Let Your Fists Do The Talking! Akyu Quest Continued!

[Hello Purvis]

>Remilia's the one we got to convince.
>"I do not, but Lady Scarlet may. I would prefer not to have to say to her that she must come to you for confirmation."

[Fightest]

>Remilia's the one we got to convince.
>"I do not, but Lady Scarlet may. I would prefer not to have to say to her that she must come to you for confirmation."

> Ah, right.
> "The Mistress of the Scarlet Mansion holds no more sway over me than you do. I need not prove anything to her, either, and she will have to take my, and therefore your, word for it."

[Hello Purvis]

>Nod.
>"Only, I am the one who has to worry about sleeping at night should she be unconvinced. But very well, we'll leave it at that. Hmmm, is there anything more you can tell me about the overall situation? It's difficult to know what you can and cannot answer."

[Mr_Bob]

>"Was Utsuho a participant before falling under mind control? If she was not, her rightful immunity should be restored."

I don't like the fact Sanae is out on the war path, violence begets violence, we aren't going to get a collective 'Stop the Tournament' from groups seeking vengence.  The sudden switch from 'Murder! Death! Kill!' to 'Spread the Love and weed, Man' isn't going to fly.
Any ideas?

[Hello Purvis]

Indeed, I was just about to suggest reigning Sanae in.

[Fightest]

>Nod.
>"Only, I am the one who has to worry about sleeping at night should she be unconvinced. But very well, we'll leave it at that. Hmmm, is there anything more you can tell me about the overall situation? It's difficult to know what you can and cannot answer."

> "Anything more? Do you not already have enough on your mortal shoulders as it stands?"

>"Was Utsuho a participant before falling under mind control? If she was not, her rightful immunity should be restored."

> "The hellraven is of no more use to me. So it shall be."
> The goddess' eyes flash briefly.
> "So it is done."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Enough that more information can only lighten the burden."

[Mr_Bob]

>"Taking grievances against the tournament directly to the troublemaker of the Scarlet Weather Rhapsody incident seems to have the highest possiblity of success; especially if backed up by the discontent of a majority of Gensokyo.  However, there are a few loose ends I must tie up before making the ascension.  The one that concerns the Moriya Temple is the reigning in of your shrinemaiden.  Because of the tactics employed, many of the youkai would likely mob together and try to lynch your temple, which would likely be an interesting scenario from heaven's perspective.  A possible solution would be a public exhibition, in which some of those wronged would be satisfied, should Moriya's champion lose.  This stage can serve as a grandstand to denounce the ill-begotten tournament, making it clear it being a ruse by heaven.  This should serve as a good backdrop for a final confrontation in heaven.  Do you have any suggestions to such a plan?"

[Fightest]

>"Enough that more information can only lighten the burden."

> "Then it would seem that your burden shall not yet be lifted, for I have nothing more to say."

>"Taking grievances against the tournament directly to the troublemaker of the Scarlet Weather Rhapsody incident seems to have the highest possiblity of success; especially if backed up by the discontent of a majority of Gensokyo.  However, there are a few loose ends I must tie up before making the ascension.  The one that concerns the Moriya Temple is the reigning in of your shrinemaiden.  Because of the tactics employed, many of the youkai would likely mob together and try to lynch your temple, which would likely be an interesting scenario from heaven's perspective.  A possible solution would be a public exhibition, in which some of those wronged would be satisfied, should Moriya's champion lose.  This stage can serve as a grandstand to denounce the ill-begotten tournament, making it clear it being a ruse by heaven.  This should serve as a good backdrop for a final confrontation in heaven.  Do you have any suggestions to such a plan?"

> "You would have me force the loss of my beloved ward, or otherwise set her up for such? You overstep your bounds, mortal. I will have her stand down, however, as her actions are indeed unnecessary as of now."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Then how would you propose to make amends for the actions you've sent your shrine maiden to do?"

[Mr_Bob]

>"You misunderstand.  It would not be fair to the shrine to rig the match in question; indeed, a false match, would likely only make matters worse: patronizing and inflaming the audience if seen through, and fooling the others into thinking Moriya is weak.  Such an event can go a long way to persuade opinion against the tournament and further our goal.  Think upon this potential and let me know your response in due time."

>Leave? With Tewi in tow? Or leave her in the care of her previous benefactors?

[Fightest]

>"You misunderstand.  It would not be fair to the shrine to rig the match in question; indeed, a false match, would likely only make matters worse: patronizing and inflaming the audience if seen through, and fooling the others into thinking Moriya is weak.  Such an event can go a long way to persuade opinion against the tournament and further our goal.  Think upon this potential and let me know your response in due time."

> The parser does seem to be misunderstanding. Is it your intent to set up a match, which Sanae throws?

>"Then how would you propose to make amends for the actions you've sent your shrine maiden to do?"

