Maribel Quest More - A Z-Machine Adventure

[DracoOmega]

>Have a look around for Komachi. If her boat is there, she ought to be around somewhere, right?

[Hello Purvis]

>Have a look around for Komachi. If her boat is there, she ought to be around somewhere, right?

>You look around, and are pretty sure you can make out a silhouette of a person standing at the prow of the boat.

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[DracoOmega]

>Does the boat seem to be sailing across the river?

[Hello Purvis]

>Does the boat seem to be sailing across the river?

>It does. In fact, it seems to be approaching shore at a leisurely pace.
>"This is it?" Renko asks.

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[DracoOmega]

>Approaching THIS shore?
>"Yeah, this is it. Would look pretty normal if not for what I knew it was."

[Hello Purvis]

>Approaching THIS shore?
>"Yeah, this is it. Would look pretty normal if not for what I knew it was."

>It is approaching this shore. You cannot see an opposite one.
>"Yeah." says Renko, looking around. "I was expecting... I dunno, something fancier."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Yeah, I know what you mean. But I'm quite certain this is where the dead cross. There... might even be some around, now. I saw Komachi speaking to things I couldn't see, earlier."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yeah, I know what you mean. But I'm quite certain this is where the dead cross. There... might even be some around, now. I saw Komachi speaking to things I couldn't see, earlier."

>Renko nods, looking around over the flower field warily.
>"Hey there!" calls Komachi from the boat, waving.

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[DracoOmega]

>Wave back
>"Hey there, yourself! How're things?"

[Hello Purvis]

>Wave back
>"Hey there, yourself! How're things?"

>"Working through the backlog," says Komachi, as the boat draws closer. "What brings you two up here? Not looking to do one of those doomed romantic suicides, are you? Because let me tell you, nothing comes of them."

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[UncertainJakutten]

> "Yes, actually, that's completely it..."
> Start to tear up
> "I-It's just all so overwhelming...a-and me and Renko...well...we couldn't bear to be apart in this but I just can't take this place..."
> "S-so we've decided to just end it...together..."
> Stop the hysterics
> "Nah, just kidding, we're actually wondering if you can help us out"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yes, actually, that's completely it..."
> Start to tear up
> "I-It's just all so overwhelming...a-and me and Renko...well...we couldn't bear to be apart in this but I just can't take this place..."
> "S-so we've decided to just end it...together..."
> Stop the hysterics
> "Nah, just kidding, we're actually wondering if you can help us out"

>You stop the theatrics just in time, as Komachi had stopped docking her boat to draw out a spellcard. Even though you cannot tear up on command, "Don't joke about that," she says firmly.
>"What do you need?" she says, as she resumes docking.

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[DracoOmega]

>"Well, actually, I was looking to get some water from the depths of the river. Would need to be about four fathoms in depth. I don't suppose you might have a good way of getting some from down there?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, actually, I was looking to get some water from the depths of the river. Would need to be about four fathoms in depth. I don't suppose you might have a good way of getting some from down there?"

>"Well, I do," says Komachi, as she starts to moor the boat. "Wouldn't do you much good, though."

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[DracoOmega]

>"What do you mean?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"What do you mean?"

>"You'd probably drown or get eaten if you tried it," says Komachi, as she ties the boat to a mooring ring.

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[UncertainJakutten]

> "Well, I'm willing to at least listen to see if I can give it a try..."

[DracoOmega]

>"I said a 'good way'. I don't think diving counts as 'good' with those provisos."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well, I'm willing to at least listen to see if I can give it a try..."

>"Naw. You wouldn't make it."

>"I said a 'good way'. I don't think diving counts as 'good' with those provisos."

>"Now when did I say anything about diving?" Komachi asks. "Though if you want to try it that way, you can. I might even help a little bit, but trust me, you wouldn't be happy in there."

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[UncertainJakutten]

> "Well, how can I know I wouldn't make it if you won't tell me? I have a decent understanding of my limits and won't do anything stupid"

[E-Nazrin]

>"You've piqued my curiosity either way, for that matter."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well, how can I know I wouldn't make it if you won't tell me? I have a decent understanding of my limits and won't do anything stupid"

>"You did something stupid just a minute ago, if you ask me. Who's your friend, anyways?"

>"You've piqued my curiosity either way, for that matter."

>"Tell you what," says Komachi, "Make it worth my time and you have a deal."

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[DracoOmega]

>"You want me to give you compensation for merely telling me about a method of getting it that you already admit you think will kill me?"
>"And this is Renko, a very close friend of mine. Renko, this is Komachi."

[E-Nazrin]

>"You want me to give you compensation for merely telling me about a method of getting it that you already admit you think will kill me?"

>What no she's angry enough no need for that tone
>"Renko, a very close friend of mine from the outer world. She ended up here as well, though it took me a while to find her."

[Hello Purvis]

>"You want me to give you compensation for merely telling me about a method of getting it that you already admit you think will kill me?"
>"And this is Renko, a very close friend of mine. Renko, this is Komachi."

>What no she's angry enough no need for that tone
>"Renko, a very close friend of mine from the outer world. She ended up here as well, though it took me a while to find her."

>"What, no," says Komachi, frowning as she steps onto the dock. "I meant I'd get it for you, geez."
>"Oh, I'm just very close friend now, huh?" Renko says, her tone light.
>Komachi nods to Renko. "Hey kiddo, having a good time?"
>"The best," Renko answers with a grin.

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[UncertainJakutten]

> "Very, very, VERY close, my dear Renko."
> Wink and put arm around her waist
> "At any rate, what would make it worth your while?"

[DracoOmega]

>Smile
>To Renko: "Shall I put more emphasis on the very next time?"

>To Komachi: "And what would I be able to do that you think would be fair trade?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Very, very, VERY close, my dear Renko."
> Wink and put arm around her waist
> "At any rate, what would make it worth your while?"

>Smile
>To Renko: "Shall I put more emphasis on the very next time?"

>To Komachi: "And what would I be able to do that you think would be fair trade?"

>You correct yourself and put and arm around your waist. "Emphasize away," says Renko, as she puts an arm around your shoulders.
>"Aaaaw," says Komach, grinning.
>"Hmmm, dunno," says Komachi as you ask her price. "Make me an offer. No money, though. I got more than enough of that."

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[UncertainJakutten]

> "I'll give you panty shots of the Yama!"
> "Well, probably a service then. But I confess I don't know what sort of services you'd need..."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I'll give you panty shots of the Yama!"
> "Well, probably a service then. But I confess I don't know what sort of services you'd need..."

>"Got the real thing, baby."
>"Only one service I'm interested in," says Komachi, glancing toward the boast, "And there's no one else who can do it."

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