Author Topic: Maribel Quest Adjoining: A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 56792 times)

DracoOmega · « **Reply #750 on:** September 12, 2010, 01:36:17 AM »

>Smile
>"I'd be surprised if they're here to shoot at us. Or at me, anyway. Don't try to attack them, please."
>Wait for the fairies to approach, and don't let Hatate do anything aggressive.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #751 on:** September 12, 2010, 01:50:46 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on September 12, 2010, 01:36:17 AM

>Smile
>"I'd be surprised if they're here to shoot at us. Or at me, anyway. Don't try to attack them, please."
>Wait for the fairies to approach, and don't let Hatate do anything aggressive.

>You smile and try to reassure Hatate. "No, it's actually a really bad idea to let a swarm of faeries get close," she says, as she puts her notepad away, looking past you toward the faeries.

>_

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #752 on:** September 12, 2010, 01:52:19 AM »

> "Normally I'd agree, but Renko has been working with them lately, and the ones around here SHOULD respect my status as her lover, and therefore not mess with you either"

DracoOmega · « **Reply #753 on:** September 12, 2010, 01:53:08 AM »

>"I've been at close range with a lot more fairies at once than this today, trust me."
>We are near Renko's camp, right?

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #754 on:** September 12, 2010, 01:55:03 AM »

>In particular, we may want to get in front of her to make sure the fairies address us first. Or call out to them so they get the idea BEFORE attacking.

It's also worth noting that Renko clearly doesn't want to make it any secret that her and Mary are together - for whatever other things might be better to keep from becoming a big deal.

Press concerns or not, though, I'd rather not keep too many secrets about things we've discussed with other people anyway. The only secrets I'd REALLY like to keep would be alerting the SDM beforehand and (of course) Mary-timestop.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #755 on:** September 12, 2010, 02:13:45 AM »

Quote from: UncertainKitten on September 12, 2010, 01:52:19 AM

> "Normally I'd agree, but Renko has been working with them lately, and the ones around here SHOULD respect my status as her lover, and therefore not mess with you either"

Quote from: DracoOmega on September 12, 2010, 01:53:08 AM

>"I've been at close range with a lot more fairies at once than this today, trust me."
>We are near Renko's camp, right?

>"Are you kidding me?" Hatate asks.
>You are pretty close to the camp, yes.

Quote from: YukarE-mouse on September 12, 2010, 01:55:03 AM

>In particular, we may want to get in front of her to make sure the fairies address us first. Or call out to them so they get the idea BEFORE attacking.

>You get in front of Hatate. "Hey!" shouts the one of the faeries, you think it may be Star Sapphire, "What's with the stranger?"

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #756 on:** September 12, 2010, 02:15:05 AM »

>"She's a reporter. Renko did say that she wanted this to be the papers, after all. I was just going to take her to talk to Renko."

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #757 on:** September 12, 2010, 02:18:41 AM »

>"Or would she be able to meet us here?"
>Wonder what expression Hatate's going to be wearing when she asks about the "lover" comment.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #758 on:** September 12, 2010, 02:53:50 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on September 12, 2010, 02:15:05 AM

>"She's a reporter. Renko did say that she wanted this to be the papers, after all. I was just going to take her to talk to Renko."

>"Huh," says the faerie, now definitely Star, as she draws closer.
>"Hope you know what you're doing," mutters Hatate.

Quote from: YukarE-mouse on September 12, 2010, 02:18:41 AM

>"Or would she be able to meet us here?"
>Wonder what expression Hatate's going to be wearing when she asks about the "lover" comment.

>She might well have a field day with it.
>"Um, maybe," says Star.
>She looks toward one of the smaller faeries and says, "Hey! You! Go tell Other Dai that her girl came back with someone"
>"No fair!" the little faerie says, crossing her arms.
>"I'll give you as much no fair as you can handle if you don't get back before the tengu goes nuts!"
>"Hey!" says Hatate.
>The smaller faerie sticks her tongue out at Star Sapphire, then at Hatate, then flies off.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #759 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:02:56 AM »

> "Let's not be rude to each other, okay? This tengu's name is Hatate, and she is a guest. One I'm reasonably confident Other Dai will very much enjoy having around. And once everything is said and done, I'll bet you'll have appreciated her being here, too."

DracoOmega · « **Reply #760 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:03:36 AM »

>To Hatate: "See?"
>To Star: "How're things going, anyway? Almost ready, now?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #761 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:17:47 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on September 12, 2010, 03:02:56 AM

> "Let's not be rude to each other, okay? This tengu's name is Hatate, and she is a guest. One I'm reasonably confident Other Dai will very much enjoy having around. And once everything is said and done, I'll bet you'll have appreciated her being here, too."

>"I dunno..." Star Sapphire says, looking at Hatate suspiciously. "She said no one gets in."

Quote from: DracoOmega on September 12, 2010, 03:03:36 AM

>To Hatate: "See?"
>To Star: "How're things going, anyway? Almost ready, now?"

>Hatate nods, keeping an eye on the faeries around her with a small frown.
>"Yep!" says Star Sapphire. "Other Dai is getting a bit antsy, actually!"
>"Other Dai?" Hatate says, looking at you.

>_

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #762 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:23:06 AM »

>To Star, "There can be exceptions with good reason, but yeah, bringing Renko here is probably a better idea."
>To Hatate, "Renko's gotten a lot of respect among the fairies. But some of them apparently prefer to refer to her in terms of another leadership figure."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #763 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:31:28 AM »

Quote from: YukarE-mouse on September 12, 2010, 03:23:06 AM

>To Star, "There can be exceptions with good reason, but yeah, bringing Renko here is probably a better idea."
>To Hatate, "Renko's gotten a lot of respect among the fairies. But some of them apparently prefer to refer to her in terms of another leadership figure."