> "I do not propose to make amends, for I am answerable to nobody upon this mountain."
> The child nods. "We're in charge here."

[Mr_Bob]

>The intent is to set up a public match as a retributive outlet for the youkai the shrine wronged.  Of course the shrine would never throw the match, too much pride, though them losing would actually be beneficial in the long run methinks.  If they want to be sticks in the mud, that's their prerogative.

[Fightest]

>The intent is to set up a public match as a retributive outlet for the youkai the shrine wronged.  Of course the shrine would never throw the match, too much pride, though them losing would actually be beneficial in the long run methinks.  If they want to be sticks in the mud, that's their prerogative.

> Indeed, the shrine are very likely to be sticks in the mud. Kanako's tone suggests that she would do anything to prevent Sanae from losing in any given matchup.

[Hello Purvis]

Nackers, why you make me gotta do this?

>"I don't recall the Ancient City being part of the mountain. Nor do I recall quite a few other parts of Gensokyo being part of it, either."

[Fightest]

Nackers, why you make me gotta do this?

>"I don't recall the Ancient City being part of the mountain. Nor do I recall quite a few other parts of Gensokyo being part of it, either."

> "If the representatives of the Ancient City and the inhabitants of the Palace of Earth Spirits have qualms about my activities regarding them, they are welcome to present their cases to me themselves. The same applies to anyone else who might hold a grudge, but it strikes me that you do not hold power of attorney for anyone other than yourself."
> The child wags a finger at you. "And if you still keep insisting, then doesn't that make your intrusion into someone else's interests just as bad as Kanako's? Anyway, relax - Sanae's a good diplomat, she takes that from me. There are probably fewer savage beatings than you think."

[Mr_Bob]

>"Very well.  Perhaps I was too hasty, seeing that most of the mountains inhabitants were driven to hiding on my way here, and hearing rumors of a brutal campaign.  My apologies.  Then please inform Sanae of the change in tactics we have discussed."

Looking through last few pages, seems things aren't quite as bad as was thought.  Only thing I'm concerned about right now then, is how to handle an unconscious rabbit, and the possiblity of fast travel.

>Oh. And we get the Hakkero right?

[Fightest]

>"Very well.  Perhaps I was too hasty, seeing that most of the mountains inhabitants were driven to hiding on my way here, and hearing rumors of a brutal campaign.  My apologies.  Then please inform Sanae of the change in tactics we have discussed."

Looking through last few pages, seems things aren't quite as bad as was thought.  Only thing I'm concerned about right now then, is how to handle an unconscious rabbit, and the possiblity of fast travel.

>Oh. And we get the Hakkero right?

> The goddess and the child nod in unison.
> Fast travel might be achievable depending on what you wish it to achieve.
> The rabbit girl will most probably be safe here. Eirin or Kaguya should be able to pick her up later.
> The child carelessly tosses you the Hakkero.

[Mr_Bob]

>Examine Hakkero.  With and without goggles.

Think we're about done here, then.

[Fightest]

>Examine Hakkero.  With and without goggles.

Think we're about done here, then.

> Rare tool: Mini-Hakkero. Complexity: 2/Special. An eight-sided block of black wood with patterns printed on the front, it is a potent reactor for magical energy. Is commonly-seen in the possession of the witch Marisa Kirisame. Identical versions seen in the possession of Tewi Inaba and Rinnosuke's store. Considering the unique nature of this artifact, at least one of them must be a fake. Goggles do not yield more information.
> Just waiting on Purvis' clarification on fast travel.

[Hello Purvis]

I was happy walking ;_;

[Fightest]

I was happy walking ;_;

> Well fine.
> Where to?

[Mr_Bob]

Well, we still need to return the Hakkero, inform home of the current going-ons, check in at the Scarlet Mansion, see what Koishi can do for Utsuho, and then see about dealing with the Celestrials.

[Hello Purvis]

My inclinations lead toward continuing up the mountain, and see if we can gather any information from there.

[Fightest]

My inclinations lead toward continuing up the mountain, and see if we can gather any information from there.

> You can see that the mountain path gets ever steeper and more perilous as it goes up, soon getting lost amongst crags and rocks. You would quickly be stopped by the mountain's peak, with no means of your own of crossing to Heaven.

[Mr_Bob]

We can't fly. Bummer.  We'll have to figure out a way to get up there as well.  Add to quest list.

[Fightest]

We can't fly. Bummer.  We'll have to figure out a way to get up there as well.  Add to quest list.

> It is not out of the question that one of your allies might offer you a ride up.

[Mr_Bob]

.....Didn't occur to me.  I feel dumb.
Well, if the way up is blocked, where should we head over to first?

[Hello Purvis]

>I suppose we best report back to Scarlet Devil Mansion, then.

[Fightest]

>I suppose we best report back to Scarlet Devil Mansion, then.

> Anything to do along the way, or scene cut?