Maribel Quest Perpetuation: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> "Yeah, I know. This is the important part, the part we need to keep a secret. I admit this might come as a shock, but we need to keep it down. And yes, it will sound outlandish, but there are others that can prove it, if we aren't proof enough ourselves."
> Deep breath.
> "That dream? It really happened. You were a human, working at a store, friends with Utsuho, just as you remember. That dream is actually how Renko and I came here from the outside world; we got caught up in the spell that made the dream by accident."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yeah, I know. This is the important part, the part we need to keep a secret. I admit this might come as a shock, but we need to keep it down. And yes, it will sound outlandish, but there are others that can prove it, if we aren't proof enough ourselves."
> Deep breath.
> "That dream? It really happened. You were a human, working at a store, friends with Utsuho, just as you remember. That dream is actually how Renko and I came here from the outside world; we got caught up in the spell that made the dream by accident."

>"That's crazy talk," says Yamame.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I know it sounds like it, yeah, but like I said, others can prove it. Utsuho can, for one. She was a major player in getting things back to normal, and she remembers what happened through having the spell broken."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I know it sounds like it, yeah, but like I said, others can prove it. Utsuho can, for one. She was a major player in getting things back to normal, and she remembers what happened through having the spell broken."

>"Huh, okay," says Yamame. "That's pretty weird."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "It really is. I'm still not entirely sure I'm all here, myself. It's been very weird, yeah."
> "But I'm telling this to you for a reason. What Utsuho did, bringing Gensokyo back to normal, she did it because she thought it was the right thing to do, for her family, and probably for Gensokyo on the whole. Even as she did this, she faced terrible hardships, physical and emotional, and things didn't get much better for her when everyone was finally brought back. There are several powerful people that were very angry with her, because they thought she was doing it for selfish reasons...and she managed to anger Yuugi when she came back, too. I imagine you'd at least heard about that, though."
> "Anyway, the point is that she has suffered a lot of anger and hatred just for doing what she believed was right for the world, and she's hasn't seen much of anything positive. I tell you all of this because you were a very good friend of hers. I'm willing to bet it hurt her not being able to bring you back with her, which would only make her current emotional situation worse. I want to do something good for her, something she can be happy about. So I come to you. Since you remember what the two of you had on Gensokyo Isle...I'd like to ask if you're interested in rekindling that friendship with her."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It really is. I'm still not entirely sure I'm all here, myself. It's been very weird, yeah."
> "But I'm telling this to you for a reason. What Utsuho did, bringing Gensokyo back to normal, she did it because she thought it was the right thing to do, for her family, and probably for Gensokyo on the whole. Even as she did this, she faced terrible hardships, physical and emotional, and things didn't get much better for her when everyone was finally brought back. There are several powerful people that were very angry with her, because they thought she was doing it for selfish reasons...and she managed to anger Yuugi when she came back, too. I imagine you'd at least heard about that, though."
> "Anyway, the point is that she has suffered a lot of anger and hatred just for doing what she believed was right for the world, and she's hasn't seen much of anything positive. I tell you all of this because you were a very good friend of hers. I'm willing to bet it hurt her not being able to bring you back with her, which would only make her current emotional situation worse. I want to do something good for her, something she can be happy about. So I come to you. Since you remember what the two of you had on Gensokyo Isle...I'd like to ask if you're interested in rekindling that friendship with her."