>"Well, yeah," says Star, frowning, "But we only made one for you because you're Other Dai's friend."
>Hatate nods, drawing out her notepad again and jotting down a few things. She doesn't take her eyes from the faeries, though.
>The small faerie returns. Taking a deep breath, the messenger says, "She says to get over here!"

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #764 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:32:28 AM »

>"And Hatate can come, too?"
>Assuming we get an affirmative, head towards Renko

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #765 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:36:00 AM »

Quote from: Diamonds Purvis on September 12, 2010, 03:31:28 AM

>She take her eyes from the faeries, though.

> Can we assume 'doesn't' meant to go in here? Dyslexia, I know, just want to be sure.

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #766 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:36:17 AM »

>"Thanks, little messenger."
>"You'll see what I mean, Hatate. I told you this would be big."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #767 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:42:45 AM »

Quote from: YukarE-mouse on September 12, 2010, 03:36:17 AM

>"Thanks, little messenger."
>"You'll see what I mean, Hatate. I told you this would be big."

>The little faerie beams at your thanks.
>She nods. "It's something, alright."

Quote from: DracoOmega on September 12, 2010, 03:32:28 AM

>"And Hatate can come, too?"
>Assuming we get an affirmative, head towards Renko

>"...I guess!" the little faerie says brightly.
>You decide this is good enough, and continue on toward Renko, while the faerie squad descends back down.
>You notice, as you approach the field, there are no faeries flying around. Rather, they are all on the ground, seeming to be talking among themselves. You don't note much in the way of roughhousing between them, either. Renko is not hard to spot, moving between various groups in her distinctive dress.

Quote from: Kilgamayan on September 12, 2010, 03:36:00 AM

> Can we assume 'doesn't' meant to go in here? Dyslexia, I know, just want to be sure.

>I'll take your eyes, fuckshit. (yeah, lemme edit).

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #768 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:44:00 AM »

>Fly down to Renko
>"Hey! I hope I haven't kept you waiting too long."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #769 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:58:01 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on September 12, 2010, 03:44:00 AM

>Fly down to Renko
>"Hey! I hope I haven't kept you waiting too long."

>You descend down and land near Renko. "Hey Mary," she says, "I was starting to wonder. So who's this? Stormy Sky said she was a recorder or something?"

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #770 on:** September 12, 2010, 03:59:24 AM »

>"She's a reporter. Renko, this is Hatate. Hatate, Renko. I figured you mightn't mind someone having a front row seat for today? She's sworn neutrality."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #771 on:** September 12, 2010, 04:14:34 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on September 12, 2010, 03:59:24 AM

>"She's a reporter. Renko, this is Hatate. Hatate, Renko. I figured you mightn't mind someone having a front row seat for today? She's sworn neutrality."

>Renko grins. "Aw, and I was only half serious about that. Thanks, Mary."
>She then bows to Hatate. "The main event will be starting shortly."
>The tengu nods idly, producing what looks suspiciously like a camera phone and snapping pictures. "It certainly looks interesting."
>"Mind if we have a few moments to speak alone?" asks Renko.
>"Be my guest," says Hatate.
>Renko takes you by the arm and leads you away a few steps. "So, got any last minute ideas or tricks up your sleeve for me?" she asks.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #772 on:** September 12, 2010, 04:42:52 AM »

>"Sorry, I don't think I have anything new to add."
>Give her a hug
>"Good luck out there, Renko. You know I'm cheering you on, all the way."

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #773 on:** September 12, 2010, 04:45:38 AM »

> "Oh, and be nice to Hatate, since she'll be publicizing your grand victory."

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #774 on:** September 12, 2010, 04:49:59 AM »

>"I didn't tell her much. What should we explain for now?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #775 on:** September 12, 2010, 04:53:07 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on September 12, 2010, 04:42:52 AM

>"Sorry, I don't think I have anything new to add."
>Give her a hug
>"Good luck out there, Renko. You know I'm cheering you on, all the way."

>"That's okay," says Renko, accepting your hug, and giving you a kiss on the cheek. "And I know you are."

Quote from: Kilgamayan on September 12, 2010, 04:45:38 AM

> "Oh, and be nice to Hatate, since she'll be publicizing your grand victory."

Quote from: YukarE-mouse on September 12, 2010, 04:49:59 AM

>"I didn't tell her much. What should we explain for now?"

>"I intend to, don't worry," she says. "And I'll handle explaining things. Glad I got that bath, though...Speaking of that, um, what was the deal with that woman who looked kinda like you, anyways?"

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #776 on:** September 12, 2010, 04:58:04 AM »

>"I'm, uh... not quite sure I can say that you hadn't already gathered. Yukari's a very well-known figure around Gensokyo, and... I'm pretty sure her interest in me is genuine. Although... this is probably not the best time to discuss that."

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #777 on:** September 12, 2010, 04:58:33 AM »

>We never showed Yukari the paper, did we? Whoops.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #778 on:** September 12, 2010, 05:06:23 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on September 12, 2010, 04:58:04 AM

>"I'm, uh... not quite sure I can say that you hadn't already gathered. Yukari's a very well-known figure around Gensokyo, and... I'm pretty sure her interest in me is genuine. Although... this is probably not the best time to discuss that."

>"Uh, right," says Renko, frowning a little. "Oh well. Got anything else you need to do before we get this started?"

Quote from: YukarE-mouse on September 12, 2010, 04:58:33 AM

>We never showed Yukari the paper, did we? Whoops.

>You did not. Alas.

>_

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #779 on:** September 12, 2010, 05:08:56 AM »

Suggest: "Not that I feel confident we have time for, no."

We should skim Hatate's paper if we get a spare moment while Renko's making a speech or whatever.