Yuka's garden, yes. I've been to a few places in the Forest of Magic, but I'm sure there's still other parts I haven't searched."

>"Well, I'm a little concerned for her, certainly. But I've run into a bunch of the supposedly scarier things here and managed alright. I wasn't really thinking she was in danger. It's just that I'd like to be able to find her, if she's really here, too."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I've been to the Higan and the forest nearby, and to Yuka's garden, yes. I've been to a few places in the Forest of Magic, but I'm sure there's still other parts I haven't searched."

>"Well, I'm a little concerned for her, certainly. But I've run into a bunch of the supposedly scarier things here and managed alright. I wasn't really thinking she was in danger. It's just that I'd like to be able to find her, if she's really here, too."

>She nods, then chuckles, "You're avoiding the question! How cute! You should go find her, then! I'll be here when you're done!"

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[DracoOmega]

>Smile
>"Well, it's been nice talking to you. And thanks. Wish me luck!"
>Head back out of the city.

[Hello Purvis]

>Smile
>"Well, it's been nice talking to you. And thanks. Wish me luck!"
>Head back out of the city.

>"Good luck!" She says.
>You head back out to the city. It is pretty much unchanged. However, you notice a few tengu crowded near the large square building.

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[DracoOmega]

>Take a peak to see what seems to have gathered them

[Hello Purvis]

>Take a peak to see what seems to have gathered them

>Taking a closer look, you see they seem to be buying something from a brown-haired woman with double ponytails and a purple plaid skirt. She smiles as they take her money, and walk off with...newspapers? "Thank you for supporting the Kakashi Spirit News!" she says loudly and cheerfully.

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[DracoOmega]

>Walk closer, and see if we can tell how much they cost.
>Otherwise, inquire about this

[Hello Purvis]

>Walk closer, and see if we can tell how much they cost.
>Otherwise, inquire about this

>You can't really tell. She look at you, raises both eyebrows, then smiles and says, "They're 3☼ a piece, but I'll let you have one for free, if you let me get your picture."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Why would you want a picture of me?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Why would you want a picture of me?"

>She winks. "Deal's fluttering away~"

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[DracoOmega]

>"No thank you. I'll buy one the regular way."
>Buy one

[Hello Purvis]

>"No thank you. I'll buy one the regular way."
>Buy one

>"Awwwww," she says, in a tone that suddenly makes you think of Nue, "Fine."
>You hand her the money, and receive a newspaper.
>You obtain: Kakashi Spirit News
>"Thank you for supporting the Kakashi Spirit News!" she says, somewhat more loudly than necessary.

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[DracoOmega]

>Nod to her
>Walk some distance away
>Take a look at the newspaper for anything interesting

[Hello Purvis]

>Nod to her
>Walk some distance away
>Take a look at the newspaper for anything interesting

>You take a look at the newspaper. It's really more of a broadsheet or advertiser, there's only one sheet of paper folded in half to make four pages. Unfolding it, you note the front page story is: "Secret Meeting Exposed! Yuuka and Yukari: Friendly Chat or Incident in the Making?" You notice there is a picture of Yuuka, and a woman in a red robe and hakama sitting on rocks, talking over some sort of beverage.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Wait, wasn't that us?

[DracoOmega]

>Ponder whether Yukari ever reads this paper
>Ponder how displeased Yuka would be to know that someone was lurking in her garden, snapping pictures of her

[Hello Purvis]

> Wait, wasn't that us?

>You are 99% certain that was you. Unless this Yukari person not only knows you exist, but has taken to wearing clothes like yours and following in your path.

>Ponder whether Yukari ever reads this paper
>Ponder how displeased Yuka would be to know that someone was lurking in her garden, snapping pictures of her

>You have no idea whether Yukari reads this or not.
>You have a very good idea how upset Yuka would be.

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[DracoOmega]

>How visible are we in the picture? Does it seem likely that someone would recognize us, in this outfit, from the picture?
>Are there any other stories of interest? Or anything that might at all be related to Renko?

[communist unity (comm-unity)]

> Damn Tengu rumors, they spread like a wildfire in Australia.

>How visible are we in the picture? Does it seem likely that someone would recognize us, in this outfit, from the picture?

> We should probably change back into our old clothes, if that's the case. (Assuming we haven't, already)

[Hello Purvis]

>How visible are we in the picture? Does it seem likely that someone would recognize us, in this outfit, from the picture?
>Are there any other stories of interest? Or anything that might at all be related to Renko?

>You are fairly visible, but the picture quality isn't that great. It's in black and white, and kind of grainy. Really, it's surprising that there's photography at all.
>You check the other stories: "Faeries gathering in large numbers, antsy."  "Hell of Blazing Fires at an All Time Low", "Forest Giant Sighting!?" and "Get to know: Shou Toramaru"

> Damn Tengu rumors, they spread like a wildfire in Australia.
> We should probably change back into our old clothes, if that's the case. (Assuming we haven't, already)

>You get the feeling some tengu are kind of gossipy.
>You are still wearing your borrowed clothes.

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