>Yamame listens. "That's pretty weird, just going up to someone and saying, "Hey buddy, I was your friend in this dream. Let's be friends!" But, uh, has she really had it that hard?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Don't forget, that dream really happened, and with the way she came back, she remembers all of it. It wasn't a dream to her. As weird as it sounds to you, what the two of you had was real. Not much different than what Renko and I had...though that's since changed, of course."
> "As for how hard she's had it? Aside from Yuugi getting really pissed at her and wanting to punch her teeth down her throat, a couple of goddesses got very upset with her. Upset to the point where they had a really nasty battle, and even after things were fixed they were still very upset. And, well...please don't tell her or anyone else I said this, but even part of her family is upset with her. The family she did what she did for. Part of it hates her for it. So...yeah. She's had it pretty rough."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Don't forget, that dream really happened, and with the way she came back, she remembers all of it. It wasn't a dream to her. As weird as it sounds to you, what the two of you had was real. Not much different than what Renko and I had...though that's since changed, of course."
> "As for how hard she's had it? Aside from Yuugi getting really pissed at her and wanting to punch her teeth down her throat, a couple of goddesses got very upset with her. Upset to the point where they had a really nasty battle, and even after things were fixed they were still very upset. And, well...please don't tell her or anyone else I said this, but even part of her family is upset with her. The family she did what she did for. Part of it hates her for it. So...yeah. She's had it pretty rough."

>"Huh. Well, uh..." Yamame frowns. "You'd think she'd want to see me? I mean, she's the hell crow and junk."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I understand. I've heard she used to be...different. Satori told me, and she admitted to it herself. But in the time I've known her, both on Gensokyo Isle and here, she's been a great person. Very friendly, not particularly self-centered. She doesn't seem too interested in the limelight, either. Really, right now I think she would be content to be just another person living in the Underground, doing whatever it is she does. And don't forget, she remembers everything that happened on Gensokyo Isle. She'll remember you, I'm sure. In fact, I wouldn't have gone to you if I didn't think you'd be able to help her and make her feel better."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I understand. I've heard she used to be...different. Satori told me, and she admitted to it herself. But in the time I've known her, both on Gensokyo Isle and here, she's been a great person. Very friendly, not particularly self-centered. She doesn't seem too interested in the limelight, either. Really, right now I think she would be content to be just another person living in the Underground, doing whatever it is she does. And don't forget, she remembers everything that happened on Gensokyo Isle. She'll remember you, I'm sure. In fact, I wouldn't have gone to you if I didn't think you'd be able to help her and make her feel better."

>"Guess maybe I could go say hello or something..." she says, still frowning. "You don't think Yuugi's gonna think we're plotting something and stuff? Because, buddy, I don't need to be on a deva's wrong side."

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[Kilgamayan]

Look at me, getting frustrated with watching so much of the game go by in the middle of the night and then turning around and doing it myself. <_<

> "Yuugi wouldn't have a problem with you. The nature of her anger is...circumstantial. It would only be directed at Utsuho. In addition, some work has been done to get her to calm down, and while things still seem to be somewhat tense, I think any major devastation has been avoided. Yuugi's still probably not overly happy with Utsuho, but...she's been willing to sit down and reason, at least."

[E-Nazrin]

If it's any consolation, you're probably going about it better than I would.

Though, won't the mind-readers know about us sending her after Utsuho anyway?

[Kilgamayan]

What, you mean Yamame? I'm not concerned about Satori or Koishi learning about her.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yuugi wouldn't have a problem with you. The nature of her anger is...circumstantial. It would only be directed at Utsuho. In addition, some work has been done to get her to calm down, and while things still seem to be somewhat tense, I think any major devastation has been avoided. Yuugi's still probably not overly happy with Utsuho, but...she's been willing to sit down and reason, at least."

>She nods.
>"Okay, I'll go drop in on her later," says Yamame. "It's gonna be weird, though."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Smile
> "Thank you so much for this. I really think you're going to make her day."
> "And yeah, I know it's going to be a little bit weird. Actually, if you don't mind, could I go with you when you go? I have something I need to tell Utsuho myself, and you deserve to have someone there to help explain why you're there, since you're right, it is going to be weird. If it helps, though, try focusing on all you remember of yourself and Utsuho on Gensokyo Isle, and remember that all of that was real, it actually happened, both of you felt it. It isn't right that either of you had to lose what you two had, really."

[E-Nazrin]

Suggest: "It'd be nice if SOME good came of that whole ordeal."

[Hello Purvis]

> Smile
> "Thank you so much for this. I really think you're going to make her day."
> "And yeah, I know it's going to be a little bit weird. Actually, if you don't mind, could I go with you when you go? I have something I need to tell Utsuho myself, and you deserve to have someone there to help explain why you're there, since you're right, it is going to be weird. If it helps, though, try focusing on all you remember of yourself and Utsuho on Gensokyo Isle, and remember that all of that was real, it actually happened, both of you felt it. It isn't right that either of you had to lose what you two had, really."

>You smile. It doesn't really seem to brighten up Yamame much.
>"It better, buddy," says Yamame. "And, uh, yeah you can come. I'll catch you in the front web chamber, yeah?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "That works. Again, thank you so much for this. It'll be nice that SOME good will come for her from this whole ordeal."
> Is Yamame in reasonable hugging range, and can we hug her without knocking her noodle bowl over? If so, hug.

[E-Nazrin]

Yamame has little respect for personal space, but I dunno if she's the huggy sort.

Oh well.

>Are we reasonably certain we know what she means by "front web chamber?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "That works. Again, thank you so much for this. It'll be nice that SOME good will come for her from this whole ordeal."
> Is Yamame in reasonable hugging range, and can we hug her without knocking her noodle bowl over? If so, hug.

>"Hey..." Renko says.
>Not really. And there's a table in the way.

>_

[E-Nazrin]

>"Heh. Well, more, at least."
Suggest: Kiss Renko's cheek.

[Kilgamayan]

> "Hey, I said 'her' for a reason. I've already had plenty of good happen to me from this whole ordeal."
> Renkohug time. No table is gonna get in the way of this!

[Hello Purvis]

>"Heh. Well, more, at least."

> "Hey, I said 'her' for a reason. I've already had plenty of good happen to me from this whole ordeal."
> Renkohug time. No table is gonna get in the way of this!

>You cover both your bases, then give her a hug. One of the advantages of sitting beside someone rather than across from them, that.
>"Didn't hear that bit, sorry," she says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Mischievous grin.
> "Reeeeally? You suuuuure you weren't just looking for some affection?"

[Hello Purvis]

>Are we reasonably certain we know what she means by "front web chamber?"

>You...don't know for sure. Maybe it's the one you go through when you head toward the city?

> Mischievous grin.
> "Reeeeally? You suuuuure you weren't just looking for some affection?"

>You grin and tease her a bit. "It's just a nice bonus," says Renko, grinning back.

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[Kilgamayan]

I, uh, kinda need to bow out for the time being, since I need to be away and driving in less than 2 hours.

I think we have what we want from this conversation (is this the collective we or the royal we? WHO KNOWS), so unless Yamame has any further questions, I'd suggesting finding out what time she plans on being back home and make timing plans accordingly. If we end up with time to kill, we can go visit Reimu. (Or you could try to start a conversation with Nazrin and use the clinic as a segue into asking her if she knows anything about how the bucket got to Kourindou. Don't accuse her of taking it; it's entirely possible whoever took it lost it and she found it.)

Fake edit: Also yes get some clarification on that front web chamber thing.

[DracoOmega]

>"By front web chamber, you mean the place with the advertising?"
>"When abouts do you think you'll be back that way, anyway?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"By front web chamber, you mean the place with the advertising?"
>"When abouts do you think you'll be back that way, anyway?"

>"Yeah, buddy," says Yamame. "And, um, lemme get done with my eats and check out a couple thigns in town, and it'll be good. I'll wait on you!"

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[DracoOmega]

>"Ok, good enough. I'll see you a little later, then."
>Head to Reimu's

[Hello Purvis]

>"Ok, good enough. I'll see you a little later, then."
>Head to Reimu's

>"I'll be there, buddy!" says Yamame, as you depart.
>You make your way out of town, and fly toward the Hakurei Shrine. It is an uneventful trip, thankfully, given some of your prior experiences with the route.
>Landing outside the old torii, you see Reimu sitting on the front porch of the shrine, sipping a cup of tea and watching the trees.
>"This place looks cool," says Renko, landing behind you.

>_